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Check Out The Gallery
See some amazing 'on location' wildlife photography taken by our members
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Meet Louis Labrom
Our newest member has worked on Planet Earth II and projects for Disney Nature, BBC Studios and Netflix
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How green is your film-making?
New thinking and new technology are helping our industry become more sustainable in the future
The International Association of Wildlife Film-makers
The International Association of Wildlife Film-makers (IAWF) was founded in 1982 to encourage communication and cooperation between people who are often isolated on location in the field. Our members are professional cameramen and camerawomen who earn most of their income from making wildlife films.
The IAWF was delighted to become affiliated with the GTC (Guild of Television Cameramen) in January 2016. Our worldwide membership includes many of the leading names in our industry.
Richard Kemp
On the passing of wildlife film-maker Richard Kemp, specialist in documenting elusive wild carnivores.
Blue Planet II success
New record viewing figures for latest Attenborough blockbuster, bringing more young people to watch wildlife films
Film-making job title and tax position
Being called a camera operator might have serious repercussions for your freelance status and tax liability
New GTC forum for sharing info
The GTC (of which IAWF members are also members of course) now has an updated and efficient email forum for sharing information and asking questions. Let's get involved.
Getting Started in Wildlife Film-making
Expert advice from John Waters on getting started, and the trials and rewards of pursuing a wildlife filmmaking career.
Spotlight: Simon Littlejohn
A late starter filming wildlife, and correct to label myself as an aspiring cameraman, but a very determined one. I spent years photographing wildlife, including 3 years in a tent in Torres del Paine NP, ...