Lia Bocchiaro

Lia is a Photo Editor at the National Audubon Society. Her interest in conservation began while working at the National Wildlife Federation during college. She graduated with a BFA degree in photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2015 with a focus on fine art and has been with Audubon ever since. Each year she curates the Top 100 photos as well as several themed galleries for the Audubon Photography Awards contest. With her knowledge and passion for wildlife and photography, Lia began photographing birds herself with an emphasis on the birds’ habitats and well-being. She now contributes photography for Audubon publications with the goal of elevating Audubon’s conservation mission and advocating for ethical wildlife photography.