Kristen Grace, a photographer at the Florida Museum, joined the Environmental Leaders Fellows for a bird banding experience in January 2026. Her striking image from that day earned Best in Show in the February 2026 University Photographers’ Association of America (UPAA) Monthly Image Competition. In a follow-up interview with UPAA, Kristen shared insights into her process for capturing the award-winning shot. Congratulations, Kristen!
Read Kristen’s feature article©Florida Museum/Kristen Grace