Brys Bonnal Photography

Naturalist: Born in Laghouat, Algeria at the heart of the Sahara in 1966, Brys Bonnal has pursued his love of the study of the wildlife and the protection of nature from an early age. 

Awarded a “Master's degree” in tropical zoogeography from Aix-Marseille University following his study of the Kruger National Park he has specialist, in-depth knowledge of the animals and wildlife of Africa.

In 2002, he combined his passion and proficiency in African nature by creating and running his own private park in South Africa. Covering 6000 hectares of land, Brys has built a “Wildlife Sanctuary” in partnership with a wildlife rehabilitation centre in order to conserve and protect that which he holds in such his regard. "It was important for me to give back as the Earth gave me everything I needed to live, and so, I thought that the least I could do, was to give back to the natural environment who provided for me". Since 2008 while working as an Estate and Wildlife Manager in Tanzania, Brys was able to combine his passions of photography and protecting the natural environment.

Photographer: Photography has always been part of Brys life and has helped further his understanding and appreciation of the environment he studies. "Growing up in the African bush and spending my life in the presence of wild animals so I feel the wildlife is an intrinsic part of my life and couldn't imagine it differently. Taking pictures is a logical following of wanting to continue to be part of nature"

His first international recognition came in 1992 when he was awarded the "Kodak Grand Reportage Award" where he was unanimously chosen by the jury and granted honors for his work.

He has followed this success with numerous awards while his work has been featured in magazines including "African Geographic", " Science et Nature", "Getaway" and "Suomen Kuvalehti". He has producing 4 internationally recognized books on fauna and the natural environment.

Yesterday in Australia, another day in Asia or in North America, another year in Europe, you will probably come across him today in Africa, in the Tanzanian bush where he takes care of the management of wildlife and natural environment.