I’m delighted to invite you to a special evening celebrating my newest book, Acts of Faith: The Beauty of Belief. Presented by the UW Alumni Association, this free author talk will take place Friday, December 11, at Mobius Hall on the UW Bothell campus.
Over more than four decades of traveling and photographing around the world, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing extraordinary expressions of faith and devotion. From vibrant festivals and sacred ceremonies to intimate moments of prayer and quiet reflection, these experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for the beauty, diversity, and shared humanity found in spiritual traditions across cultures.
During the evening, I’ll share some of my favorite images and the stories behind them, offering a personal look at the experiences and encounters that helped shape Acts of Faith.
Following the presentation, I look forward to meeting guests during an optional book signing. Copies of Acts of Faith will be available for purchase, and you’re welcome to bring any of my other books from your collection to be signed as well.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required. I hope you’ll join me!
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Location: Mobius Hall, Cascadia College–UW Bothell Campus
18428 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Admission: FREE — advance registration required Book Signing: Approximately 8 p.m., following the presentation
Seating is first-come, first-served, and each registrant may include up to five guests.
About Acts of Faith: The Beauty of Belief
Acts of Faith is a project especially close to my heart, bringing together decades of photography documenting the remarkable ways people around the world express faith, reverence, and spiritual connection. Through images of sacred landscapes, traditional ceremonies, pilgrimages, and personal moments of devotion, I hope to share both the spectacular and deeply human dimensions of belief.
Featuring a foreword by acclaimed travel writer Pico Iyer and essays by Art Davidson, this beautifully produced hardcover volume combines photography with thoughtful cultural context. My hope is that these images will inspire curiosity, understanding, and an appreciation for the traditions that make our world so wonderfully diverse, while reminding us of the experiences that connect us all.
Whether you’ve followed my photography for years or are just discovering my work, I would love to see you there for an evening of stories, images, and conversation.
The next week or so is shaping up to be wonderfully busy, and I’m looking forward to a few opportunities to gather with friends, photographers, conservationists, and curious minds both back home in Seattle and online. Photography has always been about more than making images for me—it is a way of paying attention, telling stories, and building a deeper connection with the places and people that make this world so extraordinary.
If you’re nearby, I hope you’ll join me in person. And if you’re farther afield, there’s an opportunity to tune in from wherever you happen to be. Here are three upcoming events I’m especially pleased to be part of:
Wild Night Out
Wednesday, September 30 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle
I’m delighted to support Washington Wild as the community gathers for Wild Night Out, the organization’s biggest fundraising event of the year.
Washington’s wild lands and waters are a tremendous part of what makes this corner of the world so special, and protecting them takes people who care enough to show up, work together, and keep the conversation moving forward.
The evening will bring together conservation supporters for local food and beverages, a live auction, raffle, paddle raise, conservation awards, and plenty of time to reconnect with friends and others who share a love for Washington’s extraordinary natural places.
Proceeds from the evening help Washington Wild continue its work advocating for public lands and waters throughout the state.
Thursday, October 1 | Ivar’s Salmon House, Seattle
The following evening, I’ll be joining NatureBridge for a special gathering celebrating its Olympic National Park campus and the students who experience this remarkable landscape through its programs.
I’ll be sharing a curated presentation of photographs inspired by Olympic National Park—a place of extraordinary forests, coastlines, mountains, wildlife, weather, and light. It’s a landscape I never tire of returning to, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of those experiences through images and stories.
The evening will also feature former NatureBridge board member and NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, along with NatureBridge President and CEO Phil Kilbridge.
We’ll gather on the Seattle waterfront for drinks, appetizers, conversation, and even a taste of the educational experiences NatureBridge brings to students in Olympic National Park.
For photographers who can’t make it to Seattle—or who simply want to spend a Saturday immersed in photography—I’ll also be joining the New England Camera Club Council for a special virtual event featuring three presentations from photographers working across nature and landscape photography.
I’ll begin the day with my presentation, Wild Lives, exploring the animals, landscapes, cultures, and fleeting moments that have kept me traveling with a camera for more than five decades.
Later in the day, Nikon Ambassador Mike Mezeul II will present Earth, Wind, Fire, Water: Documenting Our Planet, followed by OM System Ambassador Peter Baumgarten with Into the Landscape.
It’s a full afternoon of photography, ideas, and inspiration for just $15. The presentations will be shown live and will not be recorded, so this is one of those occasions where you’ll want to be there when it happens.
One of the great pleasures of this work has always been the people I meet along the way. Photography may begin with a camera, but it quickly becomes a conversation—about wild places, cultures, conservation, creativity, and the endlessly surprising world we all share.
Whether I see you in Seattle or on the other side of a screen, I hope you’ll join me for one of these gatherings. Bring your curiosity, bring a friend, and perhaps we’ll all come away seeing the world a little differently.
