Brie Stockwell is a photography mentor and nature photographer based in the American Southwest. She believes in the serious business of having fun with photography — that creative play is not a distraction from mastery, but the doorway into it.

Her personal work is rooted in the desert, especially at White Sands National Park, where shifting dunes and open sky become minimal, light-shaped forms. She is drawn to the subtle, calming colors of the Southwest as much as she is to bold black-and-white infrared work, exploring contrast, softness, and the quiet power of open space.

Brie is deeply committed to empowering the voices of women in photography. Through mentorship and her podcast, Wild Women in Photography, she creates space for honest conversations about craft, confidence, visibility, and creative leadership. She believes photographers do their strongest work when they trust themselves and embrace experimentation.

She offers private mentoring, coed photography retreats, and workshops for women who want to strengthen their craft, clarify their vision, and create with more confidence and joy.

 Ryan Taylor is an outdoor and nature photographer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. His biggest photographic disciplines are avian wildlife, spring ephemeral wildflowers and long exposures of waterfalls. He also enjoys textures and abstracts in nature wherever they are found.

His previous fine arts background has helped Ryan in printing his photos for gallery exhibitions and clients. He considers himself an artist working in the medium of photography.

Ryan also publishes videos to a YouTube channel and posts monthly on his Substack about his photo trips and travels.

 Chris Byrne is a photographer, educator and adventurer living in Portland, Oregon. After a long period of working in the stock market, in 2015 he quit his job to make a career for himself as a full time nature photographer. Since then Chris has been selling his work to collectors worldwide, teaching the craft of nature photography and providing clients with memorable experiences all over the globe through his company Destination Earth Photo Tours.

“I am proud to be able to inspire others and spend as much time as I possibly can with each person on my trips. Helping them connect with nature while teaching the techniques to capture the images that they want to create. Seeing people make breakthroughs in their art is something that I cherish. I truly believe that nature is good for the soul. The more you explore, the more you will be inspired.” 

As a self taught artist Chris is known for creating crisp, clean and colorful images, his portfolio includes landscapes, seascapes, aerial and wildlife images. His work from Iceland has been recognized by the International Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition as a 2-time winner of the Aerial Photograph of the Year.  

Growing up in Florida, Chris has a profound love for our oceans and is a contributing photographer to 100 For The Ocean which brings 100 world class photographers together to raise funds for ocean conservation. His image “Wild Heart” was the top selling image in last year’s fundraising effort. 

When not traveling internationally and leading groups Chris can be found exploring the unlimited beauty of his backyard in the Pacific Northwest. 

 Gabriele’s life is a constant exercise in observation. Freelance photographer born and based in Monza, Italy - a city synonymous with speed - he naturally gravitated toward Sport & Action photography, where he now captures top-level athletes on the world stage.
While he is used to chasing adrenaline and freezing high-velocity moments, Gabriele finds his creative recharge in the silence of wide-open spaces and the depth of new cultures. Whether he’s documenting a world-class competition or trekking through remote landscapes, he is always off on a new adventure with his backpack ready and camera in hand.

Having grown up near the northern reaches of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Pravir was immersed in the wild from an early age. Family camping trips during weekends and school holidays nurtured a deep appreciation for nature and sparked a lifelong curiosity about the rhythms of life in the bush.

After completing his Bachelor of Commerce with Honours at the University of the Witwatersrand, Pravir chose to follow his passion for the wilderness rather than a corporate career. In 2013 he began guiding at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, an experience that laid the foundation for a career spent exploring the wild places of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Pafuri region of northern Kruger. These years helped shape both his guiding skills and his vision as a wildlife photographer.

His photography has taken him to some of the world’s most iconic destinations across southern and east Africa, India, Brazil, and Chile. Pravir has guided photographic safaris to see all seven of the world’s Big Cats: Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, Leopard, Puma, Snow Leopard, and Cheetah. Although big cats remain a passion, he believes that every animal, no matter its size, has a story worth capturing.

Growing up on the doorstep of the iconic Kruger National Park, Johan developed a deep connection to wildlife and the African bush from an early age. What began as childhood curiosity soon evolved into a lifelong passion and career in the safari industry.

After more than a decade guiding and managing high-end lodges across South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, Johan expanded his focus to leading specialist photographic safaris and expeditions throughout Africa and internationally. His journeys now take guests to extraordinary destinations including Brazil, India, Norway, and Chile.

With over 20 years of experience in the guiding industry, Johan brings a profound understanding of ecosystems, wildlife behaviour, and conservation principles. He is deeply committed to responsible tourism — not only protecting the wild places he operates in, but ensuring that the communities surrounding them benefit meaningfully from conservation efforts.

Johan’s passion lies in creating transformative safari experiences. Whether tracking big cats across the African plains or photographing polar bears in Svalbard, his safaris combine expert guidance, education, and a relaxed sense of adventure. Time in the field with Johan is immersive, insightful, and above all, unforgettable.

Edward "Eddy" Savage is a Canadian Wildlife and Landscape photographer based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He has led multi-day nature expeditions in Canada and abroad since 2008. He is a long-tenured and certified level 3 Grizzly Bear Viewing Guide in British Columbia, Canada, having spent over a decade observing and photographing grizzly bears in the Great Bear Rainforest. Since 2016, he has led expeditions to watch and photograph Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Additionally, he has led photo expeditions in China, Greenland, and Iceland. 

Eddy is passionate about the natural world and enjoys exploring our planet's innumerable forms through photography. In 2025, he published his first photography book titled "Wild Bears of Canada - A photographic journey through the intricate lives of polar bears, black bears, and grizzly bears.". 

In addition to running photography expeditions and workshops, you can find him exploring his home on Vancouver Island with his young family.

Christian Dübbers is a DWV© certified Walkleader and Photoguide from Rheinland Pfalz / Germany. He plans and guides photo tours, trekking adventures and workshops.

The wild landscape of the „Westrich Wilderness“ and the great biodiversity in this area are main subject of his tours. But also medival castles, roman and celtic settlements and the big military training area of Baumholder are in his area of interest.

He is always happy to help his guests understand their equipment better and try to open their eyes for the smaller and bigger moments beside the tourway.

He likes and tries all kind of photo and video practics, from makro over wide angle to wildlife with super tele lens.

If Christian is not on tour with guests, he probably is out in the wilderness, either in his home area, high in the Alps or at the beach, somewhere in Europe, but for shure on a place with great nature and wildlife!

Always with the goal, to bring nature closer to the people and to connect them with wildlife again.

He began his photographic journey at the age of 16, taking his first steps during mountain adventures with his father, particularly in winter conditions. These early experiences fostered a deep connection with nature and shaped a visual sensitivity focused on atmosphere, landscape, and storytelling.

His passion for photography is rooted in the desire to convey moments, memories, and emotions. Whether capturing the vast landscapes of the Canadian mountains, a dust-filled hairpin during a summer rally, or a frozen sunrise at 3,000 meters above sea level, he is always ready—and genuinely enthusiastic—to tell the story through images.

In recent years, his work has evolved toward action photography, with a strong focus on rally motorsport. He follows the Italian National Rally Championship and has collaborated with high-level magazines and agencies, including working alongside Massimo Bettiol, a highly respected photographer in the field.