1.
Paul Nicklen Mega
@paulnicklenco-founder contributor. Artisan co-founderThe official account for Paul NicklenPlease report imposters 🙏💙
7.2M Followers 62.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,154 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Top 80 Wildlife Photography Influencers in 2026
Looking for the best wildlife photography to partner with? We ranked the top 80 wildlife photography influencers you should know about — ordered by audience size, engagement and consistency. Each profile below includes follower counts, posting frequency, a short bio and contact details so you can shortlist creators for outreach in minutes.
Whether you are running an influencer marketing campaign, sourcing UGC, or building a brand ambassador program, this curated list of hobbies & niche makes it easy to find the right fit. Bookmark this page — it is refreshed regularly as creators grow and new talent emerges.
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2.
Varun Aditya Mega India
@varun.adityaNatgeo Nature Photographer of the year 2016Private Luxury Safari HostTravel & Wildlife Content Creator Car Enthusiastதமிழன்Sony Ambassador
4M Followers 39.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,239 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Shaaz Jung Mega
@shaazjungCinematographer for National Geographic. Ambassador for Nikon, OnePlus & Manfrotto. Owner of | Safari with me 👇🏽
2.5M Followers 10.4K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,809 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Mark Smith Mega
@mark.smith.photographyPhotographer, videographer, story teller, musician.
2.2M Followers 11.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,327 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Keith Ladzinski Mega
@ladzinskiNational Geographic PhotographerEmmy Nominated DirectorCanon Explorer of Light
1.7M Followers 11.3K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,571 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Joel Sartore Mega
@joelsartoreFounder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year project to show the world the beauty of biodiversity and inspire action to save species
1.7M Followers 11.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,280 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier Mega
@mittyCo-Founder / Sony Artisan / National Geographic / co-founder
1.6M Followers 9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,774 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Ami Vitale Mega
@amivitalephotographer, filmmaker & speaker. Founder of Ambassador
1.3M Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 7,471 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Konsta Punkka Mega
@kpunkkaFinland / Wildlife Photographer Ambassador / Public Speaker Prints, Youtube & more👇
1.2M Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,379 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Tim Laman Mega
@timlaman📸 Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker🎥 NatGeo, BBC, Netflix, Cornell Lab 🦧 Co-founder🦅 Creator: Bird Photography Masterclass
1.2M Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,806 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Isaac Spotts Mega
@isaacspicz2026 wildlife calendars are available at this link 👇🏼
1.2M Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 9,307 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Thomas Peschak Mega
@thomaspeschakNational Geographic Photographer, Explorer & Fellow / Marine Biologist / Director of Storytelling - Save our Seas Foundation
1.1M Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 2,472 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Sudhir Shivaram Macro
@sudhirshivaramSony Alpha Ambassador, Wildlife Photographer | Online Photography Courses(30,000+ students). Collab mail 📷
934K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,621 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Brian Skerry Macro
@brianskerryPhotographerFilm Producer-Director // Public Speaker// Ambassador
897K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 5,406 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Frans Lanting Macro
@franslantingNat Geo PhotographerAuthor | Public Speaker | Creator of images, stories and events to inspire wonder and concern about our living planet
875K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,701 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Steve Winter Macro
@stevewinterphotoContributing Photographer CofounderSpeaker for Changemaker Talent and Nat Geo Live
738K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,462 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Mattias Klum Macro
@mattiasklumofficialArtist, Photographer &Speaker ExplorerCharles Darwin Foundation Ambassador WWF Ambassador Nikon AmbassadorExplorers Club Fellow
706K Followers 11K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 868 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Will Burrard-Lucas Mid
@willbl🦁 Wildlife photographer, founder of , Sony Ambassador.📚 Books: The Black Leopard [2021] & Land of Giants [2019] 👇
450K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,677 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Beverly Joubert Mid
@beverlyjoubertAward-winning photographer & filmmaker. & I produce African wildlife conservation documentaries. Speaking
389K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,383 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Shannon Mid
@shannon__wild🎥 Wildlife Filmmaker NatGeo BBC📿
371K Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,820 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Giuliano Scarparo Mid
@giulianoscarparophWILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER 🦊↟ Ambassador & ↟ Friend & ↡ My Preset ↡
264K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 5,491 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Shawn Heinrichs Mid
@shawnheinrichsPhotographer & ConservationistEmmy Winning CinematographerFounder UNEP
243K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,053 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Jayanth Sharma Mid
@jayanth_sharma🥇Seasoned Wildlife Photographer having taught 15K Photographers helping them excel. 👨🏻💼CEO/Founder
220K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,270 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Andy Parkinson Mid
@andyparkinsonphotoAmbassador - Wildlife contributing photographerYouTube tutorials 👇 Photo-tours
200K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,219 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
David Lloyd Mid
@davidlloydPhotographer from NZ living in UKBooks, prints and photo safarisAll animals wild and freeAll pictures photoshop free
192K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,940 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
James Suter Mid
@jamessuterSafari Specialist/Private Guide. Conservation&Humanitarian Filmmaker. Making films to educate&create change where it’s needed ⬇️
190K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,067 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Russell MacLaughlin Mid
@russ_wildlife|| wildlife film-maker || || Nat Geo Wild || Disneynature || BBC NHU || Netflix
156K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 9,172 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Erlend Haarberg Mid
@haarbergphotoNorway-based nature photographer, specializing in wildlife photography in the Nordic countries.
