Top 80 Wildlife Photography Influencers in 2026

1. Paul Nicklen

Bio @SeaLegacy co-founder@NatGeo contributor. @SonyAlpha Artisan @overlai.app co-founderThe official account for Paul NicklenPlease report imposters 🙏💙 *****@paulnicklen.com Instagram Handle @paulnicklen Instagram Followers 7.2M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact Request 652 Wildlife Photography Instagram Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at anuj@feedspot.com Copy emailEmail us

2. Varun Aditya

Bio Natgeo Nature Photographer of the year 2016Private Luxury Safari HostTravel & Wildlife Content Creator Car Enthusiastதமிழன்Sony Ambassador *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @varun.aditya Instagram Followers 4M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

3. Shaaz Jung

Bio Cinematographer for National Geographic. Ambassador for Nikon, OnePlus & Manfrotto. Owner of @thebisonkabini | Safari with me 👇🏽 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @shaazjung Instagram Followers 2.5M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

4. Mark Smith

Bio Photographer, videographer, story teller, musician. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mark.smith.photography Instagram Followers 2.3M Type Mega Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCyGY.. + Follow Get Email Contact

5. Keith Ladzinski

Bio National Geographic PhotographerEmmy Nominated Director@canonusa Explorer of Light@thinktankphoto Ambassador *****@triagecreative.com Instagram Handle @ladzinski Instagram Followers 1.7M Type Mega Gender 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.com Instagram Handle @joelsartore Instagram Followers 1.7M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

7. Cristina Mittermeier

Bio Co-Founder @SeaLegacy/ Sony Artisan / National Geographic Explorer *****@mitty.art Instagram Handle @mitty Instagram Followers 1.6M Type Mega Gender Female Get Email Contact

8. Ami Vitale

Bio @natgeo photographer, filmmaker & speaker. Founder of @vital.impacts. Ambassador @nikonusa @olpejeta @cansoninfinity @wildearthoceania *****@amivitale.com Instagram Handle @amivitale Instagram Followers 1.3M Type Mega Gender Male amivitale.com/blog + Follow Get Email Contact

9. Konsta Punkka

Bio Finland / Wildlife Photographer Ambassador @nikoneurope / @pulsarlampokamerat Public Speaker Winter SALE on prints & more 👇 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @kpunkka Instagram Followers 1.2M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

10. Tim Laman

Bio 📸 Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker🎥 NatGeo, BBC, Netflix, Cornell Lab 🦧 @SaveWildOrangutans Co-founder🦅 Creator: Bird Photography Masterclass *****@timlaman.com Instagram Handle @timlaman Instagram Followers 1.2M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

11. Thomas Peschak

Bio National Geographic Photographer and Explorer/ Director of Storytelling - Save our Seas Foundation / Supported by @rolex and @nikoneurope *****@thomaspeschak.com Instagram Handle @thomaspeschak Instagram Followers 1.1M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

12. Isaac Spotts

Bio 2026 wildlife calendars are available at this link 👇🏼 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @isaacspicz Instagram Followers 1.6M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

13. Sudhir Shivaram

Bio Sony Alpha Ambassador, Wildlife Photographer | Online Photography Courses(35,000+ students). Collab mail *****@SudhirShivaram.com📷 Instagram Handle @sudhirshivaram Instagram Followers 931.6K Type Macro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCuwx.. + Follow Get Email Contact

14. Brian Skerry

Bio @NatGeo PhotographerFilm Producer-Director // Public Speaker// @NikonUSA Ambassador Instagram Handle @brianskerry Instagram Followers 893.7K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

15. Frans Lanting

Bio Nat Geo PhotographerAuthor | Public Speaker | Creator of images, stories and events to inspire wonder and concern about our living planet *****@lanting.com Instagram Handle @franslanting Instagram Followers 872.1K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

16. Steve Winter

Bio @natgeo Contributing Photographer@bigcatvoices CofounderSpeaker for Changemaker Talent and Nat Geo Live *****@mac.com Instagram Handle @stevewinterphoto Instagram Followers 735.8K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

