Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/natureslens-vs-paul-alistair-collins-photography/ # NaturesLens vs Paul Alistair Collins Photography – Which Suits You Better? Published on September 13, 2026 [![Almost Prehistoric In Appearance The Dalmatian Pelicans Of Greece Are Extremely Photoegenic Photographed On The Natureslens Dalmatian Pelicans Of Lake Kerkini Wildlife Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/almost-prehistoric-in-appearance-the-dalmatian-pelicans-of-greece-are-extremely-photoegenic-photographed-on-the-natureslens-dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-wildlife-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/almost-prehistoric-in-appearance-the-dalmatian-pelicans-of-greece-are-extremely-photoegenic-photographed-on-the-natureslens-dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-wildlife-photography-holiday.jpg) ### Article brief Editorial article Published September 13, 2026 If your primary interest is wildlife photography, both NaturesLens & Paul Alistair Collins Photography are genuine wildlife-photography specialists rather than general tour operators. The biggest difference is structure: NaturesLens runs its worldwide programme with a team of guides, while Paul Alistair Collins Photography is built around one named photographer offering highly personalised, one-to-one guidance. ## How do the two companies differ in guiding structure? NaturesLens works with a team of experienced guides, each leading trips in the destinations & species they know best, all operating under one consistent NaturesLens approach. Paul Alistair Collins Photography is centred on Paul himself, with an emphasis on one-to-one learning & developing your own photographic vision at your own pace – a simpler, single-photographer relationship rather than a multi-guide programme. ## Which company offers more personalised mentoring? Paul Alistair Collins Photography puts individual feedback & image review at the centre of its offering, helping photographers develop their own style & vision. NaturesLens’s guidance is similarly hands-on & experienced, focused on wildlife behaviour & composition in the field, available as much or as little as each guest wants – but delivered by whichever guide leads that particular trip, rather than a single named photographer throughout. ## Which company offers smaller groups? Both companies emphasise small groups. NaturesLens departures typically operate in small groups, normally four to six photographers, with the exact maximum shown on the trip page. Paul Alistair Collins Photography also keeps groups small, though exact numbers are not published & are worth checking directly for the trip you are considering. ## Is single-occupancy accommodation included? Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips, with no single supplement required. Paul Alistair Collins Photography’s accommodation arrangements vary by trip & destination, so this is worth checking directly, as it can meaningfully affect overall cost for solo travellers. ## Which company offers more wildlife destinations? NaturesLens’s current destinations span [Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/), [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/), [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/) & the Americas. Paul Alistair Collins Photography also runs an international programme, with trips to destinations including Panama, [Greece](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/greece/), [India](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/india/), the Arctic, Estonia & [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/japan/), alongside UK-based tours such as the seals of Norfolk – a similarly wide-ranging portfolio, built around Paul’s own personal experience of each location. Not sure whether you need a photography holiday, a workshop or a wildlife tour? Our guide to [wildlife photography holidays vs photography workshops vs wildlife tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/wildlife-photography-holiday-vs-workshop-vs-wildlife-tour/) sets out the differences. ## Which company should you choose? Choose NaturesLens if you want a worldwide wildlife photography programme led by a team of experienced guides, with single-occupancy accommodation included as standard. Choose Paul Alistair Collins Photography if you would prefer the whole trip – & the photographic mentoring – built around one photographer’s personal style & pace of teaching. ## The bottom line NaturesLens & Paul Alistair Collins Photography are both genuine wildlife photography specialists, structured differently: a multi-guide worldwide programme versus a single photographer’s personally-led trips. Neither approach is better in the abstract – it depends whether you want the consistency of a NaturesLens-style organisation or the highly personal relationship of working with one photographer throughout. As ever, itineraries & inclusions change over time, so check current details before booking. ## Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company - [Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/) - [How to Choose the Right Tour Operator](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-to-choose-the-right-tour-operator/) - [What Makes a Great Wildlife Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-wildlife-photography-tour/) - [What Makes a Great Bird Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-bird-photography-tour/) - [Local Wildlife Specialists & Photographer-Led Guiding](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/local-wildlife-specialists-photographer-led-guiding/) - [Why It Matters Who Leads Your Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-it-matters-who-leads-your-photography-tour/) - [Plan Your Own Trip, or Travel With a Guide?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/plan-your-own-trip-or-travel-with-a-guide/) - [The Alternative to Large-Group Safari Operators](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/the-alternative-to-large-group-safari-operators/) - [Why Serious Photographers Choose Small-Group Holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-serious-photographers-choose-small-group-holidays/) - [Small-Group Bird Photography Tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/small-group-bird-photography-tours/) - [Why Our Guests Keep Choosing NaturesLens](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-our-guests-keep-choosing-natureslens/) - [What Our Guests Remember Most About Travelling With Us](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-our-guests-remember-most-about-travelling-with-us/) - [How Wildlife Holidays Improve Your Photography](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-wildlife-holidays-improve-your-photography/) - [Trips That Make You a Better Photographer](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/trips-that-make-you-a-better-photographer/) - [Best Wildlife Photography Holidays in Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/best-wildlife-photography-holidays-in-africa/) - [NaturesLens vs Wildlife Worldwide - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wildlife-worldwide/) - [NaturesLens vs Naturetrek - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-naturetrek/) - [NaturesLens vs Wild Photography Holidays - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wild-photography-holidays/) - [NaturesLens vs Natures Images - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/) - [NaturesLens vs Images of Wildlife - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/) - NaturesLens trips are designed around wildlife photography opportunity – schedules, positions, & access are all structured to give you the best light. - Small groups, normally four to six photographers, ensure unhurried access & individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on the trip page. - Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips. If NaturesLens’s multi-guide, worldwide structure sounds like the better fit, we run photography holidays across several of the same destinations, including [Greece](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/why-photographers-are-drawn-to-greece/), [India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/tigers-of-india/), the [Arctic](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/arctic-varanger/) & [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/why-photographers-are-drawn-to-japan/). Browse [all our wildlife photography holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/all-wildlife-photography-holidays/), or [get in touch](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/contact-natureslens/) to talk through which destination & guide would suit you best. - [![One Of The Pelicans Of Lake Kerkini Drifting On The Still Waters Of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/one-of-the-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-drifting-on-the-still-waters-of-lake-kerkini-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) ### [Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini 2027 – New January Dates Added](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) January 17, 2026 The first Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini trip for 2027 is now full. 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It's unspoiled, natural & very remote, which brings me… - [![A Close Up Of One Of The Golden Eagles Feeding In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) ### [Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter by David](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) September 24, 2018 During early March 2018, David attended our Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter photography holiday. We chose this time of… In this articleJump to section 1. [How do the two companies differ in guiding structure?](https://natureslens.co.uk/natureslens-vs-paul-alistair-collins-photography/#how-do-the-two-companies-differ-in-guiding-structure) 1. 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