“A Visual Love Letter to the Planet” is a curated collection of photographs by women and non-binary creators around the globe that celebrates the beauty, power, and everyday magic of Earth. From landscapes to get lost in to close-ups of quiet, unforgettable details, each image captures a moment — a reason to pause, to feel connected, and to remember what’s worth protecting.

▲ “I'm not trying to set the different environments against each other, but to weave links between them. In cities, our relationship with time is often disconnected from natural cycles. We tend to forget that the food we consume takes a long time to grow and involves a lot of care.” – Solène Milcent • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “We traveled across Sindh, an area of Pakistan which had been severely affected by the floods in 2022. We drove by these palm trees, their trunks deeply immersed in water. I remember the driver telling us how the floods would impact the date production for years.” – Loulou d’Aki • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I believe in the interconnectedness of all life on earth. By taking care of the earth, we also take care of ourselves.” – Tytia Habing • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Tanner Wallace • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Over the span of a decade, I returned to Sápmi, the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people. Sápmi spans the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. My focus was asking questions about climate change, but conversations with Sámi reindeer herders often centered on reducing consumption and on a feeling of “responsibility.” When you’re still connected to the land and environment, it’s easy to see how we all are responsible for protecting the earth for future generations.” – Elisa Ferrari • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Katelyn Perry • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “This moment was truly serene. To me it showed how healing earth’s majestic features can be. Walking along the tall cliffs and feeling the breeze in the sunrise was magical.” – Bianca Jemsten • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Reality: In order to protect our environment, we need to show how it is being affected by our own actions in real time. Images have the power to literally show people what is happening to the wild environments around us and lead us to implement real change. There will never be a more important time for environmental activism than the moment we are in right now.” – Katie Sikora • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “With my nature photography I’ve found that there’s a theme of wanting to share the enchantment I feel with nature. Moments that can convey a feeling of rapture, or awe, and could inspire the kinds of stories that I so loved as a child: about flower fairies, or mice who lived in trees and ice caves.” – Justine Trickett • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Seeing Lady Aurora was a lifelong dream of mine that recently came true! I was in utter awe as I watched the dazzling colors swirl above me in the night sky. I felt so incredibly lucky to have my feet on this beautiful planet while being mesmerized by the phenomenon above me. There is so much to honor and protect here on Earth and so much to learn about beyond our home planet.” – Noelle Soroka • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I want my daughter to grow up knowing this version of the world. One where seasons still shift, wild mushrooms still grow, bees hover around wildflowers, and she can splash through creeks barefoot. Through my lens, I get to document that beauty. What’s still wild and worth protecting. Photography makes me pay attention, and I think that’s where it starts, with noticing and with caring.” – Aubrey Westlund • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “The Earth holds all the possibilities but it's up to us to decide which one becomes our reality.” – Maria Louceiro • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “We are all part of the Earth, and the Earth is part of all of us. Whether I’m capturing sustainable farming through photography or getting my hands dirty volunteering in the field, I’m committed to doing my part so the planet can thrive beyond my lifetime and remain a beautiful, nourishing home for future generations.” – Sophia Li • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “These bees have it figured out! Working together to ensure the mutual success of their community. The Earth is our beehive- if only we could work together within our own communities to ensure mutual success for future generations. We have a lot to learn from the bees.” – Sara Reeves • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I’m always seeking to find beauty in the everyday moments and nature is constantly serving them up. We just have to take a moment to see them. Some of my most cherished memories with my family are outdoors, in open spaces, soaking up the light, the wonder, and watching my kids soak it all in with awe.” – Jenn Ellenburg • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “This image was taken on a springtime foraging excursion in Colorado. When harvesting plants from their natural habitats, preservation of the ecosystem is of the utmost importance. This practice was incredibly profound in teaching a greater message about the gravity of our natural environment and our connection with nature.” – Lauren DeFilippo • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “May our care rise like the sun - quiet, unwavering, and full of grace.” – Liz Celeste • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I grew up on a farm – my mum still grows a lot of her own vegetables and nothing tastes better than her tomatoes. This photo is from a small urban farm and it was great to learn that city residents are able to experience the joy of homegrown through the project. I’m concerned that access to nature will increasingly become a luxury, so incorporating green spaces into built-up areas feels vital.” – Justine Trickett • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “We all should be thinking of ways we can reduce our own carbon footprint. Cancel Amazon, grow your own food, reduce the amount of excess and the need for more in our lives.” – Penny De Los Santos • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “This image speaks to me of resilience and cooperation. The greenhouse, a human creation, doesn't dominate the landscape but exists within it, partially reclaimed by the surrounding plants. The red door offers a symbolic threshold between our constructed world and the natural one. Earth is worth saving because these borderlands, where human ingenuity meets natural systems, represent our most hopeful future. Not a return to a pristine wilderness that excludes us, nor complete technological dominance over nature, but a thoughtful integration where we create spaces that enhance biodiversity while meeting human needs.” – Kelly Burgess • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “As the granddaughter of farmers and the daughter of a cook and baker, I feel the importance of putting farming culture back at the heart of our shared culture.” – Solène Milcent • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I remember there being a moment of calm when I came across this small woodland clearing with the log pile. But a kind of strange calm which felt like it had a presence. Certain woodland clearings feel like that sometimes, and especially in the golden light of late afternoon.” – Justine Trickett • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Sophia Li • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I’m not naturally inclined to attend marches and demonstrations but it’s important we do, particularly for those that are unable to. Each time I attend I’m shown a version of society that I really like. People are kind, people are passionate, people are creative and funny, people are together