Dara Ojo is a conservation communicator, macro photographer, and storyteller dedicated to inspiring a deeper appreciation for biodiversity through the lens of nature’s smallest creatures.
Based in Edmonton, Canada, Dara’s work reveals the often-overlooked world of insects, spiders, and other arthropods, highlighting their essential role in healthy ecosystems and the functioning of our planet.
What began as a personal exploration of macro photography evolved into a global conservation mission. Through striking imagery captured across forests, wetlands, mountains, deserts, and tropical rainforests, he helps audiences see the beauty, complexity, and importance of the species that pollinate crops, enrich soils, regulate pests, and support food webs worldwide.
Dara’s photography and conservation advocacy have been featured by major international media outlets including CNN, BBC, Newsweek, CBC, Global News, and CTV News. Through exhibitions, public speaking engagements, workshops, educational programs, and his new book, Tiny Titans: A Journey into the Hidden World of Insects and Spiders, he encourages people to look closer, connect with nature, and take action to protect it.
As a Rainforest Alliance Ambassador, Dara uses storytelling and visual media to foster curiosity, strengthen connections between people and nature, and inspire support for a more sustainable future.