National geographic photographers

We often see photographs of wildlife or of wildlife photography being taken from the cute animals' point of view. But what about wildlife photographers? That is, animals taking pictures of the pictures they're being pictured on?

To many photographers, getting published in National Geographic is the pinnacle of achievement. With its long history of stunning documentary photography, its ability to maintain this high standard into the present relies on taking only the finest photography produced today.

Jane Goodall’s story has been the subject of numerous articles, books and films. The young English woman who ventured to Africa in 1960, conducted chimpanzee research and wound up revolutionising primate science. What helps make the story unique is that Jane started with no formal background in research. But she did have a passion for…

Ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall redefined what it means to be human and set the standard for how behavioral studies are conducted through her work with wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.

National Geographic photographer David Doubilet spills on diving with tiger sharks and tracking climate change.

National Geographic has made a name for themselves with their amazing photos, so it was no surprise that they made Instagram history as the first brand to reach 100 million followers (those are almost Kim Kardashian numbers). To celebrate in true Nat Geo fashion, they opened up a photography contest across the photo-sharing platform - using the hashtag #natgeo100contest. In the 24-hour contest window, the magazine received more than 94,000 photograph submissions. The photo editors and…

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We interview National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier and speak about her career evolution as well as the role of conservation photography.

Whoa.