Todd Gustafson grew up in Tanzania and has been photographing nature, wildlife and natural history around the world since 1998 with great success. Capturing beautiful light on beautiful subjects in an artistic way at the decisive moment is a continuous personal goal. East Africa is a specialty, including animals, birds and native people. For many years, Todd photographed and worked as a clinician/teacher for NIKON Corporation. In April 2015, Todd switched equipment and now shoots Canon equipment.
U.S. photo destinations for nature, wildlife and travel photography include the Arizona desert, the Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Washington, DC, New England, New Orleans, and Florida. Foreign destinations include Ecuador, United Kingdom, Grand Cayman, Galapagos Islands, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Australia, Western and Eastern Europe, as well as Brazil, Peru, India, Patagonia, and Central America. Having grown up in Tanzania, East Africa is a specialty. Knowledge of habitat and behavior as well as social interaction with local people has resulted in photographically rewarding safaris to Tanzania, Kenya,
Uganda, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana, and Madagascar.
Todd works with photographers as a guide and photo instructor in East Africa, Europe, Central and South America, and the United States.His agents are Panoramic Images (Chicago), Danita Delimont (Seattle), Getty Stock Agency (New York). Todd’s photography is also represented by National Geographic Society.
Todd is the on-screen expert for two Great Migration National Geographic series dealing with nature’s mysteries.
Publications:
“To the Ends of the Earth” a 3-volume artist portfolio with forwards by Jane Goodall, Carl Safina, and Peter Raven have been called the most lavish publications since the Audubon Folios of the 1800s. PBS introduced an hour documentary “To the Ends of the Earth; East Africa with film and photographs by Todd Gustafson”. It answers the question: How does a nature photographer capture the images that so resonate with viewers?
Todd has collaborated with renowned animal behaviorist, Dr Jane Goodall who is the narrative voice of To the Ends of the Earth.
The Ends of the Earth documentary series has grown to include Birds of East Africa, The Natural World, Oceans, and the soon to be released Life Cycles. There is a companion boxed set of three books. Please Visit the To The Ends of the Earth website to learn more.
Photographer’s Guide to the Safari Experience” an information and site guide.
Awards:
Todd has won awards with the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Completion
And Nature’s Best Photography Competition.
Todd’s continual goal is to maintain the safety and comfort of clients while preparing and placing them in the best position to capture nature’s decisive moments.
