Our Story

Arthur Kampmann 2022

Originally from Connecticut, Arthur spent his childhood summers in the mountains of New Hampshire and boating along Maine’s rugged coast. He often accompanied his father on week-long sections of the Appalachian Trail, teaching him the importance of spending time in the wilderness. Arthur became hooked on international travel after he lived with a local family in Costa Rica while immersed in a three-month Spanish language program.

Arthur obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in environmental studies from Eckerd College, where he established his love for kayaking and birding in the Florida Everglades. After college, Arthur worked in the publishing industry in New York City for three years, before a trip to Patagonia in 2013 led him to pursue to his true passion: becoming a naturalist guide. He began leading kayaking, hiking and biking trips in Acadia National Park before heading north to Alaska, where he worked as a sea kayaking guide in Kenai Fjords National Park for five years (and achieved his life goal of kayaking with killer whales!) During the summers of 2021 and 2022, he worked at remote wilderness lodges, familiarizing himself with bear ecology and ethical viewing practices. In 2022, Arthur joined the Nat Hab team as an Expedition Leader in Alaska and U.S. national parks. 

Arthur loves guiding for Nat Hab and has the pleasure of leading adventures in some of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. He enjoys sharing the sense of wonder he has found while exploring these amazing wild places. Arthur is a passionate landscape and wildlife photographer who hopes to inspire people to protect species and travel to new places. While he and his wife are often on the move, they call Florida home.  

What's in My Camera Bag

My Packing Philosophy

Through years of photography, Arthur found that carrying two camera bodies—one with a landscape lens and another with a telephoto lens for wildlife—ensures he never misses a moment by having to swap lenses at the wrong time. Keep it simple!

Cameras

Fujifilm X-Pro-2

Fujifilm X-T4

Lenses

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F/4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

Fujifilm XF 23mm F/2 R WR

Fujifilm X 1.4x TC WR


Other

Tripod- Benro

Monopod- Gitzo

What Our Guests Say

It was my second Nat Hab trip with Arthur as one of the ELs. You never have to worry about anything with Arthur, just show up and enjoy the day. Arthur is always there to help in any way he can. Or to answer questions. It amazes me how much he knows about the wildlife, parks, area, weather, you name it. We were hard-pressed to stump him.
Randy
I have never met a more enthusiastic guide in my life. I know he has done this tour a hundred times, but you would never guess it from the way he acts. A true lover of all nature, Arthur is an absolute jewel for Nat Hab! Safety was always a top priority, which was much appreciated. Just when a hiking poll was needed, Arthur was there to pull them out for our use. He made everything needed magically appear!
N. Mogel
Arthur made everyone in our group feel welcome, and I felt very happy and confident with him leading the trip. I felt Arthur did his best to help with anything he could that would enable everyone to get the most out of the trip. The enthusiasm he showed was infectious and genuine. I was especially grateful to Arthur for arranging to have my scarf sent to us in Bozeman after I left in a restaurant in Jackson Hole! He is a real credit to Nat Hab.
M. Bettles

Upcoming Adventures with Arthur Kampmann

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A sea lion swims near the photographer underwater in the Galapagos Islands

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A close-up of two king penguins on South Georgia Island

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