Nature Photography Tours
Whether you’re an avid amateur, accomplished intermediate or a seasoned professional, Nat Hab Photo Expeditions are your portal to the most immersive nature photography opportunities out there. Our goal is singular: to help photographers get iconic shots of wildlife and landscapes while experiencing the most inspiring and enriching nature photography adventure available. Here's how we do it:
Exclusivity
Since 1985, we've been taking nature travelers to Earth's wildest corners, maximizing your photo opportunities with exclusive access, private inclusions and unique itineraries not available elsewhere.
Leadership
Our Photo Expeditions are led by top-level guides who are highly trained naturalists, accomplished pro photographers, and talented instructors who put our guests’ experience first.
Conservation
As WWF’s conservation travel partner, we demonstrate to our guests the power of nature photography, motivating them to share their experiences and inspire others to protect the planet.
Photo Expeditions
Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition
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Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition
Our flagship polar bear photo safari is an exhilarating small-group adventure among the world's largest concentration of polar bears along Hudson Bay, guided by top naturalists who are photography pros.
7 Days / Oct–Nov
$9695
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Tundra Lodge Photo Expedition
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Tundra Lodge Photo Expedition
The ultimate polar bear photography adventure! Stay in the bears’ domain 24/7 on this immersive Arctic photo safari, led by top photographers who are also expert naturalists.
7 Days / Nov
$13795
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Northern Lights Photo Expedition
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Northern Lights Photo Expedition
You'll find no better location for aurora photography than Churchill—and no better approach than this one, led by an expert photographer guide, featuring five private, atmospheric settings for stunning images.
7 Days / Feb–Mar
$8995
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Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition
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Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition
Our premier African photo safari, for just eight guests. This intimate, expertly guided adventure in the Okavango Delta and beyond focuses on uncrowded private reserves where wildlife is prolific—plus a doors-off helicopter flight!
12 Days / Jun–Oct
$19795
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Botswana & Zambia
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Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition
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Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition
Photograph Botswana's wild bounty during the less-traveled green season, as new grass attracts migrating wildlife and animal births abound—includes a doors-off helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta!
12 Days / Feb–Dec
$17995
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Botswana & Zambia
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Wild Namibia Photo Expedition
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Wild Namibia Photo Expedition
Based at secluded luxury camps on exclusive private reserves, photograph Namibia's unique desert-adapted wildlife, dramatic sand dunes, and the wild, pristine beaches of the rarely visited Skeleton Coast.
11 Days / Oct–Dec
$16995
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Namibia
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Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition
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Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition
Photograph the Big Five and more on this small-group safari featuring uncrowded private reserves—including legendary MalaMala—guided by pro photographers who are top wildlife experts. Limited to just six guests!
11 Days / Jun–Oct
$18195 (+air)
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South Africa
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Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition
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Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition
From rainforest to spiny desert, discover a wild wonderland filled with unique subjects, including lemurs large and tiny, the turquoise Parson's chameleon, and other rare and unusual species found nowhere else.
14 Days / Jun–Nov
$15695
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Madagascar
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Kenya Migration Photo Expedition
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Kenya Migration Photo Expedition
Capture incredible close-ups of the planet's greatest migration from our private mobile camps, as thousands of wildebeest and zebra traverse the Maasai Mara plains with stealthy predators in pursuit.
8 Days / Jul–Sep
$14995
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Kenya
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Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition
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Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition
From our remote private camps stationed along the migration route, get close-up action shots of thousands of wildebeest and zebra traversing the Serengeti—plus other classic wildlife on the plains.
10 Days / Feb & Jul
$15995
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Tanzania
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Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition
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Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition
The ultimate primate photography safari! Get captivating shots of mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and more on multiple treks into their wild rainforest habitat in both Uganda and Rwanda.
13 Days / Year-Round
$17995
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Rwanda & Uganda
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Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition
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Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition
A truly epic photography adventure! Alongside expert guides, get aerial shots of Denali from a helicopter; capture brown bear portraits at close range, and shoot glaciers, whales, puffins and more in Kenai Fjords.
13 Days / Jul–Aug
$18995
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Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition
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Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition
A secluded immersion with brown bears in the wilderness of Lake Clark National Park. Enjoy total privacy and comfort at our deluxe fly-in wilderness camp accessed via chartered bush plane from Homer.
7 Days / Jun & Jul
$7995
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Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai
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Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai
Based aboard our private small ship, just eight guests photograph brown bears in the roadless Katmai wilderness, going ashore with an expert bear naturalist and photography pro who knows these animals intimately.
