John Stanmeyer

The second day of Raw Photo Fest kicked off with an artist talk by @lee.shulman (@the.anonymous.project ) followed by portfolio reviews with @roseleen @anetteskuggis @jorgedelgadophoto @tinosoriano Dan Milnor and Andrea Holzherr. In the afternoon, we hosted a conference on the power of science, storytelling and education with photographer and National Geographic Explorer @johnstanmeyer , agriculture farmer Patrick de las Chesnais, sustainability champion at PepsiCo Spain Christian Cerezov Rebe and soil scientist and National Geographic Explorer Omar De Kok-Mercado. The day ended with opening receptions of exhibitions by @edkashi @johnstanmeyer @stevemccurryofficial @martinparrstudio @lee.shulman & @karel_balas (commissioned by @dolcamar_menorca ) paired with wine courtesy of @ulissesmenorca , followed by a screening of the film I am Martin Parr by @lee.shulman . A fantastic second day that would not have been possible without @turismomenorca and @ajuntamentalaior — El segundo día de Raw Photo Fest arrancó con una charla del artista @lee.shulman (@the.anonymous.project ), seguida de una sesión de revisión de porfolios con @roseleen , @anetteskuggis , @jorgedelgadophoto , @tinosoriano , Dan Milnor y Andrea Holzherr. Por la tarde, celebramos una conferencia sobre el poder de la ciencia, la narrativa y la educación junto al fotógrafo y explorador de National Geographic @johnstanmeyer ; el agricultor Patrick de las Chesnais; el responsable de sostenibilidad de PepsiCo España, Christian Cerezov Rebe; y el científico del suelo y explorador de National Geographic, Omar De Kok-Mercado. La jornada concluyó con las recepciones de apertura de las exposiciones de @edkashi , @johnstanmeyer , @stevemccurryofficial , @martinparrstudio , @lee.shulman y @karel_balas (comisariada por @dolcamar_menorca ), acompañadas de vino por cortesía de @ulissesmenorca . Para terminar, disfrutamos de la proyección de la película I am Martin Parr, de @lee.shulman . Un segundo día maravilloso que no hubiera sido posible sin @turismomenorca y @visitalaior #rawphotofest

Photography Workshop: Just a few spaces remain for the 6th annual At Home, In The Berkshires workshop at my home in western Massachusetts. This year’s gathering is to rewrite the narrative of how to manifest and sustain a life in photography - The Limitless Within. Joining me is fellow National Geographic photographer and Explorer, @haileycsadler Hailey Sadler…a true force of creating, giving, and power in photography. Visit or the URL in my bio for full details to register for an unimaginable week of inspiration for your career…and life.

6th Annual At Home, In the Berkshires ~ July 23-29 (Visit the link in my bio to register.) If you're feeling the pull to slow down, clarify your direction, and go deeper into how to give life to the type of work that matters most to you, these 7 days offer a rare, intentional space to do just that. All while being lifted + supported by a really special community 💛 For this workshop, I'm pleased to be joining legendary National Geographic photographer @johnstanmeyer who will be sharing from his 30 years of doing long-form, global projects at the highest levels. This intimate, immersive gathering at his home is 7 days of diving deep into career expansion in long-form photography. How to give life to long-term projects, going deep into grant writing, balancing creative funding structures, finding collaborators, and so much more. Just a few spaces remain and special discounts are offered for early registration. Full details at the link in my bio ✨

Photography Workshop: At Home, In The Berkshires, 23-29 July In just over two months, I will be opening my home of 24 Windows to 10 photographers for the 6th Annual gathering at my home in western Massachusetts. This annual event is like no other…we live together in my home and magical yurts in the garden, in communion and union of visual storytelling expansion. Joining me this year is fellow National Geographic photographer and Explorer, @haileycsadler Hailey Sadler…a true force of creating, power, and giving. This year’s gathering at my home in Great Barrington is The Limitlessness Within ~ How to Manifest and Sustain a Life in Photography. With special discounts and more being offered, visit stanmeyer.com for complete insight into this truly special workshop…only a few spaces remain. If you have any questions, always feel comfortable to message me ✨ John and Hailey

6th Annual At Home, In the Berkshires ~ July 23-29 (Visit the link in my bio to register.) It's truly special to join legendary National Geographic photographer @johnstanmeyer at this 6th annual "At Home, In the Berkshires" workshop. John's incredible giving towards my own work early on was transformational in how I approached my career, so it's especially meaningful to get to be a co-giver for this week ✨ This intimate, immersive gathering at his home is something special... 7 days of diving deep into career expansion in long-form photography. How to give life to long-term projects, going deep into grant writing, balancing creative funding structures, finding collaborators, and so much more. If you're at a moment where you are looking to expand your career into more long-form, long-term, or grant-based projects and need support + lifting to help you sustain this work, I think you'll find this space really meaningful. Spaces go quickly and special discounts are offered for early registration. Full details at the link in my bio 💛

6th Annual At Home, In The Berkshires, Workshop 23-29 July The Limitlessness Within ~ How to Manifest and Sustain a Life in Photography One again, I am humbled and honored to have @haileycsadler Hailey Sadler joining in co-giving, co-teaching with me for this year’s At Home workshop at my home in the Berkshires. This year’s energy and expansion is on how to manifest and sustain a meaningful, working career in photography. Hailey will be guiding each photographer on how she gave to her meteoric rise as a photographer, becoming a National Geographic Explorer, working for all major magazines, global exhibitions, and more, all accomplished in a short five years. In complete vulnerability, I will be opening my entire career, from its beginning in art school, till today, the journey that manifested a decade-long career as a contract photographer with Time magazine, founding the photo agency, VII, 22 year photography career with National Geographic, and how in this present business of photography that is always evolving, there are unlimited opportunities to manifest your life and career in the art of visual storytelling. Visit the website, , (url also in bio) for much more insights into what to expect during our seven immersive days in dance of collaboration, living in the photography-ashram of my home in the mountains of western Massachusetts. We look forward to empowering your inner being, becoming in union within yourself, the fire of purpose and doing, that expands your life and photography through the limitlessness that resides within. John and Hailey

