Kristi Odom
HELLO & WELCOME
Wildlife has shaped who I am. I am a photographer and filmmaker who uses storytelling to celebrate animals, honor their intelligence and personalities, and advocate for their protection.
As a Nikon Ambassador and Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, I use photography, filmmaking, and public speaking to support conservation efforts around the world. My work has helped raise significant funds for nonprofit organizations and wildlife heroes working to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems.
Thank you for being here. Your images matter, and the planet needs more of them.
With Gratitude,
KO
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLIC SPEAKING
"BEST and most INSPIRING presentation of the year!"
"Dare say, the best speaker we can remember!
Thank you Kristi for reminding all of us of the power of photography!"
"This presentation makes me feel grateful to be alive."
Kristi has done talks for the following:
NEWS
Celebration of the Prairie
Forest and I shared a short piece from a film in progress at Celebration of the Prairie 2025, hosted by the Southern Plains Land Trust. We also gave a brief presentation highlighting the importance of Colorado’s grasslands and the role storytelling can play in protecting these often overlooked ecosystems. The evening raised awareness and funds in support of grassland conservation and brought together community members, conservation leaders, and Colorado’s First Gentleman, Marlon Reis.
WELL/BEINGS Full Circle Benefit Gala Raises 500,000 for Bolivian Wildlife
In November 2025, I shared two of my films at a Well/Beings gala in New York, helping raise funds for animals impacted by deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and habitat loss in the Amazon, including vital support for native bee populations.
The evening raised over half a million dollars for conservation efforts, and I had the honor of introducing one of my wildlife heroes, Vicky Osso, whose work has saved hundreds of thousands of animals in Bolivia.
Keynote Speaker for FCCC
In November 2025, I shared two of my films at a Well/Beings gala in New York, helping raise funds for animals impacted by deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and habitat loss in the Amazon, including vital support for native bee populations. The evening raised over half a million dollars for conservation efforts, and I had the honor of introducing one of my wildlife heroes, Vicky Osso, whose work has saved hundreds of thousands of animals in Bolivia.
Featured: Wild and Scenic Film Festival Denver
Calling All Pika Enthusiasts, was featured at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Denver. It’s a one-woman production focused on how anyone can help protect pikas. The project was partially funded by the She is Changing the World grant from If/Then. I had the privilege of working with scientists and biologists from Rocky Mountain Wild and the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
Speaking at WildSpeak DC
The Web That Binds Us: Conservation and Community in the Grasslands with Kristi Odom and Devon Matthews
The events mission: "WildSpeak DC is an inspiring and collaborative gathering where conservation, communication, and creativity intersect". Filled with passionate people using art and science to make a difference.
2nd Place: Icon Awards
Live with PetaPixel
Nikon Ambassador and internationally acclaimed photographer and videographer Kristi Odom joined the PetaPixel Podcast this week to discuss underwater photography. Alongside joining us to talk shop, Odom also separately selected and explained her top three images of 2023, one of which is, perhaps not coincidentally, an underwater photo.
WELL/BEINGS Full Circle Benefit Gala Raises 600,000 for Mangroves
In Nov 2024, Kristi was invited to speak in New York and present her video work at a gala for Well/Beings that raised funds to protect wildlife from forest fires and help raise money for restoration of mangroves. The gala raised over half a million dollars to protect wildlife, people and planet.
