About
Hailing from Australia, Shannon Wild is an acclaimed wildlife photographer, cinematographer, and a devoted advocate for wildlife conservation.
Since 2004, she has lent her creative talents to esteemed organizations like National Geographic, NatGeo Wild, the United Nations, as well as numerous wildlife-focused NGOs and non-profits such as Wild Tomorrow Fund, The Perfect World Foundation, and Wildaid.
In 2017, Shannon established Wild In Africa - Bracelets For Wildlife, a heartfelt initiative aimed at providing direct support to various wildlife conservation organizations. Additionally, she co-founded MAC MEDIA, a natural history and film production company based in Southern and East Africa, offering comprehensive equipment rental, filming vehicles, and aircraft services.
With three published books to her name and a distinguished international speaking career, including appearances in the NatGeo Live series, Shannon also serves on the board of directors of the Wildlife Society of Filmmakers. Her background as a former creative director brings a keen eye for detail and design to her work.
Shannon proudly represents multiple conservation charities and foundations as an ambassador, all while maintaining an active presence on Instagram (@shannon__wild), where she generously shares her expertise through regular posts that include photography tips, camera settings, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her captivating work.
VIDEOS < JULES OLDROYD 'THE WILD SIDE' - SHANNON WILD > < 'WILD TALKS' WILD CENTRE EUROPE > < RED COLLECTIVE - THE WILDS > < HOW I STARTED OUT - MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS > < THE ENRICHMENT PROJECT - PATH TO PURPOSE PART I + PART II > < CAMPFIRE CONVERSATIONS > < ADORAMA TALKS NYC > < B&H EVENT SPACE - SHANNON WILD TAKES THE WEST >
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PODCASTS < GRAY SPACE PODCAST > < THIS WILD LIFE PODCAST > < THE NEW BIG 5 > < ESCAPE THE ZOO PODCAST > < CONSCIOUS CONSERVATION PODCAST WITH DR HAYLEY ADAMS > < PHOTOFOCUS PODCAST WITH LEVI SIM >
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PRESS LINKS < INTO THE WILD - PAWS TRAILS > < THINK TANK PHOTO - 5 MINUTES WITH SHANNON WILD > < AFRICA IN FOCUS - WILDERNESS SAFARIS PHOTO COMPETITION JUDGE - SHANNON WILD > < THE NEW BIG 5 - SHANNON WILD INTERVIEW / SHANNON WILD'S BIG 5 > < KEVIN RICHARDSON FOUNDATION - THROUGH THE LENS: PHOTOGRAPHY IN CONSERVATION > < PHOTOBLOG - INTERVIEW > < PALM OIL INVESTIGATIONS - AMBASSADORSHIP > < CONSERVATION CAREERS - INTERVIEW > < RED COLLECTIVE - THE WILDS (JOIN SHANNON BEHIND THE SCENES AS SHE FILMS KOMODO DRAGONS AND ORANGUTANS) > < OUTDOOR PHOTO BLOG: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY WITH SHANNON WILD > < MATADOR NETWORK: 13 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU NEED TO WATCH IN 2018 > < FILMUP: INSIDE THE INSTAGRAM - WILDLIFE CINEMATOGRAPHER SHANNON WILD > < RHINO AFRICA BLOG: GETTING 'WILD': TOP 10 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS BY SHANNON WILD > < ROBB REPORT INTERVIEW: MODERN EXPLORATION WITH SHANNON WILD > < ZOOLOGY FOR KIDS INTERVIEW: THROUGH THE LENS WITH SHANNON WILD > < WILDARK - LIFE IN PICTURES > < RHINO AFRICA: 12 WILDLIFE INSTAGRAMMERS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING > < SHANNON'S FAVOURITE PHOTO DESTINATION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA - DISCOVERAFRICA.COM > < PHOTOGRAPHERS WITHOUT BORDERS - KENYAN IVORY BURN > < INTERVIEW WITH HIGH TEA WITH ELEPHANTS > < INTERVIEW WITH THE WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANISATION > < INTERVIEW WITH F STOP LOUNGE > < FEMALE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS NETWORK >
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AWARDS < AFRICA IN FOCUS: JUDGE PROFILE > < GETAWAY MAGAZINE - QUIVER TREE FOREST, NAMIBIA - 3RD | 2015 > < MAZDA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - FOUR ZEBRA - 3RD | 2014 > < GETAWAY MAGAZINE - ELEGANT GIRAFFE - HIGHLY COMMENDED | 2014 > < AUSTRALIA’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS AWARDS | 2011 > < AUSTRALIA’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS AWARDS | 2010 > < AUSTRALIA’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS AWARDS | 2009 > < 3RD ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP | 2009 > < ‘ORDER:SQUAMATA’ – NOMINEE – WILDLIFE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS | 2008 > < ORDER:SQUAMATA – 3RD – SPECIAL/PETS + 5 HONORABLE MENTIONS WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2008 > < FINALIST – 8 IMAGES IN 6 CATEGORIES PX3 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS | 2007 > < ORDER:SQUAMATA – 3RD – NATURE CATEGORY INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS | 2007 > < HONOURABLE MENTION – NATURE/WILDLIFE CATEGORY ADPOTD AUSTRALIA | FEBRUARY 2007 > < WINNER – ANIMALS/NATURE CATEGORY BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS | 2006 NOMINEE – NATURE CATEGORY + MADE AN HONORARY SPIDER FELLOW INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS | 2006 > < HONORABLE MENTION PX3 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS | 2006 HONORABLE MENTION >
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EXHIBITIONS < ORDER:SQUAMATA 2008 – SPLASHLIGHT STUDIOS, SOHO, NEW YORK + WORLDWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBITION (IPA) > < 2008 – GALERIE ACTE 2, PARIS (PX3) >
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