6th Annual At Home, In The Berkshires, Workshop 23-29 July The Limitlessness Within ~ How to Manifest and Sustain a Life in Photography So please announce this year’s, At Home, In The Berkshires, cohosted with fellow National Geographic Explorer and Photographer, the astonishing @haileycsadler Hailey Sadler! So often I am asked: “How do I make a living as a photographer?” “How do I become a working photographer in this era when everyone is a photographer?” “How do I do what you do, John?” These and many other questions are asked often. The answers are filled with unending possibilities — and why I am so pleased to welcome up to 12 photographers to the 6th Annual At Home, In The Berkshires gathering in western Massachusetts. The most incredible part of this year’s gathering at my home is the presence of special guest and co-giver throughout the week… Hailey Sadler. In 2020, Hailey had only just begun her journey in photography. A passionate human being with a gentle, compassionate way of seeing, there was something even more evident within her… she was deeply committed to giving herself to her purpose in this life. In such a short period of time, Hailey Sadler’s career has blossomed in a most profound way…becoming a National Geographic Explorer in 2022, cofounding The Home Collective @thehomecollectiveorg , working for all major publications, exhibitions, a teacher and educator, Hailey has also been the recipient of numerous grants — all achieved in only five rotations around our sun. Drawing from more than 30 years of my life in photography, combined with Hailey’s astonishing ascent into the photographic universe. Together, we will empower each participant with purpose, meaning, and practical insight into how you can manifest and sustain a life in photography during this ever-expanding era of limitless possibility. There are only a few spaces remaining for this photography expansive event. Register soonest at or from the link in my bio. So look forward to being with many of you this July, at my home in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts! John and Hailey

Earth Day 🌎 This critical day, and every day, is a need to give homage and respect to the ground beneath our feet. Topsoil that sustains all life on Earth, the only known planet to have soil, which allows us to grow food, live, and exist. Soil Extinction is a global narrative that unites and belongs to all of us. 🌱 ~ John Stanmeyer We are highlighting Maasai communities in Southern Kenya, digging Earth Smiles —curved bunds cut into dead, drought-stricken soil—to capture rare rains and restore grasslands. and harvesting grass from land once left barren by climate change and degraded soil. Restored through Earth Smiles and native seed planting, the revived grasslands now provide income, grazing, and renewed life to the land. Supported by JustDiggIt, this water-harvesting work is helping bring life back to the land for people, livestock, and wildlife. Photograph by @johnstanmeyer This project is funded by a grant from the National Geographic Society in collaboration with the Food for Tomorrow project and PepsiCo. @insidenatgeo @natgeo @justdiggit

When the Dreaming Tree in the garden blooms, it is the magical awakening of spring… thousands of 🌸 awakening from this most special tree. It is also the moment when we begin planning this year’s At Home, In The Berkshires workshop. Visit the link in my bio to receive a personal invitation to join this mystical gathering of photography, career nurturing, and expansion… The Dreaming Tree is also part of the energy of each At Home workshop… you will feel and see when joining us for this 6th annual gathering, July 23–29 ✨

Introducing The Global Arts Prize Jury. Prize nominations are open until April 20 for artists, entrepreneurs, and arts organizations of any size, from any region, working in any creative discipline. Two winners receive $60K in funding. Nominate via link in bio: @globalleadersinstitute

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be exhibiting, for the first time, my project Soil Extinction this May at Raw Photo Fest, taking place on the island of Menorca, Spain, from May 7–11. I’ll be there in person for what promises to be an inspiring gathering of photography, creativity, and community. The festival, organized by @the_raw_society , features an incredible lineup of photographers such as @lademiddel , @webb_norriswebb , @edkashi , @nickbrandtphotography and more, as well as artist talks, and cultural events celebrating Menorca. Hope to see you there! — @johnstanmeyer Learn more and register for the festival: /rawphotofest Soil Extinction is a part of Food for Tomorrow, a collaborative initiative between the National Geographic Society and PepsiCo that aims to inspire positive change across the global food system through science, storytelling, and education, with a strong focus on regenerative agriculture. — Estoy encantado de anunciar que exhibiré, por primera vez, mi proyecto Soil Extinction este mes de mayo en Raw Photo Fest, que tendrá lugar en la isla de Menorca, España, del 7 al 11 de mayo. Estaré allí en persona en lo que promete ser un encuentro inspirador de fotografía, creatividad y comunidad. El festival, organizado por @The_Raw_Society , cuenta con una increíble selección de fotógrafos como Cristina De Middel, Alex Webb y Rebecca Norris Webb, Ed Kashi, Nick Brandt y muchos más, además de charlas de artistas y eventos culturales que celebran Menorca. Espero verlos allí! — @johnstanmeyer Conoce más y regístrate para el festival: /rawphotofest Soil Extinction forma parte de Food for Tomorrow, una iniciativa colaborativa entre la National Geographic Society y PepsiCo que busca inspirar cambios positivos en el sistema alimentario global a través de la ciencia, la narrativa y la educación, con un fuerte enfoque en la agricultura regenerativa. #therawsociety #rawphotofest

Ogoh Ogoh, March 18, 2026, the night before Nyepi, the Day of Silence. Bali, Indonesia.