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Whether you're a beginner or a pro, we’ve got the perfect experience for you.
Welcome to
PhotoLior®
About Us
We are a wildlife photography and adventure travel company for those who want the real thing. Expert guiding, untouched terrain, and small groups of six or fewer, built around one goal: images and moments you couldn't get any other way.
Our Mission
Our mission is to use photography as a bridge between people and the wild, creating images that don't just document nature, but make people care enough to protect it. Every expedition we lead is built on real encounters, small groups, and the belief that the best conservation story starts with genuine connection to the animal in front of you.
The Team
Lior Berman | Founder & Lead Guide
Lior grew up in rural Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where the wild wasn't a destination, it was home. That upbringing shaped how he sees photography: not as a way to capture nature from a distance, but as a way to build a real relationship with it. A finalist in the Sony World Photography Awards and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Lior approaches every image as an act of conservation advocacy, proof that the natural world is worth protecting. He founded PhotoLior to share that same access and philosophy with others: small groups, real encounters, and the patience it takes to earn an honest frame.
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Trips Guided
Workshops
Find Your Adventure
To inspire wildlife photographers to connect with nature through fun, safe, and high-quality instruction.
Destinations
Our Locations
We run sessions in some of the world’s most iconic wildlife spots
Costa Rica
Rainforest canopies, volcanic coastlines, and some of the highest biodiversity density on Earth.
Pantanal, Brasil
The world's largest tropical wetland. Jaguars, caimans, and wildlife density unmatched anywhere on the continent.
Patagonia
Vast, wind-carved landscapes at the edge of the continent, where the wildlife is as rugged as the terrain.
Ecuador
From cloud forest to Andean peaks, a single trip spanning some of the most varied ecosystems in South America.
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Coral reefs, mangrove islands, and poison frogs that shift color from island to island. Nowhere else offers that range in a single trip.
Colombia
The most bird-diverse country on Earth, wrapped in mist forest and unmatched color.
Process
Location to Photo
We make learning to surf easy, safe, and fun no experience needed.
01
Field Awareness
Learn animal behavior, terrain, and ethical distance for safe, respectful shooting.
02
Gear Familiarization
Understand your camera, settings, and handling before entering the field.
03
Light & Exposure
Master reading natural light and exposure for fast-changing conditions.
04
Composition
Practice framing quickly and instinctively as the scene shifts.
05
Reading Behavior
Anticipate movement, timing, and the moment before it happens.
06
Capture & Refine
Get the shot, review technique, and build confidence in the field.
Photos
Meet Memories
Snapshots of unforgettable sightings and top shots.
Online Workshops
Learn online with us
Want to learn from the comfort of your home? Join our online workshops to learn about the creative process of wildlife photography
Digital Editing Workshop
Learn the post-processing workflow that turns a good wildlife photo into a great one. Culling, editing, and finishing your images with the same process used on real expedition work.
Portfolio Review and Coaching
One-on-one guidance to shape your strongest work into a portfolio that actually represents where you are as a photographer, and where you're headed.
FAQs
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know before you grab your board and hit the waves.
Do I need any photography experience to join?
What's the maximum group size?
Are expeditions safe for beginners?
Can I book a private workshop?
Do you offer payment plans or deposits?