8 Days / Jul–Aug
$10995
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Fat Bear Photo Expedition
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Fat Bear Photo Expedition
Capture shots of the fat and famous brown bears of Katmai National Park in the fall, once Brooks Lodge closes and visitors dwindle—we fly by private floatplane to watch them plunk on the pounds as they gorge on the salmon that remain.
6 Days / Sep & Oct
$10895
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East Greenland Photo Expedition
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East Greenland Photo Expedition
Photograph raw Arctic wilderness on Greenland's rarely visited east coast near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. From our deluxe expedition camp, we shoot by boat, kayak and on foot, in exceptional solitude.
10 Days / Aug
$13795
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Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition
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Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition
Go longer, farther and deeper into the most remote corners of Iceland in pursuit of stunning landscape shots and native wildlife—with private flightseeing and boat tours for every possible perspective.
13 Days / Jul & Aug
$17995
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Iceland
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Churchill Summer Photo Expedition
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Churchill Summer Photo Expedition
Photograph hundreds of beluga whales in the Churchill River, take a private helicopter flight for aerial shots of roving polar bears, look for Arctic fox and hare, and capture close-ups of brilliant tundra wildflowers.
7 Days / Jul–Aug
$9995
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition
Led by top photographers who are some of Yellowstone's most seasoned naturalist guides, seek shots of bison, elk, moose, bears, wolves and more, plus legendary landscapes, on a peerless national park photo safari.
7 or 8 Days / May–Jun & Aug–Oct
$8795
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Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Photo Expedition
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Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Photo Expedition
Capture frosty wildlife images in winter solitude in Yellowstone and Grand Teton—go deep into the silent wilds by snowcoach, shoot dramatic landscapes from a helicopter, and photograph roaming elk in Jackson Hole.
9 Days / Dec–Feb
$10995
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Yellowstone Wolf Quest Photo Expedition
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Yellowstone Wolf Quest Photo Expedition
Passionate about wolves? Join us in the best place on the planet to search for them in the wild, on our most wolf-focused itinerary—and photograph an array of other iconic Yellowstone wildlife that shares their habitat.
7 Days / Mar & Nov
$6995
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Glacier & Waterton Photo Expedition
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Glacier & Waterton Photo Expedition
Sheer granite peaks, glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, and magnificent wildlife! Capture all the wonders on both sides of the border with expert photography guides.
9 Days / Jun–Jul
$9595
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Desert Southwest Photo Expedition
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Desert Southwest Photo Expedition
Photograph the glorious red rock landscapes of America's canyon country led by expert naturalist guides who are photography pros, adept at helping you manage tricky (yet magical!) light.
8 Days / May & Sep
$7895
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India Tiger Photo Expedition
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India Tiger Photo Expedition
The world’s best tiger photo opportunities in Ranthambore National Park! Two guests per vehicle, special permits for extended park hours, plus a leopard safari, the Pink City of Jaipur, and sunrise and sunset shoots at Taj Mahal.
11 Days / Mar & Apr
$17995
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Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition
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Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition
In the company of expert spotters, track the world's most elusive big cats in their native Himalayan habitat on our small-group winter photo safari to the remote alpine heights of Ladakh in far-north India.
11 Days / Mar & Apr
$11995
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Wild China Photo Expedition
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Wild China Photo Expedition
Photograph striking mountain landscapes and rare wildlife including golden snub-nosed monkeys, get close-ups of giant pandas at research bases, and document life in traditional Tibetan villages—plus the Terracotta Army!
14 Days / Mar–Apr & Oct
$15995
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Nepal & Bhutan Photo Expedition
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Nepal & Bhutan Photo Expedition
From rhinos in the Chitwan jungle to serene mountainscapes dotted with Buddhist temples, capture the diverse beauty of Nepal and Bhutan on a peaceful small-group journey of discovery.
14 Days / Feb & Nov–Dec
$15395
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Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition
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Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition
With just nine travelers, seek coveted shots of Borneo's diverse array of unique and endangered rainforest wildlife, including orangutans, pygmy elephants, flying lemurs, and more than 300 bird species.
13 Days / Apr–Sep
$15695
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Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition
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Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition
The ultimate Galapagos photography adventure! Capture amazing wildlife close-ups as we explore 15 diverse islands in 17 days—plus an overnight among wild giant tortoises at our private Tortoise Camp.
17 Days / Sep
$19995
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Brazil Jaguar & Wildlife Photo Expedition
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Brazil Jaguar & Wildlife Photo Expedition
The most immersive Pantanal wildlife safari you'll find! Includes an extra day to photograph jaguars in Porto Jofre, plus tapirs, hyacinth macaws and more on private small-boat excursions on the Cuiaba River.
