HOME BASE: UK

Henry Iddon has been a full-time professional photographer for nearly 20 years and has been participating in outdoor sports since being a young child. Having started skiing at age 5 he has represented Great Britain at Speed Skiing, been involved with mountaineering exploits in Europe, North America, and Asia, and cycled across a range of disciplines at an elite level.

His action sports, documentary, and portrait photography has been commissioned by a variety of commercial, non-profit, and news organizations as well as UK Central Government departments. Clients include W.H Gore, Lowe Alpine, Patagonia, Snokart, Science in Sport, PGL, Acorn Adventure, Cycling Plus, Outdoor Fitness, 220 Triathlon, UK Department of Education, BBC World News, and BBC Sport.

Henry aims to produce images that not only sit within the discourse that is contemporary art and culture but also complement the very best in commercial print and digital media.

His self-motivated work concerns finding new ways of using photography to investigate the upland and wilderness environment. He received an individual Arts Council England Grant award in 2006 and 2016 and has been nominated for the National Media Museum Bursary Award (UK), shortlisted for the And/or Book Awards and long-listed for the 2014 Aesthetica Art Prize. Images from ‘Spots of Time’, ‘Hill People’ and ‘A Place to Go’ have been exhibited in galleries in the UK, Italy, Nepal and Brazil.

He is part of the core team behind the Kendal Mountain Festival and has been on the film jury at Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, Pakistan International Mountain Film Festival and jury on the prestigious Banff Mountain Festival Photography Competition.

HOME BASE: HONG KONG

Henry CK, Artist / Photographer / Filmmaker, He has been attracted to photography since childhood and has taught himself to become a professional photographer through self-mentorship. Specialize in the music and entertainment industry creating images and videos for emerging artists, bands and musicians.

Harman Singh Heer is 22-year-old Kenya-born wildlife, landscape, and travel photographer currently based in Western Australia. Throughout his childhood in Kenya, he grew an immense love for safaris and wildlife. He witnessed some incredible wildlife moments which he managed to capture and savour. Migrating to Western Australia in his teens forced Harman outside of his comfort zone, and he began photographing diverse landscapes and marine wildlife. Since, he has completed a bachelor degree in Economics and International Relations in Australia and recently co-founded his own safari company: Mzuri Safaris. Through this new venture, Harman aims to bring Africa's wildlife closer to people all over the world, promoting tourism which is a vital source of funding for African conservation efforts. Fundamentally, Harman hopes to retell the narrative of Mother Nature through his own photography, fostering change that ensures a future based on the co-existence of humanity and endangered species. 

HOME BASE: ITALY

It was the daily rattle of the cable car to the Helm, one of the ski resorts in the middle of the Dolomites that woke up the photographer already in his early childhood. Born in 1986 at the foot of these mountains, Harald tried very early all kinds of winter sports, from sledding to snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Today he often leaves his bed much earlier than the cable car can wake him up to catch a spectacular sunrise or trick in the fresh morning powder. In summer, he traces mountain bikes, kayaks, and slacklines in breathtaking moments out in nature. But back from outdoor activities, Harald enjoys very much also to photographing architecture. The most fascinating part for him behind every image is the persons, and how they perceive and express their passion – be it sport or architecture. “Everybody has a very personal life philosophy I try to capture with my camera”, says the young photographer. His spare time Harald dedicates to his hidden passion, abstract photography, and all shades and forms of light.

Home Base: Argentinia

Gustavo Cherro realized the paradox early on that a photograph is not a 1:1 copy of what the eye sees, but an impression that requires the craft of a good photographer.

“During my teenage years until today, I devoted myself to mountain climbing and living in contact with nature.  When I returned from those trips and saw my photos, I realized they did not do justice to my personal experience.  So I started to buy magazines, read books, enhance my equipment until one day I took it seriously and started to study.  Immediately after, I got a job as a photo studio assistant and, little by little, I managed to buy my professional equipment."

What are his career defining moments? “I think the first time I saw my name printed under a picture – that was unforgettable.  It was a small, ugly picture on the corner of a not very important newspaper, but I will never forget it.  After that, I covered the World Cup in France in 1998.  That was a turning point.  I realized I could work on a par with other photographers.” Being selected by Susan Meiselas for a workshop in 2005 also bolstered his confidence that he was one of South America’s best photographers.

A photo-editor for Argentina’s La Nación newspaper for five years, he only gets to the newspaper office at 4pm before “a joint analysis of the newspaper content with the journalists and layout-artists, I start the image selection process. When there’s a big story and there’s several photographers involved, I have to decide upon the best locations to take the images and decide on the deadlines. Of course, in the end, my role is to have the ‘best picture’ for the topic on-time.”

What does Gustavo love about photography? “It’s being able to freeze a moment in a person’s life and make it last forever and unforgettable – that is very powerful.  It takes such great responsibility and judgment, but that makes our profession special and unique.”

Does he find it difficult to describe a fantastic photo? “Technically speaking, it’s easy to explain: good composition, good exposure, focus, a good light, but I think that a picture goes beyond these technicalities and often an ‘imperfect’ image may be excellent.  A good picture is a unique image in terms of content, for what we feel when we see it, and when there is no need for a caption to grasp it.  That is a miraculous moment we seek throughout our careers, it is something we can see when we are staring at it.”

