Emily McCulliss
I believe in the transformative power of wilderness. Through meticulously curated expeditions to Earth's most remarkable environments, I invite curious souls to discover dimensions of themselves that only emerge when confronted with raw, unfiltered nature offered by my photography and/ or bespoke journeys.
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My journey began at thirteen when I left home to help launch an international traveling school, discovering early that conventional paths rarely lead to extraordinary revelations. From living in a hammock while chasing perfect waves in Costa Rica to documenting whale sharks in Australia's remote waters, I've consistently chosen experiences that challenge comfortable assumptions.
With a multidisciplinary background spanning marine biology, neuroscience, psychology, and business, I navigate the intersection of wilderness and human potential with unique perspective. It was in the waters off Mexico, eye-to-eye with blue marlins and humpback whales, that my purpose crystallized: to create environments where others might experience similar moments of profound clarity.
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I offer nature photography for private, public, and corporate collections—each image painstakingly captured to reveal a moment historic in time, preserving the raw truth of the wild. My photographs frame fleeting glimpses of untamed elegance, inviting viewers to witness what few human eyes ever see.
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Today, I guide intimate journeys - from tracking snow leopards across Mongolia's rugged terrain to swimming alongside oceanic predators in Baja's living vortex. These expeditions are designed around moments where nature becomes both mirror and mentor, where we meet capabilities within ourselves previously unimagined.
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I also offer writing that chronicles these experiences, weaving together the majesty of wild places with the human element - our fears, triumphs, and transformations when confronted with nature's grandeur. Through storytelling, I capture not just what we see, but what we feel when standing before something greater than ourselves.
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These three interconnected practices - photography, expedition guiding, and writing -form the foundation of my life's mission: to inspire humankind - Inspire your Today to Change your Tomorrow.
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My greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing the subtle transformations that occur when someone encounters something truly extraordinary: the shift in perspective, the quiet recognition of capacity, the awakening of dormant questions. These are the souvenirs that matter—the ones that continue to reveal their value long after your return.
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INSPIRE TODAY TO CHANGE YOUR TOMORROW
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Sotheby's Institute of Art
Certificate in Running a Contemporary Gallery, December, 2018
Certificate in The Intelligent Eye, the Art of Collecting, February, 2019
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Gallery Feature-
Red Dot Miami, Redwood Art Group 2024
Earth's Horizon's Chamoun Gallery February, 2025- February 2026​
Art Santa Fe, Redwood Art Group June- August, 2025
Nature's Cathedral, D'art Gallery, July-August, 2025 *Honorable Mention Award
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Acquisition Avenues-
https://www.saatchiart.com/emilymcculliss
D'art Gallery
Chamoun Gallery
Ethereal Day Spa
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Festival Feature-
37th Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival
4th Annual Boulder Fine Art Street
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Speaking-
SW Photo Club, Littleton, Colorado
May 14, 2026 - Beyond Chance: The Art of Intentional Wildlife Photography