Johnny Södergård has worked with NaturesLens since 2016, bringing many years of wildlife photography experience.Johnny Södergård is deeply connected to Finland’s wild forests – a place where silence reigns & brown bears roam. His years of experience guiding photographers through remote hides give him deep, experienced insight into anticipating wildlife behaviour & reading the light. Under Johnny’s guidance, guests can expect unforgettable encounters with bears, wolverines & the occasional wolf, all while refining their photography in serene, secluded settings. His calm demeanour & deep local knowledge ensure that every moment spent in Finland’s wilderness feels both intimate & extraordinary.
Johnny Sodergard
Johnny Södergård has worked with NaturesLens since 2016, bringing many years of wildlife photography experience.Johnny Södergård is deeply connected to Finland’s wild forests – a place where silence reigns & brown bears roam. His years of experience guiding photographers through remote hides give him deep, experienced insight into anticipating wildlife behaviour & reading the light.
Under Johnny’s guidance, guests can expect unforgettable encounters with bears, wolverines & the occasional wolf, all while refining their photography in serene, secluded settings. His calm demeanour & deep local knowledge ensure that every moment spent in Finland’s wilderness feels both intimate & extraordinary.
Special Offer
9th - 15th Jul 2027 - Brown Bears of Finland
Location: Finland
Capture images with us on a photography holiday to Finland's most easterly border, during July 2027, focused on Brown bears photographed from forest hides.
6 nights w. Single occupancy for Was:
View Brown Bears of Finland£2999Now: £2699
Guided By Johnny Sodergard
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