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Floris Smeets

Photographic leader

Floris Smeets, born 1986 in the Netherlands. Living in Norway since 2010. Since 2014, Floris has been working full-time with nature photography, guiding and as a workshop leader. He has a great passion for guiding and loves to share his knowledge with the participants at workshops. Floris is the photographic leader of Wild Nature photo tours and the same during our trips together with Wild Nature.

Floris has a strong focus on the Norwegian nature and especially animals and landscapes. He always works with great respect for animals and nature and thinks it is very important that pictures are taken without disturbing the animals or changing the environment. With his pictures, he not only captures the beauty of nature, but in a way where the pictures tell a story.

Floris is the Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador. His images have been published in a wide range of magazines and exhibitions. Floris is a licensed guide in Dovrefjell National Park and has many years of experience camping under really challenging winter conditions. Floris speaks English, Norwegian, Dutch and German.

Floris in short

  • Profession

    Photographer

  • Born

    Netherlands

  • Speaks

    English, Norwegian, Dutch, German.

  • Collaboration with PolarQuest

    Photograpic leader

  • Trips with PolarQuest

    Svalbard 2026