WILDPHOTOS
17 October 2025
Join us for a one-day nature photography symposium.
WildPhotos will feature a world-class line-up of 14 award-winning nature photographers, sharing the stories, craft and impact behind some of the most recent iconic wildlife photography.
In partnership with Wildlife Photographer of The Year and kindly supported by Focused on Nature.
Location: Pigott Theatre, British Library, London, UK.
Programme
- Take a look at our topics and takeaways from this event.
Welcome Talk
- Kathy Moran began the day with a snapshot of what was to come as well as what had been. WildPhotos returns to celebrate and explore the mastery of capturing wildlife and nature photography. Wildscreen is proud to partner with Natural History Museum, London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year to host this one day event.
- WildPhotos Headline Sponsor, MPB.com, joined the welcome and CEO, Matt Barker, said a few words on the importance of visual storytelling in a way that’s good for the people and the planet.
Two Worlds
- These days thanks to technology and client demands most photographers find themselves having to produce film as part of their deliverables. For many this is a frustrating necessity while others embrace it as an inspiring challenge and a critical component of their storytelling. How do you decide when the moment should be a still or film? Can you do it all or do you need a team? Is the future video or photography?
- Photographers and videographers Evgenia Arbugaeva, Peter Ndung’u and Joris van Alphen shared how they work in both worlds.
- This session was kindly sponsored by
MPB.com.
Under Our Feet
- It is the little things that make the world go around. The things that buzz, slither or crawl. Or, looking at it through a different lens, the creatures that pollinate, recycle, control pests and aerate the soil. So many of the smaller unsung and often unloved species are the ones that provide ecosystem services critical to the health of wild places and wildlife, including us.
- Photographers Ingo Arndt, Dhritiman Mukherjee and Chien Lee shared their appreciation for diverse environments and the species that keep them operating.
Thomas Peschak:
The Amazon, A Journey From the Andes to the Atlantic
- National Geographic photographer and marine biologist Thomas Peschak has spent decades documenting ocean ecosystems. Looking for a new challenge he spent 396 days following the course of the Amazon River and its tributaries across South America, from snow-capped Andean volcanos to pristine lowland jungles, through coastal mangroves and across the Caribbean, where the river meets the sea. Instead of sharks, whales, and sea turtles he encountered piranhas, swimming sloths, pink dolphins and dedicated conservationists. Thomas’ narrative blends photojournalism, exploration, and art as he redefines the Amazon as more than forest, but rather the most biodiverse freshwater ecosystem on our planet.
- This session was kindly sponsored by
Save Our Seas Foundation.
How to Pitch Stories and Fund Photography
- In the increasingly competitive world of editorial photography what are the best ways to submit story proposals to publications, find funding for long-term projects and build new relationships. Our panel of experts shared tips on how to pitch ideas and secure funding with National Geographic Society Vice President for Storytelling Grants and Programs Rachael Strecher moderating a discussion around best practices.
- Sabine Meyer, Photography Director, for Audubon, Richard Edwards, Head of Content, WWF-UK, Britta Jaschinski, freelance photographer, Alexa Keefe, Managing Editor, Photography, for National Geographic magazine and Robin Moore, Vice President, Communications and Marketing for re:wild shared their strategies for successful pitching.
The Conservation Narrative
- Beautiful wildlife images make people care about the natural world – we need them – but the stories that must be told, the photographs that must be seen, are the ones that shine a light on our relationship with the natural world. Conservation storytelling creates a visual narrative, with photography as evidence, of what is happening to wildlife and wild places as well as highlighting solutions.
- Photographers Jaime Rojo, Morgan Heim and Hannah Reyes Morales shared a diverse range of topics from butterfly migrations to coastal communities that explore this storytelling genre.
- This session was kindly supported by
International League of Conservation Photographers.
Water World
- There is more water than land on our planet yet for many our oceans, freshwater lakes and rivers and wetlands, that liminal space in between, are an enduring mystery. However, these ecosystems are critical to the overall health of the planet. Home to myriad species and a source of joy and sustenance for millions we need to understand the state of our waterways.