138K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,361 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Morten Hilmer Mid
@mortenhilmerI love nature and I’m passionate about telling stories from out there…
126K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,612 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Rathika Ramasamy Mid
@rathikaramasamyRathika Ramasamy is a wildlife photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
122K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,694 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Art Wolfe Mid
@artwolfePhotographer, Educator, Conservationist. It's in the wild places, where the edge of the earth meets the corner of the sky, the human spirit is fed.
108K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,025 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Melissa Groo Mid
@melissagrooWildlife Conservation Furtographer•Writer•Speaker Sony Ambassador/Artisan of ImagerySlightly feral.
107K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,320 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
John E Marriott Micro
@johnemarriottWildlife Conservation PhotographerCANON AmbassadorMetisAssoc Fellow are my own.
96.2K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 3,490 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Thomas D Mangelsen Micro
@thomasdmangelsenInternationally Renowned Nature & Wildlife PhotographerOutspoken Wildlife Conservation AdvocateMANGELSEN — Images of Nature Galleries
87.4K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 6,789 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Margot Raggett Micro
@margotraggettphotographyPhotographer & conservationist. (10 Years of Remembering Wildlife 2025) founder. All pictures mine 🙏🏻
83.2K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 7,183 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Sandesh Kadur Micro
@sandesh_kadurExplorer/Fellow | Artisan 🎥 PE2 | OurPlanet 📸 Founder ⤵️
80K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 8,851 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Marsel van Oosten Micro
@marselvanoostenWildlife Photographer of the YearSquiver Photo ToursNikon | LaCie | EIZO | Gura Gear | LensCoat Ambassador
79.6K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,157 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Jens Cullmann Micro
@jens_cullmann2022 World Nature Photographer of the Year adventurer - conservationist💫capturing magic moments⚡️
78.8K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 590 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Marina Cano Micro
@marinacanoWildlife Photographer Honorary DoctorateConservationist & speaker Ambassador Ambassador Contact:
76.9K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,218 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Steven Chikosi Micro
@stevenchikosi🎥 African Documentary Filmmaker🌍 Telling untold stories from our continent📽️ Founder | 📩 DM for partnerships & commissions
73K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,111 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Gordon Buchanan Micro
@gordonbuchanan_wildlifeWildlife Filmmaker & Public Speaker. Filming & snapping the wild, weird & wonderful. Agent Jo Sarsby Management 🐺 🐻 🐅 🐘 🦍
65.1K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 2,864 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Bence Mate Micro
@bence_mate_photographyBence Mate is a wildlife photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
64.8K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 8,766 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Burak Dogansoysal Micro
@burakdogansoysal+ director . filmmaker+ wildlife . travel . camping
64.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,980 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Jayanta Guha Micro
@jayantaguha_wildlifePhotographer As ArtistInternational Awards Winner🏆 Photography MentorSony Alpha InfluencerPrivate Workshop 🇮🇳
59.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 6,127 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Dipankar Bakshi Micro
@dipankarbakshiFeatured on BBC,Natgeo,NIF &more.Ambassador - Influencer - YouTuber
58.9K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,304 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Jayaprakash Bojan Micro
@jayaprakash_bojanNational Geographic Nature Photographer of the year - 2017Photographer l Cinematographer 🇸🇬Sony Alpha
52.5K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,142 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Andy Rouse Micro
@wildmanrouse🐯25 years pro wildlife photographer ✈️ Loves aviation, rollercoasters📸 Patreon.com/wildmanrouse 💡 FlexShooter.co.uk 🐘Ban trophy hunting now
