Evan Watts is a wildlife photographer based in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Born and raised in central Kentucky, he left the rolling mountains of Appalachia for the rugged Rockies of the west. He now resides in Gardiner, Montana and leads photo tours and workshops in Yellowstone, Alaska, the Tetons, and beyond.

Megan Brief is a wildlife photographer and nature writer based in Bozeman, Montana. She inspires empathy for endangered species by using storytelling as a bridge to belonging, understanding, and action. Her explorations have taken her to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, beneath the waves with Galapagos penguins, across the Arctic in search of polar bears, and through the grasslands of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. 

Megan grew up in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the mountains and marshlands nurtured her reverence for nature. What started as photographing microcosms in her backyard, led her to document human-wildlife conflict and coexistence on local hiking trails as part of National Geographic's Open Explorer initiative.

Megan holds a Master’s degree in Nature-Culture-Sustainability Studies from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her graduate thesis, "Exploring Multimedia Storytelling as a Novel Tool to Inspire Americans to Participate in Wildlife Conservation," sought to combat wildlife crime with compassion. With the plight of the pangolin at the center of her investigation, she examined ways in which Indigenous knowledge and cultural mythology could be leveraged to enrich scientific research and understanding.

Megan works remotely as the Digital Marketing Coordinator for Natural Habitat Adventures, the world's first 100% carbon-neutral travel company and official conservation travel partner of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). As Marketing Lead for Nat Hab’s Women's Journeys program, she empowers women on global eco-adventures to experience nature and return home as ambassadors for conservation.

It all started with a Yashica. His father's camera, which he still has today, became the first step on a journey marked by curiosity and a deep respect for nature.

A self-taught photographer based near Barcelona, he uses nature and landscape photography as a way to explore, learn, and tell stories. For him, every photo shoot is an adventure and every expedition a personal challenge. Patience, silence, and careful observation are as important as the camera he holds in his hands.

Through his images, he aims to inspire more than just admiration. He wants people to feel a real connection with nature and be motivated to protect it.

Photography is also a form of resilience and personal expression, as he lives with Parkinson's disease, proving that passion, commitment, and respect for wildlife know no bounds.

Always demanding the best of himself and eager to continue learning, he collaborates with other photographers and non-profit organizations. 

He believes that photography is not just about capturing moments, but about sharing a purpose.

He is a passionate photographer specializing in landscape, architecture, and nature photography. For many years, he has explored Germany’s Harz region and the Ore Mountains in eastern Germany in depth, capturing its diverse scenery in powerful, atmospheric images. With a trained eye for light, perspective, and mood, his work combines documentary clarity with an artistic sensibility.

 As an experienced drone pilot, he expands his visual approach through striking aerial perspectives. He also works professionally in interior, portrait, and corporate photography, bringing versatility and a strong sense of visual storytelling to every assignment.

Beyond the camera, he has solid expertise in image editing, layout, and the design of visual media. For many years, he has also been inspiring people to discover and enjoy photography through his workshops, sharing practical knowledge and motivating participants to create better images with confidence.

Martha is a nature and landscape photographer born and raised in Mexico City and now based in Colorado. Her fascination with photography began at an early age and evolved into a powerful way to share the beauty, emotion, and significance of the natural world. With a background in art and graphic design, her practice deepened through a formative black-and-white film course, where learning to develop her own images shaped her understanding of photography as both a technical and expressive craft.

Her work is driven by a love for the outdoors, a spirit of adventure, and a desire to connect people more deeply with nature. Martha’s photography seeks not only to document places, but to translate the emotional atmosphere they evoke, creating images that offer moments of pause and reflection in an increasingly fast-paced world. Embracing experimentation and play allows her work to grow organically, free from rigid expectations.

Martha is the co-founder of Outdoor Photo Alliance and Horizons Photography, both created with the vision of fostering connection, learning, and growth within the outdoor photography community. Through her images and community work, she aims to inspire appreciation, respect, and a quiet but urgent call to conserve and protect the wild places we all cherish.

Carlos González is the photographer and founder of Xtrem Photo Tours (xtremphototours.com). His work is focused on capturing the raw power of landscapes in real-world conditions, primarily across the Asturian coast, the Picos de Europa, and Iceland. Moving away from staged or catalog-style shots, Carlos seeks the authenticity of every location, chasing dramatic light and moments where nature shows its wildest side. Through his workshops and photo tours, he works side-by-side with other photographers, sharing his on-the-ground experience to help them capture the shots they’ve been dreaming of.

