Sean O’ Riordan is a landscape photographer, YouTuber and workshop leader from Ireland. He has led workshops across Ireland and Italy over the past 3 years. Sean was always interested in photography having spent his childhood hiking and in the outdoors. He has a passion for photographing the night sky and chasing the best light he can.

Sean also produces landscape photography vlogs and tutorials for his YouTube channel. Teaching is a passion of his which he brings into his photography workshops and group sessions. Sean is thrilled to be part of the f-stop family. 

Shubhadeep is a distinguished National-level Table Tennis player from India, discovered his passion for photography in his formative years, nurtured under the expert guidance of his father, a seasoned pro still photographer based in Kolkata, India. In 2020, he ventured into the enchanting realm of Astro-Landscape and Landscape photography, adding a new dimension to his artistic repertoire. His recent contributions have been featured on the Instagram handles of esteemed photography brands NISI INDIA, VANGUARD INDIA and LEOFOTO INDIA, further solidifying his presence in the photography community. Moreover, his work recently earned a coveted spot in the pages of the prestigious Asian Photography magazine.

Soumyadeep Mukherjee is an award-winning astrophotographer from Kolkata, India. He has done his Ph.D in linguistics. He was introduced to astrophotography during COVID-19 pandemic and for the last 4 years, he has been exploring and documenting the beauty of the night sky. He is a co-founder of “Astronomads Bangla”, a group working towards the popularization and promotion of astrophotography in India.

 Soumyadeep was the first Indian to win the prestigious “Astronomy Photographer of the Year” award in 2022 in a major category. His images have appeared in more than 30 magazines around the world including Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, BBC Sky at Night, Cosmos, Digital Camera World among others. His images can also be found in numerous websites including NASA, National Geographic, Forbes, BBC Science Focus, The Gurdian etc. He has written articles for magazines and websites including Astronomy, Natuurfotografie, DIY Photography.

He loves to travel and enjoys good food.

Supreet Sahoo is an enthusiastic birdwatcher and photographer, specializing in Tropical bird photography in Latin America. Their work has earned recognition in esteemed publications such as BBC Earth, National Geographic Spain, and Sanctuary Asia, among others.

Originally hailing from India, Supreet has now established their residence in Austin, US. Their passion for photography ignited when they were handed their father's Yashica point & shoot camera during a family excursion to a national park in Eastern India.

With a rich on-field experience spanning 15 years, Supreet has explored various regions of India. Nevertheless, their primary focus lies in tropical bird photography in Latin America. Collaborating with naturalists and guides in the rainforests of Central and South America, they have diligently built a network, devised conservation strategies, and organized bird photography tours to raise awareness about the diverse wildlife and avian species these countries harbor.

Over their years in the tropical rainforests, Supreet has captured images of more than 3000 bird species, and this list continues to expand. Their ultimate goal is to broaden their portfolio, showcasing the world the beauty and vulnerability of wildlife, emphasizing the crucial need for conservation, awareness, and appreciation.

In line with their vision, Supreet initiated their bird photo tour company, Tropical Photo Tours, in 2017. These tours offer photographers from around the globe the opportunity to witness the diverse birdlife within Latin American rainforests, all while contributing to the well-being of local communities, guides, and the economies of these countries that rely on eco-tourism. Whether it's spotting owls and quetzals on private farms in Costa Rica or discovering Cock of the Rock leks on private farms in Colombia, Supreet ensures that their guests capture the best possible images.

Thrainn Kolbeinsson is a photographer from Iceland, specialising in documenting outdoor activities and adventures, often in difficult conditions with the aim of telling unique and authentic stories. Thrainn has always been fascinated by people, so in 2012 he started studying clinical psychology. However, after five years in university and two years working with patients he realised it wasn't quite for him - he needed to be more active. Primed by his father at a young age he had been interested in photography and storytelling but it wasn't until 2016 that one of his colleagues at the hospital convinced him to buy an old camera. He instantly got hooked and in 2017 he made the leap from psychology into professional photography. 

In the beginning his focus was on pure landscapes. Fast forward to today and his focus has shifted almost completely to the natural interactions between people and nature. His favorite type of projects involve people doing challenging things such as photographing polar bears in Nunavut, long distance cold water swimming feats in Iceland, a single push bike ride across Tasmania and other multi day bike-packing challenges. To him, those types of projects offer the perfect combination of human emotions and landscapes, giving him the ability to combine his two passions. 

Some of Thrainn's previous clients are National Geographic, Red Bull, Iceland Air, Diamond Aircraft, 66°North and Inspired by Iceland.

Tomer Razabi is a passionate landscape and wildlife photographer.
With a B.Sc in Biology specializing in zoology and ecology, Tomer is a true nature lover. He began practicing photography in 2009 during his academic studies in Tel Aviv university and after an independent and extensive trip to Africa it became his main profession.

Today, Tomer is an experienced tour leader and photography guide with rich knowledge and guiding resume of dozens workshops and expeditions. As a nature photographer Tomer aspires to experience and photograph the natural wonders of planet earth.

Tomer is Co-CEO & Founder of Wild Travel – an adventure, nature and photography expeditions company. He guides landscape and wildlife photography workshops and expeditions in Israel and worldwide.

Trond Westby is a wildlife photographer based in Norway. 

Trond's passion for photography started back in 2010. But the love for nature and wildlife goes way back to his childhood. 

He has always love to photograph local, and capture behavior and tell stories with his images. 

But he also likes to travel to cold places. His favorites are Svalbard and the mountains of Dovre, photographing the muskoxen. His favorite conditions to photograph in is cold and snowy blizzard. 

Capturing the harsh and epic moments where fewer people have been. 

Back in 2018 he decides to make a YouTube channel. His motive for doing this is creating inspiration to other photographer,. Lately he also have a passion for nature conservation through his videos. 

Taking the viewer behind the scenes on his outings. 

Vince Maidens is a Canadian wildlife photographer and workshop / safari leader. Award winning photographer and contest judge Vince has traveled the globe to photograph all forms of wildlife, especially owls. Mentoring and continued education are also a passion of Vince’s as he strives to help better the art of photography with constructive critique and challenging projects.
Needing to protect large lenses in comfort is what Vince relies on his Shinn 80L DuraDiamond with Master Cine Camera Insert for. Knowing he can get it through the airport, on international flights and internal small planes is a major consideration. Durability, design and quality of build in the pack is paramount when putting yourself and gear through extreme weather paces. Managing the pack in sub-arctic conditions with mittens or sweltering dusty areas in Africa are a pleasure with the Shinn 80L.

Will is an outdoor leader and wildlife filmmaker based in remote north east Scotland. His passion is all things nature and his photography and filming has taken him to the dense jungles of Java and Borneo to the chilly plateaus of Norway. His background is as an animal biologist and has been working as a photographer and camera op for the last three years.

Will runs photography workshops around the country but focusses mainly on working with young adults from Scotland. Participants can look forward to learning a lot about native flora and fauna, tracking skills and how to take a good image. 

Will’s work has been seen in Bird Photographer of the Year, BBC Wildlife, RSPB, ITV, and more. He loves nothing more than working with people and animals. His adventurous lifestyle has enabled him to work with some unique and beautiful animals.