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Frans Lanting's influential work as a photographer and author has helped create leverage for conservation efforts ranging from local initiatives to global campaigns.

Born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Lanting is considered one of the greatest photographers of our time. His work has transformed wildlife photography, and has appeared around the world in books, magazines and exhibitions.

Lanting served as the Photographer-in-Residence for National Geographic and has experience spending weeks in remote environments to capture rare views of some of the world's most fascinating, rarest and – often – endangered animals.

He serves as an Ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund Netherlands, the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund USA, and the Leadership Council of Conservation International – just a fraction of his ongoing commitment to promoting conservation efforts worldwide.

Well-known publications include, among others: Madagascar: A World out of Time, Penguin, Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape, Jungles, Eye to Eye: Intimate Encounters with the Animal World, Into Africa, and Bay of life: From Wind to Whales.

Together with his partner, Chris Eckstrom, is to "promote knowledge and understanding about the earth and its natural history through images and ideas that convey a passion for nature and a sense of wonder – and concern – about our living planet."

Through our work and our alliances, we aim to create leverage for conservation efforts ranging from local initiatives to global campaigns.

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A champanzee seen up close drinking water, staring directly at the camera.
© Frans Lanting
Crop of Frans Lanting's photograph of a chimpanzee pictured in Senegal (2007). Part of 'Into Africa', an exhibition created in partnership with National Geographic, displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, in the summer of 2016.

Through the power of story

Through his powerful images Frans Lanting connects personal stories with insights about planetary changes from hot spots to hope spots. This September, Frans Lanting will be speaking at Summit Photo at the Royal Geographical Society.

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    The power of story: Frans Lanting

    One of our greatest living biosphere photographers, Frans Lanting will present our inaugural Summit Photo keynote presentation.

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Headshot photograph of Frans Lanting in black and white.