About Photographer
Noppadol Paothong is a staff photographer at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
Before he joined the MDC, he had worked as a photo journalist at daily newspapers - the Joplin Globe (Joplin, Missouri) and Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri).
His main role is to contribute to the MDC’s monthly magazine, Missouri Conservationist, and many other MDC’s publications. With a monthly circulation of over 500,000, the Missouri Conservationist is known as one of the largest state conservation magazines.
Awards
His photography skills have been recognized by receiving more than 60 regional and national awards, including;
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places & People's Choice Award, Outdoors Writers Association of America, 2008
- Award of Excellence, Nature's Best Photography Magazine, 2008
- Finalist in BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2003, 2004, 2007
- Award of Excellence in Wildlife, Nikon Photo Contest International, 2003
- Winner, National Wildlife Federation photo contest,2002
- Award of Excellence in POYi (Picture of the Year International), 2002
- Mark of Excellence, Society of Professional Journalists, 1999
- Picture of the Year, Associated Collegiate Press, 1997, 1998, 2000
Covers and Articles
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Workshops / Presentations
- 09.09.2010, 2:00 PM
Lecture on nature photography - Moberly Area Communithy College (Moberly, Missouri) & Photo exhibit (9/1-9/31) - 09.18.2010, 9:00 - 12:00
Nature photography workshop - Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center (Joplin, Missouri) - 02.05.2011, 5:00 PM
Wild flower & garden photography - Bowood Farm (St.Louis, Missouri)
Book Project - "Save the Last Dance"
He has been pursuing a book project on Prairie Chickens and other North American Grouses. Click HERE to view more information.