Though many of my upcoming U.S. workshops are sold out, there are still spaces available on plenty of other fantastic photography retreats and workshops to join me on! Kicking off in August, I’ll be hosting a Creative Sessions workshop in the Seattle area that starts with an evening of wine, bites and a presentation at my home in West Seattle and ends with an informative critique covering the subjects from our lectures and field sessions. Jump on that one now and save a bit, as it’s on sale through Memorial Day Weekend!
After that, only one space remains for our annual adventure to Katmai, Alaska to photograph bears, and two spots remain for our California Coast retreat where we will capture the landscape at large as well as abstracts and the wildlife that inhabits the sea shore.
When autumn rolls around and the leaves begin to change, It’s a fantastic time to photograph on the West Coast. Workshops in Colorado, the Olympic Peninsula, and Sedona round out what should be an incredible year. Finally, if you’re already looking for something in 2026 I’ll be returning to Astoria to teach and capture abstract images in the oldest U.S. city on the pacific coast.
I hope to see you in one or multiple workshops this year and next!
This year I was honored to be awarded The Mountaineers Adventure with Purpose award. The Mountaineers is a long-standing organization who’s purpose is to connect people to the natural world as well as to one and other, and to enjoy nature while also striving to protect it.
On April 26th, I was presented with the award at The Mountaineers annual gala, and epic evening of friends, food, and an incredible fundraising auction. More than $585,000 was raised for initiatives across branches and activities, including nonprofit publishing, adult programming, youth outreach, scholarships, volunteer leadership development, conservation advocacy, and more.
I was also pleased to meet fellow VIP guest Sasha DiGiulian. Sasha is a United Nations Mountain Partnerships Ambassador, prolific climber and powerful advocate for defending our natural world.
It was a fantastic evening at Fremont Studios here in Seattle. Their technology made for an incredible presentation, and the Mountaineers organizers did an amazing job providing such a unique and enchanting evening for everyone involved. I met several fans and was happy to share an evening with them and sign books. It was revitalizing after a busy 2025 travel schedule.
You can view a video of the Gala here. For more information about The Mountaineers, the Gala, and more photos from the evening, click the links below!
The first weekend of November, I’ll be in Manassass, Virgina for the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions Expo! This will be a two-day event with incredible speakers, workshops, one-on-one experiences and much more. Make a weekend of it and catch the whole show, or just come and check out my WILD LIVES presentation on the 2nd, from 1 to 3pm. I’ll be signing books after the talk, with copies available for purchase – or lug your own books to the event; I’d be happy to meet you and sign them!
I’ll be sharing photos from my latest book project along with the stories behind them. WILD LIVES represents my most comprehensive collection of wildlife to date, with photos ranging from early in my career to shots I was able to capture and sneak in right before it went to print. I’m proud of this project, and I can’t wait to share it with you!
It was quite the whirlwind: swapping stories at a private luncheon with UW President Ana Mari Cauce, then a magnificent awards ceremony in Meany Hall where so many talented people were honored for achievements in their various fields, and finally a delicious dinner for all the awardees at the Conibear Shellhouse with Husky Clipper shell of the 1936 Olympic Champions hanging above us. It was extraordinary! Thank you to the UW Alumni Association, everyone who gave their support and attended the ceremony, and to my dates Helen Cherullo and Gregory Green.
Wolfe follows in the footsteps UW grads Dale Chihuly, Imogen Cunningham, and Chuck Close
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, MAY 30, 2024 — Art Wolfe is a long-time leader in the conservation photography movement and a prolific, restlessly creative nature and fine art photographer. In 1975 Wolfe graduated from University of Washington (UW) with degrees in Fine Arts and Arts Education.
Seattle born and based, Art Wolfe grew up in a family of commercial artists who encouraged his creativity and a connection to nature. For nearly fifty years he has stunned and thrilled readers with the dazzling beauty of the planet’s wildlife, landscapes, and diverse cultures. His goal is to win support for conservation issues by “focusing on what is beautiful on the Earth.”
Wolfe has published over 100 books in eight languages. Though Wolfe, 72, has often been described as a wildlife photographer—his most recent book being the astonishing Wild Lives—he tackles themes that take him beyond the subject of nature. In his book Human Canvas, he placed painted human figures against elaborate painted backdrops to transform bodies into abstract landscapes and he is working on a book of world faiths. He has hosted several television series, including the award-winning Art’s Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge which was syndicated worldwide, has had traveling exhibitions, and regularly donates his photos to environmental organizations.
The Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a UW graduate and is presented annually by the UW and UW Alumni Association. It recognizes a legacy of achievement and service built over a lifetime.
The UW Awards of Excellence ceremony honoring Art Wolfe and other outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students, and retirees will be held on campus at the Meany Center for the Performing Arts at 3:30 pm on Thursday, June 6th, 2024.