- Photographers Justin Gilligan, Shane Gross and Tony Wu shared their experiences across multiple environments from coral reefs to vernal pools to open oceans. All creatures, tadpoles to whales, are connected under the surface.
Charlie Hamilton James:
End Times
- “End Times” is the evolution of photographer Charlie Hamilton James’ work from photojournalism into an artistic exploration of global environmental collapse and how we consume information about the natural world. By reframing his visual narrative Hamilton James creates images that encourage audiences to engage and emphasize with challenging topics. The photographs are meant to work on an emotional level that portray humanity in a brutal and honest way. The work is dark, occasionally funny and always confrontational. His journey and the photographs that he has made make for powerful storytelling.
Hybrid Event // 17 October
WildPhotos 2025 will take place just after the announcement of the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition winners on 14 October, and the opening of the flagship exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London on 16 October. A fully hybrid event, the programme of Headliners and Lighting Talks will be available both in person in London, UK and online via our WildPhotos platform.
Our Aims -
• Create a platform for wildlife photographers to connect.
• Share and advocate for the natural world.
• Push the boundaries of the nature photography craft.
Our Programme
Stay tuned to explore the full WildPhotos programme, featuring headliners:
David Doubilet
Legendary photojournalist for National Geographic, known for his pioneering underwater photography that captures both the splendour and threats facing our oceans. With over 26,000 hours spent beneath the waves, Doubilet’s work has redefined how we see and understand life below the surface.
Karine Aigner
Award-winning visual journalist whose powerful imagery explores the complex relationships between wildlife and human communities. Her storytelling centres empathy and connection, challenging audiences to see conservation through a more human lens. In 2022, Karine won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title, only the fifth women in over 40 years to receive the accolade.
+ 12 Award-Winning Photographers
As well as the two headliners, the programme will feature a packed programme of lightning talks sharing the stories, craft and impact behind some of the most recent iconic wildlife photography. The full speaker roster will be announced in June.
Discover our Passes
Book your pass today and join us for a one-day programme full of headline speakers, lightening talks and in-person networking. Prices include VAT.
Passes
Concessions
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Eligibility for this rate requires you to fall into one of these categories: Students in full-time education, 25 and under, unemployed and people that identify as disabled. You will be required to provide proof of eligibility e.g. charity number, academic ID or photo ID.
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Limited Edition Access Pass £70
Full access to our in-person event on 17 October 2025 PLUS a FREE ticket to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Natural History Museum. Only 25 available.
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Access Hybrid Pass £70
Full access to our in-person event on 17 October 2025.
Online Passes
Any questions? Check out our Festival FAQs or contact us at [email protected]. Full Terms & Conditions can be found here.
What's Included?
Full Hybrid Pass
Join us in London or online for a one-day programme exploring the power of photography and storytelling to raise awareness about the beauty and fragility of the natural world. This pass includes:
- Full access to WildPhotos (17 October 2025)
- Lightning talks from industry-leading speakers
- Networking opportunities at tea & coffee breaks
- Limited Edition passes include a free ticket to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Natural History Museum. (Only 50 available, 25 full price and 25 access passes)
Speakers
We are joined by the following speakers at WildPhotos 2025.
Name
Job Title
David Doubilet
Photographer
Karine Aigner
Visual Journalist
WildPhotos 2024
On October 13th 2024 a world-class line-up of speakers came together for a unique programme of talks and panels at Bristol Aquarium Megascreen that explored the triumphs and challenges of capturing nature in photography, as well as the future of the genre.
WildPhotos FAQs
Supporters
WildPhotos 2025 is kindly supported by Focused on Nature
Thank you to our Session Sponsor – And thanks to our Supporters –
A thank you to our Public Exhibition Sponsor –
A thank you to our Media Partner –
And of course a huge thank you to our Partner, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
