Rather than list a "resume" of every accomplishment Cecil has ever had or received, he would prefer you to look at his art to determine his qualifications. He does put a lot of work and pride into it, after all. He is up really early on some days, out really late some nights, and some days he does not sleep at all when in search of a photograph. He also spends quite a bit of time behind the keyboard in an effort to further perfect his art. He can only hope you see this dedication and pride in each of his photographs.  

Cecil does not have any art background at all. He didn't study under any of the big names in art or photography, in fact, he is self-taught. He simply picked up a camera some time ago, when his oldest son began playing sports. Even though he was 5, Cecil knew he would need good, sharp images to send to all the college scouts and coaches ten years in the future. That's when Cecil decided to purchase his first DSLR. He still blames his son. Soon after, he combined his love of photography with his love of the outdoors. Those two things fit together naturally.

Cecil lives in Huntsville, AL with his family that consists of a wife and 4 boys. They are all awesome.

Chandresh Kedhambadi (C.K) is an award winning photographer based in the Canadian Rockies. Photographing landscapes, winterscapes and astrophotography are core aspects of his photography. 

Chandresh’s photograph titled “YATRA” was selected as a finalist and won the runner-up prize in the Outdoor Adventure category of the Canadian Geographic’s 2023 Canadian Photo of the Year Competition.

Chandresh is an ambassador for NASA’s Aurorasaurus citizen science program and as a NASA citizen scientist,  helps the scientific community investigate phenomenons in the night sky through his footage and photographs. Chandresh has been featured in a citizen science documentary called Chasing S.T.E.V.E. 

Chandresh is driven by passion for exploring and educating and his photographic vision is: 

EXPLORE– CREATE– INSPIRE– EDUCATE – CONSERVE

Benjamin, who has been recognized as an award-winning night sky photographer, earned the title of Milky Way Photographer of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He passionately leads photography expeditions across the globe, guiding participants to incredibly remote and off-the-grid locations. Through these expeditions, he shares his expertise in advanced techniques for low-light photography.

In addition to his photography endeavors, Benjamin holds a distinguished role as a researcher at the prestigious Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland. Perched at an awe-inspiring altitude of 3571 meters, this observatory reigns as the loftiest in all of Europe. Within its elevated confines, Benjamin passionately directs his focus towards unravelling the intricate evolution of light pollution and its profound ramifications on our environment.

Bret is a professional wildlife photographer based in the Scottish Highlands. He lives in a cottage which is surrounded by Caledonian pine forests and a plethora of species that are now absent from much of the UK. His work has been awarded numerous times in some of the world’s leading wildlife photography competitions, such as MontPhoto and Bird Photographer of the Year.

Having travelled far and wide, Bret has built up an impressive portfolio of wildlife from across the globe. He specializes in subjects from the far north, sub-Saharan Africa and Australia, but can be found popping up in Latin America and the Indian sub-continent from time-to-time too.

Leading dedicated photography tours and safaris for Wildlife Worldwide, Bret takes small groups of passionate photographers in search of the world’s iconic wildlife in some of the most incredible destinations on Earth.

Andrea is a Landscape Photographer from Italy who likes his imagery to describe the essence of the landscape that he is photographing. He first ventured into landscape photography in the late nineties, when after several years of astronomical photography he decided that the time had come to find new conquests and new adventures.

Since the 2000s, a collaboration with Fujifilm Italia has allowed him to devote himself to landscape photography in a serious and organized way, carrying out photographic trips, tests and reviews, including the organization of promotional events that defined the beginning of the activity .

Subsequently he had the opportunity to share his work with important magazines: Landscape Photography Magazine, Digital Photographer Italy, Fotografare, etc.
Telling and describing a place through the landscape has always been the basis of his projects, finding yourself in front of a natural scenario means slowing down, stopping and concentrating on the essence of the place, trying to perceive its nuances, sensations and transfer them into the images.

Andrea Passerini is a freelance photographer born and raised into the Italian alpine edge, right across France and Switzerland. Living right below the Mont Blanc he developed a strong connection with his environment, the mountains, where his love for outdoor photography began. 