Ju Shen Lee takes‘Real . Life . Photos’ of resourceful people doing remarkable things in remote regions. She comprehensively chronicles the vigour and vitality of their readily seen and rarely seen daily lives in the arc of a day. Her international life experiences, earth sciences studies, and global environmental and sustainability management career, give her an empathetic eye for the synergy and symbiosis of nature, life, and culture. Her photographs open hearts and minds to how these people work closely together to balance their economic priorities in an environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and ecologically regenerative manner. With her beautiful ‘Real . Life . Photos’ of people, nature, and landscapes, she crafts gorgeous photo stories with creative composition, compelling content, and cultural context. 

Her photography is more than a visual bridge between the subject and the viewer. It is also a cultural bridge to different worlds. By going beyond the visual feast of enigmatic people in exotic regions, her photographs immerse the other senses in the underlying sounds, aromas, flavours, and textures. Her photography is also a historical bridge for future generations to savour and study the past real life at these locations before the inevitable and irreversible changes due to technology and time. Consequently, her photography connects people from different cultures living in different worlds in different times. 

Ju Shen has undertaken photo expeditions to Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Preparations for these 1-2 month expeditions include detailed research on all aspects of the geography, nature, and architecture at these locations, and the history, culture, and livelihoods of the people there. She also consults local experts for their extensive expertise and experience. This knowledge, access, and time enable her to uniquely photograph and holistically chronicle both the readily seen and rarely seen daily lives of the people and communities there. 

Her‘Real . Life . Photos’ support her vision to motivate individuals and organizations to actively participate in the development, growth, and prosperity of these people, as they strive to survive, despite the constraints and challenges of climate and geography. In line with this, her mission is to document, showcase and promote the positive, constructive, synergistic, and symbiotic interactions between people and nature, geography and occupations, and enterprise and communities. Her goal is to achieve this with her photographs, presentations, and publications. 

Many of Ju Shen’s photographs and photo-documentaries have been shortlisted for, and a number have won, international awards sponsored by prestigious institutions, including the Asia-Europe Foundation (2016), Beau Monde Traveler (2020), Royal Geographical Society (2021 and 2023), the International Photography Awards (2023), the Food Photography Awards (2023), and the Sony World Photography Awards (2024). She has delivered lectures to international audiences at the Royal Geographical Society (Hong Kong and Singapore Branches), and the United World Colleges worldwide. Ju Shen has published several photo books, including Luang Prabang - Life & Prayer (2018), Luang Prabang - The Monks (2019), Inle Lake - Ingenious Lives (2020), Annapurna - Challenging Lives (2023), Chitwan - Mahouts & Elephants (2024), and Gal Oya - Life & Water (2025). 

Ultimately, Ju Shen’s‘Real . Life . Photos’ open the aperture and provide exposure to rarely seen people, cultures, and worlds!

Neil Simmons is a photographer with a flair for life that shows up in his work. With a background in both business and photography (as a double-major at San Jose State University), fueled by a true affinity for the art of making pictures, Simmons exemplifies what it means to establish a reputation in the field of professional photography. As co-owner of Roam Wild Photo Tours, Neil has taken his 25 years of professional photography and created an outlet to share his skills with clients.  

Raised in Santa Cruz, California and currently based in Jackson Hole Wyoming, Neil has spent decades photographing iconic landscapes and elusive wildlife, from Yellowstone and the Tetons to remote corners of the world. Through Roam Wild Photo Tours, he focuses on small-group experiences, thoughtful instruction, and ethical wildlife practices—helping guests not only capture compelling images, but also develop confidence, vision, and a deeper connection to the places they explore.  Simmons lives close to many of his favorite photogenic spots, and enjoys the challenge of getting the shots he wants while on the road. The world around him, shimmering and rippling with ever-changing light, provides Simmons with the materials he needs to be inspired and productive. 

Paul Way is a passionate and experienced wildlife photographer based in Cardiff, Wales, with over 30 years dedicated to capturing the natural world through his lens. His work celebrates the beauty and diversity of wildlife and nature, blending technical expertise with a deep respect for his subjects. With decades of shooting under his belt, Paul’s photography has been featured in prominent national publications including The Times and The Independent, and he was honoured recently with a 12-page feature in Digital Camera Magazine that highlighted his acclaimed Red Kite workshops. 

Paul is equally committed to sharing his knowledge and helping others develop their photography skills. He runs monthly group and one-to-one workshops, with a focus on capturing the spectacular Red Kites at Gigrin Farm in Mid Wales, one of the UK’s premier locations for wildlife photography. He also leads sessions at the WWT Llanelli Wetlands, offering hands-on guidance in diverse natural settings. 

Whether guiding beginners to grow their confidence or sharing advanced techniques with seasoned shooters, Paul’s welcoming approach encourages every participant to improve their craft and connect more deeply with the natural world.