Marielle Racoma

Photographer
 
Our Endangered Philippines
Biography: I am Marielle Racoma, a Filipina award-winning photographer, animal rights activist, and singer-songwriter. For my individual senior thesis at the Ateneo de Manila University, one of the top universities in the Philippines, I created a project... MORE
Public Story
Our Endangered Philippines
Copyright Marielle Racoma 2024
Updated Jan 2021
Topics Action, Activism, Animals, Conservation, Environment, Mixed Medium, Multimedia, NGO, Photography, Photojournalism, Wildlife
My short-term goal pertains to promoting animal rights and combatting the notion that the world is anthropocentric by sharing the stories of endangered species through multimedia arts. In the long-term, I aim to become a National Geographic photographer so I may share stories of not just Philippine wildlife, but of all animals in the world that need more exposure to be conserved. I created Our Endangered Philippines with the thought that a big part of why these species are endangered is because not a lot of people are aware that they even exist in the first place. The Native community not only allows me to gain more experience as a self-taught photographer but to be recognized as a Filipina woman coming from an underrepresented community. Through Native, I hope to meet more BIPOC and surround myself with diverse individuals who share the same passion for creating stories through photography. As a member, I expect to reach further heights in fighting for animal rights, and having my voice be heard more than ever. If I become a member, I will aim to learn, grow, and develop my skills until my practice becomes the best.
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