What will you create with top photographers to guide and instruct you?
The logic is simple—bring people who love making images to the planet’s most spectacular places and most thrilling subjects. Expedition Photography takes it to the next level by adding to the mix some of the world’s top visual storytellers who travel at your side and at your service. Not only are they deeply knowledgeable professionals versed in the technical aspects of photography and storytelling methods, they are also experts on wildlife—and sharing their knowledge sets you up to get some of the best images of your life.
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Go ‘on assignment’ with National Geographic Photography Experts
Every expedition aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Orion sails with a National Geographic Photography Expert as part of the expedition team. Sharing in the journey, they will offer tips at the deck rail, share engaging stories during presentations in the lounge, and with a little prodding over dinner or drinks in the lounge likely share amusing anecdotes of their time in the field. They are full participants in the expedition and engaging travel companions.
Learn from Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructors
They have each been specially trained to assist you with your camera model and settings; the basic elements of framing, composition and light; and to provide shooting tips in the field to ensure that you return home with fantastic photos.
Unlike a photography class or workshop, an expedition is a highly dynamic environment, where an incredible sighting can occur at any moment. So, the fact that your photo instructor is also a skilled naturalist is invaluable. He or she can help you better understand the wildlife, so you can be at the right place at the right time to capture amazing behavior—whether you’re shooting from the ship’s deck, a Zodiac or on a walk. Take an expedition with us, and you’ll not only have the experience of a lifetime, you’ll have the incredible shots to prove it.
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Photo Expeditions
On designated departures, a combination of CPIs and a National Geographic Photography Expert come together to provide a program that includes multiple photo presentations and editing sessions and is designed to maximize the best photographic conditions. They work closely with the Captain and the expedition leader to take advantage of sunrise and sunset opportunities (whether by foot, Zodiac, or ship) and unique wildlife viewing. Whether you’re a smartphone user, advanced hobbyist, or serious photographer, photo expeditions are select departures in remarkable geographies, designed by photographers, for photographers. Since these voyages also offer so many active options, you can invite a spouse, companion, or friend along, certain that they’ll have a wonderful time doing their thing, too.
Upcoming Photo Expeditions
| Departure Date | Expedition | National Geographic Photography Expert |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii | Rich Reid |
| May 4, 2023 | A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii | Karen Kasmauski |
| Jun. 7, 2023 | Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord | Drew Rush |
| Jun. 12, 2023 | Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell Island & the Misty Fjords | Drew Rush |
| Aug. 6, 2023 | Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord | Rich Reid |
| Aug. 11, 2023 | Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell Island & the Misty Fjords | Rich Reid |
| Sep. 3, 2023 | A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii | Drew Rush |
| Sep. 5, 2023 | A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii | Mike Libecki |
| Sep. 8, 2023 | Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II | Rich Reid |
| Ask about our photo-exclusive pre-voyage extension to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Limited availability. | ||
| Oct. 28, 2023 | Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast | Jennifer Davidson |
| Dec. 7, 2023 | Costa Rica and the Panama Canal | Rich Reid |
| Dec. 8, 2023 | Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II | David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes |
| Ask about our photo-exclusive pre-voyage extension to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Limited availability. | ||
Photo Program Exclusives
Thanks to our partnership with camera manufacturer OM System (formerly Olympus), guests have the opportunity to field test top-of-the-line gear during their expeditions. Eager to try a powerful new lens? Researching a new camera purchase? Take advantage of the onboard OM System Photo Gear Locker with our compliments. The Locker is available on all National Geographic-flagged ships (except Galápagos). View a pre-voyage photo webinar and enjoy exclusive gear discounts as well! Ask an Expedition Specialist.
B&H Photo Video
Since 2014, Lindblad has partnered with B&H Photo Video to produce the popular photography event, OPTIC. Past speakers and presentations can be found here.
Alison Wright: In Memoriam
We lost beloved photographer and humanitarian Alison Wright this year. This video serves as a tribute to her spirit.
Photography in Antarctica
Certified photo instructor Michael S. Nolan shared his favorite Antarctica images and his best photo tips for polar landscapes in a Facebook Live event. Watch the video here, or click "read more" below for more tips from Michael.
10 Photo Tips with National Geographic Photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins
The founder and director of our exclusive Expedition Photography program and a widely published National Geographic photographer, Ralph Lee Hopkins has circled the globe for nearly 30 years on Lindblad's ships. Here, he shares some of his top travel photography tips to help you capture all the incredible moments at the heart of your expedition.
