Wild Optimist.
Nature Advocate.
NG Explorer at Large.

Ami Vitale is a National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, conservationist and nonprofit chief whose work explores humanity’s connection to wildlife and wild places.

Nature Whisperer.
Illuminator.
Mad Scientist.

Anand Varma is a National Geographic photographer and founder of WonderLab, a creative studio and learning space in Berkeley, that explores science through high-tech imaging.

Wavemaker. 
Sony Artisan.
Roots Musician.

Andy Mann is a Nat Geo photographer who documents the intersection of adventure and ocean conservation to inspire protection of our planet.

Big Cat Hero. 
Wildlife Filmmaker. 
Survivor.

Beverly Joubert is a wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer who creates powerful images to inspire protection of Africa’s wild animals.

Wildlife Filmmaker.
Elephant Whisperer.
Emmy Award-Winner.

Bob Poole is an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker whose decades of work in Africa reveal the beauty and resilience of wildlife in a rapidly changing world.

Ocean Photographer.
Whale Whisperer.
Mainer.

Brian Skerry is a National Geographic Photography Fellow whose immersive ocean storytelling reveals the intelligence, beauty, and fragility of marine life.

Bigscreen Storyteller. 
Wonder Seeker.
Risk Taker.

Bryan Smith is a filmmaker and adventurer whose cinematic storytelling brings science and exploration to life.

Grizzly Guy.
Wilderness Tracker.
Survival Expert.

Casey Anderson is a naturalist and wildlife filmmaker who explores coexistence between humans and wild predators, such as grizzly bears and mountain lions to inspire conservation.

Yellowstone Hero. 
Disruptor. 
Yellow Border Chief.

Former National Geographic Editor in Chief and acclaimed photojournalist Chris Johns explores the alchemy of sharing a powerful, balanced story.

Visual Activist.
Ocean Storyteller.
Earth Advocate.

Cristina Mittermeier is a photographer and marine biologist who uses visual storytelling to inspire ocean conservation and global environmental action.

Photography Legend. 
Rolex Testimonee. 
Master Storyteller.

David Doubilet is a celebrated National Geographic photographer who reveals two worlds at once, uniting life above and below the water's surface in one frame.

Adaptive.
Life After Coach.
Mr. Irrelevant.

Former NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. After a career-ending injury and dark chapter that followed, David Vobora reinvented his life around service.

Big Cat Hero. 
Emergency Responder.
Wildlife Filmmaker.

This decorated filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer works tirelessly to inspire conservation of Africa’s keystone species.

Environmental Pioneer. 
Monterey Bay Keeper. 
Knight for Nature.

Frans Lanting is a legendary National Geographic photographer whose iconic images and stories reveal the wonder, beauty, and unity of life on Earth.

Aquatic Biologist. 
Photojournalist. 
Explorers Club Fellow.

Ocean scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes has captured stories about every topic under the sea—from shipwrecks to coral kingdoms.

Photo Ark Founder.
Modern Day Noah.
Man on a Mission.

Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore is a National Geographic photographer using the power of storytelling to inspire action for wildlife conservation through his ambitious Photo Ark project.

Adventurer. 
Nature Whisperer. 
Storm Chaser.

Keith Ladzinski is a National Geographic photographer and filmmaker who captures breathtaking stories of adventure, wildlife, and the power of the natural world.

Everglades Explorer.
Alligator Advocate.
Impact Filmmaker.

Luca Martinez is a filmmaker known for his work championing the the Florida Everglades, an ecosystem unlike anywhere in the world.

Environmental Hero. 
Visual Artist. 
Goodwill Ambassador.

Swedish photographer, filmmaker, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Mattias Klum inspires action to protect our most vital and vulnerable ecosystems.

Documentarian. 
Compassionate Witness. 
Explorer.

Michael Davie is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker who explores conflict, courage, and the human spirit in stories that challenge and inspire.