Chris McLennan is a National Geographic award-winning photographer, Nikon Ambassador, and educator based in Glenorchy, New Zealand. With over 30 years of professional experience and has worked on commercial assignments in 65 countries, Chris is widely respected for his wildlife, landscape, and adventure photography. His images reflect a passion for the natural world, capturing authentic moments and behaviour in some of the planet's most remote locations. Chris’s commercial clients include, Nikon, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, TIME, NASA and many National Tourism Boards. Alongside his commercial and personal work, Chris leads small group photographic expeditions and workshops in amazing destinations which include New Zealand, Africa, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and Alaska.

Chris is also a CAA Part 102 Certified Commercial Drone Pilot. He has worked as a DJI Global Ambassador.  His aerial photography offers unique perspectives on landscapes, wildlife, and human interaction with the environment, revealing patterns and scale that are often unseen from the ground. Combining technical expertise with a strong storytelling approach, Chris creates imagery for both commercial and personal projects, sharing his knowledge and experience with photography enthusiasts.  In 2023 Chris was contracted by NASA to shoot aerial imagery and video documenting climate change effects in some of the most remote areas of Alaska.