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Global Nature Photographer & Expedition Guide 

Emily McCulliss

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Witness moments most people will never see. Small-group expeditions to Earth's most transformative wild places.

Expeditions & Journeys 

What sets my journeys apart is the pursuit of the seemingly impossible. I don't just ask the basic question- "where should we go?" but rather "what extraordinary experience can call to your soul?"

Whether it's dancing with whales in crystal waters, tracking the ghost-like snow leopard across remote mountains, or witnessing phenomena that defy description, I transform fantastical wonderings into lived reality. These expeditions grow from places and people 

Imagine experiencing a moment so extraordinary - it transforms the way you breathe.

 

The way you dream.

The way you live.

 

Rare. Unfiltered. Alive.

who have profoundly changed me. Each journey I curate emerges from moments that altered my own perspective and expanded my understanding of what's possible. By sharing these transformative experiences, I offer you access to exceptional, unreproducible memories that can't be found in guidebooks or standard tours - moments of connection and wonder that may reveal unexpected dimensions of yourself.

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2026  Expeditions

What Do You Want to Experience?

Elemental Journey- Our Difference 

Intimate Group Experiences - Never more than 6 travelers on land expeditions, creating space for deeper connections with both the wilderness and fellow travelers who share your curiosity
 
Transformative Narratives - Each journey crafted as a chapter in your ongoing personal story, designed to challenge perspectives and reveal new dimensions of yourself
 
Expert Local Partnerships - Collaboration with local guides and regional specialists who offer intellectual depth and cultural insights rarely accessible to conventional travelers
 
Adaptive Exploration - Fluid itineraries that respond to both environmental conditions and the evolving interests of our discerning travelers, balancing structure with serendipity
 
Authentic Encounters - Carefully cultivated moments with wildlife and landscapes that spark genuine wonder and reflection, free from artificial or staged experiences
 
Thoughtful Curation - Every element of your experience meticulously considered, from accommodations that blend comfort with context to meaningful conversation over exceptional meals
 
Legacy of Growth - Each expedition designed to yield insights that extend far beyond the journey itself, influencing your perspective on leadership, purpose, and impact

Certified Travel Advisor to help you with all of your travel logistics and increased travel community and value 

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Awaken Your Wanderlust

Custom Expeditions 
What Would You Like to Experience? 

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January - March Hourly Workshop

Aerial, Doors-off Helicopter, Big Wave Surf Photography Workshop

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February, 2026

Celebrate the Aloha that Whale Season Brings

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June, 2026

Predators of the Mara:
A Big Cat Expedition

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June 21-28, 2026 

Where the Wild Begins: Loisaba, Kenya

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November 15-21, 2026

A Wildlife Spectacle Beyond Imagination:  
Mag Bay 

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December, 2026

Ghost of the Mountains: Mongolian Snow Leopard Expedition

Where the Wild Begins: Expedition Scouting Experiences

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October, 2026

Above & Among: Kilimanjaro & Amboseli's Elephants  

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October, 2026

Into Thin Air: Nepal's Eight-Thousanders an Aerial Based Trip

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July 29- August 12 

Bears of Canada 

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August

Swim with Humpback Whales 

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November, 2026

Swim with Orcas of Tromsø 

In the Planning Stages (2027)

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May, 2027 

The Ultimate Drive: Kazakhstan Porsche Expedition

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August, 2027

Private Boat Charter- Bears on the Sea Ice off of Svalbard, Norway

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