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Tin Man Lee - Photographer

Tin Man Lee - Photographer

Chairman Jury NPOTY 2025

Tin Man Lee

Tin Man Lee is an internationally well-known nature and wildlife photographer. He was born in Hong Kong and lives in the United States. Tin Man Lee teaches photographers to take sharp images, photos that inspire, and to speak out for wildlife who doesn’t have a voice. He believes animals have feelings. 

Currently, he has over 600 students. And his students have won awards such as WPOTY, NBP, Audubon, NANPA, Share The View, and numerous prestigious publications. 

The photos of Tin Man Lee have made covers in NANPA Expression, NBP, Wild Planet Photography Magazine, Smithsonian Calendar, and Alaska Magazine. His photos have also been featured in Nature’s Best, WPOTY, NANPA, Smithsonian Earth, Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Peta Pixel, and Nik Softwares. 

He’s the grand prize winner of Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International and also the winner of the wildlife category of that contest. In 2014, he held an invited solo exhibit of 48 photos at HKUST, Hong Kong for 5 months. His photos have also been displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC and G2 Gallery.

Tin Man Lee is an experienced photographer and member of the jury of photo contests. Previously he was also an invited judge of Nature’s Best Photography Asia and Viewbug. We are pleased that Tin Man Lee will be judging our Nature Photographer of the Year-contest (NPOTY).

Kristel Schneider - Photographer

Kristel Schneider - Photographer

Jury NPOTY 2025

Kristel Schneider

Kristel Schneider is a passionate full-time artist and photographer, known for capturing the beauty of the natural world with profound sensitivity. Her work creates emotional connections between the viewer and nature, exploring familiar subjects with an intuitive approach that highlights their inherent rhythm and brilliance.

Her artistic style is characterized by a keen eye for detail and the ability to capture fleeting moments with remarkable emotional depth. Kristel’s use of natural light, weather elements, and textured compositions invites viewers to experience both the simplicity and magnificence of nature. For her, photography is more than a passion – it is a way of life and her ultimate form of creative self-expression.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Kristel spent a significant part of her adult life in Amsterdam. With a background in human resources management and communication, she previously worked as an international communications advisor for a pharmaceutical company. In 2007, however, she followed her heart and moved to Auvergne, France, to pursue photography full-time.

Since 2009, Kristel has worked as a professional photographer, undertaking private commissions and photo assignments. Her work has been featured in various publications, magazines, and books, and she is a frequent presenter and exhibitor at photo festivals across Europe. She published her first book, Variations in Trees, in December 2017, and her latest book, Riverscape, was released in October 2023. In addition to her independent projects, she also collaborates with Nordic Vision Photo Tours, a Netherlands-based organization. We are pleased that Kristel Schneider will be judging our Nature Photographer of the Year contest (NPOTY).

Website: www.kristelschneider.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kristelschneider/

Amit Eshel - Wildlife Photographer

Amit Eshel - Wildlife Photographer

Jury NPOTY 2025

Amit Eshel

Amit Eshel is an award-winning wildlife photographer from Israel, a category winner at Wildlife Photographer of the Year, a two-time Highly Commended at Nature Photographer of the Year, and the Grand Prize winner at Nature’s Best Photography Awards.

Growing up in a small and quiet place, wildlife has always been a major source of curiosity and inspiration for him since early childhood. Nature was his playground – he spent his days exploring the fields and forests near home, sketching animals in his notebooks, and daydreaming about wild encounters while sitting in the classroom.
He graduated with honors with a BA in Illustration, Animation, and Graphic Design. After graduation, he set out to combine his two greatest passions – animals and art – into a professional career. Amit began designing animal-inspired jewelry, using photography as a tool to capture wildlife portraits that would serve as references for his designs. In the process, he fell in love with wildlife photography – and it changed his life forever.

Today, he leads unique wildlife photography expeditions to some of the most remote locations on the planet, while continuing to work on personal photography projects that reflect his deep connection to the natural world.
We are pleased that Amit Eshel will be judging our Nature Photographer of the Year-contest (NPOTY).

MarlonDAG - Wildlife & Conservation Photographer

MarlonDAG - Wildlife & Conservation Photographer

Jury NPOTY 2025

MarlonDAG

Marlon del Aguila Guerrero (Marlondag), a Peruvian wildlife and conservation photographer, is based in Tarapoto, a city in the heart of the Amazon jungle. Growing up surrounded by the lush greenery and diverse wildlife of the Amazon, he developed a deep appreciation for its beauty and a strong sense of urgency to preserve it. His early explorations in the rainforest sparked a passion that would shape his life’s work, ultimately driving him to capture the essence of this unique ecosystem through his lens.

With over 13 years of experience, Marlon has honed his craft, using his photography to capture not only the stunning beauty of the Amazon but also the environmental challenges facing its communities and ecosystems. His journey as a photographer began through self-study, allowing him to develop a unique style that blends artistry with advocacy. Today, Marlon’s images reflect the complex interactions between nature, wildlife, and humanity, highlighting the Amazon’s fragility and its resilience in the face of adversity.

His work provides a holistic view of the Amazon by highlighting the intersection of conservation challenges and the struggles of marginalized communities. His powerful imagery inspires action and raises awareness, emphasizing that addressing ecological challenges requires recognizing and supporting these communities, reflecting his belief that effective conservation must align with social equity. Now, he is participating in an innovative project that explores Fair and Sustainable Hunting Management through Dialogues between Local Knowledge and Science, in rainforest sites in Central Africa, Southeast Asia and the Amazonia, with the Research Institute of Humanity and Nature from Japan.

MarlonDAG’s accomplishments have earned him both local and international recognition, demonstrating the impact of his work in conservation photography. This year, 2025, his work was exhibited at the Xposure Festival in Sharjah, UAE. Furthermore, he was included in the prestigious Forbes Peru magazine’s list of the 50 most creative individuals. In 2023, he was one of the recipients of the Vital Impacts Mentorship, a program supporting emerging photographers dedicated to environmental issues, further reinforcing his role as a leader in conservation photography. He also made history as the first Peruvian photographer to join the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), affirming his commitment to advocacy through his craft.

He firmly believes in the transformative power of nature photography and hopes to empower photographers from underrepresented countries to share their stories and contribute to conservation efforts worldwide.

Former jury members and other experts
In addition to the core jury, we are also supported by former jury members and other experts across various fields who assist us in assessing the feasibility of certain images and identifying instances of animal harassment.

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