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Gabby Salazar
Dr. Gabby Salazar is a conservation photographer and environmental social scientist dedicated to documenting the natural world and inspiring global conservation efforts. Her projects have taken her across the globe—to photograph volcanoes in Guatemala, film lion conservation efforts in Zimbabwe, highlight endangered species recovery in Mauritius, and more.
A National Geographic Explorer, Gabby has been widely recognized for her contributions to photography and conservation. She is a Past President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers. In 2004, she was named BBC Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and in 2021, she received NANPA’s Emerging Photographer of the Year award.
Gabby holds an MSc in Conservation Science from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Florida. She co-founded an environmental education program in India alongside fellow National Geographic Explorer Dr. Krithi Karanth, which has reached over 50,000 students. She also co-wrote No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice, published by National Geographic Kids, which showcases the stories of trailblazing women in science and exploration.
My upcoming expeditions
Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife
May 18 2026
Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland
Jul 26 2026
Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland
Aug 5 2026
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 10-Day
Dec 20 2026
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
Dec 20 2026
Dec 27 2026
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 9-Day
Dec 27 2026