11 or 12 Days / Jun–Sep
$15995
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Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition
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Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition
Each winter, millions of monarch butterflies migrate to the fir forests of Mexico's Central Highlands—stand among them for exquisite photography opportunities as you listen to the air hum with the vibration of their wings!
6 Days / Jan–Feb
$5895
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Wild Patagonia Photo Expedition
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Wild Patagonia Photo Expedition
An all-encompassing expedition straddling Chile and Argentina! Come away with stunning shots of granite spires, glaciers, turquoise lakes and Andean wildlife including pumas, guanacos and condors.
13 Days / Mar–Apr
$16995
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Photo Expedition Leaders
Annie Van Dinther
Guide Development Director
Expedition Leader Since: 1999
John Mittan
Worldwide
Expedition Leader Since: 2005
Aditya Panda
India
Expedition Leader Since: 2016
Alex Mazuga
Botswana
Expedition Leader Since: 2016
Alexander Arias
Costa Rica
Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens
Canada & Greenland
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Anthony Amsel
Canada & the North
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Arthur Kampmann
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Brooks Kamanakao
Southern Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Cameron Pearce
Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2024
Cassiano "Zapa" Zaniboni
South America
Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Colby Brokvist
Worldwide
Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Conan Dumenil
Asia
Expedition Leader Since: 2015
Court Whelan
Worldwide
Expedition Leader Since: 2014
Daniel Hagaman
North America & Patagonia
Expedition Leader Since: 2016
Danielle Carstens
Southern Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Drew Hamilton
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2014
Eddy Savage
Worldwide
Expedition Leader Since: 2016
Eric Ramirez
Mexico
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Ethan Browne
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2021
Fernando Romo
Mexico
Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Fred Tavares
Brazil
Expedition Leader Since: 2019
Garrett Fache
Canada
Expedition Leader Since: 2021
Giulia Ciampini
Canada
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Greg Aranea
Galapagos
Expedition Leader Since: 2024
Harsha Jayaramaiah
Asia
Expedition Leader Since: 2012
Jacob Emerson
Australia
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
James Beissel
Yellowstone
Expedition Leader Since: 2019
Jamie Smith-Morvell
Australia
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Jen Kampmann
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Jessica Morgan
U.S. National Parks
Expedition Leader Since: 2021
Jordan Creech
U.S. National Parks
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven
Yellowstone
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Justin Gibson
Worldwide
Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Kristina Disney
Canada
Expedition Leader Since: 2019
Kurt Johnson
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2014
Laura Geissinger
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2018
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Lianne Thompson
Canada & Iceland
Expedition Leader Since: 2018
Marlo Shaw
Australia & Polar Regions
Expedition Leader Since: 2018
Matt Cornish
Australia
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Matt Meyer
Africa & Australia
Expedition Leader Since: 2017
Mike Hillman
North America & Australia
Expedition Leader Since: 2018
Moira Le Patourel
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2014
Ona Basimane
Southern Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2015
Patrick Maurice
U.S. National Parks
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Paul Kirui
East Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2016
Peter Ramsden
Canada & Iceland
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Phalgun Patel
India
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Pietro Luraschi
East Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2015
Richard de Gouveia
Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2015
Rylee Jensen
U.S. National Parks
Expedition Leader Since: 2023
Sabina Moll
Europe & Canada
Expedition Leader Since: 2021
Sam Wilson
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2022
Shawn Eggleston
North America
Expedition Leader Since: 2018
Surya Ramachandran
India
Expedition Leader Since: 2017
Toby Sinclair
India, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka
Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Thuto Moutloatse
Africa
Expedition Leader Since: 2007
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What's in My Camera Bag: Australia
What's in My Camera Bag: Australia
Whether you’re headed exclusively to southern Australia, or plan on tackling the tropics all the way to Tasmania, you’ll need the right photographic gear to capture some of the world’s most unique wildlife and natural landscapes.
How to Prep for an African Photo Expedition
How to Prep for an African Photo Expedition
This article is a deep dive into all considerations, from gear to pack, things to potentially purchase, and techniques to hone prior to an epic adventure to one of Africa’s leading photo safari destinations, like Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, or Tanzania.
How Much Telephoto do you need for Photographing Churchill’s Polar Bears?
How Much Telephoto do you need for Photographing Churchill’s Polar Bears?
Telephoto lenses are must-haves when it comes to wildlife photography. They bring the action closer to you, metaphorically, so that more of your frame is filled with the animals you’re photographing in the way of your choosing.
Explore Nat Hab’s Photo Expeditions & Conservation Photography: Q & A with Our Photo Expedition Co-Directors
Explore Nat Hab’s Photo Expeditions & Conservation Photography: Q & A with Our Photo Expedition Co-Directors
At Natural Habitat Adventures, we endeavor to offer the most inspiring and enriching nature photography adventures available. Want to learn more about our Photo Expeditions? I recently sat down with Mike Hillman and Jim Beissel, Nat Hab’s Photo Expedition Co-Directors, to hear directly from them what you can expect from these trips.
VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography in Lake Clark National Park
VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography in Lake Clark National Park
Learn how to photograph wild bears in Alaska with nature photographer Mike Hillman.
WEBINAR | 10 Tips to Improve Your Wildlife & Nature Photography
WEBINAR | 10 Tips to Improve Your Wildlife & Nature Photography
Originally presented July 2, 2024
Want to get wall-worthy images of wildlife on your next nature outing? Professional photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen shares tips for capturing stellar shots of even the most fleeting animal encounters, illustrating his talk with his own wildlife photos from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: bison, black and grizzly bears, wolves and more. Get Charlie’s advice on camera settings and composition techniques, photo gear recommendations, and ideas to improve your wildlife photography while enjoying your time in nature.
Want to get wall-worthy images of wildlife on your next nature outing? Professional photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen shares tips for capturing stellar shots of even the most fleeting animal encounters, illustrating his talk with his own wildlife photos from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: bison, black and grizzly bears, wolves and more. Get Charlie’s advice on camera settings and composition techniques, photo gear recommendations, and ideas to improve your wildlife photography while enjoying your time in nature.
WEBINAR | Wild Photography: Capturing Magical Wildlife Moments
WEBINAR | Wild Photography: Capturing Magical Wildlife Moments
Originally presented June 21, 2024
We've all been there: You have a remarkable wildlife encounter, only to find your photos lacking. A blurry bird, a bear shrouded in shadow, a whale you never caught mid-breach. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini is here to help, sharing stunning wildlife photos and the techniques she used to shoot them. Get advice on capturing motion and working with natural light, along with tips for framing your shots. Plus, learn about the importance of location scouting and the ethical considerations of wildlife photography.
We've all been there: You have a remarkable wildlife encounter, only to find your photos lacking. A blurry bird, a bear shrouded in shadow, a whale you never caught mid-breach. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini is here to help, sharing stunning wildlife photos and the techniques she used to shoot them. Get advice on capturing motion and working with natural light, along with tips for framing your shots. Plus, learn about the importance of location scouting and the ethical considerations of wildlife photography.
WEBINAR | Capturing Stories: The Essence of Photo Essays
WEBINAR | Capturing Stories: The Essence of Photo Essays
Originally presented February 1, 2024
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but multiple pictures can tell an even richer tale! Photo essays use a series of carefully curated and sequenced photographs to weave a narrative that engages viewers on a profound level, offering an immersive experience that can convey complex emotions and shed light on diverse perspectives. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini teaches you how to craft your own photo story on your next travel adventure, using photo essays from Greenland, Canada, China and other destinations as examples.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but multiple pictures can tell an even richer tale! Photo essays use a series of carefully curated and sequenced photographs to weave a narrative that engages viewers on a profound level, offering an immersive experience that can convey complex emotions and shed light on diverse perspectives. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini teaches you how to craft your own photo story on your next travel adventure, using photo essays from Greenland, Canada, China and other destinations as examples.
WEBINAR | Photo Post-Processing Workshop: India Safari Sightings
WEBINAR | Photo Post-Processing Workshop: India Safari Sightings
Originally presented June 21, 2023
Our current India safari season has come to an end, and our photographer Expedition Leaders finally have time to comb through their huge troves of images. Join Aditya Panda as he presents another of his popular live post-processing workshops, featuring highlights from our 2022–23 India wildlife safaris. Listen to the stories behind the images of rhinos, elephants, tigers and more, and learn how to make your travel photos the best they can be using exciting new features on popular photo-processing software platforms like Adobe Lightroom.
Our current India safari season has come to an end, and our photographer Expedition Leaders finally have time to comb through their huge troves of images. Join Aditya Panda as he presents another of his popular live post-processing workshops, featuring highlights from our 2022–23 India wildlife safaris. Listen to the stories behind the images of rhinos, elephants, tigers and more, and learn how to make your travel photos the best they can be using exciting new features on popular photo-processing software platforms like Adobe Lightroom.
WEBINAR | How to Get the Very Best Nature Photos
WEBINAR | How to Get the Very Best Nature Photos
Originally presented April 6, 2022
Overwhelmed by new advances in camera technology and how to use them to improve your nature and wildlife photos? One of our favorite professional photographers shares his tips and tricks.
Overwhelmed by new advances in camera technology and how to use them to improve your nature and wildlife photos? One of our favorite professional photographers shares his tips and tricks.
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Photo Expeditions
