9 Incredible Nature Photographers to Follow on Instagram

24th August 2020 | Words by Matt Jones @ WildBounds HQ


There are some days when inevitably you’ll be stuck at home, behind your computer screen, just trying to get stuff done. If you’re anything like us, it’s hard not to wish you were out and about enjoying the great outdoors and soaking up nature in all its glory.

Happily, Instagram is great for getting your nature fix when you can’t get out. From acclaimed photographers and marine biologists to talented amateur wildlife snappers, these are some of our favourite wildlife and nature accounts from around the globe.


Paul Nicklen @paulnicklen

Followers 6.7M | @SeaLegacy co-founder.
@NatGeo contributor. @SonyAlpha Artisan.


Max Foster @maxfosterphotography

Followers 15.1 k | 📷 Fine Art Landscape & Nature Photographer


Jan Wegener @jan_wegener_

Followers 153K | Bird Whisperer

Cristina Mittermeier @mitty

Followers 1.4M | Co-Founder @SeaLegacy / Photographer / National Geographic / Ambassador for UN SDG 14: "Life Below Water" / SonyArtisan/ MX US CA


Martin Carpenter @marty_wild

Followers 711 | Nikon D500 Wildlife Photography


Gouranga Ghosh @viratgouranga

Followers 2.2K | Indian, Macro photographer, Nat Geo Daily_Dozen 2nd & 5th🏆🏆, 2 Times Published on nat geo🏅🏅, Gold Madel from CA,BV,NLC., Shot On Redmi 4📱& Nikon D7500📸


Carl Bovis @carlbovis

Followers 12.5K | Bird & nature photographer from Somerset, UK! 🐦


Maarten Oerlemans @maartenoerlemans

Followers 1.5K | Product Designer, Escaping into Wildlife & Nature Photography, 🌄 Sharing my encounters in pixels, 📷 All photos taken by me, ✈️ Next: Scotland, USA


justnsmith11 @justnsmith11

Followers 5.1K | Teacher by trade, nature and wildlife photographer for fun. Come follow along the journey!

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