To debut this program that will enhance the way in which we gather and share images, Matthew and William Burrard-Lucas (below, left and right), both passionate about nature, photography, and travel, volunteered to share their experiences in the field to show us the beautiful as well as the areas of concern. Through their visual journals we will witness and explore destinations many of us may never visit, while others may use these views into the wild as an inspiration and guide to make their own plans for adventure. In the summer issue we feature the brothers and a camera they developed, our NBP Students editor, Gabby Salazar, and her upcoming travels,
emerging photographer Rick Stanley, and
an amazing program to bring flashlights to
a tribe in Kenya, by Dee Ann Pederson.

Get a sample of the stories from our
Nature's Best Ambassadors on our BLOG: View the Chimpanzees of Mahale by the Burrard-Lucas brothers.

We invite you to join the NBP Ambassador team: The process is simple.
The details:

• It is a volunteer role. There are no sponsors for this program as of yet, but if you know of an individual or corporation with an interest in participation, we will promote them as well.
• You will be acting as a representative, i.e., Ambassador of Nature's Best Photography, and must possess a passion for photography, be skilled in communication, be knowledgeable about your project, including animal behavior and location risks, be in sufficient health and financially capable to carry out your mission and willing to adapt to adverse conditions as they are presented. NBP will be counting on you to make friends, make great images, and share lots of wonderful stories.
• You must submit an electronic portfolio of images, awards, and your published work for review.
• You do not have to be a pro photographer, but you must have passion, drive, and creativity.
• You must have plans or a project destination with an outline of travel details and project goals.
• We will promote your work through a multimedia platform of magazine publication, web features, online galleries, and we are interested in video content for TV opportunities as well.
• We will provide endorsement letters and documents to assist your access to areas and researchers where tourists are usually not permitted.

Before you begin the application process, please contact Steve Freligh to discuss your ideas, travel plans, projects and background, for us to help advise a direction to follow. E-mail: sfreligh@naturesbestphotography.com.

We look forward to speaking with those interested in exploring the world through this exciting program to expand our view on the natural world. Ambassador opportunities may also include participation in our Nature's Best Photography Fund as it becomes a new 501(c)(3):
• Contributing ideas for immediate program management solutions.
• Participation in programs, events and future planning.
• Promotion assistance and alliance development.
• Funding assistance as opportunities