A Photographer’s Journey to One of the World’s Holiest Places
A Nat Geo photographer, Ziyah Gafić, recently traveled to Jerusalem to capture unprecedented images of the Dome of the Rock, one of Jerusalem's holiest and most controversial landmarks.
The Story Behind ReShark’s Inspiring Efforts to Save Zebra Sharks
ReShark is an international organization with partners in 15 countries, including 44 aquariums, raising endangered zebra sharks in captivity to release into the wild. The group hopes that it will be able to return the wild zebra shark population back to self-sustainable numbers.
National Geographic Just Laid Off its Last Staff Writers
National Geographic, a magazine renowned for its photojournalism and wildlife photography, has laid off the last of its remaining staff writers and a number of other employees, according to multiple departing staff writers. The move signals a possible decline for the publication.
New Season of ‘America’s National Parks’ Uses Advanced Camera Tech
The second season of "America's National Parks" premiered last night on National Geographic TV, kicking off a fresh series of episodes focused on the beautiful and diverse national parks located throughout the United States.
Photos from the First-Ever Ascent of Mt. Michel, an Ultra-Remote Volcano
A team of National Geographic explorers led by Renan Ozturk and Emma Nicholson was able to reach the summit crater of Mount Michel -- a remote stratovolcano -- and confirm the existence of one of nature’s rarest phenomenons: a lava lake.
The Winners of National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’ Photo Contest
Last December, National Geographic shared its 2022 Pictures of the Year and as part of that, announced its first photo contest in years. All the photos are in, and the esteemed publication has selected the winners.
Visual Anthropologist Captures the Beautiful Complexity of Planet Earth
When words fail to tell the story of the enigmatic expanse of our planet, photographer Aya Okawa’s photos provide viewers with captivating tales of wonder and robust expression.
Photo Ark: A Photographer’s Mission to Capture 20,000 Animal Species
Joel Sartore has been photographing the National Geographic Photo Ark since 2006. He has traveled to zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries on every continent except Antarctica to encourage action through education, save wildlife by promoting conservation, and create a photo archive of global animal diversity.
Photographer Recalls Iconic Shot of Euthanized Hollywood Mountain Lion
National Geographic photographer Steve Winter is sharing thoughts about his remarkable photo of P-22, a Hollywood mountain lion that's been widely mourned since it was euthanized.
National Geographic Reveals its 2022 Pictures of the Year
National Geographic has published its 2022 Pictures of the Year. The headline story of its December issue, these selections are the result of reviewing more than two million photos that were captured in the field this year.
NatGeo’s New Photos Bring King Tut’s Treasures to Life
Just ahead of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, National Geographic is featuring a gorgeous assortment of interactive photos that provide access to these treasures.
How Stephen Wilkes Shot Gorgeous ‘Day-to-Night’ Photos for Nat Geo
Photographer Stephen Wilkes is perhaps best known for his "day-to-night" composite photos that show the passage of time in a single still image. His latest series is paired with National Geographic's story America the Beautiful, and took him to some incredible locations.
How Chris Burkard Shot Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption for NatGeo
On the ground in what has become a very active volcanic area, photographer Chris Burkard explains what it was like photographing for National Geographic as Iceland experienced its second volcanic eruption in as many years.
How a Chimpanzee Ruined a Photographer’s Makeshift Studio
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore recently shared a hilarious story of how a chimpanzee took one look at his makeshift studio and destroyed it in seconds.
How Nat Geo’s Gorgeous ‘Stonehenge Revealed’ Cover Photo Was Shot
National Geographic's August Issue Stonehenge Revealed features a spectacular photo of the iconic 5,000-year-old structures captured using aerial lighting thanks to drone accessibility granted only to the magazine.
A Closer Look at Horseshoe Crabs, an Ancient and Valuable Animal
Horseshoe crabs are ancient invertebrates that have existed along the ocean floor unchanged for some 450 million years. They survived the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, but surviving humans is proving more challenging.
Photographing Antarctica: Penguins, Seals, and a Total Solar Eclipse
Antarctica is a bucket list destination for countless landscape and wildlife photographers, and for good reason. Dramatic, jagged mountain peaks rise high over colonies consisting of millions of penguins living on the frozen earth below. While photographing Antarctica is a rare experience in itself, photographing a total solar eclipse in Antarctica is akin to winning the lottery.
NatGeo Photo Series Makes the Case for Native American Sovereignty
"We Are Here" is the title of the feature story in the latest issue of National Geographic which is filled with striking photos that showcase the people behind the push for Native American sovereignty.
NatGeo Photo Series Highlights the Harrowing State of Earth’s Trees
National Geographic's May 2022 issue is focused entirely on trees, critically endangered forests, their importance to the planet, and the need to preserve them.
Photo Series Documents Unique Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya
National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale has been working in Kenya, documenting how a local elephant sanctuary sought alternative ways to feed orphaned or abandoned elephants after experiencing the global supply chain disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8-Year-Old Boy Becomes a Nat Geo Photographer For a Day
An eight-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia had his wish come true when he was invited to a wildlife sanctuary to become a National Geographic photographer for a day.
See 150 Years of Yellowstone National Park in Photos
Yellowstone National Park was established as the United States' first national park in 1872. To celebrate its 150th year, National Geographic has published a series of photos captured over that time of what is often called America's Wonderland.
An In-Depth Look at the Rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral
National Geographic has published an unprecedented look at the Notre Dame cathedral reconstruction two years after the fire that devastated the historic building.
National Geographic Has Published its 2021 Year In Pictures
National Geographic has launched its 2021 "Year in Pictures" issue, its second-ever and one that the publication says feels very different from the inaugural feature last year.
‘Timelapse Photo’ Took 4,882 Images and Shows Human Toll of COVID-19
National Geographic has published a photo from photographer Stephen Wilkes that captures the human toll of COVID-19 in one photo. The more than 670,000 white flags represent the American lives lost to the virus.
Nat Geo Photographer ‘Battle Tests’ Sony Alpha 1 in South America
Filmmaker and photographer Renan Ozturk recently returned from an expedition to Guyana to "battle test" the Sony Alpha 1 in some extreme conditions in the South American jungle.
Angelina Jolie Photographed Covered in Bees To Support Conservation
National Geographic teamed up with famed actress, director, and humanitarian activist Angelina Jolie in order to raise awareness for bee conservation and a new program to empower women beekeepers around the world. As part of the effort, Jolie was photographed covered in bees.
This NatGeo Photo Series Cherishes the Colors of Endangered Animals
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo and National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore have partnered to produce a set of photos and videos of various at-risk animals whose unique colors are in danger of disappearing forever.
NatGeo is Providing Ways to Help Threatened Creatures and Habitats
National Geographic has today published the May issue of its magazine that is available online and this time, it is doing more than just showing photos of animals and habitats and describing issues, but is providing ways the average person can actually help.
Nat Geo Photographer Gets Swarmed by Bugs, Keeps On Shooting
National Geographic photographers can find themselves in all kinds of strange and uncomfortable situations while on assignment and hunting for the perfect shots. Just check out what Nat Geo photographer Thomas Peschak is up to in Africa's Kalahari Desert.