National Geographic Live!

Keith Ladzinski

Photographer and Filmmaker

From the towering mountains of the Himalaya to the slot canyons and stone arches of the desert, Earth is shaped by the raw power of Mother Nature. Capturing this might and majesty takes a special skill set—and a willingness to sign up for the seemingly impossible. Keith Ladzinski, adventure photographer and filmmaker, is renowned for his ability to get the shot in some of the world’s most inaccessible and inhospitable environments. His unique combination of skills makes him a natural choice for assignments that require the talents of both a top athlete and a master of photography.

Ladzinski’s subjects are as varied as the dozens of countries he’s visited. He has swum with alligators in the Florida Everglades, chased tornadoes across the American Midwest, hung from massive natural arches in China, and explored the effects of climate change in Antarctica. His fearless spirit leads him to the furthest reaches of all seven continents, and his hope is that the stunning images he captures inspire new understanding of and respect for our planet.