Solcast Media is a digital storytelling studio that blends cartography, photography, and narrative to communicate the relationships between people, place, and the natural world. Through maps, imagery, and immersive web experiences, Solcast Media helps organizations share complex environmental, cultural, and scientific work with clarity and impact.
Founded by Rafael “Zak” Wood, Solcast Media specializes in transforming field-based research and community knowledge into engaging digital narratives. Zak’s work combines spatial analysis with visual storytelling, producing interactive maps, photography, and multimedia experiences that help audiences better understand landscapes, ecosystems, and the communities connected to them.
Zak has collaborated with researchers, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies on projects ranging from coastal ecosystem studies in Alaska to interdisciplinary research exploring salt lakes as analog environments for Mars. His work often bridges scientific research, Indigenous knowledge systems, and public communication, helping diverse audiences connect with complex topics through compelling visuals and place-based storytelling.
At the core of Solcast Media’s approach is a belief that maps and imagery can do more than present information—they can reveal patterns, convey lived experiences, and bring stories of place to life.
