Jeff Mauritzen
National Geographic photographer Jeff Mauritzen's assignments and adventures have immersed him in vivid landscapes on all 7 continents and in more than 60 countries around the world. Whether photographing penguin antics in Antarctica or komodo dragons in Indonesia, Jeff’s work expresses an unwavering passion, respect, curiosity, and awe for the natural world.
Jeff's photography has appeared in dozens of National Geographic books, several National Geographic Traveler magazine articles, the Wall Street Journal, and on the @natgeotravel Instagram account, where he’s a regular contributor. In addition to assignment work, Jeff enjoys traveling with National Geographic Expeditions, teaching photography on natural history-focused trips.
My upcoming expeditions
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands
Feb 18 2025
Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland's East Coast
Jun 24 2025
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro
Aug 16 2025
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands
Nov 19 2025