about
us

we are

One of the world’s leading companies specializing in photography expeditions, with hundreds of satisfied guests every year. We ensure that you explore the most fascinating and unique places – especially the hidden gems known only to locals – because we understand your desire to return home with unforgettable experiences, captivating stories, and exclusive photos that no one else has.

our Expeditions

Led by a team of over 30 expert guides, our expeditions collaborate with top service providers across different countries to prioritize sustainability. Each journey is meticulously curated by a group of professionals – photographers, biologists, zoologists, anthropologists, and more – supported by excellent logistics. Most importantly, a dedicated team will be with you every step of the way, ensuring you receive amazing service. We invite you to embark on an extraordinary adventure, one that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.

our guides

Roie Galitz

An award-winning nature photographer and expert in documenting the world’s largest and rarest animals, from the Arctic to the African Savanna. For over a decade, Roie has been considered one of the world’s leading travelers. His photos were published at National Geographic, BBC, Nikon Pro and more. Roie serves as a Greenpeace Ambassador to the Arctic, and is an international lecturer on environmental conservation. He founded Israel’s Photography Conference and the largest photography school in Israel – Galitz.

Yarin Klein

One of the best nature photographers in Israel. Yarin is an expert in large mammals and predators. India, Tanzania, Spitsbergen, Kamchatka, Costa Rica, Kenya, Philippines, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia – this is only a partial list of places where Yarin has documented the wonderful nature of our world. A journey under Yarin’s guidance is not only interesting and enriching, but also a true lesson for creative thinking as a nature photographer.

Amit Eshel

An award-winning nature photographer and multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for nature and extensive knowledge in the  world of animals. In 2019, Amit won the Grand Prize at the “Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice Awards.”
With a vast knowledge on the animals’ world and nature photography, a journey with Amit is an amazing educational experience.

Omer Faragi

Following his love of travel and photography, Omer left a promising high-tech job in pursuit of achieving his dream: to photograph the most beautiful places in the world, from Africa to Frozen Lapland. Omer’s photos always show the landscape’s nature and human nature in it’s glory.

PHD Moshe Agami

Professor Moshe Agami is an ecologist-botanist and a renowned researcher in the fields of botany and zoology. He also managed the botanical gardens at Tel Aviv University for 13 years. Since 1972, he has led over 200 nature hikes and expeditions across all seven continents, earning a reputation as one of the best and leading geographical guides in Israel. Possessing extensive knowledge in botany, zoology, ecology, climate, geology, and more, Professor Agami’s journeys are considered both fascinating and highly enriching.

Lior Akonis

If there are breathtaking sunrise views, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and stunning morning landscapes, rest assured that Lior has already traveled there. As one of Israel’s top and prominent landscape photographers, as well as an instructor in the advanced photography course at the Glaetz Photography School, a journey with Lior is not just a trip to magnificent landscapes but a truly educational experience.

Yaara Agami

Guide, writer, and specialized lecturer. She previously served as the foreign news editor for the IDF radio station. Specializing in biology, history, and geo-politics, she regularly publishes articles on these topics in leading platforms both in Israel and abroad. She leads nature expeditions and sea voyages worldwide and is an avid long-distance runner.

Edo Pellach

A leading Israeli nature photographer, Edo has traveled in countless places around the globe, addicted to new cultures. Edo is an  expert in animal photography in their natural habitat. Wherever there are interesting predators, Edo is likely already there. From the Tigers of India, to the Alaskan bears, to the Patagonia pumas.

Eduardo Feldman

an award-winning landscape photographer. Born in Mexico and his love for travel has taken him across the globe, from Patagonia to Yukon and from India to Iceland. His works have been featured in numerous prestigious magazines worldwide, including National Geographic. He believes, “The world is magnificent – so why not capture it?”

