What will you create with top photographers to guide and instruct you?
The logic is simple—bring people who love making images to the planet’s most spectacular places and most thrilling subjects. Expedition Photography takes it to the next level by adding to the mix some of the world’s top visual storytellers who travel at your side and at your service. Not only are they deeply knowledgeable professionals versed in the technical aspects of photography and storytelling methods, they are also experts on wildlife—and sharing their knowledge sets you up to get some of the best images of your life.
Go ‘on assignment’ with National Geographic photographers
Every expedition aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Orion sails with a National Geographic photographer as part of the expedition team. Sharing in the journey, they will offer tips at the deck rail, share engaging stories during presentations in the lounge, and with a little prodding over dinner or drinks in the lounge likely share amusing anecdotes of their time in the field. They are full participants in the expedition and engaging travel companions.
Learn from Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors
Board any ship in the Lindblad fleet and explore with a knowledgeable Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor (CPI) on your expedition team. Specially trained to help guests with the elements of composition and provide tips in the field, you’ll return home with fantastic photos.
Unlike a class or workshop, expeditions are dynamic, fast-paced adventures, so going into the field with a skilled naturalist and photographer can help you be in the right place at the right time and armed with the knowledge you need to create some of the best images of your life. Whether you're an advanced DSLR user or just have your phone, our photography experts will help you go home with the best photos you've ever taken.
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Embark on an immersive Photo Expedition
Imagine traveling to a wild land with engaging people who share your passion for photography. That’s what Photo Expeditions are—special itineraries with outings timed to take advantage of the golden hours of light in the morning and evening and staffed with rosters of National Geographic photographers and certified photo instructors. Take advantage of ‘share & learn’ sessions and small group outings with Zodiac cruises and walks that focus on getting in position to get epic shots.
Photo Expeditions 2021-22:
Wild Alaska Escape: Juneau to Ketchikan
Rich Reid: June 13, 2022
Rich Reid: August 12, 2022
Wild Alaska Escape: Sitka to Juneau
Rich Reid: June 8, 2022
Rich Reid: August 7, 2022
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii
Max Lowe: May 5, 2022
Michael Melford: September 6, 2022
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey
Ralph Lee Hopkins: March 28, 2022
Upper Amazon Aboard Delfin II
Kike Calvo: Mar 26, 2022
Kike Calvo: Apr 2, 2022
Travel alongside National Geographic photographers on select Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II departures. Guests can add an optional pre-voyage extension, Ecuador’s Amazon: Yasuní Wildlife Photo Extension, to their voyage, featuring the following National Geographic photographers:
Ralph Lee Hopkins: Apr. 29, 2022 (Pre-trip extension departs Apr. 25)
Rich Reid: Sep. 23, 2022 (Pre-trip extension departs Sep. 19)
Jonathan Kingston: Dec. 9, 2022 (Pre-trip extension departs Dec. 5)
Get the latest gear through a B&H Photo connection
Try the latest camera bodies, see what those massive telephoto lenses can do, and test a panoply of filters on a cloudy day. Every ship in the National Geographic fleet (excluding Galápagos) is outfitted with a gear locker stocked by B&H Photo Video. While aboard, you can try out the latest photography equipment for free. Plus, before your expedition, you’ll be invited to a live, private webinar to get your questions answered and get gear recommendations.
Photography in Antarctica
Certified photo instructor Michael S. Nolan shared his favorite Antarctica images and his best photo tips for polar landscapes in a Facebook Live event. Watch the video here, or click "read more" below for more tips from Michael.
10 Photo Tips with National Geographic Photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins
The founder and director of our exclusive Expedition Photography program and a widely published National Geographic photographer, Ralph Lee Hopkins has circled the globe for nearly 30 years on Lindblad's ships. Here, he shares some of his top travel photography tips to help you capture all the incredible moments at the heart of your expedition.
Iceland Photography Tips: Capturing the Land of Fire & Ice
Naturalist and certified photo instructor Andrew Peacock shares some of his top tips (along with his stunning photos) for shooting in the land of fire and ice.
Capturing Galápagos: 7 Expert Photography Tips to Try
Everywhere you look in Galápagos there are incredible photo ops. Find out how to get your best photos with these expert tips from biologist, naturalist, and certified photo instructor Socrates Tomala.
Capturing Guanacaste: A Photographer's Top 12 Shots
Art director and staff photographer David Vargas recently returned from Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Check out a few of David’s favorite images from his trip and the story behind them.
Capturing Greenland: A Photographer's Paradise
Emmett Clarkin, a marine ecologist based in the North West of Ireland and a naturalist and expedition diver with Lindblad, shares some of his top moments from the wild shores of Greenland—and shows you how the region’s incredible facets keep this place etched on his memory.