Matthias Breiter

Wildlife photographer, cinematographer, and author Matthias Breiter has spent most of the past 30 years researching the daily lives and habits of black, brown, grizzly, and polar bears. He was made a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and a fellow of the prestigious Explorer’s Club in recognition of his contribution to our scientific knowledge of bears and the Arctic. Matthias is also a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), and remains deeply involved with conservation efforts involving the American and Canadian Arctic and Subarctic. He has authored 20 books, and his articles and photography have appeared in National Geographic, GEO, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, and numerous other publications worldwide. Breiter's most recent documentary, Polar Bear Summer, was nominated for an Emmy. He has also been involved with Nat Geo WILD productions like Grizzly Empire and The Wild West. Biologist-trained, Matthias frequently lectures at universities, zoos, and research facilities on bear biology and arctic ecosystems, and he also enjoys teaching photography. He looks forward to sharing his photographic and regional knowledge with travelers on this expedition.