It’s easy to believe that meaningful photographs require distant places, rare conditions, or perfect timing. Over time, that mindset can pull us away from the places we know best. In this webinar, we’ll explore a different approach—one rooted in attention, familiarity, and creative patience. By returning to the same local areas and observing them closely, even the most unassuming subjects—leaves, mud, ice, or quiet wildlife—can become a source of depth and discovery.

Andrew Baruffi is a nature photographer and writer who focuses on intimate landscapes, small scenes, and wildlife, primarily in Zion National Park and the surrounding Southwest. His work emphasizes slow photography, revisiting places, and finding meaningful images in local environments.