Laura Crawford Williams is an accomplished author, philanthropist, and professional wildlife and conservation photographer, known internationally for her award-winning images. Her work has been published in National Wildlife and National Geographic Magazines, among others. Her professional experience outside of photography includes scientific illustration, 3D animation, and educational as well as entertainment software production. A lifelong love of all things wild has fueled her desire to become a successful champion for wildlife and wild lands conservation. She has traveled the world experiencing and documenting natural wonders while advocating for conservation. “I don’t understand why we allow the ongoing loss of unique, fragile, and irreplaceable beauty. In a world full of people searching for purpose and meaning, why would we ignore the continued elimination of its wonders?” Laura is also the founder of the Crawford Williams Foundation. CWF supports conservation organizations working with threatened and endangered species in countries where financial resources are limited.