Virtual Wilderness Spirit Award Event & Fundraiser

Enjoy a recording of this past event below | Formal program begins at 6:20

You're invited to join the Wildling Museum in honoring our Wilderness Spirit Awardee, renowned underwater photographer Richard Salas on Sunday, June 6, 2021, 4 p.m.!

Richard has spent a lifetime under water, capturing amazing images of marine creatures large and small, plus has written and published three gorgeous books documenting his adventures. He is a passionate advocate for the oceans and their inhabitants, and embodies the values of the Wildling Museum. We are thrilled to be hosting Richard for this virtual tribute.

Guests will enjoy an inspiring virtual event featuring live and prerecorded tributes to Richard, as well as a live presentation by the man of the hour himself, along with some incredible underwater video footage!

Click here to register by Wed. 6/2/21 at 5 p.m.

The Wilding Museum is still seeking additional sponsors – click here for a list of full sponsor benefits. Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact lauren@wildlingmuseum.org or call (805) 686-8315.

About Richard Salas - Wilderness Spirit Honoree

Richard Salas is a California native and graduate from Brooks Institute of Photography, where he was mentored by Ernest Brooks II and first introduced to diving and underwater photography. Richard has worked professionally in digital media for over twenty-four years and his distinct approach to bringing out the texture and depth of his underwater subjects is informed by years of experience in lighting products and people. He has authored three books of photography, including Sea of Light: Underwater Photography of California’s Channel Islands, Blue Visions: Underwater Photography from the Mexican Border to the Equator, and Luminous Sea: Underwater Photography from Washington to Alaska.

Salas’ mission is to take viewers through a marine biosphere where humanity’s impact is an undeniable force. While many new endemic species are discovered every year, others have disappeared from it completely. Salas’ striking images illuminate the unique vitality of every organism he encounters. Salas teaches underwater photography in Alaska, Canada, California, and Mexico and is a strong advocate for the sea and its inhabitants.