17. Mattias Klum

Bio Artist, Photographer, Filmmaker & Pro Speaker@natgeo ExplorerCharles Darwin Foundation Ambassador WWF Ambassador Explorers Club Fellow *****@tierragrande.se Instagram Handle @mattiasklumofficial Instagram Followers 702.6K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

18. Will Burrard-Lucas

Bio 🦁 Wildlife photographer, founder of @Camtraptions, Sony Ambassador.📚 Books: The Black Leopard [2021] & Land of Giants [2019] 👇 *****@burrard-lucas.com Instagram Handle @willbl Instagram Followers 445.9K Type Macro Gender Male blog.burrard-lucas.com + Follow Get Email Contact

19. Beverly Joubert

Bio Award-winning photographer & filmmaker. @dereckjoubert & I produce African wildlife conservation documentaries. Speaking @changemakertalent *****@beverlyjoubert.com Instagram Handle @beverlyjoubert Instagram Followers 388.6K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

20. Shannon

Bio 🎥 Wildlife Filmmaker NatGeo BBC NO AI 🚫 Wild Animals Only 🐆📿 @shannonwildjewelleryNavigating chronic illness🎗️💊🤒 *****@shannonwild.com Instagram Handle @shannon__wild Instagram Followers 369.3K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

21. Giuliano Scarparo

Bio WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER 🦊↟ Ambassador @theheatcompany & @cotton_carrier ↟ Friend @crispisince1975 & @swarovskioptik_outdoor↡ My Preset ↡ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @giulianoscarparoph Instagram Followers 260.8K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

22. Shawn Heinrichs

Bio Photographer & ConservationistEmmy Winning CinematographerFounder @onlyoneShooter @reddigitalcinemaAmbassador UNEP@racingextinction @talesbylight *****@bluespheremedia.com Instagram Handle @shawnheinrichs Instagram Followers 241.5K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

23. Jayanth Sharma

Bio 🥇Seasoned Wildlife Photographer having taught 15K Photographers helping them excel. Sony Ambassador.👨🏻‍💼CEO/Founder @toehold.photo *****@toehold.in Instagram Handle @jayanth_sharma Instagram Followers 218.2K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

24. Andy Parkinson

Bio @nikoneurope Ambassador - Wildlife@natgeo contributing photographerYouTube tutorials 👇 Photo-tours *****@andrewparkinson.com Instagram Handle @andyparkinsonphoto Instagram Followers 198.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

25. David Lloyd

Bio Photographer from NZ living in UKBooks, prints and photo safarisAll animals wild and freeAll pictures photoshop free *****@davidlloyd.net Instagram Handle @davidlloyd Instagram Followers 191.6K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

26. James Suter

Bio Safari Specialist/Private Guide. Conservation&Humanitarian Filmmaker. Making films to educate&create change where it’s needed ⬇️@blackbeanproductions *****@jamessuter.com Instagram Handle @jamessuter Instagram Followers 188.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

27. Morten Hilmer

Bio I love nature and I’m passionate about telling stories from out there…My 2026 Wildlife Calendars ⬇️ *****@mortenhilmer.com Instagram Handle @mortenhilmer Instagram Followers 126.8K Type Macro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCYzM.. + Follow Get Email Contact

28. Rathika Ramasamy

Bio Wildlife Photographer India 🇮🇳 *****@exposedwithjohnemarriott.com Instagram Handle @rathikaramasamy Instagram Followers 121.9K Type Macro Gender Female youtube.com/channel/UCp89.. + Follow Get Email Contact

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.com Instagram Handle @artwolfe Instagram Followers 107.6K Type Macro Gender Male artwolfe.com/blog + Follow Get Email Contact

30. Melissa Groo

Bio Photographer•Writer•Speaker Sony Ambassador/Artisan of ImageryIn service to the wild. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @melissagroo Instagram Followers 107.4K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

31. John E Marriott

Bio Wildlife Conservation PhotographerCANON AmbassadorMetisAssoc Fellow @ilcp_photographersFB @JohnEMarriottPhotographyOpinions are my own. *****@exposedwithjohnemarriott.com Instagram Handle @johnemarriott Instagram Followers 96.2K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCSN6.. + Follow Get Email Contact

