Sergio Ballivian was born in La Paz, Bolivia, a city high in the Andes. Growing up among mountains, jungles, and deserts, he developed an early fascination with geography, adventure, and photography—a passion that has shaped his life’s work. He studied Outdoor Pursuits at the University of Calgary, focusing on mountaineering, logistics, and conservation. From 1991 to 1996, he worked in the Photo Department at National Geographic, gaining deep insight into the craft of visual storytelling.

In 1994, he launched Explore Bolivia, pioneering commercial mountain biking and river expeditions. Two years later, he founded Sergio Photo Tours to lead photographers into Bolivia’s remote landscapes. Over the past 30 years, his tours have expanded across the Andes and Amazon in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Sergio is the author of two photography books, with a third in progress about Bolivia's Andes Mountains. He splits his time between Colorado and South America. Learn more at www.sergiophoto.comor www.sergiophototours.com.

From the fjords of Norway to the peaks of Patagonia, Ronald Söthje captures powerful landscapes and moments of light through film and photography. His work spans Iceland, the American West, and selected regions of Asia, always focusing on authentic stories and natural beauty. As a filmmaker and landscape photographer, he leads photo workshops worldwide and produces cinematic content that connects people with place. Through his agency 3motion, he creates films on climate, culture, and community. Follow his visual journey on Instagram at @ronald_soethje.

Born in the heart of one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Colombia, Jhonattan is a passionate explorer of biodiversity. With a background in herpetology and a keen eye for photography, he combines scientific expertise and visual storytelling to reveal the beauty and fragility of our planet. Jhonattan is also the CEO of Keeping Nature Tours, an initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism and conservation.

Rahul Sachdev is a distinguished Indian wildlife photographer and a Canon EOS Maestro, celebrated for his artistic approach to nature photography. Since embarking on his photographic journey in 2004, he has developed a portfolio renowned for its creative use of light and composition, capturing the essence of wildlife in evocative ways. His accolades include the Nature’s Best Photography Award for Wildlife in 2017, the MonoVisions Photography Award for Nature & Wildlife in 2023, recognition from the HIPA Awards in 2024

Rahul is also an educator, conducting wildlife photography tours and workshops globally for over a decade, focusing on teaching the nuances of light in photography. His insights have been featured in platforms like Visual Wilderness and Digital Photography School, where he shares techniques on capturing compelling wildlife images.

Paolo Sartori is a filmmaker and outdoor photographer based in Italy, born in the Alps and raised on skis, rocks and mountain trails. After years of shooting global expeditions with elite athletes, he shifted his focus to wildlife and conservation storytelling. Today he leads premium photo safaris and workshops around the globe, from Namibia’s deserts to Zambia’s riverbanks. His YouTube channel and blog aim to educate and inspire both beginners and advanced photographers to connect deeply with nature through ethical and immersive photography.

Pierre Boisseaux is a Belgian photographer with a deep appreciation for wide-angle perspectives, golden hour light, and locations that carry a story. From misty mountain trails to the gritty allure of industrial cities, he is constantly in pursuit of atmosphere and authenticity.

For over a decade, he led a successful YouTube channel focused on photography, where he shared techniques, gear insights, and creative ideas with a large audience. Throughout his career, Pierre has collaborated with leading camera brands to launch new products, create educational content, and make photography more accessible to enthusiasts around the world.

As a speaker for Le Soir Voyage, he regularly hosts workshops and talks that blend travel, creativity, and hands-on advice drawn from real-world experience.

When he's not teaching or shooting, chances are he’s scaling a terril with his gear-packed f-stop bag, chasing that elusive moment where everything aligns just right.

Ahmed Rashed is an Egyptian wildlife and nature photographer based in Kuwait, driven by a deep passion for the wild and a unique background in pharmacy and marketing. Blending science, creativity, and emotion into every frame, he uses photography as a storytelling tool to highlight the beauty and significance of the natural world.

His journey has taken him to some of the most remote and breathtaking corners of the planet, with his work featured in international photography magazines. As a proud Nikon School instructor and f-stop gear ambassador, Ahmed is dedicated to sharing his vision and inspiring others to connect with nature.

Whether chasing golden light across the savannah, guiding immersive photography expeditions, or capturing quiet moments in the wild, Ahmed’s mission remains the same: to create powerful images that spark curiosity, evoke emotion, and foster a deeper appreciation for our planet.

Adam Juckes is a wildlife photographer, co-host of The WildX Podcast and the co-founder of Apex Adventures, a photographic tour company dedicated to inspiring others through the art of nature photography. Based in the UK, Adam’s work fuses his deep and lifelong passion for the natural world with his love for adventure and photography.

His passion for nature was conceived as a 4 year old, stood with a clutch of Blue Tits in his cupped hands, in his parents back garden, but before embarking on his photographic journey, Adam served in the Royal Air Force, an experience that fostered his sense of adventure, discipline, and connection with the outdoors. It was during this time that his fascination with capturing nature began to flourish, ultimately guiding him to where he finds himself now, pursuing a career in wildlife photography.

As a co-host of The Wildx Podcast, Adam loves exploring the intersection of wildlife photography, nature, and its positive effect on mental well-being. Through candid discussions with fellow photographers, conservationists, and experts, the podcast sheds light on the emotional and therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature, while also raising awareness about some of the critical issues facing wildlife in the modern world.

Whether leading a photography tour with Apex Adventures or sharing his knowledge on The Wildx Podcast, Adam hopes to educate and inspire, to be a leading voice in the wildlife community, blending photography, adventure, and the huge benefits that nature can have on our mental wellbeing.

Ross Couper, a Resident Photographer and Content Creator at Singita, captures Africa's wildlife to inspire global travel. His award-winning work is renowned.

Babis has been a professional photographer since year 2000, and an official photographer for Canon Greece since 2015.

He specializes in nature, landscape and wildlife photography, as well as outdoor sports photography. In partnership with The Lifetime Experience, he organizes outdoor photography workshops in Greece and abroad, addressed to photography and nature lovers, professional and amateur photographers. Go Experience, the team of professional photographers he established in 2007, covers trail running races and other outdoor sports events throughout the country.

 He has extensive experience in working with travel magazines, newspapers and websites in Greece and abroad, and also provides advertising content for commercial enterprises. He has travelled in the Balkans, Europe, Asia and Africa on assignments ranging from ultra-running to wineries!

In recent years, his love for the Nordic countries and the Arctic Circle has led him to travel frequently to the northern parts of the Scandinavian peninsula, to Svalbard and to Greenland, accompanying photographers on workshops or for his personal photography projects, which focus on climate change and arctic fauna.

In the next few years, he intends to travel to Alaska, Canada and Siberia and complete the circumference of the Arctic Circle; in this way, he will also be able to complete his personal project, titled Arctic Heat, on the subject of the changes happening to our planet, as experienced by the humans and animals of its coldest zones.