Top 80 Wildlife Photography Influencers in 2025

1. Paul Nicklen

Bio @SeaLegacy co-founder@NatGeo contributor. @SonyAlpha Artisan @overlai.app co-founderThe official account for Paul NicklenPlease report imposters 🙏💙 ****@paulnicklen.comInstagram Handle @paulnicklenInstagram Followers 7.2MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Varun Aditya

Bio Natgeo Nature Photographer of the year 2016Visual Storyteller, Travel & Wildlife Content Creator Automotive Enthusiastதமிழன்Sony Alpha Ambassador ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @varun.adityaInstagram Followers 3.8MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

3. Shaaz Jung

Bio Cinematographer for National Geographic. Ambassador for Nikon, OnePlus & Manfrotto. Owner of @thebisonkabini | Safari with me 👇🏽 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @shaazjungInstagram Followers 2.5MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

4. Mark Smith

Bio This is my ONLY Instagram account. Photographer, videographer, story teller, musician. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mark.smith.photographyInstagram Followers 2.2MType MegaGender Male
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5. Keith Ladzinski

Bio National Geographic PhotographerEmmy Nominated DirectorCanon Explorer of Light ****@triagecreative.comInstagram Handle @ladzinskiInstagram Followers 1.7MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

6. Joel Sartore

Bio Founder of the @Natgeo Photo Ark, a 25-year project to show the world the beauty of biodiversity and inspire action to save species ****@joelsartore.comInstagram Handle @joelsartoreInstagram Followers 1.7MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

7. Cristina Mittermeier

Bio Co-Founder @SeaLegacy/ Sony Artisan / National Geographic / @overlai.app co-founder ****@mitty.artInstagram Handle @mittyInstagram Followers 1.6MType MegaGender Female Get Email Contact

8. Ami Vitale

Bio @natgeo photographer, filmmaker & speaker. Founder of @vital.impacts. Ambassador @nikonusa @olpejeta @cansoninfinity @wildearthoceania ****@amivitale.comInstagram Handle @amivitaleInstagram Followers 1.3MType MegaGender Male
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9. Konsta Punkka

Bio Artist // @nikoneurope Ambassador //Public Speaker // @polkuhotel 🏡“You never know what nature has in store for you.” 🦊Prints and more ↡ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @kpunkkaInstagram Followers 1.2MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

10. Tim Laman

Bio 📸 Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker🎥 NatGeo, BBC, Netflix, Cornell Lab 🦧 @SaveWildOrangutans Co-founder🦅 Creator: Bird Photography Masterclass ****@timlaman.comInstagram Handle @timlamanInstagram Followers 1.2MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

11. Isaac Spotts

Bio 25 y/o wildlife photographer living that WY life ⛰️ 2025 wildlife calendars available here! 👇🏼 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @isaacspiczInstagram Followers 1.1MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

12. Sudhir Shivaram

Bio Sony Alpha Ambassador, ZEISS Ambassador, Wildlife Photographer specialising in Online Photography Courses. For Collab mail ****@SudhirShivaram.com📷Instagram Handle @sudhirshivaramInstagram Followers 927.3KType MacroGender Male
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13. Brian Skerry

Bio @NatGeo PhotographerFilm Producer-Director // Public Speaker// @NikonUSA AmbassadorInstagram Handle @brianskerryInstagram Followers 904.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

14. Frans Lanting

Bio Nat Geo PhotographerAuthor | Public Speaker | Creator of images, stories and events to inspire wonder and concern about our living planet ****@lanting.comInstagram Handle @franslantingInstagram Followers 884.5KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

15. Steve Winter

Bio @natgeo Contributing Photographer@bigcatvoices CofounderSpeaker for Changemaker Talent and Nat Geo Live ****@mac.comInstagram Handle @stevewinterphotoInstagram Followers 746.3KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

16. Mattias Klum

Bio Artist, @natgeo ExplorerProfessional speakerWWF Ambassador Charles Darwin Foundation Ambassador Nikon Ambassadorwww.mattiasklum.com ****@tierragrande.seInstagram Handle @mattiasklumofficialInstagram Followers 715KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

