Once terrified of spiders, Nigerian-born photographer Dara Ojo now champions their conservation—and that of other insects—through stunning close-up shots. Ojo, who currently lives in Canada, began photographing insects during China’s COVID-19 lockdown. His goal was to fill the visual gap in nature photography with vibrant, ultra-detailed images of critters like beetles, moths, and spiders. Ojo’s work has gained global traction, drawing attention from nearly a million Instagram viewers—and even the UN. By merging his tech-savvy background with his artistic vision, he captures insects in a way that inspires awe and conservation. Ojo’s images now feature in a major documentary series, and a coffee table book is on the way. For him, every photo is a chance to spotlight the unseen—and protect it.
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