Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/our-team-shapes-our-tour-calendar/ # Our Team Shapes Our Tour Calendar At NaturesLens, our team shapes our tour calendar – not fixed departures or availability-led scheduling. Our photography holidays are designed around the guides who lead them, with each member of our team bringing season-specific knowledge, refined photographic experience, & a strong understanding of how to work with light, wildlife behaviour, & access in their specialist locations. We do not rotate guides to fill dates. Instead, our team shapes our tour calendar by following wildlife behaviour, seasonal conditions, & genuine photographic opportunity, ensuring each trip runs only when the right guide’s strengths align precisely with the environment, subjects, & time of year. ## Alison Jenkins ### Winter Wildlife, Arctic Light & Seabird Specialisms Alison is one of our most experienced winter wildlife specialists, guiding photographers in cold, high-latitude environments where light, weather, & animal behaviour demand patience & precision. Her work focuses on clean winter compositions, controlled hide-based encounters, & seabird photography in challenging conditions. Alison is particularly adept at helping photographers work methodically with minimal backgrounds, subtle light shifts, & repeatable behaviour. She is deployed almost exclusively during the winter & early summer windows, where her experience delivers the strongest photographic outcomes. ### Key specialisms - Winter wildlife photography - Arctic & sub-Arctic environments - Seabirds in snow & low light - Behaviour-led hide photography ### Countries guided [Greece](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/greece/) & [Norway](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/norway/) ### Regions & environments [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) ### Photography holidays guided - [January 2027 - Greece - Pelicans of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/greece/pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) - [January 2027 - Greece - Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/greece/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) - [April 2027 - Norway - Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/norway/arctic-varanger-2027/) - [January 2028 - Greece - Pelicans of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/greece/pelicans-of-lake-kerkini/) - [January 2028 - Greece - Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/greece/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini/) - [April 2028 - Norway - Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/norway/arctic-varanger/) ## Pui Hang Miles ### Carnivores, Big Cats & Behaviour-Led Photography Pui Hang’s guiding focuses on species where behaviour, anticipation, & field positioning matter more than chance. Her work spans winter carnivores, Asian big cats, & African wildlife, often in environments where encounters are earned rather than guaranteed. She is particularly skilled at working with photographers on timing, body language, & storytelling – helping clients move beyond record shots towards images that communicate behaviour & context. Her deployments cluster around winter & shoulder seasons, when animal movement is more predictable & photographic conditions are at their best. ### Key specialisms - Big cats & large carnivores - Winter mammal behaviour - Hide-based & vehicle-based safaris - Behavioural storytelling in wildlife photography ### Countries guided [Botswana](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/botswana/), [Bulgaria](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/bulgaria/), [Canada](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/canada/), [Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/), [India](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/india/), [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/japan/), [Kenya](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/kenya/), [South Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/south-africa/), [Spain](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/spain/), & [Tibet](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/tibet/) ### Regions & environments [Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/), [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/), [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/), & [North America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/) ### Photography holidays guided - [December 2026 - Spain - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter/) - [February 2027 - Hungary - Hungarian Winter Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/hungary/hungarian-winter-wildlife-2027/) - [March 2027 - Canada - Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/canada/winter-wildlife-of-canada/) - [March 2027 - India - Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-india/) - [May 2027 - Bulgaria - Reptiles & Amphibians in Bulgaria](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/bulgaria/reptiles-amphibians-in-bulgaria/) - [June 2027 - Bulgaria - Bulgarian Butterfly Macro](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/bulgaria/bulgarian-butterfly-macro/) - [July 2027 - Spain - Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer/) - [July 2027 - Bulgaria - Bulgarian Mountain Butterfly Macro](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/bulgaria/bulgarian-mountain-butterfly/) - [August 2027 - Kenya - The Mara, Without the Crowds](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/kenya/african-wildlife-of-the-lemek-conservancy/) - [October 2027 - Kenya - Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/kenya/wildlife-of-shompole-wilderness/) - [October 2027 - Kenya - Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/kenya/wildlife-of-shompole/) - [October 2027 - Botswana - Wildlife of the Chobe River](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/botswana/wildlife-of-the-chobe-river/) - [November 2027 - Tibet - Tibetan Wildlife of the Qing-Zang Plateau](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/tibet/tibetan-wildlife/) - [December 2027 - Spain - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2027/) - [February 2028 - Japan - Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter-2028/) - [March 2028 - India - Wildlife of Kaziranga National Park](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/wildlife-of-kaziranga/) - [March 2028 - India - Majestic Bengal Tigers of India](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/majestic-bengal-tigers-of-india-2028/) - [March 2028 - India - Tigers of Bandhavgarh](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/india/tigers-of-bandhavgarh/) - [July 2028 - Spain - Iberian Lynx in Summer](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/iberian-lynx-in-summer-2028/) - [July 2028 - Canada - Grizzly Bears of British Columbia](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/canada/grizzly-bears-of-british-columbia/) - [September 2028 - South Africa - Big Five & other African Wildlife of Karongwe](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/south-africa/african-wildlife-of-karongwe/) - [October 2028 - Kenya - African Wildlife of the Maasai Mara](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/kenya/maasai-mara/) - [December 2028 - Spain - Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter-2028/) ## David Miles ### Complex Itineraries, Long-Form Trips & Field Leadership David’s guiding spans a wide range of environments, but his core strength lies in complex, multi-location itineraries where logistics, access, & timing must work seamlessly to protect time in the field. He frequently leads longer trips & destinations where photographic opportunities unfold slowly, requiring adaptability, experience, & decisive field leadership. David’s role often combines guiding with real-time itinerary management, ensuring photographers remain focused on photography rather than logistics. He is typically deployed on trips where experience & judgement are critical to outcomes. ### Key specialisms - Long-duration wildlife photography holidays - Complex logistics & remote locations - Leadership-focused guiding - Behaviour-led multi-species itineraries ### Countries guided [Brazil](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/south-america/brazil/), [Canada](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/canada/), [Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/), [Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/), [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/japan/), [Kenya](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/kenya/), [Madagascar](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/madagascar/), [Morocco](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/morocco/), [Peru](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/south-america/peru/), [Poland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/poland/), [South Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/south-africa/), [Tanzania](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/tanzania/), [Tibet](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/tibet/), [Trinidad & Tobago](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/south-america/trinidad-tobago/), & the [United States](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/united-states/) ### Regions & environments [Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/), [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/), [Central America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/), [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/), [North America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/), & [South America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/south-america/) ### Photography holidays guided - [November 2026 - Costa Rica - Essential Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/essential-costa-rican-wildlife-2026/) - [December 2026 - Costa Rica - Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife-2026/) - [January 2027 - Poland - Wildlife of Białowieża Forest](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/poland/wildlife-of-bialowieza/) - [February 2027 - Japan - Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter/) - [March 2027 - Canada - Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/canada/winter-wildlife-of-canada/) - [April 2027 - Costa Rica - Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/icons-of-costa-rica-2027/) - [May 2027 - Morocco - Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/morocco/moroccan-wildlife/) - [May 2027 - Brazil - Birds of Brazil](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/brazil/birds-of-brazil/) - [June 2027 - Hungary - Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/hungary/wildlife-photography-hides-of-hungary/) - [June 2027 - Costa Rica - Wetlands of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/) - [November 2027 - Tibet - Tibetan Wildlife of the Qing-Zang Plateau](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/tibet/tibetan-wildlife/) - [November 2027 - Costa Rica - Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/ultimate-costa-rican-wildlife/) - [December 2027 - Costa Rica - Essential Costa Rican Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/essential-costa-rican-wildlife/) - [January 2028 - Peru - Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/peru/perus-ultimate-hummingbirds/) - [February 2028 - Hungary - Hungarian Winter Wildlife](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/hungary/hungarian-winter-wildlife/) - [March 2028 - United States - Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/united-states/eagles-of-alaska/) - [March 2028 - United States - Breathtaking Bubble-Netting Whales](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/united-states/bubble-netting-whales-of-alaska/) - [April 2028 - Trinidad & Tobago - Tropical Birds Of Trinidad](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/trinidad-tobago/birds-of-trinidad/) - [May 2028 - Costa Rica - Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/icons-of-costa-rica/) - [July 2028 - Canada - Grizzly Bears of British Columbia](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/canada/grizzly-bears-of-british-columbia/) - [September 2028 - Tanzania - Lions of the Serengeti](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/tanzania/lions-of-the-serengeti/) - [September 2028 - South Africa - Big Five & other African Wildlife of Karongwe](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/south-africa/african-wildlife-of-karongwe/) - [October 2028 - Kenya - Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/kenya/wildlife-of-shompole-wilderness-2028/) - [November 2028 - Madagascar - Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/madagascar/madagascar-wildlife/) - [February 2029 - United States - Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/united-states/wildlife-of-yellowstone/) - [March 2029 - United States - Californian Pelicans & Whales](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/united-states/californian-pelicans-whales/) - [April 2029 - United States - Florida Ospreys](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/united-states/florida-ospreys/) ## Ian Roberts ### Bird Photography & Extended Field Time Ian specialises in bird-focused photography holidays, particularly where extended time in varied habitats allows photographers to build portfolios rather than chase isolated encounters. His guiding style emphasises observation, positioning, & light management, helping photographers work slowly & deliberately with species across wetlands, forests, & open landscapes. Ian’s deployments often align with spring & summer bird seasons, when access & behaviour are at their most productive. ### Key specialisms - Bird photography across multiple habitats - Extended, portfolio-led trips - Fieldcraft & subject approach - Seasonal bird behaviour ### Countries guided [Japan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/japan/) & [Spain](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/spain/) ### Regions & environments [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/) & [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) ### Photography holidays guided - [February 2027 - Japan - Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter/) - [April 2027 - Spain - Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura-2027/) - [April 2027 - Spain - Birdlife of Northern Spain](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birdlife-of-northern-spain/) - [April 2027 - Spain - Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura/) - [February 2028 - Japan - Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter-2028/) ## Robin Lowry ### Raptors, Seabirds & Hide-Based Photography Robin’s work focuses on precision photography, often from hides or fixed positions where timing, light, & composition are critical. He is particularly known for guiding raptor & seabird photography, helping photographers maximise short windows of peak behaviour. His trips are typically scheduled in well-defined seasonal windows, where experience with specific sites & species makes the difference between occasional success & consistent results. ### Key specialisms - Raptors & birds of prey - Seabirds & breeding colonies - Hide-based wildlife photography - Behaviour prediction & timing ### Countries guided [Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/), [Iceland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/iceland/), [Scotland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/), & [Sweden](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/sweden/) ### Regions & environments [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) ### Photography holidays guided - [January 2027 - Hungary - Eagles of the Hortobágy](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/hungary/eagles-of-the-hortobagy/) - [March 2027 - Sweden - Northern Sweden’s Eagles In Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/sweden/northern-swedens-eagles-2027/) - [June 2027 - Scotland - Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/scotland/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle-2027/) - [June 2027 - Iceland - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland/) - [February 2028 - Sweden - Northern Sweden’s Eagles In Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/sweden/northern-swedens-eagles/) - [June 2028 - Scotland - Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/scotland/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/) - [July 2028 - Iceland - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland-2028/) ## Conny Lundström ### Scandinavian Raptors & Northern Winter Wildlife Conny is a highly specialised guide whose work centres on northern European raptors in winter conditions. His deep familiarity with [specific locations](https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/), individual birds, & seasonal patterns allows photographers close, ethical access to some of Scandinavia’s most iconic species. He is deployed only during the narrow windows when these conditions align. ### Key specialisms - Golden & White-tailed eagles - Scandinavian winter environments - Hide-based raptor photography - Cold-weather fieldcraft ### Countries guided [Sweden](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/sweden/) ### Regions & environments [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) ### Photography holidays guided - [March 2027 - Sweden - Northern Sweden’s Eagles In Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/sweden/northern-swedens-eagles-2027/) - [February 2028 - Sweden - Northern Sweden’s Eagles In Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/sweden/northern-swedens-eagles/) ## Johnny Södergård ### Finnish Brown Bears & Forest Hide Photography Johnny’s guiding is tightly focused on Finland’s forest ecosystems, where bear photography from hides requires quiet discipline, patience, & an understanding of subtle behaviour. His role is deliberately narrow, ensuring photographers benefit from deep local knowledge rather than generalist guiding. ### Key specialisms - Brown bears of Finland - Forest hide photography - Low-impact wildlife encounters - Close-range mammal portraits ### Countries guided ### Countries guided [Finland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/finland/) ### Regions & environments [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) ### Photography holidays guided - [July 2027 - Finland - Brown Bears of Finland](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/finland/brown-bears-of-finland/) ### Why do our guides shape our calendar? Because, we operate when wildlife behaviour, photographic conditions, & guide expertise align – & we choose not to run trips when they do not. This approach keeps our groups small, our guiding focused, & our photography holidays consistent in quality year after year.