Overview
Whether you’re an avid amateur, accomplished intermediate or a seasoned professional, Nat Hab Photo Expeditions are your portal to the most immersive and inspiring nature photography opportunities on offer. Our small-group adventures set you up to get the shots you dream of!
For decades, we've taken nature photographers to Earth's wildest corners, maximizing your photo opportunities with rare access, private inclusions and unique itineraries not available elsewhere.
Our Photo Expeditions are led by top professional guides who are highly trained naturalists, accomplished photographers and talented instructors who put our guests’ experience first.
As WWF’s travel partner since 2003, we demonstrate to our guests the power of nature photography, motivating them to share their work and inspire others to protect the planet.
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Abner Simeon
Southern Africa
Adam Parker
Africa
Aditya Panda
Asia
Alex Mazunga
Southern Africa
Alexander Arias
Central America
Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens
Canada, Greenland
Andy Corbett
East Africa
Anthony Amsel
Canada, Europe, Greenland
Arthur Kampmann
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Blair Jones
Alaska
Brooks Kamanakao
Southern Africa
Cameron Pearce
Southern Africa, East Africa
Cassiano "Zapa" Zaparoli
Galapagos, South America
Charlie Reinertsen
U.S. National Parks, Mexico
Conan Dumenil
Asia
Colby Brokvist
Canada, U.S. National Parks, Antarctica, Greenland
Court Whelan
Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Asia, Europe, Mexico
Daniel Blankenheim
Europe
Daniel Hagaman
Alaska, U.S. National Parks, South America, Mexico
Danielle Carstens
Southern Africa
Dennis Smith
Southern Africa
Edward Savage
Canada, Asia, Europe, Greenland
Ellen Bennett
U.S. National Parks
Eric Ramirez
Mexico
Ethan Browne
Churchill
Fabio Paschoal
Pantanal
Fernando Romo Sirvent
South America, Mexico
Fred Tavares
South America
Garrett Fache
Canada
Giulia Ciampini
Canada
Greg Aranea
Galapagos
Gustavo Andrade Torres
Galapagos
Hamza Raza Visram
East Africa
Harsha Jayaramaiah
Asia
James Beissel
U.S. National Parks
Jamie Smith-Morvell
Australia
Jen Kampmann
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Jimmy Patiño Solis
Galapagos
John Mittan
Southern Africa, East Africa, Australia, Asia, Antarctica
Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven
U.S. National Parks
Justin Gibson
Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Asia
Justin Pitschmann
U.S. National Parks
Laura Geissinger
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Lemme Gust
Southern Africa
Lets Kamogelo
Southern Africa
Lianne Thompson
Canada, Iceland, Greenland
Lorraine Doyle
Southern Africa
Marlo Shaw
Canada, Australia, Antarctica, Greenland
Matt Cornish
Australia
Matt Meyer
Africa, Australia
Michael Laubscher
Africa
Mike Hillman
Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Greenland
Ona Basimane
Southern Africa
Paul Kirui
East Africa
Paulo Gomez Aldana
Mexico
Patrick Maurice
U.S. National Parks
Petr Gheorghe
Canada
Peter Ramsden
Canada, Europe
Phalgun Patel
Asia
Pietro Luraschi
East Africa
Richard de Gouveia
Southern Africa, East Africa, Europe
Russell Gerber
Southern Africa, East Africa
Rylee Jensen
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Sabina Moll
Canada, Europe
Shawn Eggleston
Alaska, U.S. National Parks, Australia
Shreenidhi Jayadeva
India
Snehaa Sundaram
India
Surya Ramachandran
Asia
Thuto Moutloatse
Southern Africa, East Africa
Vedant Thite
Asia
Yaju Upadhyaya
Asia
Videos & Travel Stories
VIDEO | Photographing Wild Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba with Nat Hab
It's a bucket-list shot for any wildlife photographer: the mighty polar bear. And the best time and place on the planet to photograph them is each fall in Churchill, Manitoba. Here, hundreds of wild polar bears gather on the tundra awaiting the sea ice to freeze over Hudson Bay so they can begin hunting for seals. Nat Hab's small-group polar bear Photo Expeditions offer rare and intimate encounters with the King of the Arctic—while helping protect these apex predators and their Arctic ecosystem.
VIDEO | How to Photograph Wild Gorillas with Nature Photographer Richard de Gouveia
Learn how to photograph mountain gorillas in Africa with advice from Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader Richard De Gouveia.
VIDEO | How to Take Amazing Northern Lights Photos
Get expert northern lights photography tips from Expedition Leader Court Whelan, who's been photographing the brilliant spectacle of the aurora in Churchill, Manitoba, for the past decade.
VIDEO | How to Photograph Monarch Butterflies, with Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Find out how to take amazing pictures of the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico with nature photo expert Court Whelan. Get expert tips and techniques to enhance your photos of these butterflies!
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
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?
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
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
Learn how to photograph wild bears in Alaska with nature photographer Mike Hillman.
VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography Tutorial with Wildlife Photographer Court Whelan
Get expert tips for photographing Alaska's brown bears with wildlife photographer Court Whelan, Ph.D.
WEBINAR | 10 Tips to Improve Your Wildlife & Nature Photography
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
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
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
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
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.