17. Beverly Joubert

Bio Award-winning photographer & filmmaker. @dereckjoubert & I produce African wildlife conservation documentaries. Speaking @changemakertalent ****@beverlyjoubert.comInstagram Handle @beverlyjoubertInstagram Followers 392.8KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

18. Shannon

Bio 🎥 Wildlife Filmmaker NatGeo BBC📿 Founder @shannonwildjewellery🌍 @geochange__ Ambassador👇🏼 Shop Prints!💚 ****@shannonwild.comInstagram Handle @shannon__wildInstagram Followers 374.8KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

19. Giuliano Scarparo

Bio WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER 🦊↟ Ambassador @theheatcompany & @cotton_carrier ↟ Friend @crispisince1975 & @swarovskioptik_outdoor↡ My Preset ↡ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @giulianoscarparophInstagram Followers 272.3KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

20. Shawn Heinrichs

Bio Photographer & ConservationistEmmy Winning CinematographerFounder @onlyoneShooter @reddigitalcinemaAmbassador UNEP@racingextinction @talesbylight ****@bluespheremedia.comInstagram Handle @shawnheinrichsInstagram Followers 245.1KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

21. Jayanth Sharma

Bio 🥇Award winning Wildlife Photographer📷Taught 14K+ Photographers⭐️Ambassador Sony 📷, Acer 🖥️, Fjallraven India 👕@toehold.photo CEO/Founder ****@toehold.inInstagram Handle @jayanth_sharmaInstagram Followers 227.1KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

22. Robert E Fuller

Bio 🎨🖌️Wildlife artist, filmmaker, blogger & wildlife travel expert 🦉 📺I use wildlife cams to follow the individual stories of animals #robertefuller ****@robertefuller.comInstagram Handle @robertefullerInstagram Followers 213.1KType MacroGender Male
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23. David Lloyd

Bio Photographer from NZ living in UKBooks, prints and photo safarisAll animals wild and freeAll pictures photoshop free ****@davidlloyd.netInstagram Handle @davidlloydInstagram Followers 194.3KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

24. James Suter

Bio Private Guide/Game Ranger. Conservation&Humanitarian Filmmaker. Making films to educate&create change where it’s needed ⬇️@blackbeanproductions ****@jamessuter.comInstagram Handle @jamessuterInstagram Followers 191.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

25. Russell MacLaughlin

Bio || wildlife film-maker || || Nat Geo Wild || Disneynature || BBC NHU || Netflix ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @russ_wildlifeInstagram Followers 152.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

26. Erlend Haarberg

Bio Norway-based nature photographer, specializing in wildlife photography in the Nordic countries. ****@haarbergphoto.comInstagram Handle @haarbergphotoInstagram Followers 139.3KType MacroGender Male
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27. Morten Hilmer

Bio I love nature and I’m passionate about telling stories from out there… ****@mortenhilmer.comInstagram Handle @mortenhilmerInstagram Followers 124.9KType MacroGender Male
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28. Rathika Ramasamy

Bio Wildlife Photographer Every time I press the shutter,it’s one step closer to Mother Nature ❤️India 🇮🇳 ****@exposedwithjohnemarriott.comInstagram Handle @rathikaramasamyInstagram Followers 122.9KType MacroGender Female
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29. Art Wolfe

Bio Photographer, Educator, Conservationist. It's in the wild places, where the edge of the earth meets the corner of the sky, the human spirit is fed. ****@artwolfe.comInstagram Handle @artwolfeInstagram Followers 107.8KType MacroGender Male
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30. Melissa Groo

Bio Photographer•Writer•Speaker Sony Artisan of Imagery @sonyalphaWildlife WarriorKeep it wild! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @melissagrooInstagram Followers 107KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