32. Thomas D Mangelsen

Bio Internationally Renowned Nature & Wildlife PhotographerOutspoken Wildlife Conservation AdvocateMANGELSEN — Images of Nature Galleries *****@mangelsen.com Instagram Handle @thomasdmangelsen Instagram Followers 88.7K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

33. Margot Raggett

Bio Photographer & conservationist.@rememberingwildlife (10 Years of Remembering Wildlife 2025) founder. All pictures mine 🙏🏻 *****@margotraggettphotography.com Instagram Handle @margotraggettphotography Instagram Followers 83.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

34. Sandesh Kadur

Bio @insidenatgeo Explorer/Fellow @ilcp_photographers | Artisan @sonyalphain 🎥 PE2 | OurPlanet #WildCatsofIndia @natgeowild 📸 Founder @felis_creations ⤵️ *****@sandeshkadur.com Instagram Handle @sandesh_kadur Instagram Followers 79.7K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

35. Marina Cano

Bio Wildlife Photographer Honorary DoctorateConservationist & speaker @luminar_global Ambassador @canoneurope AmbassadorContact: *****@marinacano.com Instagram Handle @marinacano Instagram Followers 77.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

36. Steven Chikosi

Bio 🎥 African Documentary Filmmaker🌍 Telling untold stories from our continent📽️ Founder | @ShortAfricanStory📩 DM for partnerships & commissions *****@stevenchikosi.com Instagram Handle @stevenchikosi Instagram Followers 72.9K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

37. Burak Dogansoysal

Bio + director . filmmaker+ wildlife . travel . camping+ ANADOLU KADİM DOĞA . Now Streaming ⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @burakdogansoysal Instagram Followers 64.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

38. Gordon Buchanan

Bio Wildlife Filmmaker & Public Speaker. Filming & snapping the wild, weird & wonderful. Agent Jo Sarsby Management 🐺 🐻 🐅 🐘 🦍 Instagram Handle @gordonbuchanan_wildlife Instagram Followers 68.4K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

39. Jayanta Guha

Bio Award Winning Wildlife Photographer & Fine Art Educator | Private & Group Photography Workshop | ART • STORYTELLING @wildlifephotographytour 🇮🇳 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jayantaguha_wildlife Instagram Followers 60.6K Type Micro Gender Male jayantaguhaphotography.com/blog + Follow Get Email Contact

40. Dipankar Bakshi

Bio Featured on BBC,Natgeo,NIF &more.Ambassador - @vivo_india @fotopro.official Influencer - @tamronindia @exascend YouTuber *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @dipankarbakshi Instagram Followers 59.7K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCoXZ.. + Follow Get Email Contact

41. Jayaprakash Bojan

Bio National Geographic Nature Photographer of the year - 2017Photographer l Cinematographer 🇸🇬Sony Alpha *****@earthinfocus.co Instagram Handle @jayaprakash_bojan Instagram Followers 52.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

42. Andy Rouse

Bio 🐯25 years pro wildlife photographer ✈️ Loves aviation, rollercoasters📸 Patreon.com/wildmanrouse 💡 FlexShooter.co.uk 🐘Ban trophy hunting now *****@mac.com Instagram Handle @wildmanrouse Instagram Followers 51.4K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCLBM.. + Follow Get Email Contact

43. Brendon Cremer

Bio Fine art prints | Safaris | Workshops | Webinars Take your wildlife photography to the next level *****@me.com Instagram Handle @brendoncremer Instagram Followers 41.4K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

44. Michel d'Oultremont

Bio • Belgian Wildlife photographer • Europe, Middle East & Africa Canon Ambassador • Rising Star Award 2014&2018 @nhm_wpy *****@micheldoultremont.com Instagram Handle @micheldoultremont Instagram Followers 41.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

45. Suzi Eszterhas

Bio Wildlife photographer, safari designer, photo tour leader, author, & speaker. I specialize in baby animals in the wild. I raise funds 4 conservation. *****@suzieszterhas.com Instagram Handle @suzieszterhas Instagram Followers 41.3K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