Iceland Photography Tips: Capturing the Land of Fire & Ice
Naturalist and certified photo instructor Andrew Peacock shares some of his top tips (along with his stunning photos) for shooting in the land of fire and ice.
Capturing Galápagos: 7 Expert Photography Tips to Try
Everywhere you look in Galápagos there are incredible photo ops. Find out how to get your best photos with these expert tips from biologist, naturalist, and certified photo instructor Socrates Tomala.
Capturing Guanacaste: A Photographer's Top 12 Shots
Art director and staff photographer David Vargas recently returned from Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Check out a few of David’s favorite images from his trip and the story behind them.
Capturing Greenland: A Photographer's Paradise
Emmett Clarkin, a marine ecologist based in the North West of Ireland and a naturalist and expedition diver with Lindblad, shares some of his top moments from the wild shores of Greenland—and shows you how the region’s incredible facets keep this place etched on his memory.
National Geographic Photography Experts
National Geographic Photography Expert
Erika Skogg
Erika Skogg is a photographer, educator, and National Geographic Explorer with experience documenting cultural stories from the United States to Morocco, Greenland, Iceland, Colombia, and beyond. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Erika’s photographic research and storytelling ideas are driven by the desire to immerse, understand, and visually preserve the region’s local Nordic culture, and in 2018, Erika received a National Geographic Early Career Grant for her project “Scandinavian American.” Erika travels to Scandinavia regularly in search of the cultural connections to our emigrant history and promote an interest in one’s own genealogy to foster a respect for the continued immigration of today. Represented by The National Geographic Image Collection, Erika’s images highlight commonalities of the human experience and ignite a genuine interest in the unknown to encourage a fascination instead of fear. Erika has also joined National Geographic Expeditions in Morocco, Cuba, Alaska, and the Arctic, as well as led photography workshops for the past eight summers with National Geographic Student Expeditions to inspire the next generation of photographers and storytellers.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Sisse Brimberg
Born in Denmark, award-winning photographer Sisse Brimberg has produced and photographed more than 30 stories for National Geographic magazine over the past 40 years, covering a wide range of subjects--from the Hanseatic League and the Vikings to the global flower trade and the prehistoric cave art of southwestern France. As contributing photographer for National Geographic Traveler , she shot various city stories in Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Casablanca, Oaxaca, Saint Petersburg, and beyond. Having photographed in more than 70 countries across the globe -- from Cape Verde to the Azores, and Antarctica to the Arctic -- she enjoys sharing her love of photography with travelers. Brimberg has earned first prize honors from the prestigious Pictures of the Year International (POY), and her images have been exhibited around the world in Germany, Greece, Brazil, Mexico, New York City (International Center for Photography), and Washington, D.C. (The Newseum).
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Sergio Pitamitz
Award winning wildlife and conservation photographer Sergio Pitamitz has French and Italian double citizenship. He enjoys spending as much time as possible in his beloved Menton in the French Riviera. He is a National Geographic Image Collection contract photographer and Fellow of iLCP - International League of Conservation Photographers. On assignments, he has traveled in more than 100 countries in all the seven continents. He is a contributor of National Geographic Magazine Italy and his images and stories have appeared in numerous other publications including BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, Paris Match, The New York Times, Figaro Magazine and National Geographic magazines, books and website. His first book, Wild Africa - with a conservation foreword by acclaimed National Geographic photojournalist Steve Winter- was released in 2016 at the International Nature Photography Festival of Montier-en-Der in France. Sergio has been awarded in international photo contests such as Nature's Best, National Wildlife and Audubon. He won the NPPA - National Press Photography Association "Best of Photojournalism 2016 - Environmental Category". He enjoys sharing his photojournalism expertise giving lectures at photography events and on National Geographic Expeditions. Sergio has travelled multiple times to Antarctica and Arctic.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Jeff Mauritzen
National Geographic photographer Jeff Mauritzen's assignments and adventures have immersed him in vivid landscapes on all 7 continents and in more than 60 countries around the world. Whether photographing penguin antics in Antarctica or komodo dragons in Indonesia, Jeff’s work expresses an unwavering passion, respect, curiosity, and awe for the natural world. Jeff's photography has appeared in dozens of National Geographic books, several National Geographic Traveler magazine articles, the Wall Street Journal, and on the @natgeotravel Instagram account, where he’s a regular contributor. In addition to assignment work, Jeff enjoys traveling with National Geographic Expeditions, teaching photography on natural history-focused trips.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Michael George
Michael George is a photographer and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. His first National Geographic story, "Walking the Way" showcased Michael's walk of over 1,000 miles through France and Spain to document pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Since then, he has worked on stories ranging from the melting glaciers of Patagonia, the charity projects of an Indian Royal Family, and the making of whisky in Scotland. His photography has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Wired, and dozens of other publications. He is a guest lecturer at Yale and New York University and has taught workshops all over the world, including Antarctica. His images have been awarded and exhibited by American Photography, Photoville, and The One Club for Creativity. Michael also has a best-selling children's book, Life at the Zoo, published with Barnes and Noble. The book documents various conservation, rescue, and breeding programs within zoos and aquariums and has sold over 10,000 copies. Michael is a Part 107 Commercial Licensed Drone Pilot, as well as an SSI Certified diver whose narratives span the land, air, and sea. When you meet him, you will probably say "I thought you would be taller."