31. John E Marriott

Bio Wildlife Conservation PhotographerCANON AmbassadorMetisAssoc Fellow @ilcp_photographersFB @JohnEMarriottPhotographyOpinions are my own. ****@exposedwithjohnemarriott.comInstagram Handle @johnemarriottInstagram Followers 96.4KType MicroGender Male
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32. Margot Raggett

Bio Photographer & conservationist.@rememberingwildlife (10 Years of Remembering Wildlife 2025) founder. All pictures mine 🙏🏻 ****@margotraggettphotography.comInstagram Handle @margotraggettphotographyInstagram Followers 83.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

33. Sandesh Kadur

Bio @insidenatgeo Explorer/Fellow @ilcp_photographers | Artisan @sonyalphain 🎥 PE2 | OurPlanet #WildCatsofIndia @natgeowild 📸 Founder @felis_creations ⤵️ ****@sandeshkadur.comInstagram Handle @sandesh_kadurInstagram Followers 76.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

34. Thomas D Mangelsen

Bio Internationally Renowned Nature & Wildlife PhotographerOutspoken Wildlife Conservation AdvocateMANGELSEN — Images of Nature Galleries ****@mangelsen.comInstagram Handle @thomasdmangelsenInstagram Followers 77.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

35. Marina Cano

Bio Wildlife Photographer Safari leader Speaker @canoneurope Ambassador @luminar_global Ambassador Contact: ****@marinacano.comInstagram Handle @marinacanoInstagram Followers 73KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

36. Burak Dogansoysal

Bio + director . filmmaker+ wildlife . travel . camping ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @burakdogansoysalInstagram Followers 65.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

37. Gordon Buchanan

Bio Wildlife Filmmaker & Public Speaker. Filming & snapping the wild, weird & wonderful. Agent Jo Sarsby Management 🐺 🐻 🐅 🐘 🦍Instagram Handle @gordonbuchanan_wildlifeInstagram Followers 63.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

38. Jayanta Guha

Bio Pro Award Winning Wildlife PhotographerSony Alpha InfluencerPhotography Mentor | 1:1 WorkshopFounder @wildlifephotographytour#phototourIndia 🇮🇳 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jayantaguha_wildlifeInstagram Followers 60.6KType MicroGender Male
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39. Dipankar Bakshi

Bio • Wildlife 📷• Featured on BBC,Natgeo,NIF &more. • Influencer - @zeissnatureindia @tamronindia @fotopro.official @exascend • YouTuber ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @dipankarbakshiInstagram Followers 58KType MicroGender Male
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40. Jayaprakash Bojan

Bio National Geographic Nature Photographer of the year - 2017Photographer l Cinematographer l Documentaries 🇸🇬Sony Alpha Professional@earthinfocus.co ****@jayaprakashbojan.comInstagram Handle @jayaprakash_bojanInstagram Followers 53KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

41. Andy Rouse

Bio 🐯25 years pro wildlife photographer ✈️ Loves aviation, rollercoasters📸 Patreon.com/wildmanrouse 💡 FlexShooter.co.uk 🐘Ban trophy hunting now ****@mac.comInstagram Handle @wildmanrouseInstagram Followers 50.8KType MicroGender Male
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42. Brendon Cremer

Bio Fine art prints | Safaris | Workshops | Webinars Take your wildlife photography to the next level ****@me.comInstagram Handle @brendoncremerInstagram Followers 41.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

43. Michel d'Oultremont

Bio • Belgian Wildlife photographer • Europe, Middle East & Africa Canon Ambassador • Rising Star Award 2014&2018 @nhm_wpy ****@micheldoultremont.comInstagram Handle @micheldoultremontInstagram Followers 40.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

44. Anuar Patjane Floriuk

Bio In the underwater world is where the heart of the world beats; never fear it, always cherish itInstagram Handle @anuarpatjaneInstagram Followers 37.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

45. Terje Kolaas

Bio Birder, photographer and guide - Levanger, Norway. In partnership with @canonnordic & @veggbilder. Feel free to contact me for requests😊 ****@runbox.noInstagram Handle @terjekolaasphotosInstagram Followers 36KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