46. Terje Kolaas

Bio Birder, photographer and guide - Levanger, Norway. In partnership with @canonnordic, @veggbilder, @norskenaturfotografer😊 *****@runbox.no Instagram Handle @terjekolaasphotos Instagram Followers 36.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

47. Jari Peltomäki

Bio OM SYSTEM Ambassador and founder & co-owner of Finnature Ltd *****@finnature.fi Instagram Handle @jari_peltomaki Instagram Followers 38.8K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

48. Richard Peters

Bio 🦊 Wildlife photography📸 Nikon Ambassador alumni➕ Datacolor | Swarovski Optik partner⬇️ Safaris • books • prints • newsletter *****@richardpeters.co.uk Instagram Handle @richardpetersphoto Instagram Followers 28K Type Micro Gender Male richardpeters.co.uk/blog + Follow Get Email Contact

49. Steve Mattheis

Bio Made in Wyoming | Aspiring Good Dude | No Baiting Wildlife | YouTubing Regularly | Calendars, Workshops, and Book, Click ⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @stevemattheis Instagram Followers 24.2K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCDIr.. + Follow Get Email Contact

50. Trond Westby

Bio Wildlife photographer from Norway. Partners: @stavangerfoto , @nikoneurope @naturkompaniet.no , @realturmat, @amokequipment and @vallerret *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @trondwestby_photography Instagram Followers 22.6K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCJV7.. + Follow Get Email Contact

51. Amos Nachoum

Bio Wildlife Photographer, Explorer, Conservationist, Public Speaker, Expedition Leader. Join me on a wildlife expedition with @biganimals_expeditions *****@amosphotography.com Instagram Handle @amosnachoumphotography Instagram Followers 17.7K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

52. Espen Helland

Bio OM System AmbassadorWildlife Photographer 🇳🇴 in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 YouTube ▶️ 🐾OM System for Wildlife Photography Course Now Available 🔗 👇 *****@espenhelland.com Instagram Handle @espenhelland Instagram Followers 15.6K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCKGL.. + Follow Get Email Contact

53. Ben Hall

Bio Multi-award winning pro wildlife photographer, author and tour leader. Ambassador for f-stop, Buteo Photogear and Stealth Gear. *****@benhallphotography.com Instagram Handle @benhallphotography Instagram Followers 14.4K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

54. Piotr Naskrecki

Bio Entomologist, conservation biologist, photographer, National Geographic Explorer @insidenatgeo@ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @piotr_naskrecki Instagram Followers 15K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

55. Roberto García-Roa

Bio • Photographer | @ilcp_photographers• Researcher | PhD • Working on environmental, social & scientific topics• @la_lata_opinion 📝• Canon ProMaster *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @roberto_garcia_roa Instagram Followers 13.3K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

56. Tom Mason

Bio Pro Wildlife photographer.Nikon Optics Ambassador. Join me on YouTube. 2026 Brown Hare photo workshops open for booking now! *****@tommasonphoto.com Instagram Handle @tommasonphoto Instagram Followers 10.1K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCCXs.. + Follow Get Email Contact

57. Mayuresh Hendre

Bio Wildlife Filmmaker & Photographer | Naturalist | Camera trapper | @ma_wildlifefilmmaking UWE BBC 22/23@zeissnatureindia Influencer *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mayuresh_hendre_photography Instagram Followers 9.9K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

58. Anette Mossbacher

Bio European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Click the link below for photo prints and workshops. DM me for any enquiries 👇 *****@anettemossbacher.com Instagram Handle @anette_mossbacher Instagram Followers 8.1K Type Nano Gender Female anettemossbacher.com/blog-news + Follow Get Email Contact

59. Richard Birchett

Bio 🦅Ethical Photographer🇬🇧🇨🇦⛰️Photo Guide @ecoterraadventures📷Ambassador @fstopgear @cotton_carrier @henharrieraction📽️YouTuber⬇️💰Photo Discounts⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @richardbirchett Instagram Followers 8.5K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

60. Tanya Tiwari

Bio LawyerWildlife Photography enthusiast My travel Vlogs👇 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @aynat_t Instagram Followers 8.1K Type Nano Gender Female 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.com Instagram Handle @parthiv_clicks Instagram Followers 6K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

