NANPA LIVE 2026 · Saturday, November 7In person in Bellevue, WA, and livestreamed free worldwide.

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Extreme close-up of a Calleta silkmoth’s wing scales in blue, white, and warm brown

NATURE · PHOTOGRAPHY · COMMUNITY

The World Is
Worth a Closer Look

NANPA brings nature photographers together to support your work, expand your opportunities, and give our community a stronger voice.

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© Bruce Taubert | Macro, Micro & All Other Wildlife, Best in Category | NANPA Showcase 2026

NANPA LIVE

A Half-Day Celebration and Benefit

Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:00–6:00 PM PacificSeattle Marriott Bellevue

Join us in person or watch free online.

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Two Allen’s hummingbirds face off in midair.
© Kevin Lohman | Birds, Best in Category | NANPA Showcase 2025
Save the date: NANPA Summit 2027, Savannah, Georgia, August 26–28. A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling crawls across the sand beside the words Save the Date.Visit nanpasummit.com (opens in a new window)

NANPA SUMMIT 2027

Three Days of Nature Photography in Savannah

August 26–28, 2027 · Hyatt Regency Savannah

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YOUR ASSOCIATION

Built by and for
Nature Photographers

The North American Nature Photography Association connects the people behind the photographs. Through education, advocacy, recognition, and time in the field, we help you develop your craft and advance the interests of nature photographers.

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A bighorn sheep stands on a sunlit ledge in Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument · NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg

A VOICE FOR NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Standing Up for Wildlife Photography in Colorado

NANPA and ASMP have submitted joint comments opposing Colorado’s proposed wildlife photography permit. Read the concerns we raised and the complete submission.

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NANPA PHOTO TOURS

Your Next Great Day Starts Outside

Explore with fellow photographers and make time for a different view.

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A snow-covered bison among pine trees in Yellowstone
© Jerry & Barb Jividen

JANUARY 28–31, 2027

Yellowstone by Snowcoach

Three snowcoach days for winter wildlife and geothermal landscapes.

With Jerry & Barb Jividen

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A bald eagle flies low across winter fields
© John Ehrenfeld

FEBRUARY 8–12, 2027

Raptors of the Klamath Basin

Eagles, hawks, and winter light in northern California and southern Oregon.

With John Ehrenfeld

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Upper Falls in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
© Jerry & Barb Jividen

APRIL 14–17, 2027

Hocking Hills

Spring waterfalls, sandstone gorges, and wildflowers in southeastern Ohio.

With Jerry & Barb Jividen

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WEBINAR LIBRARY

Learn from Leading
Nature Photographers

150+ on-demand webinars on wildlife, creative technique, editing, and the business of photography.

Free sessions are open to everyone, and NANPA Members get the full library.

Browse the Library

KEEP EXPLORING

More to See and Do at NANPA

Red-crowned cranes in motion against a blue woodland
© Yoshiki Nakamura | Birds, Judges’ Choice | NANPA Showcase 2026

SHOWCASE GALLERY

See What’s Possible

Explore 250 recognized photographs and the photographers behind them.

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NEW IN THE WEBINAR LIBRARY

With Joshua Galicki · Recorded September 22, 2026

Incorporating Space in Wildlife Photography

Joshua Galicki shows how color, environment, lines, textures, framing, and negative space can make wildlife photographs more expressive.

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IN THE FIELD

Care for What You Photograph

Bring thoughtful field practices to every day with your camera.

Read Field Guidelines