Saving Lives - Heroes at Work
Firefighters in California train and work to suppress wildfires. Last year saw a record number of acres burned across California. The work of thousands of hero firefighters helped to save lives and property. Black and white fire photos highlight the person dedicated to the work, not the fire.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2022People’s Vote Award
Photojournalism
Professional
Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Professional
Saving Lives - Heroes at Work
Firefighters in California train and work to suppress wildfires. Last year saw a record number of acres burned across California. The work of thousands of hero firefighters helped to save lives and property. Black and white fire photos highlight the person dedicated to the work, not the fire.
About Artist
Kara Capaldo
Kara Capaldo is a natural world photographer who loves traveling to faraway places to photograph endangered species. Kara is also a volunteer photographer with CalFire and the San Jose Fire Department. She has photographed numerous destructive fires throughout California. Her fire photos have been published with both print and broadcast news. Her photos are also in a book about the CZU Lightning fire, including the cover photo. Kara lives and works in Santa Cruz, California.
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