from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures, people help each other, people are trying, and people share positive values. We’re so far behind for the action we need, but we can reduce so much suffering. Today is a good day to start.” – Lis Dingjan • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “And breathe.” – Justine Trickett • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Katelyn Perry • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I feel most at home by the ocean, on the whole, I feel we need to respect them more.” – Jena Cumbo • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Whenever I’m in Andalucia in Spain I’m fascinated by the biodiversity. You can smell the range of plants as well as see them when walking in the countryside – discovering thyme and lemon thyme bushes next to each other gave me great joy last time, in part because I discovered what they were by rubbing the leaves between my fingers to release their scents. This canopy is made up of pink silk trees (Albizia julibrissin), they were in the town square and the bees liked them.” – Justine Trickett • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Earth is such a special place because it has so many tiny specks of beauty that add up to a large picture. You wouldn't know it but this dandelion was actually taken near the parking lot of Lake Siskiyou in Mt. Shasta. Through my lens I'm always looking for these fleeting and delicate moments in nature that most people might overlook.” – Kara Chin • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Laura Thompson • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I took this image in Yosemite National Park at a time when I couldn't even imagine that our National Park system could be in danger. From capturing patches of vibrant green foliage to the majestic mountains, our National Parks represent slivers of the Earth that are meant to be treasured and preserved.” – Kara Chin • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Looking up from the bottom of the slot canyon, I was filled with awe at the magnificence of the environment. This moment is a vibrant canvas of Navajo sandstone carved by the steady force of water. It is a brief pause in the ever-evolving landscape — a quiet, powerful reminder of the patience and resilience of the natural world. This raw beauty deserves to be witnessed by generations to come. Earth is our only home, our life source, worth protecting at any cost” – Melissa Zink • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Not wanting to sound the negative one, but... how on Earth did we get to this point? We have the knowledge, we have the means, we have the alternatives—we have all that and more, and yet, the people who could (and should) do the most are doing less to reverse the persistent warming of our planet. And instead, it's the sustainable practices that are being reversed to unsustainable ones yet again—why is greed getting the upper hand?” – Laura Larmo • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Spring is a moment of rebirth and has always been my favorite season. It feels like a sign of new beginnings, of fresh starts. Tender, unfurling fern fronds scream Spring in my world.” – Tytia Habing • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Image making can have a greater impact on the world than I think we as image makers realize. Keep taking photos of nature and what humanity is doing to it, you never know if you'll capture the next image that causes a seismic shift in the world, like the sea turtle with the stuck straw or bleached coral reef aerial photos.” – Cass Rudolph • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I hope future generations get to see the same planet we've seen and capture it through their own lens and perspective.” – Sophie Macaluso • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “We were in Iraq visiting places that had been taken over by ISIS, talking to people about their experiences during the siege and their feelings and thoughts now that ISIS was gone and they could somehow go back to normal again. One of the places we visited was Mosul Zoo. there were only two animals left alive, one bear and one lion. both were later air-lifted by an animal organization in Turkey. There is something very tragic about animals being killed in war and conflicts created by humans. It seems so unfair and coming across a couple of animals with a happy ending is always lovely.” – Loulou d'Aki • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Over the span of a decade, I returned to Sápmi, the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people. Sápmi spans the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. My focus was asking questions about climate change, but conversations with Sámi reindeer herders often centered on reducing consumption and on a feeling of “responsibility.” When you’re still connected to the land and environment, it’s easy to see how we all are responsible for protecting the earth for future generations.” – Elisa Ferrari • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Protection: The ironic reality is that without the help and aid of human intervention, wild animals will suffer even more than they already have in the face of environmental degradation and loss of funding toward the protection of species that are not our own. We have to protect them and by we I mean you. And you. And you. Yes, you. It is up to all of us to protect that which we have jeopardized. That or get used to seeing the majesty of the animal kingdom by image only as the real thing may no longer be with us.” – Katie Sikora • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Education: Every time I show this photo to someone and tell them these are Galapagos penguins, they are surprised to learn penguins can even survive in the Galapagos Islands let alone be named for archipelago. I would have never known myself if I hadn't seen it and learned it in the field.” – Katie Sikora • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Breathing in and out while exploring the underwater universe brings the sense of peace and tranquility - a gentle reminder that we are just a small part of something far greater.” – Toma Kostygina • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “The lessons of the natural world offer a sense of perspective. Our physical selves are as much a part of this world as the mountains and the clouds and the light given by the sun. All are in flux. All are fleeting. Only by viewing life within the cyclical context of nature can I understand and accept my place within it. My photography is a record of this journey.” – Sara Wight • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Respect: Witnessing and documenting a cow may not seem that unique but the moment I took this photo was the moment I realized this was my first time seeing a fully wild cow IN the wild in my entire life and my awe and respect for the creature changed shape that day.” – Katie Sikora • License this image on The Luupe

▲ By Alexandra Hrašková • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “I have a deep desire to explore new ways of thinking that I seek to express through my photography. I believe that photography, in association with other artistic practices, can create spaces for reflection that will help us to better understand our contemporary era, an era of re-placement where humanity is repositioning itself within the living world. Recreating the connections - between human beings, other species, the land - rather than seeking to dominate.” – Solène Milcent • License this image on The Luupe

▲ “Renewal: I just love sloths. If I had been born a wild animal, I think a sloth would be most fitting. My friends call me nap queen and my husband can't believe he married a 34 year old who falls asleep regularly by 9pm. All jokes aside, I think sloths can teach us a lot about the power of rest, renewal, and the power of our simple existence as a tool of resistance.” – Katie Sikora • License this image on The Luupe