Top 80 Wildlife Photography Influencers in 2025
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Here are Top 80 Wildlife Photography Influencers to Follow on Instagram 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 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 1.7MType 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 Nikon Ambassador @nikoneurope Public Speaker Nature retreat 🌿 @polkuhotel Prints, workshops 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 1.2MType MegaGender Male Get Email Contact
12. Sudhir Shivaram
Bio Sony Alpha Ambassador, ZEISS Ambassador, Wildlife Photographer | Online Photography Courses(30,000+ students). Collab mail ****@SudhirShivaram.com📷Instagram Handle @sudhirshivaramInstagram Followers 930.3KType MacroGender Male
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13. Brian Skerry
Bio @NatGeo PhotographerFilm Producer-Director // Public Speaker// @NikonUSA AmbassadorInstagram Handle @brianskerryInstagram Followers 901.1KType 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 880.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
15. Mattias Klum
Bio Artist, Photographer @natgeo ExplorerProfessional speakerCharles Darwin Foundation Ambassador WWF Ambassador Nikon Ambassadorwww.mattiasklum.com ****@tierragrande.seInstagram Handle @mattiasklumofficialInstagram Followers 711.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
16. Beverly Joubert
Bio Award-winning photographer & filmmaker. @dereckjoubert & I produce African wildlife conservation documentaries. Speaking @changemakertalent ****@beverlyjoubert.comInstagram Handle @beverlyjoubertInstagram Followers 391.3KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
17. Shannon
Bio 🎥 Wildlife Filmmaker NatGeo BBC📿 Founder @shannonwildjewellery🌍 @geochange__ Ambassador👇🏼 Shop Prints!💚 ****@shannonwild.comInstagram Handle @shannon__wildInstagram Followers 373KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
18. Giuliano Scarparo
Bio WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER 🦊↟ Ambassador @theheatcompany & @cotton_carrier ↟ Friend @crispisince1975 & @swarovskioptik_outdoor↡ My Preset ↡ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @giulianoscarparophInstagram Followers 268.6KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
19. Shawn Heinrichs
Bio Photographer & ConservationistEmmy Winning CinematographerFounder @onlyoneShooter @reddigitalcinemaAmbassador UNEP@racingextinction @talesbylight ****@bluespheremedia.comInstagram Handle @shawnheinrichsInstagram Followers 243.9KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
20. Jayanth Sharma
Bio 🥇Award winning Wildlife Photographer📷Taught 14K+ Photographers⭐️Ambassador Sony 📷, Fjallraven India 👕@toehold.photo CEO/Founder ****@toehold.inInstagram Handle @jayanth_sharmaInstagram Followers 224.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
21. Andy Parkinson
Bio @nikoneurope Ambassador - Wildlife@natgeo contributing photographerYouTube tutorials 👇 Photo-tours ****@andrewparkinson.comInstagram Handle @andyparkinsonphotoInstagram Followers 200.5KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
22. 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 193.5KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
23. 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 191.3KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
24. Russell MacLaughlin
Bio || wildlife film-maker || || Nat Geo Wild || Disneynature || BBC NHU || Netflix ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @russ_wildlifeInstagram Followers 157KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
25. Erlend Haarberg
Bio Norway-based nature photographer, specializing in wildlife photography in the Nordic countries. ****@haarbergphoto.comInstagram Handle @haarbergphotoInstagram Followers 138.8KType MacroGender Male
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26. Rathika Ramasamy
Bio Wildlife Photographer India 🇮🇳 ****@exposedwithjohnemarriott.comInstagram Handle @rathikaramasamyInstagram Followers 122.6KType MacroGender Female
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27. 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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28. Melissa Groo
Bio Wildlife Conservation Photographer•Writer•Speaker Sony Ambassador/Artisan of Imagery @sonyalphaWildlife BiographerEmpathy for life. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @melissagrooInstagram Followers 107.3KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
29. 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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30. Tapan Sheth
Bio 🇮🇳 Wildlife Photographer 📸 @canonindia_official EOS Explorer🏆 Nature’s Best Photography Asia 2016-21🦁 Known for presenting stories of Asiatic Lions ****@ymail.comInstagram Handle @tapanshethInstagram Followers 91.7KType MicroGender Male
31. Thomas D Mangelsen
Bio Internationally Renowned Nature & Wildlife PhotographerOutspoken Wildlife Conservation AdvocateMANGELSEN — Images of Nature Galleries ****@mangelsen.comInstagram Handle @thomasdmangelsenInstagram Followers 85.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
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 76.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
34. Marina Cano
Bio Wildlife Photographer Honorary DoctorateConservationist & speaker @canoneurope Ambassador @luminar_global Ambassador Contact: ****@marinacano.comInstagram Handle @marinacanoInstagram Followers 74.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
35. Steven Chikosi
Bio ****@stevenchikosi.comInstagram Handle @stevenchikosiInstagram Followers 73.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
36. Burak Dogansoysal
Bio + director . filmmaker+ wildlife . travel . camping ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @burakdogansoysalInstagram Followers 65KType 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 64.3KType 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 60.4KType MicroGender Male
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39. Dipankar Bakshi