46. Jari Peltomäki

Bio OM SYSTEM Ambassador and founder & co-owner of Finnature Ltd ****@finnature.fiInstagram Handle @jari_peltomakiInstagram Followers 35.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

47. Richard Peters

Bio 🦊 Wildlife photography📸 Nikon Ambassador alumni❕ Swarovski Optik | Datacolor | Dingbats partner⬇️ Safaris • books • free newsletter ****@richardpeters.co.ukInstagram Handle @richardpetersphotoInstagram Followers 28.1KType MicroGender Male
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48. Steve Mattheis

Bio Made in Wyoming | Aspiring Good Dude | No Baiting Wildlife | YouTubing Regularly | Prints, Workshops, and Book, Click ⬇️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @stevemattheisInstagram Followers 23.4KType MicroGender Male
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49. Trond Westby

Bio Wildlife photographer from Norway. Ambassador of @fstopgear and partner with @stavangerfoto , @nikoneurope and @realturmatMy latest YouTube video ⬇️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @trondwestby_photographyInstagram Followers 21.9KType MicroGender Male
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50. Austin Thomas

Bio A wildlife and nature photographer based in the UK. @AustinTphoto on Twitter and AustinThomasPhotography on Facebook ****@austin-thomas.co.ukInstagram Handle @austinthomasphotographyInstagram Followers 18.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

51. Elliott Neep

Bio 🇬🇧 Professional wildlife photographer since 2005Instagram Handle @elliottneepInstagram Followers 18.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

52. Amos Nachoum

Bio Wildlife Photographer, Explorer, Conservationist, Public Speaker, Expedition Leader ****@amosphotography.comInstagram Handle @amosnachoumphotographyInstagram Followers 17KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

53. Espen Helland

Bio OM System AmbassadorWildlife Photographer 🇳🇴 in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 YouTube ▶️ 🐾OM System for Wildlife Photography Course Now Available 🔗 👇 ****@espenhelland.comInstagram Handle @espenhellandInstagram Followers 14.8KType MicroGender Male
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54. Ben Hall

Bio Multi-award winning pro wildlife photographer, author and tour leader. Ambassador for f-stop, Buteo Photogear and Stealth Gear. ****@benhallphotography.comInstagram Handle @benhallphotographyInstagram Followers 14KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

55. Piotr Naskrecki

Bio Entomologist, conservation biologist, photographer, National Geographic Explorer @insidenatgeo@ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @piotr_naskreckiInstagram Followers 13.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

56. Roberto García-Roa

Bio • Photographer | @ilcp_photographers Fellow• PhD | Researcher • Conservation, Environmental, Social & Scientific topics• Canon ProMaster ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @roberto_garcia_roaInstagram Followers 13.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

57. Tom Mason

Bio Wildlife photography and remote cameras. Nikon Optics Ambassador. Pro wildlife photographer. YouTuber. Speaker. ⬇️check out my latest video⬇️ ****@tommasonphoto.comInstagram Handle @tommasonphotoInstagram Followers 9.7KType NanoGender Male
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58. Mayuresh Hendre

Bio Wildlife Filmmaker & Photographer | Naturalist | Camera trapper | @ma_wildlifefilmmaking UWE BBC 22/23@zeissnatureindia Influencer ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mayuresh_hendre_photographyInstagram Followers 8.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

59. Richard Birchett

Bio 🇬🇧Pro Wildlife & Conservation Photographer📷Photography Guide @ecoterraadventures🏔️Ambassador @fstopgear @fotopro.official🦅Ethical Photography🏠🇨🇦🇬🇧 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @richardbirchettInstagram Followers 7.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

60. Suvadip Mondal

Bio Top 3 - FIP 2020 Top 4 - WIPA 2019 - Better PhotographyPublished in Nat Geo, Saevus, SA and more ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @suvadipmondalwildlifeInstagram Followers 6.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

