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Website updated on October 23, 2025
🆕 Last-minute cancellation on our Tiger Sharks & Great Hammerheads Expedition. Which means one spot just opened up for this season! 👉 JOIN US!
🆕 New Blog - When the Chimp Outsmarted Us. - (October 23, 2025)
While tracking a wild chimpanzee through the forest, Eli and the team found themselves knee-deep in mud, laughing, slipping, and realizing just how clever these apes can be. 👉 Read the Blog
New Behind the Lens - Mating Sperm Whales - (October 23, 2025)
New images and photography insights every day on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Blog Post - The One Rule I Always Break in Wildlife Photography. - (October 22, 2025)
Why sometimes the best wildlife shots happen when you break the rules, like shooting straight into the sun. It’s a mix of art, instinct, and chaos, with a few practical tips for capturing backlit subjects when the moment finds you. 👉 Read the Blog
New Video - Giant Anteater in the wild. - (October 22, 2025)
Join Eli in this short film as he shares what it’s like to photograph one of South America’s most unique and elusive animals. It’s a rare moment of patience, presence, and perspective — seeing the world through the quiet grace of a giant. 👉 Watch the Video
New Behind the Lens - Anaconda on the River Bank - (October 22, 2025)
New images and photography insights every day on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Blog Post - Imperfect Words - (October 20, 2025)
It’s a personal reflection on the challenge of finding the right words — words that move people, protect the wild, and make others care about animals that are often overlooked.👉 Read the Report
We just sent out our latest newsletter! - (October 17, 2025)
If you’re not already subscribed, now’s the perfect time to join. Our newsletters are where we share new trip announcements, trip reports, and personal reflections from the field, sent straight to your inbox. 👉 Subscribe Today!
Blog Post - Are Orcas Dangerous? - (October 15, 2025)
Many people fear orcas after seeing stories of attacks and captivity. But after swimming with orcas in Baja, Norway, and New Zealand, I learned the truth. 👉 Read the Blog
Behind the Lens - Jaguar predation on a caiman - (October 13, 2025)
New images and photography insights every day on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Blog Post - The Sound of Letting Go - (October 8, 2025)
After a decade with my trusted camera Gloria, I’m beginning to think about change, not for sharper images or faster focus, but for something quieter.👉 Read the Blog
Behind the Lens - Pink River Dolphin - (October 8, 2025)
New images and photography insights every day on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Blog Post - Protecting the Wild From Our Own Lenses - (October 4, 2025)
I’ve seen how quickly magic places can change once the world discovers them. Over the years, I’ve shared stories and locations that brought awareness, but also more boats, more cameras, more pressure. 👉 Read the Blog
Humpback Whales Trip Report - (September 30, 2025)
Our latest week-long expedition to Tonga brought unforgettable encounters with humpback whale mothers and playful calves. From breathtaking moments in crystal blue water to the thrill of searching for the elusive leatherback turtle. 👉 Read the Report
Blog Post - Chasing Sunrises & Sunsets - (September 26, 2025)
You can never watch too many sunrises or sunsets. In our latest blog, I share why it should be a life goal to seek out unique corners of the world for unforgettable skies. 👉 Read the Blog
Elephant Seals of Patagonia Trip Report - (September 19, 2025)
Our latest adventure took us to a private ranch in Peninsula Valdés for rare ground-level encounters with elephant seals. From massive alpha males and newborn pups to mothers nursing on the beach, the experience was raw, powerful, and unforgettable. 👉 Read the Trip Report
✈️ Trip Updates – What’s Happening Now
Updated on October 16, 2025
🟢 NEXT TRIP!
Churchill Polar Bears (November 2 - 8, 2025)
Daily updates available here!
🆕 New Trips Added
Elephant Seals - September 2027- ( Limited to 6 Guests)
Anaconda Diving - August 29 - September 4, 2026 (Limited to 3 guests.)
Mongolia Snow Leopards - February 26 - March 12, 2026 (Limited to 4 guests.)
