Wildlife Photography – An Ultimate Expert's Guide with 50 Top Tips
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Buy books and study other wildlife photographers’ work, invest in photography online courses and spend time learning on YouTube. You can also attend photography workshops, photography tours with photography expert leaders and learn the secrets of wildlife photography from experienced photographers. Don’t forget to check out our photo tours and expeditions <anchor>here.</anchor> Having a combination of theory and practice will help you transform into a wildlife photography authority. Even as a professional wildlife photographer, I attend other wildlife photographer’s workshops as my learning process is never ending. I say ‘Educate yourself’ in the Post Shoot section as I believe you need to be the harshest critic of your own work and to go in the field and attempt to execute your learned theory and then re-assess.
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### Photography Tours & Expeditions

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## Photo Tours & Expeditions

## Photo Tours

## Extraordinary Doesn’t Come Close

### Experience the most precious, untouched places in the world, with the best photography experts on one of our Photo Tours to the Polar regions.

Our Photo Expeditions to the Polar regions are for everyone, any ability. Whether you’re a fully-fledged photographer looking for unique opportunities, an enthusiastic amateur looking to develop your skills or new to photography, we have unique experiences for you.

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## Photography Destinations

###### ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC PHOTO TOURS

### Our photography expeditions explore the most remote locations in the world!

Despite the harsh environment, we explore unique destinations that are teeming with diverse wildlife, flourishing flora, resilient communities, and quite literally breathtaking scenery—a true testament to nature’s astounding complexities and beauty.

We’re confident you’ll capture spectacular images, but we know this experience will change your perception of the world and that’s the most magical part of our Photo Tours.

#### Svalbard

Svalbard offers amazing opportunities for wildlife and landscape photographers looking to capture the Arctic. Witness a variety of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, dramatic landscapes, glaciers and sea ice.

#### Greenland

Explore the never-ending wilderness of Greenland with some of the largest icebergs on the planet. Greenland is suited to landscape photographers and those with a real sense of adventure.

#### South Georgia

South Georgia offers the wildlife photographer some of the highest concentrations of penguins and seals on the planet, with over 200,000 King Penguins at Saint Andrew’s Bay alone.

#### Antarctica

Antarctica offers amazing wildlife and landscape photography opportunities. 5 Penguin species, leopard seals and a variety of whales call Antartica their home. Explore frozen landscapes.

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We’re a team passionate about the polar regions with a wealth of first-hand experience. Consider us your go-to source for genuine, expert advice and let us help you make your expedition a reality!

# Expedition Micro Cruise

Destinations: Svalbard & Greenland

Guests: 12

Expedition Team: x2 Expedition Team & x1 Photography Expert Guide

Months: April – October

Days: 8-12 Days

# Small Ship Expedition

Destination: South Georgia & Antarctica

Guests: 89

Expedition Team: Dedicated Secret Atlas Expedition Team & Photography Expert Guides

Months: August – October

Days: 10 – 17 Days

### expedition micro Cruising

Find out more about our Expedition Micro Cruising concept and the benefits from choosing to explore in small groups

### Why Secret Altas?

### Founded, led and made for explorers, by explorers

We want to share with you, as we see them, the breathtaking sights and stories of the world’s most beautiful, untouched places—undiluted by large cruise ships, crowds, and pollution. If you’re looking for a real expedition, prioritising your experience, freedom and connection to the wild then you’ve come to the right place.

### What to Expect From Our Expedition Team and Photography Experts?

It’s the people who make our Photo Tours special. They’re not only experts but also passionate about what they do!

Running a successful expedition in the wild requires teamwork. While it’s true that capturing the perfect photo often comes down to being in the right place at the right time, our photography guides excel at ensuring you have those opportunities. They work hand-in-hand with the Expedition Team to position you for the best shots throughout your expedition.

## Secret Atlas Photo Tour Leaders

Paul Goldstein

### Paul Goldstein

Paul Goldstein photo tour guide

Photo Tour Leader

A travel veteran of over 35 years and a multi-award-winning photographer with a following spanning six continents, Paul Goldstein has a broad and burgeoning bank of followers and indeed some even agree with him. He is also a big defender of persecuted species and has run 20 marathons including the fearsome Everest one last year in his now fabled tiger suit raising almost half a million dollars for his beloved Bengal cats.

Amos Nachoum

## Amos Nachoum

Photo Tour Leader

Amos Nachoum, a renowned wildlife photographer and explorer, has profoundly impacted photography and wildlife conservation. Celebrated for his close-up underwater shots of large marine animals like whales, sharks, leopard seals, crocodiles, anacondas, and polar bears, he has earned numerous awards and global recognition.

Beyond capturing stunning images, Amos passionately advocates for environmental conservation, using his work to raise awareness about endangered wildlife and natural habitats.

Lana Tannir

### Lana Tannir

Photo Tour Leader

As a National Geographic Explorer and Girls Who Click Ambassador, Lana Tannir has spent the past decade capturing the intricate relationship between humans and nature in the Arctic and marine environments.

Lana Tannir’s work has been featured in publications and podcasts to TV appearances. Some of her latest features include National Geographic Germany and Serbia, Terra Mater, Oceanographic Magazine, Wildlife Photographic, Sony Alpha Universe, Sidetracked Magazine, and Female Explorer.