61. Parthiv Agola

Bio Personal A/c : @parthivagola!! Capture Life with Nikon D850 & 200-500!! !! Astro - Landscape - Travel - Birding- Wildlife !!Ankleshwar -GJ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @parthiv_clicksInstagram Followers 6.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

62. Akshita Jain

Bio 📸 | Wildlife, Travel 🎤 | TEDx Speaker👩‍🎓 | IIT Guwahati ‘22👩‍💻 | Software Engineer @microsoft #wildlifephotographerInstagram Handle @akshitajainphotographyInstagram Followers 5.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

63. Tanya Tiwari

Bio LawyerWildlife enthusiast My travel Vlogs👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @aynat_tInstagram Followers 5.2KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

64. Shayshi K Bhalla

Bio Nature & Wildlife Photographer | Capturing frames from the Jungle through my Lens | Creating Memories of Beautiful Wildlife and NatureDM for Print ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @shayshi.bhallaInstagram Followers 4KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

65. Will Burrard-Lucas

Bio 🦁 Wildlife photographer, founder of @Camtraptions, Sony Ambassador.📚 Books: The Black Leopard [2021] & Land of Giants [2019] 👇 ****@burrard-lucas.comInstagram Handle @willblInstagram Followers 460.7KType MacroGender Male
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66. Andy Parkinson

Bio @nikoneurope Ambassador - Wildlife@natgeo contributing photographerYouTube tutorials 👇 Photo-tours ****@andrewparkinson.comInstagram Handle @andyparkinsonphotoInstagram Followers 200.9KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

67. Steven Chikosi

Bio ****@stevenchikosi.comInstagram Handle @stevenchikosiInstagram Followers 73.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

68. Suzi Eszterhas

Bio Wildlife photographer, photo tour leader, safari designer, author, & speaker. I specialize in baby animals in the wild. I raise funds 4 conservation. ****@suzieszterhas.comInstagram Handle @suzieszterhasInstagram Followers 37KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

69. Parag Kapadia

Bio Wildlife Photographer | Traveller | Adventurer10+ Year experience in Capturing Wildlife DM for Customized Tours ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mr.kapadia24Instagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

70. Thomas Peschak

Bio National Geographic Photographer, Explorer & Fellow / Marine Biologist / Director of Storytelling - Save our Seas Foundation ****@thomaspeschak.comInstagram Handle @thomaspeschakInstagram Followers 1.2MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact

71. Jens Cullmann

Bio 2022 World Nature Photographer of the Year adventurer - conservationist💫capturing magic moments⚡️****@jenscullmann.deInstagram Handle @jens_cullmannInstagram Followers 80KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

72. Marsel van Oosten

Bio Wildlife Photographer of the YearSquiver Photo ToursNikon | LaCie | EIZO | Gura Gear | LensCoat Ambassador ****@squiver.comInstagram Handle @marselvanoostenInstagram Followers 82.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

73. Morne Hardenberg

Bio Shark diver & Cinematographer offering shark, adventure diving & filming expeditions. Follow 👉 @shark_explorers & @atlanticedgefilmsInstagram Handle @mornehardenbergInstagram Followers 46.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

74. Keith Connelly

Bio Just a guy looking for adventure in an over-ventured world...privately guided bespoke nature experiences & client centric photo safaris. ****@safaributler.comInstagram Handle @ingwe911Instagram Followers 35.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

75. Ankush Thakur

Bio Wildlife Photographer & Bird Guide - Exploring the wonders of nature in the Himalayas ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @ankushthakurphotographyInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

76. Somdipta Sen

Bio IIT Kharagpur, SXCCal. Nikon D7500 & Nikon D5300Tamron 150-600VC G2 & Nikon 70-300 VR@somdiptasensenInstagram Handle @sensomdiptaInstagram Followers 2.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

77. Dr.Mehul Chaudhary

Bio 23|👨🏻‍⚕️|INDIAN 🇮🇳|EXPLORE|CAPTURE|LEARNAll images are taken by me unless stated.Subscribe my YouTube channel 👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mr_redolfInstagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact