Join award-winning wildlife photographer, seabird specialist and experienced polar expedition guide Rachel Bigsby for an extraordinary photography expedition to Antarctica, in partnership with AE Expeditions.
Expedition Highlights
Expert photographic leadership: Learn directly from Rachel and an outstanding team of internationally recognised photographers through inspiring presentations, practical tuition and creative discussions.
Specialist seabird and polar expertise: Benefit from Rachel's extensive field experience, with invaluable insights into wildlife behaviour, ethical fieldcraft and the art of anticipating extraordinary photographic moments.
Personalised guidance in the field: Develop your technical skills, composition and visual storytelling through hands-on photographic tuition during shore landings and expedition activities.
A distinctive creative approach: Explore artistic techniques, including high-key photography, to capture the delicate textures, subtle tones and remarkable atmosphere of Antarctica's wildlife and frozen landscapes.
An extraordinary expedition experience: Discover Antarctica aboard the purpose-built Greg Mortimer, featuring the innovative Ulstein X-BOW® design, with opportunities to photograph some of the planet's most spectacular polar environments.
Co-leading alongside an exceptional team of internationally acclaimed photographers, including Nigel Danson, Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, James Popsys, Mads Peter Iversen and Jack Lodge, Rachel brings a wealth of specialist knowledge, creative expertise and firsthand experience of photographing wildlife in some of the world's most remote polar environments.
With a particular passion for seabirds and the polar regions, Rachel offers a unique perspective on Antarctica's remarkable wildlife. From the intricate behaviours of penguins and other seabirds to the extraordinary interplay of light, snow and ice, her guidance combines an intimate understanding of the natural world with an artistic approach to photography. Drawing on her signature high-key techniques, Rachel will help you discover new ways of interpreting Antarctica's breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, creating photographs that are both expressive and authentic.
Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner or an accomplished photographer, this dedicated photography expedition offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your skills, deepen your understanding of Antarctic wildlife and explore your creativity under the guidance of some of the industry's most respected photographers.