Virgil Reglioni

### Virgil Reglioni

Expedition Leader & Photographer

Virgil has been an expedition leader in the polar regions since 2016. He is a professional photographer specializing in polar landscapes, with a particular focus on capturing the famous Northern Lights.

Virgil was awarded in several international photography competitions and was part of the 2021 & 2022 Best Northern Light Photographer of the Year collection, showcasing his powerful storytelling and unique impactful photography style. Following this accomplishment, he also made contributions to the European Space Agency, thanks to his renowned images. During late winters, he educates and teaches photography in Tromsø, Northern Norway, sharing his love for the untouched polar dark nights and remote locations.

Piet van dem Bemd

### Piet van dem Bemd

Expedition Leader & Photographer

During Piet’s childhood, he developed an intense fascination for nature and wildlife. Guided by his parents, he travelled to many different continents, experienced other cultures and became inspired by the wildlife he witnessed outside of his home country in the Netherlands.

Growing up with a father who was a professional photographer, Piet received his first camera at the age of 16 which cemented the path ahead of him into photography.

Inspired by the beauty, freedom and pure wilderness of the North, Piet is driven to share this through photography and create awareness and interest in this fragile environment. For him, it is important to keep moving forward to secure and conserve the future of the remaining “untouched” places in the world.

Roie Galitz

### Roie Galitz

Roie Galitz photo tour guide

Professional Wildlife & Nature Photographer

Pushing both his creative and physical boundaries, Roie Galitz explores the most extreme locations worldwide in his mission to “raise awareness to the pressing environmental issues by taking pictures that were never taken before.”

Roie divides his passion between photography and his role as a Greenpeace ambassador, actively participating in global conservation efforts, earning recognition for his impactful presentations at venues like the United Nations HQ, NYC Climate Week, among other global conventions and expeditions.

Jean Paul De La Harpe Zubiaur

### Jean Paul De La Harpe Zubiaur

Jean Paul de la Harpe Z photo tour guide

Photography Expert

Jean Paul was born in Santiago, Chile. He is a biologist and a professional photographer. From his childhood, he was fascinated by nature and outdoor life. Since 2002, he has guided nature and photography expeditions in many Chilean environments, from the dry Atacama desert to the windy and cold Patagonia. He has spent the last 3 seasons in Antarctica, as an expedition photographer, documenting the breathtaking landscapes and the incredible wildlife that lives there.

## Polar Photography Tips

## Photo Tour FAQs

When is the best time to visit the Arctic on a photo tour?

The best time of year to join an Arctic photo tour depends on what you would like to see. Consider an early season trip in April or May to encounter the frozen wilderness of the Arctic in Svalbard. Consider a late season in trip to get the best light for landscape photography.

Where is the best place to photograph polar bears in the Arctic?

The best place to photograph polar bears in the Arctic is in Svalbard. Polar bears are present in Svalbard all year round. Between April and September we regularly encounter them on our Arctic photo tours. To find out more please visit our Svalbard photo tours page.

Which is the best location in the Arctic for wildlife photography?

Svalbard is one of the best locations in the Arctic for wildlife photography. Due to its relatively small size there is a high concentration of wildlife including polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer making Svalbard one of our favourite Arctic photo tours destinations.

Greenland, due to its larger size, means wildlife is spread out further making sightings less frequent.

Which is the best location in the Arctic for landscape photography?

Greenland is home to some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth framed by gigantic icebergs. Expect unlimited scenery, high granite peaks in the south, and remote fjords in the east.

Svalbard also offers fantastic opportunities for landscape photographers with 2,000 glaciers, frozen seascapes early in the season and beautiful colours in September.

When is the best time for an Antarctica photo tour?

The best time to visit Antarctica on a photo tour is between November and March. During the winter months it is not possible to reach Antarctica by ship.

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When is the best time for a South Georgia photo tour?

The best time to visit South Georgia on a photo tour is between November and March. During the winter months it is not possible to reach South Georgia by ship.

## Choose Your Photo Tour

Join Secret Atlas on a 15-day South Georgia Photography and Wildlife Tour. In-depth expedition aimed at Photographers and wildlife watchers.

South Georgia
15 Days

48 people
February

From US$ 13,995

Join Secret Atlas on a 10-day Svalbard Autumn Photo Tour in September to photograph ice waterfalls, wildlife and the colours of the Arctic.

Svalbard
10 or 12 days

12 people
August & September

From €10,800

A 10-day, in-depth small ship Antarctica expedition to explore and photograph the fantastic nature and wildlife.

Antarctica
10 Days

89 people
November

From US$ 9,495

A 10-day Spitsbergen photography expedition with legendary wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein.

Svalbard
10 Days

12 people
May - June

£11,450

Join our 20 day Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein. You will sail from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and Antarctica.

South Georgia & Antarctica
20 Days

73 people
October

From US$ 14,995

Join Secret Atlas on an exciting Greenland Photo Tour to Scoresby Sund for Northern Lights and Remote Landscapes with Virgil Reglioni

Greenland
10 Days

12 people
September

From €9,900

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Join Secret Atlas on an exciting Svalbard Photography Tour in May on a small ship to photograph the wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard.

Svalbard
8 or 10 days

12 people
April & May

From €11,900

Embark on our unique Falklands and South Georgia Expedition Micro Cruise and Photo tour highlighting the diverse wildlife of South Georgia Island and Falklands.

South Georgia
17 Days

89 people
September—October

From US$ 13,795

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