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WILDPHOTOS

On the 17th October we gathered in London and online for a one-day nature photography symposium.

WildPhotos featured a world-class line-up of 14 award-winning nature photographers, who shared the stories, craft and impact behind some of the most recent iconic wildlife photography. 

WildPhotos was hosted in partnership with Wildlife Photographer of The Year and kindly supported by Focused on Nature.

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Programme

    Take a look at a breakdown of our programme below, and download the full PDF here to save a copy of the programme! 
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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.

Working From Home

What defines your backyard can run the gamut from the currents and ice floes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, to the alleys of Mumbai or between the offshore reefs and plains and forests of Kenya. While the temptation is always to hop on a plane working from home has numerous advantages – an in-depth knowledge of environments and species, intimacy with the landscape, a smaller carbon footprint and the luxury of time, the ultimate photographic gift.

Photographers Jennifer Hayes, Nayan Khanolkar and Anthony Ochieng Onyango delivered their lightning sessions, sharing their appreciation for the comforts and wild delights of working from home.

The Human Connection

Our connections to the natural world can be found in unexpected species and through unexpected traditions. While searching for the rare Satyrus effendi butterfly we understand the lasting impact of conflict on ecosystems and lives. While documenting traditional fishing cultures we realize that indigenous knowledge just might hold the key to ocean restoration. And, while exploring our complicated relationship with rattlesnakes, we learn that their survival is critical for human health. 

Photographers Rena Effendi, Sirachai ‘Shin’ Arunrugstichai and Javier Aznar delivered their lightning sessions, exploring how nature can bridge the gaps of conflict, knowledge and fear.

Why We Need Conservation Photography

While beautiful images inspire and delight, without story, without context, we can’t fully appreciate what the conservation challenges and solutions are across species and ecosystems. Conservation photography has the power to connect audiences emotionally to environmental issues and drive impact at a personal, societal and political level.
 
Photographers Melissa Groo, Jasper Doest and Ralph Pace shared their experiences – ethical, emotional and impactful – across of range of assignments and challenges. Editor, writer and former Chairman of the WPY jury Roz Kidman Cox will moderate a panel discussion examining the relationship between photography and conservation.

Wildscapes

When you look at an amazing photograph do you ever wonder what the photographer experienced while making the image? Most likely one of these was part of the package – extreme heat, bitter cold, dust, humidity, dead batteries, leaky underwater housings, high grass, dense forest, hours, sometimes days of travel, bug bites and worse. Conservation photography is critical to our understanding of the natural world but no one ever said it was easy.
 
Photographers Chien Lee, Fernando Faciole and Andy Parkinson delivered their lightning sessions giving us an insight into how they navigate the challenges and opportunities to be found in their favorite environments.
 

Headliner: Karine Aigner

Conservation photographer Karine Aigner’s work explores the delicate balance between nature and the human world. Through her photographs she invites us to reevaluate our relationship with the species that share our planet. Whether documenting bees, bobcats, wild dogs or pythons her lens is not just a window into nature – it is a call to action. A self-taught photographer who started her career as a photo editor at National Geographic, Karine is only the 5th woman to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award – a deserved recognition of her talent and her commitment to the natural world.

Headliner: David Doubilet

National Geographic photographer David Doubilet has been called the poet laurate of the oceans. His photographs visualize the beauty to be found when you slip beneath the surface. From the shallows to the depths, from polar ice to coral reefs, he has documented almost every diveable body of water. His photographs celebrate and share environments and species that most of us will never experience. By the numbers his career is as impressive as his photographs. He has spent over 27,000 hours underwater and has published over 75 stories for National Geographic magazine. His awards are as numerous as his dives.

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Hybrid Event // 17 October

A fully hybrid event, the programme of Headliners and Lighting Talks was available both in person in London, UK and online via our WildPhotos platform. WildPhotos 2025 took  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. Online Passes to access the WildPhotos Livestream are now on sale. Your pass gives you access to the full day’s livestream. Find out more and buy your Online Pass here.

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:

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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.

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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.

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Concessions

Online Passes

Online Pass

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)
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Speakers

We were joined by the following speakers at WildPhotos 2025. 

Hannah Stitfall 

WildPhotos 2025 Host

Wildlife Presenter, Content Creator and Filmmaker

David Doubilet

Photographer

Karine Aigner

Visual Journalist

Roz Kidman Cox

Editor, Writer & Picture Editor

David Doubilet

Photographer

Karine Aigner

Visual Journalist

Anthony Ochieng Onyango

Conservation Photographer | TonyWild Foundatoin

Nayan Khanolkar

Wildlife Photographer

Sirachai ‘Shin’ Arunrugstichai

Photojournalist & Marine Biologist

Rena Effendi

Photographer & Filmmaker

Melissa Groo

Wildlife Conservation Photographer

Jasper Doest 

Photojournalist 

Ralph Pace

Underwater & Environmental Photographer

Fernando Faciole

Conservation Storyteller

Andy Parkinson

Wildlife Photographer 

Javier Aznar 

Photographer & Conservation Storyteller

Chien Lee

Photographer

Jennifer Hayes

Photographer 

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. 

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WildPhotos FAQs

WildPhotos will be held on 17 October 2025.

If your circumstances change, up to 30 days before the event you can:

  • Transfer your pass to another person. An admin fee of £20 +VAT will apply
  • Defer your pass to a future Wildscreen event. An admin fee of £20 +VAT will apply.

Requests to transfer or defer your must be made in writing to [email protected] by the 17 September 2025. Such requests shall be approved or denied by Wildscreen in its sole discretion. 

We regret that we cannot offer refunds expect in the case of Wildscreen cancelling the event. Transfers can only be requested on purchased tickets less than 30 days before the event.

No, tickets must be purchased in advance due to health and safety and materials provisions.

During the standard ticket pricing period, a special concession rate will be available at a massive 50% discount from the full pass price, to welcome an even wider audience to our event.

You are eligible for this rate if you fall under one of these categories:

· Under 25 years old

· Student in full-time education

· 65 years old or over

· Unemployed (for UK delegates, this is available only to those in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance)

· People that identify as disabled.

· Residents of LDC countries (a full list be found here)

Please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility if requested such as academic ID or photo ID. If you are unsure, please email the team at [email protected].

Once purchased or booked, tickets cannot be refunded or returned unless the event / screening is cancelled, moved to another date.

Everyone is welcome at WildPhotos. Our team is striving to make sure our event is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

The British Library's Knowledge Centre offers comprehensive accessibility features, including step-free access, accessible toilets, wheelchairs, hearing support, and assistance dog welcome.

 

Volunteers will be selected from the 2025 Wildscreen Volunteer Pool.

To apply for the 2026 Pool keep an eye on our socials in early 2026 to be the first to know when applications open.

You should be aware that you may be photographed or filmed at times throughout the event and the recordings may be distributed.

Visitors must be aged 18 or over to attend Wildscreen Events. We reserve the right to seek confirmation of age if we consider it necessary and you agree to provide such proof of identity and age as we consider reasonably necessary from time to time.

Registration includes important Delegate Updates which we will send you via email as well as subscription to our year-round e-news. Delegate updates contain vital information about accessing the event. Should you not wish to receive this information, or our year-round e-news, please click on unsubscribe at the bottom of the last email received. We will never share your email or personal details with anyone else without your consent.

We will always respect your privacy and any personal communication between you and ourselves.

If you can't find the answer on our FAQ, don’t hesitate to ask us.

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.