62. Akshita Jain

Bio 📸 Wildlife & Travel | Stories from the wild 🇮🇳🇰🇪🇮🇩🎤 TEDx Speaker👩‍💻 IIT Guwahati ‘22 | Microsoft💌 *****@gmail.com📍 Hyderabad | Bhopal Instagram Handle @akshitajainphotography Instagram Followers 5.2K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

63. Ankush Thakur

Bio Wildlife Photographer & Bird Guide - Exploring the wonders of nature in the Himalayas *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ankushthakurphotography Instagram Followers 3.3K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

64. Dr.Mehul Chaudhary

Bio 27|👨🏻‍⚕️|INDIAN 🇮🇳|EXPLORE|CAPTURE|LEARNAll images are taken by me unless stated.Subscribe my YouTube channel 👇 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mr_redolf Instagram Followers 2.1K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

65. Russell MacLaughlin

Bio || wildlife film-maker || || Nat Geo Wild || Disneynature || BBC NHU || Netflix *****@icloud.com Instagram Handle @russ_wildlife Instagram Followers 155.2K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

66. Erlend Haarberg

Bio Norway-based nature photographer, specializing in wildlife photography in the Nordic countries. *****@haarbergphoto.com Instagram Handle @haarbergphoto Instagram Followers 137.6K Type Macro Gender Male haarbergphoto.com/news + Follow Get Email Contact

67. Matt Gould

Bio Wildlife Photographer and YouTuber *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mattgould22 Instagram Followers 7.2K Type Nano Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UC_zC.. + Follow Get Email Contact

68. Suvadip Mondal

Bio Top 3 - FIP 2020 Top 4 - WIPA 2019 - Better PhotographyPublished in Nat Geo, Saevus, SA and more *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @suvadipmondalwildlife Instagram Followers 5.7K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

69. 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.com Instagram Handle @shayshi.bhalla Instagram Followers 3.9K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

70. Anuar Patjane Floriuk

Bio Beneath the ocean’s surface beats the heart of the Earth. Instagram Handle @anuarpatjane Instagram Followers 37.7K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

71. Austin Thomas

Bio A wildlife and nature photographer based in the UK. @AustinTphoto on Twitter and AustinThomasPhotography on Facebook *****@austin-thomas.co.uk Instagram Handle @austinthomasphotography Instagram Followers 18.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

72. Jens Cullmann

Bio 2022 World Nature Photographer of the Year adventurer - conservationist💫capturing magic moments⚡️*****@jenscullmann.de Instagram Handle @jens_cullmann Instagram Followers 78.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

73. Marsel van Oosten

Bio Wildlife Photographer of the YearSquiver Photo ToursNikon | LaCie | EIZO | Gura Gear | LensCoat Ambassador *****@squiver.com Instagram Handle @marselvanoosten Instagram Followers 79.4K Type Micro Gender 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.com Instagram Handle @ingwe911 Instagram Followers 35.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

75. Somdipta Sen

Bio IIT Kharagpur, SXCCal. Nikon D7500 & Nikon D5300Tamron 150-600VC G2 & Nikon 70-300 VR@somdiptasensen Instagram Handle @sensomdipta Instagram Followers 2.6K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

76. Morne Hardenberg

Bio Shark diver & Cinematographer offering shark, adventure diving & filming expeditions. Follow 👉 @shark_explorers & @atlanticedgefilms Instagram Handle @mornehardenberg Instagram Followers 46K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

77. Bence Mate

Bio is a #Hungarian #wildlife #photographer.Wikipedia: www.goo.gl/a8OxNV *****@clustermedia.hu Instagram Handle @bence_mate_photography Instagram Followers 65.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

78. Brian Scott

Bio 🇬🇧 All images © Brian Scott Instagram Handle @brianscott_photography Instagram Followers 38.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

79. Kaisa Lappalainen

Bio Wildlife photographer & safari tour leader. Always looking for conservation and collaboration projects! *****@kaisalappalainen.com Instagram Handle @kaisalappalainen Instagram Followers 13.5K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact