MONICA

Monica Corcuera is a Mexican award-winning fine art and wildlife photographer, published author, and dedicated conservationist. Her work is deeply rooted in respect for nature and driven by a lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation.
Her passion for animals began in childhood, inspired by her parents: her mother, a fine art painter, writer, and conservationist; and her father, whose travels across Africa and vivid stories of safari adventures fostered in her a profound connection with the natural world. These early influences shaped her artistic vision and ignited a desire to explore, document, and protect wildlife.
In 2009, she published her first novel, "The English Photographer", addressing the environmental impact of gold mining in Tanzania. In 2011, she embarked on her first photographic safari to Africa, discovering a continent that would become central to her creative and conservation journey.
Through long-term observation and ethical field practices, Monica portrays wildlife as sentient beings rather than distant subjects. Her images focus on subtle interactions, generational bonds, and moments of quiet strength, inviting viewers to reflect on humanity’s responsibility toward nature.
She has photographed extensively across Africa, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Botswana, with a particular focus on the Big Five, endangered species, and keystone animals essential to ecological balance. Her work has been recognized in international photography competitions for its emotional depth and conservation-driven vision.
Beyond photography, Monica is committed to raising awareness about habitat loss, climate change, and biodiversity preservation. She uses visual storytelling as a powerful tool for education and advocacy, honoring wildlife heritage while contributing meaningfully to global conservation efforts.
In 2014, she volunteered at the C.A.R.E. Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre & Sanctuary in the Gritjie Nature Reserve, South Africa, working with the rehabilitation and release of chacma baboons. This hands-on experience strengthened her commitment to conservation and reinforced photography as her chosen path for impact.
She continues to return to Africa, expanding her wildlife work with a clear sense of mission: to protect, document, and give voice to the wild.

"Why wait until a species is on the brink of extinction before we try to help?"
-Rita Miljo, Founder of C.A.R.E. 1931-2012