Back in 2005, he first got interested in Film photography during a school class, where he started shooting what surrounded him, mainly lifestyle stuff.  After high school he worked 2 years full time in a printing lab, expanding his passion for film photography through B&Ws and experimenting with different film develop process and scans.

By the time he was at the University, photography very soon became a true side job during his studies.  In 2015 he graduated in Sport Sciences and the lifetime passion for sports finally outcome into photography.

In 2017 he moved to Australia and by the time he got back from the year spent there he started focusing only on what interested him the most, the outdoors.

Since he got back to Europe he went forward, diving deeper and deeper into photographing lifestyles, landscapes, sports, cars, in the most variety situations. He suddenly started working with multiple brands and companies providing his fresh, creative and meticulous view. In 2023 he founded Summit Visual Lab, a production company for alpine shootings with a mountain guide friend.

Here are some clients he has worked with: Ducati, Pagani Automobili, Land Rover, Grivel, The North Face, Scott, Thok ebikes, Jagermeister, Berlucchi, Automobile Club Italia, AMG Mercedes, Klever Mobility (Kymco), MV Agusta, Garmont.

Antonio Pizzaro is the Multimedia Editor-in-Chief at one of Spain’s most prestigious newspapers, bringing over 30 years of experience in developing new narrative approaches and audiovisual formats for journalism. His work is defined by a combination of journalistic rigor, innovation, and a strong commitment to professional ethics.

He has collaborated with international agencies such as Reuters, Associated Press, and France Press, as well as various global media outlets. His storytelling approach prioritizes depth, authenticity, and significant impact.

Beyond journalism, Antonio is a dedicated photographer with a deep commitment to environmental conservation. In recent years, he has focused his work on Doñana National Park, documenting its biodiversity with a special emphasis on the Iberian lynx, one of the most endangered feline species in the world.

His career achievements include a World Press Photo award, one of the most prestigious honors in photojournalism, underscoring his dedication to visual quality and documentary storytelling.

Currently, he is engaged in several documentary video projects, exploring innovative ways to highlight socially and environmentally relevant issues. His goal remains to push the boundaries of multimedia journalism while contributing a unique perspective to environmental conservation.

In addition to his professional work, Antonio leads workshops on nature photography, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation of photographers.

Born and raised in Athens, Greece, he lived there until the age of 18 when he moved to Italy for his studies. After graduating in physiotherapy, he decided to dedicate more time to his passions: photography and traveling.

Starting as a self-taught photographer, his talent soon gained recognition when he won the prestigious National Geographic contest in Italy. This achievement earned him a master’s degree at the John Kaverdash School of Photography, one of the most esteemed photography institutions in Italy. Now, he works as a freelance photographer, traveling across the globe.

Deeply fascinated by humanity, he considers portraiture his favorite genre, although he enjoys experimenting with others. For him, photography is a vital witness to human history and a medium to explore anthropological and social changes. What he loves most about photography is its emotional impact and the ability to tell compelling stories.

An avid traveler and adventure enthusiast, he enjoys climbing mountains, ski touring, and mountaineering when at home in L’Aquila. The rest of the time, he can be found documenting life in remote parts of Africa or capturing penguins in the Antarctic icebergs.

Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including awards from the Nikon Contest (2014), National Geographic Italia (2015), FIIPA Awards (2015, 2016, 2017), and the Siena International Photo Awards (2017, 2018).

Amina Mohamed enjoyed a remarkably successful career in the Toronto film and television industry as a seasoned producer and production manager before leaving for other entrepreneurial pursuits. An urge for a profound change in her professional journey led her to transition into an entirely distinct field as a mortgage broker. Yet, the siren call of photography, a lifelong passion, resounded once more, compelling her to forsake a successful and lucrative career to embark on her current endeavor, Cameras For Girls, a registered Canadian charity she founded and leads as Executive Director.

When not working on Cameras For Girls, she also works with corporate and nonprofit clients to teach beginner photography concepts with a slant on ethical photography and informed consent. 

Amina Mohamed is a passionate individual, fervently dedicated to photography and her unwavering commitment to giving back to the community locally and internationally.