Daniel J. Cox Email & Phone Number

Bozeman, Montana

Invitational Photo Tours is a small speciality photography tour and workshop travel company. In 2002, my wife Tanya and I began guiding people to the many exotic wildlife and nature destinations that I had been documenting as a conservation photographer for the previous 20+ years.Tanya grew up in the adventure travel business on the shores of Hudson Bay. Her father Len Smith started the polar bear viewing industry in Churchill, Manitoba back in 1981. Tanya spent her early years working with clients, running the Tundra Buggy Lodge, helping in the office, and eventually purchased Bear Country Inn to help cater to the burgeoning influx of tourists to Churchill. I have spent nearly 40 years as a photographer. Most of my work is targeted toward editorial publications with an emphasis in conservation and nature. Additional clients have included the paper products industry, ad agencies, newspapers, and many others who need nature shots from a competent photographer. I've published two conservation-related cover stories for National Geographic, one in February 2002 and the other in February 2005. I've served as an advisory board member for the conservation group Polar Bears International since 2002 and am also Director of their Arctic Documentary Project.SpecialtiesConservation & Nature Photographer, Conservation Advisor, Digital Photography Expert, Photography Marketing, Adventure Travel Consultant, Photo Tours and Workshops

Multimedia presentations include stories and tales from my 35-year+ career as a professional nature and conservation photographer. Currently my work revolves around close ties with the conservation group Polar Bears International, mainly directing their Arctic Documentary Project. As lead photographer, media specialist, and an advisory board member for PBI, I travel to all parts of the Arctic to help create a visual and written record of the massive changes taking place all over the North.

Bozeman, Montana

As Media Advisor for Polar Bears International, I help them to obtain quality multimedia including photos, and videos, to help spread the message of how climate change is affecting polar bears and the Arctic. My work for Polar Bears International is provided on a pro bono basis.

Bozeman, Montana

Photographer specializing in conservation, wildlife, nature, and environmental topics. My work has been recognized and awarded in nature competitions including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature’s Best. I've been featured in galleries such as Nikon House, NY and the Natural History Museum in London. I'm a regular contributor to natural history and conservation publications worldwide. I've worked with Hewlett-Packard as a photographic consultant for their fine art printers, have been honored as a “Nikon Legend Behind the Lens,” and was a mentor for Popular Photography’s Mentor Series workshops. My most personally satisfying accomplishments include two conservation, nature-related cover stories for National Geographic Magazine and my current volunteer work as photographer and advisory board member for the conservation group Polar Bears International. I am the sole photographer for 20+ books. My wife Tanya and I lead photography tours around the world via our company Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours.

International

Cover of Nature: International Journal of Science, December 2010. This image highlighted a story written by Dr. Steven Amstrup, lead scientist for the conservation group Polar Bears International.

San Diego, California

As a photographic consultant to HP, conservation photographer Daniel J. Cox is dedicated to helping HP in their commitment to the environment and conservation issues. HP leads efforts to reduce environmental impact and embrace global responsibility. Also, HP helps customers to lessen their impact on the environment through worldwide recycling initiatives and other global citizenship efforts. Using HP Designjet Z Series Photo Printers, Daniel J. Cox can effectively share his passion for the environment, and together, Cox and HP can make a difference in peoples’ lives. HP's commitment to helping spread the word about the serious conservation issues Cox is involved with was evident in HP's publication of Cox's Arctic book Nature Exposed. This print on demand book and a Fine Art Print presentation of some of Cox's most notable conservation-related images from the Arctic were featured in New York.

New York, New York

Daniel J. Cox's work as a nature and conservation photographer for the past 30+ years was instrumental in his selection by Nikon and Popular Photography to help lead the Mentors Series Worldwide Photography Treks. Commonly referred to as the "Mentor Series," these photography workshops are an incredible hands-on learning experience designed to cater to all skill levels. Participants experience a variety of pre-arranged special photo opportunities, often with private access or from a highly considered vantage point.Photograph alongside Nikon professional photographers. These instructors provide invaluable photo tips and continuous instruction regarding an array of photographic topics from travel to technical. Personal feedback provided in a one-on-one digital review session allows trekkers to see their work in a new light and encourages them to expand their creative eye and experiment with all they learn. Nikon equipment is available for the trekkers to try, and the list of photographic opportunities continues to grow with new locations announced regularly. Join Daniel J. Cox on one of his many Treks that he leads as a photography instructor for the Mentor Series Worldwide Photography Treks, photo tours like no others.

Vienna, Virginia

Cover photography for Ranger Rick magazine

Washington, Dc

My second cover story as exclusive photographer for National Geographic Magazine was a life history essay on the great gray owl. It appeared as a cover story for the February issue of National Geographic Magazine in 2005.

Washington, Dc

My first cover story was as the exclusive photographer for a 2002 article on Denver Holt's snowy owl research in northern Alaska. Holt's snowy owl research is the longest running project on snowy owls ever undertaken. My editor at National Geographic was John Echave.

San Francisco, California

Cover photo of leaping salmon in Alaska for one of the greatest of all conservation groups, Sierra Club. The photograph was used to highlight protecting the salmon runs of the Pacific Ocean.

Duluth, Minnesota

I spent four years working as a photographer for two of the best photographers in the business, Mr. Dan Grandmaison and Mr. Timothy Slattery. Grandmaison Photographic Studios was a full service photography house that produced commercial work, portraits, weddings, public relations, and other photographic services, including work for the conservation of Lake Superior. Our commercail clients included Jeno's Pizza, Amsoil, and many others. My early years working here helped drive my success in the nature and conservation publishing industry and also with our current photo tours and workshops around the world.

Seattle, Washington

Cover and Limited Edition print of 450 copies appeared on the Eddie Bauer's catalog.

Duluth, Minnesota

I was a photographer for the University of Minnesota, Duluth newspaper. I often shot 5-8 stories a week, which included everything from the Harlem Globetrotters, to the director of the Duluth Symphony, to conservation issues related to the Lake Superior area. It was a tremendous learning experience, and I apply many skills from this job to my current projects as a photographer specializing in nature and conservation issues.

Unfinished, Communications, Photography, Business

Activities and Societies: University Newspaper, UMD StatesmanI spent a lot of time pursuing my nature and conservation photography as well.

Communications