An internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer, tour leader, speaker and Canon Ambassador, Ellie has an enduring love of bird and animal portraiture. Focussing on species in her native UK, as well as Europe, East Africa, Japan and North/Central America, Ellie’s use of natural light, backgrounds and foregrounds creates elegant and timeless images. One of her ongoing projects is with the charismatic Dalmatian pelican of Lake Kerkini, photographing the conservation successes and challenges of a fragile bird species.

Henley Spiers is a renowned underwater photographer, writer, and expedition leader who has fast become one of the most highly decorated wildlife image-makers in the world. An avid waterman, Henley is passionate about all aquatic realms, from storytelling marine protection in the frigid waters of Scotland, to venturing 500 metres deep on a scientific mission in the Indian Ocean. Whether it be swimming alongside hunting orcas or witnessing the feeding behaviour of tiny blue sea dragons, Henley has a proven ability to deliver the images which do justice to the wonder and threats faced by the natural world. Henley was honoured to be the first ever Storyteller in Residence for Oceanographic Magazine.

Lara is a conservation biologist, award-winning wildlife photographer, Nikon Creator and Ambassador for Save The Rhino. Her work has taken her around the world and she has conducted numerous cutting-edge research projects with several critically endangered species.

Combining her scientific background with her love for photography and story-telling, Lara's work has received international recognition in competitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Will is the Director of BWPA. He is a BAFTA-nominated wildlife cameraman working in natural history television for major broadcasters including Netflix, Disney, and Apple TV+. He has been a stills photographer since 2007.