Contributors

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Court Whelan

Court is a wildlife photographer, conservation biologist, and the host of The Wild Photographer podcast. With a Ph.D. in Ecotourism and Entomology, Court has led hundreds of photo expeditions across all seven continents, capturing the planet's diverse beauty through his lens.


His work emphasizes not only wildlife but also the habitats they inhabit, often showcasing dramatic, bold colors to make a lasting impression, with a conservation emphasis.


Through this podcast, he shares practical tips, gear insights, and interviews with fellow photographers, inspiring listeners to elevate their craft and deepen their connection to the natural world. 


Beyond his expeditions, Court is the Editor in Chief of The Natural Photographer, where he provides comprehensive tutorials and blog posts to educate and inspire aspiring nature photographers.

https://www.courtwhelan.com/

Guests

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Arthur Lefo

Arthur Lefo is a French-American wildlife photographer, expedition guide, and conservationist whose motto, “Conservation Through Inspiration,” runs through every frame he captures. 


His powerful yet poetic imagery—featured by National Geographic, World Wildlife Fund, and more—blends scientific realism with emotional depth to spotlight the beauty and fragility of the natural world. 


Arthur’s photographic journey began in the wilds of Alaska and was ignited further by witnessing climate change firsthand in Greenland. Since then, he’s dedicated himself to storytelling that fosters a deeper connection to wildlife and wilderness. 


Whether guiding photography tours in places like Wyoming, Montana, or Alaska, or creating cinematic visual work, Arthur seeks to inspire action through awe—believing that falling in love with nature is the first step toward saving it.

https://www.arthurlefo.com/
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Chris Burkard

Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.


Layered by outdoor, travel, adventure, surf, and lifestyle subjects, Burkard is known for images that are punctuated by untamed, powerful landscapes. 


His visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to work on global, prominent campaigns with Fortune 500 clients, speak on the TED stage, design product lines, educate, and publish a growing collection of books. Along with his team, Burkard is based out of his production studio and art gallery in the Central Coast of California.

https://www.chrisburkard.com/
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Colby Brokvist

Colby has an infectious love of exploration and adventure that is immediately evident to those around him. With a degree in Geologic & Environmental Sciences, his passion for guiding lies at the intersection where people, wildlife and wilderness come together: the extraordinary places just beyond one’s daily comforts, where we can discover things about the world around us as well as ourselves.


Colby has led hundreds of expeditions across the globe, including wildlife safaris, photography expeditions, backpacking trips, and sailing and kayaking voyages. While he has a special affinity for mountain and polar realms, he has guided photo trips in destinations as diverse as Churchill, Yosemite, Antarctica, Patagonia, Yellowstone, Namibia and the Everglades. He has been featured on National Geographic Weekend Radio, and has worked on- and off-camera for various travel-related television productions.

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Dana Cama

Dana Cama is a wildlife photographer and visual storyteller with a passion for conservation and coexistence. Growing up along a tidal canal in New York, her love for water and wildlife was shaped by days spent fishing and exploring with her father—and deepened as she witnessed the ecosystem's decline after Hurricane Sandy. 


Dana earned her BFA in photography from Parsons School of Design, minoring in environmental science, and has since worked with conservation nonprofits across Botswana, Yellowstone, Haiti, and beyond. Her powerful imagery blends artistic vision with environmental urgency, with proceeds from her print sales supporting protection efforts. 


Now living full-time in her camper van, Dana travels North America with her two dogs, tracking wildlife, capturing striking images, and advocating for harmony between people and the planet—one photograph at a time.

https://danacama.com/
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Drew Hamilton

Drew got his start in photography as a youngster in the darkroom of his parents’ small-town newspaper. From there, it was an easy expansion into wildlife photography as he combined two growing interests, and conservation emerged as a driving motivation. Stemming from his belief that imagery can be a powerful tool for change, Drew has made conservation an important theme in his photography. In 2019, the Alaska Conservation Foundation awarded Drew the Daniel Housberg Wilderness Image Award for his use of photography in the fight against the proposed Pebble Mine. As president of the nonprofit organization Friends of McNeil River, Drew works with a broad coalition of Alaska. Natives, conservation organizations, photographers and businesses to bring permanent protections to the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.

https://www.instagram.com/drewhh/?hl=en
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Eddy Savage

Eddy Savage is a photographer, naturalist, and seasoned expedition guide with a passion for storytelling through the lens. His love for photography began in childhood—armed with disposable cameras and a curious eye—and deepened during a cross-Canada road trip that first revealed his photographic instincts.