51.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 9,076 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Morne Hardenberg Micro
@mornehardenbergShark diver & Cinematographer offering shark, adventure diving & filming expeditions. Follow 👉 &
46.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,712 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Brendon Cremer Micro
@brendoncremerFine art prints | Safaris | Workshops | Webinars Take your wildlife photography to the next level
41.5K Followers 965 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,386 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Michel d'Oultremont Micro
@micheldoultremont• Belgian Wildlife photographer • Europe, Middle East & Africa Canon Ambassador • Rising Star Award 2014&2018
40.6K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 4,018 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Suzi Eszterhas Micro
@suzieszterhasWildlife photographer, photo tour leader, safari designer, author, & speaker. I specialize in baby animals in the wild. I raise funds 4 conservation.
39.3K Followers 813 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,311 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Brian Scott Micro
@brianscott_photography🇬🇧 All images © Brian Scott
38.7K Followers 805 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 6,502 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Jari Peltomäki Micro
@jari_peltomakiOM SYSTEM Ambassador and founder & co-owner of Finnature Ltd
38.2K Followers 843 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,526 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Anuar Patjane Floriuk Micro
@anuarpatjaneBeneath the surface lies the beating heart of the Earth; fear it not, but always cherish it
37.7K Followers 715 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,209 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Terje Kolaas Micro
@terjekolaasphotosBirder, photographer and guide - Levanger, Norway. In partnership with , , 😊
36.3K Followers 847 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 6,762 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Keith Connelly Micro
@ingwe911Just a guy looking for adventure in an over-ventured world...privately guided bespoke nature experiences & client centric photo safaris.
35.3K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 7,403 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Richard Peters Micro
@richardpetersphoto🦊 Wildlife photography📸 Nikon Ambassador alumni❕ Datacolor | Swarovski Optik partner⬇️ Safaris • books • prints • newsletter
28K Followers 646 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,457 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Steve Mattheis Micro
@stevemattheisMade in Wyoming | Aspiring Good Dude | No Baiting Wildlife | YouTubing Regularly | Calendars, Workshops, and Book, Click ⬇️
23.9K Followers 584 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 8,879 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Trond Westby Micro
@trondwestby_photographyWildlife photographer from Norway. Partners: , , and
22.3K Followers 777 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 7,882 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Austin Thomas Micro
@austinthomasphotographyA wildlife and nature photographer based in the UK. on Twitter and AustinThomasPhotography on Facebook
18.7K Followers 428 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,395 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Amos Nachoum Micro
@amosnachoumphotographyWildlife Photographer, Explorer, Conservationist, Public Speaker, Expedition Leader. Join me on a wildlife expedition with
17.5K Followers 445 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,940 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Espen Helland Micro
@espenhellandOM System AmbassadorWildlife Photographer 🇳🇴 in 🏴 YouTube ▶️ 🐾OM System for Wildlife Photography Course Now Available 🔗 👇
15.3K Followers 469 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 394 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Piotr Naskrecki Micro
@piotr_naskreckiEntomologist, conservation biologist, photographer, National Geographic Explorer @
14.7K Followers 630 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,050 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Ben Hall Micro
@benhallphotographyMulti-award winning pro wildlife photographer, author and tour leader. Ambassador for f-stop, Buteo Photogear and Stealth Gear.
14.3K Followers 519 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 9,480 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Kaisa Lappalainen Micro
@kaisalappalainenWildlife photographer & safari tour leader. Always looking for conservation and collaboration projects!
