MDC photographer Noppadol Paothong speaking Oct. 9 at Powder Valley Nature Center

MDC photographer Noppadol Paothong speaking Oct. 9 at Powder Valley Nature Center

KIRKWOOD, Mo. — What does it take to take a photograph that changes how people see the natural world? Award-winning Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) photographer Noppadol Paothong will shed light on that question during a special program at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood Friday, Oct. 9 from 7 - 8 p.m.

Paothong’s photography has been featured in the Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines, and many other publications including National Audubon, Ranger Rick, BBC, and the Nature Conservancy.

Join Paothong for an inspiring evening presentation, Conservation in Focus: Lessons from a Life in Photography. Drawing on decades in the field, Paothong will pull back the curtain on what truly separates a good photo from a great one — and share the hard-won lessons from mistakes he’s made along the way. He'll also talk about embracing new technology, how his style and approach have evolved, and how those changes continue to influence his work.

Paothong will offer an exclusive look at ongoing photo projects along with the stories behind the images. He'll wrap up with practical, ha...