Sports photography is usually not classed in the same company as fine art photography, but fur Gustavo, it has a dynamic that other types of photography can not quite match. “Any sport where the athlete is running and at sort of risk is interesting to me - showing that interaction between the sport and the athlete is something I like a lot. Intellectually speaking, subjects related to human and social problems are very interesting, but nature and activities in contact with nature have always been of most interest to me.”

What does he think of the photography profession now? “This generation of photographers has suffered the worst changes in the history of our profession.  We started with mechanic cameras and black and white films.  Then, changes started to happen, we had to learn to think in colors, to copy in color, to scan, to transmit, to send mails, to use ftp and so on. In many respects, it was like starting from scratch, the delay in shooting of the first cameras, the change of 35 mm format, the new color ranges, the low quality of the first CCDs, until little by little we arrived at our present time.  Today, it is a great help to have all the technology breakthroughs available to us.”

For Gustavo, technology has given photographers new tools, but hasn’t changed the heart of the profession. “The technological breakthroughs have taken photography above and beyond what we imaged ten years ago. But I think that the core and unchangeable part of this profession remains the same. Fortunately the photographer’s unique point of view and the challenge to capture the right moment remain still unchanged.”

HOME BASE: CANADA

Cristina is an international ski, surf and fashion photographer. She has spent the last several years between the mountains of British Columbia and the west coast of Vancouver Island, finding inspiration in these incredible places and in the people who call them home.

After finishing her PhD in biology, she spent the last several years between the mountains and the ocean of the west coast, finding inspiration in these incredible places and in the people that call them home.

"I’m always looking to push boundaries, as an outdoor adventure seeker, in my personal artistic practice, and continuously expanding and improving as a photographer."

The technique required to capture an image combined with that indescribable ability to transmit emotion through a picture is what she pursues in all of her work.

HOMETOWN: HONG KONG

Christiaan's passion for photography started from a young age, this passion has seen his transformation from professional Tennis Coach in Melbourne, Australia to running a successful photography business based in Hong Kong over the past 5 years

Christiaan, has traveled throughout Asia to cover International sporting events such as Grand Prix, Formula E, Professional Golf Tournaments, ATP Tennis and Rugby 7's. 

Aside from Sport, Christiaan also specializes in commercial and corporate events. In 2015 Christiaan was one of two official photographers to cover the BTS (behind the scenes) and event happenings at APEC CEO summit in Manila. VIP's included President of United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, Alibaba founder, Jack Ma and President of China Mr Xi Jinping, among many other world leaders and CEO’s of major World businesses. 

Other commercial jobs has seen Christiaan travelling globally to cover wake boarding/surfing projects, National Geographic events, motorsport press launches and large scale company events in interesting locations such as USA, Italy, Burma, Saipan and Thailand.

Memories shape us, from the beautiful moments to more difficult experiences. Everyone has a story to tell. It's important to cherish and carry these stories with us, since they make us who we are.

Chris decided to change course after studying psychology and follow his passion for photography. He has been working as a photographer since 2016 with a focus on adventure, the outdoors and human connection through a variety of photography projects at home and abroad.

He combines his coaching skills with photography with organizing workshops and leading photo expeditions. Chris is also active as a travel and photojournalist for various media.

Chris Greer is a multi Emmy-nominated television producer, award-winning photographer, author, and college professor. He produces and co-hosts the national PBS TV show View Finders which chronicles the adventures of two photographers in search of beautiful locations to photograph. Chris wrote and photographed the best-selling book Georgia Discovered: Exploring the Best of the Peach State as well as Naturally Georgia: From the Mountains to the Coast. His work has been featured in galleries, exhibitions, magazines, and a wide range of online media. When he isn’t taking photos or teaching classes at Georgia College, he resides in Athens, GA with his wife and two young boys. 

Chris Gibbs developed a strong interest in technology, film, video, and photography from an early age. He has been actively involved in video operations and production for the last 30+ years and photography for the last decade.

In 2019, after spending over 25+ years in the television broadcast industry, Chris decided to leave the corporate world and pursue his passion for photography and videography.  He established a media company in Alberta, Canada, that specializes in videography, photography, aerial drone visuals, video/photo editing, and voice over content.

Chris established 'Footprints in Nature' as his signature creative brand, 'A Visual Gateway to the Natural World'. His collection of stunning scenic visuals, captivating wildlife videos, and exquisite photographic artwork reflect his love of nature. The name 'Footprints in Nature' represents Chris' profound respect for the environment and the importance of preserving it. Chris's growing collection is a visual representation of his ongoing experiences in nature, while also serving as a reminder of the preciousness of our natural world.

Chris co-hosts 'The Nature Photo Guys', a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to exploring all aspects of nature photography and video, ranging from gear to philosophies and everything in between. The show aims to support, educate, and engage with nature photographers across the globe.

Chris offers workshops and one-on-one personalized nature video sessions, to assist individuals of all skill levels, while enhancing their video production skills in the field and create engaging visual content. These tailored sessions deliver valuable insights for those interested in capturing the natural world's beauty in their videos.  Chris is also available for nature video speaking engagements, both in person or online.

Chris is immensely proud that his journey has enabled him to become a Pathfinder Ambassador with f-stop and a Pro Partner team member with 'Kase Filters Canada'.