13.6K Followers 193 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,403 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Roberto García-Roa Micro
@roberto_garcia_roa• Photographer | • Researcher | PhD • Working in environmental, social & scientific topics• 📝• Canon ProMaster
13.2K Followers 391 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 6,892 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Tom Mason Nano
@tommasonphotoWildlife photography and remote cameras. Nikon Optics Ambassador. Pro wildlife photographer. YouTuber.Prints for wildlife link below! 🦒🦒⬇️
9.9K Followers 360 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 6,444 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Mayuresh Hendre Nano
@mayuresh_hendre_photographyWildlife Filmmaker & Photographer | Naturalist | Camera trapper | UWE BBC 22/23 Influencer
9.4K Followers 598 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 8,330 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Anette Mossbacher Nano
@anette_mossbacherEuropean Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Click the link below for photo prints and workshops. DM me for any enquiries 👇
8.2K Followers 355 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 4,380 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Richard Birchett Nano
@richardbirchett🦅Ethical Photographer🇬🇧🇨🇦⛰️Photo Guide 📷Ambassador 📽️YouTuber⬇️💰Photo Discounts⬇️
8.2K Followers 217 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 5,408 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Tanya Tiwari Nano
@aynat_tLawyerWildlife Photography enthusiast My travel Vlogs👇
8K Followers 436 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 883 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Matt Gould Nano
@mattgould22Wildlife Photographer and YouTuber
7.2K Followers 353 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 8,877 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Parthiv Agola Nano
@parthiv_clicksPersonal A/c : !! Capture Life with Nikon D850 & 200-500!! !! Astro - Landscape - Travel - Birding- Wildlife !!Ankleshwar -GJ
6K Followers 349 Avg. Likes 5.9% Engagement 745 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Suvadip Mondal Nano
@suvadipmondalwildlifeTop 3 - FIP 2020 Top 4 - WIPA 2019 - Better PhotographyPublished in Nat Geo, Saevus, SA and more
5.7K Followers 149 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 5,983 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Akshita Jain Nano
@akshitajainphotography📸 Wildlife & Travel | Stories from the wild 🇮🇳🇰🇪🇮🇩🎤 TEDx Speaker👩💻 IIT Guwahati ‘22 | Microsoft💌 📍 Hyderabad | Bhopal
5.1K Followers 274 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 593 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Shayshi K Bhalla Nano
@shayshi.bhallaNature & Wildlife Photographer | Capturing frames from the Jungle through my Lens | Creating Memories of Beautiful Wildlife and NatureDM for Print
3.9K Followers 138 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 4,656 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Ankush Thakur Nano
@ankushthakurphotographyWildlife Photographer & Bird Guide - Exploring the wonders of nature in the Himalayas
3.2K Followers 161 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 740 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Somdipta Sen Nano
@sensomdiptaIIT Kharagpur, SXCCal. Nikon D7500 & Nikon D5300Tamron 150-600VC G2 & Nikon 70-300 VR
2.6K Followers 107 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 2,241 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Dr.Mehul Chaudhary Nano
@mr_redolf23|👨🏻⚕️|INDIAN 🇮🇳|EXPLORE|CAPTURE|LEARNAll images are taken by me unless stated.Subscribe my YouTube channel 👇
2.1K Followers 85 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 498 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Larissa Banda ✓ Micro Honolulu, HI
@larissabandaLarissa is a wildlife photography specialist creator based in Honolulu, HI, sharing how-to content and community tips.
11.6K Followers 528 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 2,624 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Wildlife Photography Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top wildlife photography influencers in 2026?
Our June 2026 ranking of the top 80 wildlife photography influencers is led by Paul Nicklen, Varun Aditya, Shaaz Jung. The full list is ordered by follower count and engagement, with bios and contact details for each creator.
How is this wildlife photography list ranked?
Creators are ranked by a blend of audience size (36M combined followers across this list), engagement rate (averaging 3.1%) and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos appear first.
How can I contact these wildlife photography influencers?
Validated public profiles link directly to their Instagram. For a downloadable spreadsheet of wildlife photography influencers with verified email contacts in Excel or CSV, request a targeted list tailored to your campaign on our Get a List page.
How often is the wildlife photography list updated?
This list is refreshed regularly as creators grow, new talent emerges and engagement shifts. It was last updated in June 2026.