About Me: Sadie Hine

I’m a 21 year old artist and photographer living in Humboldt County, California. My work has earned me ambassador roles for both Girls Who Click and Nature’s Best Photography, as well as honorable mentions and awards in various competitions.

I specialize in photographing wildlife, and have recently become fond of showcasing biodiversity using portraits and black backgrounds. I also strive to show subjects in their natural habitat, and am always on the hunt for unique textures, colors and perspectives.

Currently, I’m working towards an interdisciplinary studies degree at Cal Poly Humboldt, focusing on connecting the bridge between visual arts and natural sciences. I believe that art has a crucial role to play in conservation. Imagery is a powerful tool, and can effectively draw attention to the beauty, hardships and interconnectedness of the natural world and engage any audience, regardless of background or language.

Awards + Recognitions

  • 2025 BigPicture Finalist

    My image, titled “Exorcism,” was selected as a finalist in the Terrestrial Wildlife category. It will displayed at the California Academy of Sciences this fall alongside other finalists.

  • Youth International Photographer of the Year - 2022 Mkapa African Wildlife Awards

    Thanks to Nature’s Best Photography and the African Wildlife Foundation, my image of three bare-faced go-away-birds from Tarangirie National Park was featured among many other impressive African wildlife photos from photographers around the world in an internationally traveling gallery, including a display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

  • Close Up Photographer of the Year Shortlist

    My image “Colorful Colubrid” was selected from 11,000+ images and shortlisted in the 2023 Close Up Photographer of the Year Awards.

  • 2022 Audubon Top 100

    While looking through a flock of American avocets in their typical, gray winter plumage, one individual stood out against the crowd, rocking bright breeding colors. This wintery scene earned me a spot in Audubon’s annual Top 100 Photo Awards.

Contact

Feel free to contact me about prints, projects and more!