Susanna Kosa is a professional filmmaker based the south of Germany, close to a lake and right
at at the mountains. She is the founder of a creative collective and film production company
called „SAY MAHALO“ and a full hearted Allround - Filmmaker herself.
Sanna writes concepts, develops storylines, shoots, directs and edits - and loves every part of the
process. Her trademark is emotional storytelling. With a specialized focus on evoking deep
emotions, she creates impactful, genuine narratives that leave a lasting impression on her
audience. Her work gravitates towards outdoor and natural settings, yet her versatility is not
limited. Sanna produces ads and brand films for renowned companies such as Sony, Bowers &
Wilkins, BMW, JBL, Sunlight and Merida.
Her directorial style combines a keen eye for detail with a strong sense of empathy, creating a
space for authenticity and vulnerability within her films.
Sanna’s Films have been awarded in various international competitions and her film and photo
work is published in print magazines, online magazines and websites.
Beyond her official work, she regularly helps NGO’s with with visual content for free. Sanna is a
firm believer in using the power of storytelling to create positive social change - and deeply
passionate about shedding light on important social issues and is dedicated to giving a voice to
marginalized communities through her films.
Aside from her commercial and documentary work, Sanna loves giving Workshops and teaching
others how to build up a good story and develop a unique style.

Scott Joshua Dere has been using a camera since the age of 7 years old, beginning his career using film cameras. At just 13 years old, he landed his first photography job as an assistant for a local wedding studio. For the next 15 years, Scott worked with several local professional photography studios and found different techniques of lighting, posing and visualizing subjects along the way. During this time Scott attended The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan achieving a BFA in the Fine  Art of Photography in 2001. Since then Scott Dere went work and opened up a Long Island, New York Studio of his own called Art Photographers. The studio was responsible thousands of weddings, parties, functions and events including a fully equipt studio for fine art portraiture, product photography and more for clients spread across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas every year. In 2015 Scott achieved a Masters of Photography Medal from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and in 2018 a medal for Master Craftsman of Photography followed.

In the last 25 years, Scott Joshua Dere has had a wide range of clients including celebrities like Phil Collins and Ellen Barkin along with corporate ties with Lamborghini, Maserati, and Toyota. He has also worked side by side with top photographers such as Canon Explorer of Light, Clay Blackmore and Nikon Visionary Doug Gordon at wedding events. In the wilderness Scott has worked with National Geographic, and Sea Legacy's Paul Nicklen in the Great Bear Rain Forest and with Canon Explorer of Light, Charles Glatzer in the Canadian Arctic. Scott has extensive studies on predators  in Yellowstone focused on Wolves in Winter that stretches into the Grand Tetons National parks for the last 13 years but specializes in Raptors with a published book on Photographing Birds of Prey. During Winter Scott runs an exclusive photographic workshop in Yellowstone in Winter on Snowmobile for the last 10 years.

Locally, Scott Dere has given presentations for Ted Talks in New York on conservation as well as B&H Optic and the PPA. He has also worked for Canon CPS as a tech, Sigma Corporation as a lens tester and blogger, and Olympus as a field advisor and consultant on OMD products.

Jonas Beyer is a full-time wildlife photographer and photography guide with a deep passion for the polar regions. Specialising in capturing the raw beauty of the Arctic and Antarctic, he spends his time exploring some of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth, documenting the incredible wildlife that thrives in these frozen landscapes. 

When he’s not behind the camera, Jonas is guiding photography workshops in the polar regions, helping guests with capture the beautiful moment in the wild. Sharing his love for nature and photography, he is dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences while teaching others how to capture the magic of the wild.

Equipped with Sony gear, Jonas strives to create powerful imagery that tells the story of nature’s resilience and fragility. Through his work, he aims to inspire conservation awareness and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Follow his journey as he chases the perfect light, the untamed wilderness, and the extraordinary creatures of the polar regions.

I am a Venezuelan woman by birth and adopted by Spain several years ago. I am a professional nature photographer, teaching workshops and training new photographers. I have a strong commitment to nature, as I believe everything, we do should have a purpose. Photography, among other things, promotes the preservation and conservation of the environment. I am very demanding of myself, disciplined, and constantly learning, as everything evolves.

Matt Shannon is a passionate nature and landscape photographer based on Vancouver Island. His images have captured an international audience, with his artwork hanging in homes around the world. With a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling, Matt’s work brings the beauty of the wild to life.

Beyond photography, Matt is an educator and adventurer, sharing his experiences through YouTube videos that take viewers deep into the wilderness to witness wolves, bears, breathtaking landscapes, and more. His content not only showcases incredible wildlife but also teaches valuable photography techniques, helping others capture the world through their own lens.