National Geographic Photography Expert
Erika Larsen
For more than a decade, Erika Larsen has used photography to learn intimately about and document cultures that maintain strong connections with nature. She has been working with National Geographic magazine since 2011, and is currently a National Geographic Society Fellow and Explorer. Among her assignments, she followed Sami reindeer herders in the Scandinavian arctic and explored the significance of the horse in Native American culture. Erika was part of the multi-photographer team that produced the magazine’s 2016 single topic Yellowstone Issue, and she contributed to Y ellowstone: A Journey Through America’s Wild Heart , published by National Geographic Books. She is also one of the featured photographers in Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment , which profiles the lives and work of important photojournalists and goes behind the lens of their individual assignments. Larsen is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, which sponsored her study of the North Sami language, and she published her first book of photographs in 2013 ( Sámi, Walking with Reindeer ). Erika’s work has been shown in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Fotografiska Museum in Sweden, and the Reggio Calabria National Archaeological Museum in Italy, as well as at Visa pour l'Image in Perpignan, France. Her images are represented by Nat Geo Creative. Erika looks forward to sharing her insights about creating images and expressing a personal vision with travelers on expeditions.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Greg Winston
Greg Winston is a conservation photographer, cinematographer, and naturalist based in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. His images are frequently published in National Geographic articles, numerous nature and wildlife magazines, and conservation calendars. His photographs illustrate books by National Geographic, Falcon Press, The Mountaineers, and Peterson Guides. Greg has been commissioned by the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service to provide images for interpretive exhibits, including large visitor center murals, and other educational media. Since moving to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1976, his work as a naturalist, wilderness outfitter and guide, along with his camera work, have given him an intimate knowledge of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding wilderness. His desire to share this landscape propelled him to become a photo-educator, teaching workshops in the field and in local schools. Greg's film and video work includes award-winning nature documentaries for National Geographic Television, National Geographic Channels, PBS, the BBC, and NHK Japan. His reels range from endangered ecosystems to hummingbirds, and from the de-listing of Grizzly Bears to the complex lives of Mountain Lions. His passion for adventure led him to produce and film "Acceptable Risk", the definitive documentary on high mountain rescue in the United States. Greg's love of learning and travel resulted in journeys to a world-wide variety of subjects: endangered landscapes and their wildlife, the colorful gauchos of Patagonia, migrating arctic birds, and the inspiring Buddhist monks of the Himalaya. Greg Winston's work is represented by the National Geographic Image Collection.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Jen Hayes
Underwater photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes are married partners who work together as a team to produce National Geographic stories from equatorial coral reefs to beneath the polar ice. David estimates he has spent nearly half his life in the sea since taking his first underwater photograph at the age of 12 with a Brownie Hawkeye camera sealed in a bag. Between them, Jennifer and David have photographed and explored the ocean depths in such places as New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Tasmania, Scotland, and Antarctica. David has photographed stingrays, sponges, and sleeping sharks in the Caribbean, as well as shipwrecks in the South Pacific, the Atlantic, and at Pearl Harbor. He has produced more than 70 stories for National Geographic magazine and several books, and has received the Explorers Club’s prestigious Lowell Thomas Award and the Lennart Nilsson Award in Photography.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Camille Seaman
Camille Seaman believes in capturing images that articulate that humans are not separate from nature. Born to a Native American father and African American mother, Camille’s connection with nature was influenced by her grandfather. After graduating from the State University of New York at Purchase, where she studied photography with Jan Groover and John Cohen, she has spent the last two decades documenting the rapidly changing landscapes of Earth's polar regions—from South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and below the Antarctic Circle to Greenland, Canada, and beyond. Camille’s photographs have been published in National Geographic magazine, including the April 2010 special “Water” issue as well as a cover and feature story on Antarctica in the July 2017 issue. Her work has also appeared in Outside, TIME, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, American Photo , and German GEO , among other outlets. Camille has been a TED Senior Fellow since 2013, and was also named a Stanford Knight Fellow and Cinereach Filmmaker in Residence Fellow. She leads photographic workshops all over the globe, and enjoys inspiring others to develop a unique visual voice.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Kike Calvo
Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo (pronounced Kee-Keh) specializes in culture and environment. He has been on assignment in dozens of countries, working on stories ranging from belugas in the Arctic to traditional Hmong costumes in Laos. Kike's images have been published in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair, among others. A National Geographic Certified Educator and a former contributor to National Geographic's Voices blog, his images are represented by AP Images, Redux Pictures, and the former National Geographic Image Collection. Kike has been part of scientific river expeditions in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru. Over the years, Kike has joined numerous National Geographic Expeditions, from Spain and Patagonia to Costa Rica and the Amazon. He also enjoys teaching photography workshops and has been a guest lecturer at leading institutions like the School of Visual Arts and Yale University. Kike is a Senior Safina Center Fellow since 2020. Kike is the Creative Chief Officer and author of The Adventures of Pili initiative, an education and conservation project that increases children's awareness of global environmental issues and fosters multi-lingual literacy in remote communities that play an active role in the conversation of ecosystems. Partnering with local NGOs, and adding the support of companies and readers, to date, thousands of free bilingual books have been given to kids living in indigenous and underserved areas. Many of his books are now available in Indigenous and non-commercial languages, including Dulegaya, Sikuani, Wayuunaiki, and Maya. Kike is pioneering in using small unmanned aerial systems to produce aerial photography as art, and as a tool for research and conservation. His early work with drones was profiled as a genius in the 2019 National Geographic Almanac. He is also known for his iconic photographic project, World of Dances, on the intersection of dance, nature, and architecture. He has authored more than books, including Drones for Conservation; Staten Island: A Visual Journey to the Lighthouse at the End of the World; Habitats, with forewords by David Doubilet, and Jean-Michel Cousteau; and Corpus Christi in Atánquez. Professor of Anthropology and author Wade Davis has described Kike as a worldly and seasoned photographer, and a fresh voice in the world of (visual) anthropology.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Michael Melford
Award-winning photographer Michael Melford has produced more than 50 stories for National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines over the past 30 years. His work has been featured on the cover of National Geographic , as well as LIFE, Smithsonian, GEO, TIME , and Coastal Living, among other publications. Michael has traveled to numerous countries and all seven continents—from Antarctica to Alaska and from New Zealand to the Seychelles. His assignments have focused on conservation, preservation, and celebrating the beauty of wilderness and national parks around the world. Melford also has produced photography for multiple National Geographic books, and is featured in two online photo courses from National Geographic and The Great Courses ( National Geographic Masters of Photography and T he National Geographic Guide to Landscape Photography ). Michael’s work has garnered prestigious honors, including the Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Photography and recognition from World Press Photo. The United States Postal Service also recently honored Melford by featuring several of his images on a set of Forever stamps celebrating Wild and Scenic Rivers.
National Geographic Photography Expert
Krista Rossow
For more than a decade, Krista Rossow has worked as a photographer, photo editor, and educator for National Geographic. She began her career as a photo editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine, where she shaped compelling stories from world-class imagery. In her freelance career, she has shot feature stories as a contributing photographer for Traveler in Japan, South Africa, Morocco, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and various U.S. cities. She regularly judges Instagram contests for @NatGeoTravel and photo edits for National Geographic Books. Krista travels with National Geographic Expeditions teaching photography around the world–from the Galápagos Islands, Patagonia, and Peru to Alaska, Antarctica, and the Arctic. She sees the camera as a tool for understanding new cultures, meeting the locals, and exploring the natural world. Her images are represented by National Geographic Image Collection.
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