“It is in the wild places, where the edge of the earth meets the corners of the sky, the human spirit is fed.”
We are just over a week away from my WILD LIVES presentation in Raleigh, North Carolina! Books will be available for purchase, and I’ll be signing copies. More importantly, I’ll be taking a deep-dive into the stories and strategies behind a lifetime of wild life photography and international travel.
As someone who’s spent their life photographing wildlife around the globe, I feel I’m well-suited to comment on the changes I’ve seen in the flora and fauna of places I’ve revisited several times over the years; a list that continues to grow with each new trip. While I strongly advocate continuing to find ways to lessen mankind’s impact on the natural world, WILD LIVES seeks to present animal success stories.
As we continue our struggle to evaluate mankind’s impact on our environment, populations for many species are on the rise as they reconcile their co-existence with humans. It was my goal with WILD LIVES to celebrate these successes. The news isn’t all bad! Perhaps there are lessons we can take away from these animals that have weathered the storm of sharing our planet with a species that is capable of inhabiting nearly every environment on the planet.
We’ll have a limited supply of books on hand that I’ll be signing. I hope to see you in Raleigh on June 2nd!
Join legendary photographer Art Wolfe for a special presentation of his latest published masterpiece, WILD LIVES next Friday, April 26th from 6 – 9 pm. WILD LIVES is a celebration of the diverse creatures that inhabit the planet and features photos from virtually every continent. While conservation efforts remain critical to the survival of many species, WILD LIVES highlights the success stories of animals that have learned to coexist with encroaching human influence.
Author Greg Green will be on hand to discuss the shared premise of the project, and Art will present photos along with stories and insights from his observations in the field. With a deep fine art background, he will also highlight the creative decisions he made along the way to truly capture the lives of his furry, scaled, and feathered subjects.
Thanks to the College of the Environment and The Foundation for WWU & Alumni, this event is Free! Books will be available for purchase, with opportunities for signing before and after the presentation. We hope to see you there!
Witness the Real Bears of Katmai featured in my videos and latest book Wild Lives! There is just as much drama happening out in the Alaskan wilderness as there is in any Real Housewives show!
A few spots available in both of my upcoming Katmai Bear tours – they’ll fill up as we get closer to summer, and people begin to make their travel plans – don’t miss out, sign up today and ensure your spot! This is the location where I captured the cover of my least book, Wild Lives. Join me and capture your own iconic photographs!
10 REASONS TO JOIN ART WOLFE IN KATMAI, ALASKA THIS SUMMER!
1. Coastal Brown Bears are beautiful and powerful, and to be in the presence of an animal in it’s lush and beautiful natural habitat is humbling.
2. Experienced leadership! I’ve been coming here for years and our operation is a well-oiled machine at this point. We have a great relationship with our contacts on the ground that will allow for participants to focus on what matters most – taking memorable photographs, and having a great time!
3. Speaking of our contacts, we have two dedicated pilots and four planes at our disposal. Not only is this convenient, but it means we have the utmost flexibility to change our plans depending on weather conditions. If the group cannot fly, we can always take the group up to Lake Clark to see the bears digging for clams, or numerous other opportunities.
4. The remote Katmai Coast is the largest intact stretch of uninhabited coastline left in North America, and provides a rich and contextual backdrop for the bears.
5. The lodge has a top-notch cook, so the group can enjoy delicious meals while reminiscing about the day’s adventures on the tour.
6. Late July and early August is the peak of the salmon run, and is why we reserve these times with our local experts and accommodations well in advance. The rivers are running with beautiful red salmon, which is an excellent secondary element for fantastic photographs.
7. I’ve been such a frequent visitor of this location that I can recognize individual bears by sight and in many cases can predict their behavior and identify their strengths, giving us a distinct leg up in capturing them at their best. If an individual is known to be an expert fisher, rest assured I can point them out to ensure we capture the best possible action on the river!
8. We work with the local lodge owner whom scouts the area before our group arrives to ensure we have a good idea of where the bears are going to be. This cuts down the amount of hiking the group needs to do so we can get right into photographing.
9. We always find several mothers with young cubs and they are generally not intimidated by humans, so our groups can sit and photograph the cubs as they run and play for hours if we like.
10. As mentioned, this is where I captured the cover of Wild Lives as well as numerous other iconic shots – and every year I seem to come away with new ones. The opportunities here are unlimited. Come and create your own epic shots!
Check out the events page for more information. These workshops always sell out, so reserve your spot today to ensure you don’t miss out!
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, MAY 30, 2024 — Art Wolfe is a long-time leader in the conservation photography movement and a prolific, restlessly creative nature and fine art photographer. In 1975 Wolfe graduated from University of Washington (UW) with degrees in Fine Arts and Arts Education.