Matt hosts workshops and guided expeditions, inspiring and equipping photographers of all levels to explore, create, and develop their skills. Whether trekking through the rugged terrain of the west coast or patiently waiting for the perfect wildlife encounter, Matt’s photography is a reflection of his adventurous spirit and deep appreciation for nature.

Sam is a professional Landscape, night-sky, and severe weather photographer. His passion for mountains and nature is evident in his approach to making images and also his focus on sustainability and nature conservation. Sam runs photography workshops to help share his knowledge and passion with others, inspiring them to not only capture the natural world but also do everything possible to protect it.

When out scouting and camping, Sam uses his trusty f-stop SUKHA camera bag. Apart from 2 camera bodies, 5 lenses, and all the other camera gear, Sam also carries his tent, sleeping bag, stove, and other basic camping equipment. Sam uses one of his 2 f-stop Tilopa camera bags when on workshops with clients as this is the perfect size carry-on camera bag.

Born and raised in Bled, Slovenia, sports photographer Samo Vidic started as an amateur photographer at the age of 17. Fascinated by what could be done with different cameras, lenses and film, he was gaining knowledge really fast and soon realized that this could be his dream job someday. At the age of 23 he started working as a professional photographer.

Since 2005 he shoots for Red Bull, traveling the world and taking photos of the world's best athletes. He is team member of Limex images, Getty images contributor, covering different sport events for them. He also works with some leading sport companies and takes photos for their advertising campaigns. His photos have appeared in world’s most prestigious magazines, such as Outside, L’Equipe, ESPN… Besides being f-stop Global Icon Samo also is a Canon Explorer.

In 2014 he was the winner of the wings category at the Red Bull Illume Image Quest, he is multiple winner of the Slovenian press photo.

HOME BASE: TAIWAN

Growing up in California, Ryan was always immersed in nature. Whether hiking, mountain biking, or cruising along the California coastlines, he finds comfort in the outdoors. His adventures have brought him across the globe, first to Borneo Malaysia where he lived and guided in the jungles, then to Taiwan, where he has settled. With nearly four years of experience living and leading adventures in Taiwan, Ryan is a passionate adventurer, nature photographer, and naturalist. 

His knowledge of Taiwan’s environment and ecology has empowered him to create a positive impact through tourism, adventure, and responsible practices. Ryan is Co-Founder of Taiwan Adventure Outings, internationally recognized for their adventures and environmental initiatives.

Ross grew up close to the rugged Cornish coast, in South West England, and quickly developed a deep passion for the outdoors and a fascination for wildlife. His parents introduced him to photography aged 10 and, a year later in 1990, he won his first major photo competition. By the time he won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition a few years later, he had already decided to pursue a career in photography.

Now aged 38, Ross is among the UK’s leading outdoor photographers. He supplies photography to a wide range of publications and clients worldwide. He is a regular contributor to a number of British photo magazines, including Digital SLR Photography and Practical Photography. Ross is contracted to NaturePL, and the National Trust is among his list of clients. He has enjoyed multiple successes in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year and in 2008 was on the judging panel for the competition. In 2009 Ross won the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and he has also had commended images in Take-a-View and the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. He is an Ambassador for Nikon UK (2013 – 2015) and the author of eight photography books, including ‘Digital Macro & Close-up Photography’ and ‘The Landscape Photography Workshop’. Ross was also a member of the 2020VISION photo-team – the largest, most ambitious multi media conservation project ever staged in the UK.

Although Ross is most recognized for his close-up of insects and wild plants, he is also well known for capturing evocative landscape images of the UK’s stunning landscape and coastline. A large proportion of his photographs are taken in the South West of England. This region, and it's natural history, is a constant inspiration to him. Ross and his wife, Felicity, live in north Cornwall, together with their three beautiful children.

At the risk of sounding clichéd, Ross simply hopes that his images will help highlight the beauty and importance of our natural history and the environment on which we depend.

Robert Lösch is an Austrian based photo- & videographer. Grown up in two very different worlds equally – in the skyscraper canyons of the pulsating city of Frankfurt in Germany and between the steep and rugged rocks of the Austrian High Alps – he started feeling a deep connection between creative design and freedom of mind. His completed studies in architecture, photography, arts, and graphic design laid the foundation to his very dedicated work in the creative industry and to his urge to always find new perspectives and approaches.

Not only is Robert working as a self-employed photographer (and videographer) in the fields of landscape and cultural photography, architectural photography, and sports photography. There are lots of other genres he covers, like analog photography, painting, writing and journalism, graphic design, tech support and education for a worldwide photography brand, and concept and installation art.