Elinor Roizman

An award-winning photographer and senior photography guide. Elinor is an expert in animal documentation and the special connection they have with humans. Her work has been published in magazines and media channels in Israel and around the world. In 2018, Elinor won first place in the world’s largest dogs photography competition. She leads Phototeva’s travels to Africa. Elinor is a veterinary student and believes that pickles should be eaten only with vinegar

Elinor Roizman

An award-winning photographer and senior photography guide. Elinor is an expert in animal documentation and the special connection they have with humans. Her work has been published in magazines and media channels in Israel and around the world. In 2018, Elinor won first place in the world’s largest dogs photography competition. She leads Phototeva’s travels to Africa. Elinor is a veterinary student and believes that pickles should be eaten only with vinegar

Eduardo Feldman

an award-winning landscape photographer. Born in Mexico and his love for travel has taken him across the globe, from Patagonia to Yukon and from India to Iceland. His works have been featured in numerous prestigious magazines worldwide, including National Geographic. He believes, “The world is magnificent – so why not capture it?”

Edo Pellach

A leading Israeli nature photographer, Edo has traveled in countless places around the globe, addicted to new cultures. Edo is an  expert in animal photography in their natural habitat. Wherever there are interesting predators, Edo is likely already there. From the Tigers of India, to the Alaskan bears, to the Patagonia pumas.

Yaara Agami

Guide, writer, and specialized lecturer. She previously served as the foreign news editor for the IDF radio station. Specializing in biology, history, and geo-politics, she regularly publishes articles on these topics in leading platforms both in Israel and abroad. She leads nature expeditions and sea voyages worldwide and is an avid long-distance runner.

Lior Akonis

If there are breathtaking sunrise views, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and stunning morning landscapes, rest assured that Lior has already traveled there. As one of Israel’s top and prominent landscape photographers, as well as an instructor in the advanced photography course at the Glaetz Photography School, a journey with Lior is not just a trip to magnificent landscapes but a truly educational experience.

PHD Moshe Agami

Professor Moshe Agami is an ecologist-botanist and a renowned researcher in the fields of botany and zoology. He also managed the botanical gardens at Tel Aviv University for 13 years. Since 1972, he has led over 200 nature hikes and expeditions across all seven continents, earning a reputation as one of the best and leading geographical guides in Israel. Possessing extensive knowledge in botany, zoology, ecology, climate, geology, and more, Professor Agami’s journeys are considered both fascinating and highly enriching.

Omer Faragi

Following his love of travel and photography, Omer left a promising high-tech job in pursuit of achieving his dream: to photograph the most beautiful places in the world, from Africa to Frozen Lapland. Omer’s photos always show the landscape’s nature and human nature in it’s glory.

Amit Eshel

An award-winning nature photographer and multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for nature and extensive knowledge in the  world of animals. In 2019, Amit won the Grand Prize at the “Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice Awards.”
With a vast knowledge on the animals’ world and nature photography, a journey with Amit is an amazing educational experience.

Yarin Klein

One of the best nature photographers in Israel. Yarin is an expert in large mammals and predators. India, Tanzania, Spitsbergen, Kamchatka, Costa Rica, Kenya, Philippines, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia – this is only a partial list of places where Yarin has documented the wonderful nature of our world. A journey under Yarin’s guidance is not only interesting and enriching, but also a true lesson for creative thinking as a nature photographer.

Roie Galitz

An award-winning nature photographer and expert in documenting the world’s largest and rarest animals, from the Arctic to the African Savanna. For over a decade, Roie has been considered one of the world’s leading travelers. His photos were published at National Geographic, BBC, Nikon Pro and more. Roie serves as a Greenpeace Ambassador to the Arctic, and is an international lecturer on environmental conservation. He founded Israel’s Photography Conference and the largest photography school in Israel – Galitz.

our team

Roie Galitz

Co-Founder and CEO

Ben Shalev

Co-Founder and CMO

Dan Mayzlish

Co-Founder and CTO

Oded Wagenstein

Chief Operating Officer

Elinor Roizman

Operation Manager

Tal Carmi

Travel Consultant

Tal Sagi

Travel Consultant

Iris Goldstein

Travel Consultant

our GLOBAL OFFICES

Paseos Polares

LATAM

Monte Pelvoux 120
Lomas de Chapultepec -
Miguel Hidalgo 11000 – CDMX
t: 55-47-58-5517
info@paseospolares.com

www.paseospolares.com

Explorer's Elite LLC

United States and Canada

600 5th Ave,
NYC, NY 10020
+1-646-6654646
info@explorerselite.com

www.explorerselite.com

Phototeva Ltd.

Israel

Hayetsira 26
Ramat-Gan 52521
Israel
+972-77-7408141
info@phototeva.com

www.phototeva.com

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