Alexander Ley 

Alexander Ley is a passionate wildlife and nature photographer based in Berlin. His journey began over 25 years ago on a family trip to southern Africa, igniting a lifelong love for capturing the wild. Photography runs in his blood, his father Burkhard and grandfather, who built his own camera before WWII, passed down the craft. Alexander proudly continues this third-generation tradition.

Driven by a mission to spark curiosity and awareness, Alexander uses his work to inspire conservation and celebrate cultural and natural diversity. His images have been published in several renowned magazines, including GEO, Africa Geographic, Africa Birds & Birding, and the Daily Mail, as well as featured in numerous books such as Pangolins: Science, Society & Conservation. One of his pangolin photos was even shared by Leonardo DiCaprio to support the Pangolin Crisis Fund.

Alexander has traveled to over 50 countries, photographing gorillas in the Central African Republic, polar bears in Canada, and pumas in Patagonia. These encounters continue to shape his deep respect for nature and its fragility.

He invites you to explore the hidden beauty of the wild through his lens. Follow his journey on Instagram: @wildlife_ley.

Burkhard Ley 

Burkhard has traveled to numerous countries around the world over the past 35 years, including rarely visited countries such as Yemen, North Korea and the Central African Republic. Inspired by his own father, who built his own camera by himself before the Second World War, Burkhard got involved with nature photography at an early age - always as a hobby, never as a profession. Over the years, this has developed into a passion for wildlife photography in the most remote areas of the world. The focus is not only on big cats and other mammals, but also on the diverse and colourful bird life. 

For several years, Burkhard has also concentrated on photographing traditional tribes, especially in some African countries, and has hosted several galleries showcasing this work. At the same time, he sponsors local projects. This recently included the support of pastoralists in Kenya to supplement their herds of goats and cattle with camels, as they are better in coping with the longer and longer dry seasons in a region with little rain.