Photographer Instructor Johan Siggesson Best Safari Photography Instructor

A wildlife photographer from Sweden residing on the small Mediterranean island of Malta.  From an early, Johan was passionate about animals and the natural world.  Before Animal Planet, Nat. Geo Wild and the likes, he was always guided in front of the weekly nature program on Swedish state television.  No matter if it was lions in Africa, wolves in Yellowstone or Polar bears in Svalbard, Johan practically grew up with Sir David Attenborough’s voice at the back of his head.

From the moment he bought his first digital camera, I was hooked.  The creativity that is unleased with instant feedback on the screen, variable ISO and more or less unlimited image capacity is something that really appeals to him.  This, combined with a passion for animals, is a recipe for a wildlife photographer.

When he is not out photographing or stuck in from of his Mac processing images, Johan enjoys a good meal or watching a game of soccer with friends… and a cold beer.  Johan hopes that you like viewing his images just as much as he enjoyed taking them!

In early 2019, Johan was one of the fortunate to be accepted into Sweden’s most prestigious nature photography association called Naturfotograferna/N.  A great honour!

Awards and Publications

  • 2023: Nomination in 18th Black & White Spider Award
  • 2023: Bronze Medal (Light) in WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)
  • 2023: Highly Commended (Light) in WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)

 


 

  • 2022: Honorable Mention in refocus Awards
  • 2022: Honorable Mention in Tokyo International Photo Awards
  • 2022: Category WINNER (Monochrome) in WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)
  • 2022: Commended in WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)
  • 2022: Highly Commended in Africa Geographic Photographers of the year

 


 

  • 2021: Book Publication: Marvellous Malta – Where Wild Orchids Grow
  • 2021: Highly Commended WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)
  • 2021: Topaz Labs Award Winner – WildArt (UK)
  • 2021: Founder’s Choice WildArt Photographer of the Year (UK)

 


 

  • 2020: Honorable Mention Nature-Wildlife Category in Tokyo International Foto Awards
  • 2020: Honorable Mention Nature Category in Moscow International Foto Awards
  • 2020: 2 x Honorable Mention Nature Category in International Photo Awards (IPA)
  • 2020: Honorable mention Fine Art Category in International Photo Awards (IPA)
  • 2020: 7 x Finalist in GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year (GERMANY)

 


 

  • 2019: Honorable mention in Memorial Maria Luisa (SPAIN)
  • 2019: Bronze Medal in PX3 Prix de la Photographie, Paris (FRANCE)
  • 2019: Elected into Swedish Nature Photography Association: Naturfotograferna/N
  • 2019: 2 x Bronze Medal – Tokyo International Photo Awards
  • 2019: 7 x Finalist in Asferico (ITALY)

 


 

  • 2018: Moscow International Photo Awards – Silver Medal
  • 2018: Category Winner in European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
  • 2018: Top 15 and Top 25 placement in Malta International Photography Awards
  • 2018: Group Exhibition with TPOTY London Bridge
  • 2018: Group Exhibition with TPOTY Sintra, Portugal
  • 2018: 7th in Peoples’ choice of Bird Photographer of the Year
  • 2018: Double spread in Get Away Magazine (South Africa)
  • 2018: Book feature Bird Photographer of the Year
  • 2018: Double spread in the Guardian (UK)
  • 2018: 11 x Finalist in Asferico (ITALY)
  • 2018: Finalist in Nordic Nature Photography Competition (NNPC)
  • 2018: Group Exhibition at Malta Natural History Museum