Wildphotos 2011

Breaking with tradition, WildPhotos 2011 welcomes two compères this year.

Chris Packham, TV presenter, photographer and author returns as compère for Saturday's sessions; with Mark Carwardine, zoologist, active conservationist, award-winning writer, TV and radio presenter and widely published wildlife photographer, opening the first day of sessions as Friday's compère.

We're thrilled Mark and Chris are your hosts for this year's WildPhotos, as the duo are currently in high demand for their work both in front of, and behind, the camera.

Our compères bring a wealth of experience and industry know-how to the proceedings, with second-to-none presenter skills - putting WildPhotos 2011 delegates in expert hands over the two days.

Speakers

WildPhotos prides itself in the variety of speakers and viewpoints it brings to the podium, and the stunning portfolios it showcases over the two days.

Once again, we offer delegates a breathtaking line-up of the world's finest wildlife and environmental photographers and industry experts, including winners from the prestigious Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Confirmed so far:

• Alex Badyaev (USA): professional biologist and nature photographer - whose fieldwork takes him to some of the wildest and most beautiful places in the world.
• Daniel Beltrá (Spain): award-winning photojournalist, specialising in environmental and conservation stories.
• Bruno D'Amicis (Italy): specialising in mountain wilderness areas and photographs of animals that give a true feel of the wild.

• WildPhotos are delighted to announce their keynote speaker for Friday 21 October - world-renowned and celebrated American landscape photographer Jack Dykinga.

  Bence Máté (Hungary): the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 and Wild Wonders of Europe photographer.
• Andrew Parkinson (UK): a prize-winning former press photographer with a passion for wildlife.
• Thomas P Peschak (Germany/South Africa): award-winning photographer dedicated to ocean reportage and marine conservation photography.
• Michel Roggo (Switzerland): a prize-winning photographer specialising in freshwater landscapes, animals and plants.
• Zoe Whishaw (UK): commercial photography consultant and judge of international photography competitions.
• Sven Začek (Estonia): Estonia's leading nature photographer and a Wild Wonders of Europe photographer.
• Christian Ziegler (Germany): award-winning photojournalist specialising in natural history and science-related topics.

Further speakers and the full programme will be confirmed over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on WildPhotos for updates. Or why not follow us on Twitter @wild_photos for the latest developments as they happen?

Who should attend?

WildPhotos is aimed at everyone with a passion for world-class wildlife and environmental photography - you'll see the best at WildPhotos - whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, working in the photography or publishing industries, or wanting to make more use of the power of nature photography to move and inspire people.

Join over 450 like-minded delegates to...

• Be inspired and transported to far-flung corners of the world
• Hear the stories behind some of the world's most iconic imagery
• Learn from industry experts
• Join the discussion and debate on topical issues
• Immerse yourself in breathtaking wildlife and environmental photography
• Your seat is waiting: register now online at WildPhoto

Wildscreen - the charity behind WildPhotos

WildPhotos is an initiative of the charity Wildscreen - whose mission is to use the power of wildlife imagery to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the world's biodiversity and the need for its conservation.

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