Get to know us

Our Mission

Gathered Light is an independent conservation media organization dedicated to restoring clarity between people and the natural world by bridging the gap between environmental science and everyday human decision-making.

Through rigorous journalism, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary art, we present complex issues in clear, factual, and emotionally grounded ways. Guided by editorial stewardship and reasoned discourse, we curate voices that expand conservation literacy while reducing misinformation and polarization.

Foundational content remains freely accessible to ensure that education and perspective are not limited by economic barriers. Through mission-aligned partnerships, fine art sales, and print editions, we sustain and expand this work.

What We Offer

Gathered Light Magazine
A bi-monthly conservation media publication at the intersection of photography, environmental journalism, and education. Each issue explores a focused theme through visual storytelling, research, interviews, and interdisciplinary art. Digital access remains freely available to ensure broad public reach.

Gathered Light Publishing
Books that deepen the themes explored in the magazine — from conservation photo essays to reflective narratives about our evolving relationship with the natural world.

Gathered Light Journal
Ongoing essays, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and research-based explorations that extend issue themes and foster continued dialogue around conservation literacy.

Fine Art Print Editions
Museum-quality archival pigment prints from featured photographers and the founder’s body of work. Limited and open editions help sustain the publication while supporting artists committed to conservation storytelling.

Because visual storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for shaping human perception, art is not supplemental to our mission — it is central to how we communicate conservation literacy.

Editorial Principles

Gathered Light is guided by editorial stewardship grounded in evidence, clarity, and relational responsibility.

We welcome emotionally resonant storytelling and lived experience, but we do not publish content that misrepresents scientific understanding or reinforces misinformation. When necessary, we work collaboratively with contributors to strengthen factual framing while preserving authentic voice.

Our goal is not to dilute emotion, but to hold it within truthful context — allowing multiple perspectives to coexist without distortion.

We believe clarity strengthens compassion, and rigor strengthens credibility.