Southern Australia & Tasmania Photo Expedition

Discover Australia’s diverse ecosystems on sustainable safaris spanning wild coasts, remote Outback, lush rainforests and iconic wildlife.

In Part 2 of this photography series, Australia Photo Expedition Leader Matt Cornish moves beyond technical foundations to explore the creative and philosophical lessons that define meaningful conservation photography. Drawing on 14 years in the field, Matt shares five more nature photography lessons, focusing on animal behavior, advanced editing, visual storytelling and how to develop a personal photographic voice. Learn how intention, patience and perspective can transform strong images into powerful stories that connect people to the wild.

Join Australia Photo Expedition Leader Matt Cornish for Part 1 of a two-part photography series tracing his journey from zookeeper to conservation photographer. Matt shares how a chance encounter with a local photographer and a DSLR camera sparked a 14-year pursuit to document and protect the natural world. In this session, he shares five foundational lessons that shaped his craft, covering technical basics, camera gear advice and essential editing skills learned through years in the field.

Join Expedition Leader Jacob Emerson as he introduces our new Australia South nature journey and Southern Australia Photo Expedition itineraries! Find out what to pack, how we travel and where we stay on these immersive offerings that include Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair—home to wallabies, echidnas and wombats, quoll and Tasmanian devils. We also visit Kangaroo Island, explore the “Remarkable Rocks” of Flinders Chase National Park, travel the Great Ocean Road, venture into a glowworm-lit cave and photograph wild platypuses in the Derwent Valley.