Bio • Wildlife 📷• Featured on BBC,Natgeo,NIF &more. • Influencer - @zeissnatureindia @fotopro.official @exascend • YouTuber ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @dipankarbakshiInstagram Followers 58.4KType 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 40.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
44. 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 38KType MicroGender Female 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 36.1KType 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 35.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
47. Richard Peters
Bio 🦊 Wildlife photography📸 Nikon Ambassador alumni❕ 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 23.7KType 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 22.1KType MicroGender Male
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50. Amos Nachoum
Bio Wildlife Photographer, Explorer, Conservationist, Public Speaker, Expedition Leader ****@amosphotography.comInstagram Handle @amosnachoumphotographyInstagram Followers 17.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
51. Espen Helland
Bio OM System AmbassadorWildlife Photographer 🇳🇴 in 🏴 YouTube ▶️ 🐾OM System for Wildlife Photography Course Now Available 🔗 👇 ****@espenhelland.comInstagram Handle @espenhellandInstagram Followers 15.1KType MicroGender Male
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52. 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 14.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
53. Piotr Naskrecki
Bio Entomologist, conservation biologist, photographer, National Geographic Explorer @insidenatgeo@ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @piotr_naskreckiInstagram Followers 13.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
54. Roberto García-Roa
Bio • Photographer | @ilcp_photographers• Researcher | PhD • Documenting conservation, environmental, social & scientific topics• Canon ProMaster ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @roberto_garcia_roaInstagram Followers 13.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
55. Tom Mason
Bio Wildlife photography and remote cameras. Nikon Optics Ambassador. Pro wildlife photographer. YouTuber. Speaker. ⬇️ sign here to help Brown Hares!! ****@tommasonphoto.comInstagram Handle @tommasonphotoInstagram Followers 9.8KType NanoGender Male
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56. Mayuresh Hendre
Bio Wildlife Filmmaker & Photographer | Naturalist | Camera trapper | @ma_wildlifefilmmaking UWE BBC 22/23@zeissnatureindia Influencer ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mayuresh_hendre_photographyInstagram Followers 9.1KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
57. Anette Mossbacher
Bio European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Click the link below for photo prints and workshops. DM me for any enquiries 👇 ****@anettemossbacher.comInstagram Handle @anette_mossbacherInstagram Followers 8.2KType NanoGender Female
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58. Richard Birchett
Bio 🦅Ethical Photographer🇬🇧🇨🇦⛰️Photography Guide @ecoterraadventures📷Ambassador @fstopgear @fotopro.official @tragopan.official @cotton_carrier ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @richardbirchettInstagram Followers 7.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
59. Matt Gould
Bio Wildlife Photographer and YouTuber ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mattgould22Instagram Followers 7.2KType NanoGender Male
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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 6.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
61. Tanya Tiwari
Bio LawyerWildlife Photography enthusiast My travel Vlogs👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @aynat_tInstagram Followers 6.4KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
62. 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
63. Akshita Jain
Bio 📸 | Wildlife, Travel 🎤 | TEDx Speaker👩🎓 | IIT Guwahati ‘22👩💻 | Software Engineer @microsoft #wildlifephotographerInstagram Handle @akshitajainphotographyInstagram Followers 5.1KType 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. 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
66. Steve Winter
Bio @natgeo Contributing Photographer@bigcatvoices CofounderSpeaker for Changemaker Talent and Nat Geo Live ****@mac.comInstagram Handle @stevewinterphotoInstagram Followers 742.9KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
67. Morten Hilmer
Bio I love nature and I’m passionate about telling stories from out there… ****@mortenhilmer.comInstagram Handle @mortenhilmerInstagram Followers 125.9KType MacroGender Male
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68. 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 37.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
69. 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
70. Marsel van Oosten
Bio Wildlife Photographer of the YearSquiver Photo ToursNikon | LaCie | EIZO | Gura Gear | LensCoat Ambassador ****@squiver.comInstagram Handle @marselvanoostenInstagram Followers 81.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
71. 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 35.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
72. 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 455.8KType MacroGender Male
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73. 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
74. Jens Cullmann
Bio 2022 World Nature Photographer of the Year adventurer - conservationist💫capturing magic moments⚡️****@jenscullmann.deInstagram Handle @jens_cullmannInstagram Followers 79.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
75. 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
76. 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
77. Morne Hardenberg
Bio Shark diver & Cinematographer offering shark, adventure diving & filming expeditions. Follow 👉 @shark_explorers & @atlanticedgefilmsInstagram Handle @mornehardenbergInstagram Followers 46.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
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