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About Us

Chasing Light,
Shaping Photographers

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Why Choose Us?

Because you deserve more than just a photo tour, you deserve a transformative wildlife journey. With proven fieldcraft, expert guiding, and a deep respect for nature, we'll help you capture unforgettable images, build real skill, and feel at home in the wild.

Expert-Led Guiding

Safety First

Personalized Coaching

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Expert Guiding

Learn from award-winning photographers with years of real field experience.

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Expert Guiding

Learn from award-winning photographers with years of real field experience.

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Iconic Locations

Shoot in some of the world's most remote and biodiverse wild locations.

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All Levels

From first-timers to seasoned photographers, we tailor every expedition.

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All Levels

From first-timers to seasoned photographers, we tailor every expedition.

The Field Experience

Wildlife photography is not just about capturing images, it's about embracing a lifestyle shaped by the wild. It's the thrill of your first sighting, the patience of waiting for the right light, and the freedom of moving in sync with nature's rhythm.

Connect with Nature

Make Lifelong Friends

Learn with Confidence

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Our Philosophy

At PhotoLior, we're more than just a photography tour company, we're a community built on passion, skill, and love of the wild. For years, we've guided photographers of all ages and levels, from total beginners capturing their first clear shot to advanced shooters chasing the perfect frame.

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Happy Students Taught

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95%

Student Satisfaction Rate

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Countries Explored

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Glenn O
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Sep 13, 2026

This was a trip not to be missed. We enjoyed every single moment. We saw things we never ever thought we would see. Our guide, Lior Berman, was exceptional. Everything was well planned and executed, and he was a great guide, anticipating every eventuality and keeping us all informed. Everything he told us we might seeโ€ฆ.we saw! He delivered! This is our second trip with Lior and I'm sure we will do more with him in the future.

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Rahul T
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Sep 06, 2026

What a delightful trip! Lior put together a great itinerary and he was a fantastic photography guide! Heโ€™s also a really nice guy! Branco and Raquelle took excellent care of us on the boat safaris and positioned us well in our many sightings. I would 100% recommend this trip!

Pantanal PhotoSafari

Our Instructors

Experienced, and ready to guide you from sighting to photo.

Lior Berman | Founder & Lead Guide

Lior grew up in rural Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where the wild wasn't a destination, it was home. That upbringing shaped how he sees photography: not as a way to capture nature from a distance, but as a way to build a real relationship with it. A finalist in the Sony World Photography Awards and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Lior approaches every image as an act of conservation advocacy, proof that the natural world is worth protecting. He founded PhotoLior to share that same access and philosophy with others: small groups, real encounters, and the patience it takes to earn an honest frame.

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Lior's Work

Green Basilisk
Green Basilisk
Iberian Lynx
Iberian Lynx
Ocelot
Ocelot
Puma
Puma
Three Wattled Bellbird
Three Wattled Bellbird
King Vulture
King Vulture
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe
Melanistic Toucan
Melanistic Toucan
Rufous Vented Ground Cuckoo
Rufous Vented Ground Cuckoo
Ghost Glass Frog
Ghost Glass Frog
Golden Dart Frog
Golden Dart Frog
Moray Eel
Moray Eel
Jaguar Hunting
Jaguar Hunting
Capuchin Monkey
Capuchin Monkey
Jaguar Resting
Jaguar Resting
Giant Anteater
Giant Anteater
Caimans in Beach
Caimans in Beach
Toco Toucan
Toco Toucan
Ara Macaw Flying
Ara Macaw Flying
Ara Macaws
Ara Macaws
Blue Crab
Blue Crab
Mt. Fitz Roy
Mt. Fitz Roy
Quetzal Flying
Quetzal Flying
Puna Flamingo
Puna Flamingo
Marine Iguana Hugging
Marine Iguana Hugging
Flightless Cormorant Hunting
Flightless Cormorant Hunting
Green Sea Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Marine Iguana Swimming
Marine Iguana Swimming
Raccoon at Night
Raccoon at Night
Puma Stretching
Puma Stretching
sea turtle in Costa Rica
Capuccin Monkey in Costa Rica

FAQs

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know before you grab your board and hit the waves.

Do I need any photography experience to join?

What's the maximum group size?

Are expeditions safe for beginners?

Can I book a private workshop?

Do you offer payment plans or deposits?

Burrowing Toad in Costa Rica
Burrowing Toad in Costa Rica
Burrowing Toad in Costa Rica
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