Since 2008, Eddy has blended his guiding expertise with visual storytelling, capturing breathtaking moments along the British Columbia coastline, inside the grizzly bear-filled estuaries of Knight Inlet Lodge, and on polar bear expeditions in Churchill, Manitoba.


Eddy’s images reflect a life lived in the field—observing wildlife, leading adventures, and connecting people with the planet through photography. His work has been featured in Vancouver Island galleries and continues to evolve alongside his global guiding adventures.

https://eddysavage.photo/
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Giulia Ciampini

Giulia Ciampini is a professional photographer with a diverse background in biological sciences, education, and fine arts. She currently holds what she considers her dream role: serving as a certified photography instructor, naturalist, and guide for Lindblad Expeditions in partnership with National Geographic, as well as for Natural Habitat Adventures in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund.


In addition to guiding expeditions, Giulia teaches photographic arts and biological sciences—often through experiential education and adventure travel programs such as Smithsonian Student Travel.


To date, she has led photography instruction in over 30 countries across five continents. Sharing her deep passion and knowledge of photography with curious, creative individuals from around the world continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of her work.


https://www.giuliaciampini.com/
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Marlo Shaw

Marlo Shaw is a wildlife and photography guide whose work spans some of the most remote and breathtaking regions on Earth—from Antarctica and Greenland to the wild coasts of British Columbia and the Canadian Arctic. 


Based in Terrace, BC, she draws deep inspiration from the surrounding wilderness, which she calls the perfect muse for nature lovers and creatives alike. Entirely self-taught in photography and painting, Marlo’s artistic process is grounded in close observation and emotional connection to place. Her work has been featured in private collections across North America and Europe, and her current exhibition, Echo, reflects her evolving exploration of wildness and form. 


Through her global expeditions and creative pursuits, Marlo believes in the transformative power of nature, and guides with the intention of offering space for curiosity, creativity, and connection in the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes.

https://www.artbymarlorose.com/
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Mike Hillman

Mike Hillman is a wildlife photographer, naturalist, and the Photo Expeditions Director at Natural Habitat Adventures. 


Raised in Michigan’s North Woods, his love of nature began early, leading him to earn a degree in zoology and pursue careers in zookeeping, education, and conservation. 


Mike picked up his first digital camera—a Nikon D50—in college, blending his passion for photography with his drive to connect people to the wild. He’s guided wildlife and birding expeditions around the world and earned top honors at the Great Texas Birding Classic. 


When not in the field or planning Nat Hab’s photo trips, Mike enjoys hiking, birding, kayaking, and scuba diving. He lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife Jessica, also a fellow Expedition Leader.

https://www.mikehillmanmedia.com/
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Richard de Gouveia

Richard de Gouveia is a professional wildlife photographer, private guide, and Sony Alpha Ambassador based in South Africa. 


With roots in environmental consulting, his journey took a creative turn when he became a safari guide in the Greater Kruger National Park, eventually rising to Assistant Head Ranger at the prestigious Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. 


Since 2014, Richard has guided photo expeditions across Africa—from the misty mountains of Rwanda to the remote wilds of Madagascar—helping travelers master both their gear and their storytelling. 


His work emphasizes animals in their natural environments, blending composition, behavior, and light to create powerful, conservation-minded imagery. Through expert instruction, gear testing, and videography, Richard shares his deep knowledge of wildlife and visual storytelling with a global audience.

https://www.richphoto.net/