Daniel J. Cox

Daniel J. Cox has been documenting nature for more than 40 years. Dan received the North American Nature Photography Association’s 2013 Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year and 2023 Environmental Impact Award. He has also been recognized in competitions worldwide, including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature’s Best.

Dan is a regular contributor to natural history publications worldwide, a field contributor for Outdoor Photographer, a consultant for Hewlett-Packard fine art printers, an honorary Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, and a mentor for American Photo’s Mentor Series photography workshops. He has also worked with Panasonic as a Lumix Ambassador team member. His work has been featured at Nikon House in New York, the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and London’s Natural History Museum. Dan is a member of The Explorers Club.

His most personally satisfying accomplishments include two cover stories for National Geographic Magazine and his volunteer work as Director of Polar Bears International’s Arctic Documentary Project. He is the sole photographer of more than 20 books, including his self-published children’s title, Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish.