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Andrew Upton
USA Nominee Photojournalism Amateur "Life Behind Glass" Captive Asian small-clawed otter. The pet trade has fueled this species decline in the wild. Tokyo. I am a visual storyteller and a wildlife & conservation photographer focusing on fauna of the Japanese archipelago. My passion is for telling stories that explore the intersection of history, pop-culture, community and wildlife conservation. My long-term work focuses on the exotic/endangered pet trade, in particular documenting Japan's long and complex history with otters. I practice ethical photography. The needs and wellbeing of the animal always comes first. When photographing captive animals, I do not induce them with food and I do not handle them. I only use minimal post processing. |
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