Documenting Conservation Stories
Sydney Smolla is a documentary photographer and filmmaker exploring the intersection of conservation, water, and human impact. Located in the Southwest, Sydney has witnessed the impact of climate change, and water becoming more scarce. Her work focuses on sharing the solutions behind water conservation and challenges faced by tribal communities.
Sydney Smolla
Working across many different types of environments such as in helicopters, underwater, and desert locations, Sydney documents conservation stories with a focus on connection, fine art detail, human and environmental impact.
Planes of Existence
The journey of following light and water, bringing stories of water to life, and underrepresented ecosystems to the forefront. Conservation photographer and filmmaker, Sydney Smolla is using underwater photography to tell the story of water systems around her mountain town and beyond through conceptual fine art and documentary work.
