World’s wildest photographers come together for groundbreaking event

Friday 23^rd October – Saturday 24^th October sees the return of Wildscreen’s WildPhotos event, the UK’s premier photography symposium for those passionate about nature photography.  With a sensational line-up of the world’s finest nature photographers and industry experts, including winners from the prestigious Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, this two-day event, held at the Royal Geographical Society in London, promises to inspire and enthuse.

2008 Wildlife Photographer of Year category winners David Maitland and Brian Skerry give their feedback on last year’s event.

“I learnt a great deal from fellow photographers and was thrilled to meet and rub shoulders with so many ‘greats’ in the nature photo world! You put on a wonderful event – brilliant” said David. 

Brian Skerry echoed David’s enthusiasm, “I thoroughly enjoyed the entire event and made many new friends.  In fact I can honestly say that the time I spent in London, between Wildlife Photographer of the Year and WildPhotos, remains one of the finest experiences of my career!...I feel privileged to have presented lectures.  I very much hope to be part of all of these things again soon.”

WildPhotos is aimed at anyone with a passion for wildlife and high-quality imagery, whether amateur or professional photographers, working in the photography or publishing industries or wanting to make more use of the power of nature photography to move and inspire people.

This year’s event, hosted by Springwatch presenter and wildlife photographer Chris Packham (UK), includes a keynote presentation by Michael ‘Nick’ Nichols (USA), National Geographic Editor at Large for Photography.

Chris Packham said, “There is nothing quite like this in the UK. It really is a gathering of the top wildlife photographers in the world — a unique opportunity to meet them, hear them and see their latest work. Testimony to the quality of the event is that such high-profile speakers are willing to join us for this international event.”

Other confirmed speakers include Daniel Beltré (Spain), Niall Benvie (UK), Orsolya Haarberg (Hungary/ Norway), Vincent Munier (France), Markus Varesvuo (Finland), Solvin Zankl (Germany) and Kevin Schafer (USA).

Tickets are available at now at www.wildphotos.org.uk