About Derek Goodwin

My Story

I have been exploring the world with my camera since I was a kid. It taught me that we each have a unique way of seeing the world, and wanting to be seen in it.

I was a little shy when I was younger, and the camera gave me a way to meet people. I have developed some amazing friendships through this work, and it is one of the reasons I love it.

I have a lot of creative energy, and I try to put it all to good use. I am the host of the Don’t Forget Yoga Podcast, a yoga teacher, a vegan, and a musician.

One thing people don’t usually guess when meeting me is that I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi!

I am passionate about helping to create a kinder and wiser world for future generations. I want to share my gifts, and help other people share their own.

CREDENTIALS

Derek ‘Pashupa’ Goodwin has a BFA in Fine Art Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He has been photographing people, events, and animals since the turn of the millenium. He worked as the Web Editor for Jivamukti Yoga (an international yoga brand based in NYC) from 2012-2018. He is known around the globe for his portfolio of farm animals living on farm animal sanctuaries, and for his yoga photography portfolio. His work has been featured in books, magazines, on billboards, and all over the internet.

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