<p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>Dara Ojo</strong><span> is an award winning macro photographer and conservation storyteller whose work brings the hidden world of arthropods into vivid relief. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, and now based in Edmonton, Alberta, he reveals the intricate beauty and ecological importance of insects and spiders, creatures that quietly anchor global biodiversity, pollination, and climate resilience. His photography has been showcased by PBS, Adobe, and the United Nations, and his image appears on the Spring twenty twenty five cover of </span><em>Nature Alberta</em><span>. With fieldwork that spans Canada, Costa Rica, and regions beyond, Dara blends scientific understanding, Indigenous knowledge, and visual artistry to reshape public perception and inspire environmental care. His exhibitions, education outreach, and media presence have reached audiences around the world, establishing him as a leading international voice in contemporary nature storytelling, and through every frame he calls us to look closely at the small beings that sustain our world and to imagine a more attentive relationship with the planet we share.</span></p>
