Bob Krist

Bob Krist is a travel photographer, filmmaker, and writer whose career spans more than 40 years of adventure, storytelling, and exploration. For over three decades, Bob shot assignments for National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler, capturing the spirit of real places — from sacred festivals in Asia, to fishing villages in Scandinavia, to bustling city streets and quiet corners of the globe.

His images have been featured in National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Geo, and Islands among countless others, and he has been honored with awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and the National Press Photographers Association. Beyond still photography, Bob has reinvented himself as a filmmaker, producing documentaries and personal projects that continue his mission of telling authentic stories in a world crowded by quick-fix social media shots.

The author of several books on photography and travel, Bob is also a popular speaker and teacher, known for blending humor, practical wisdom, and unforgettable stories from life on the road. Whether behind a camera or in front of an audience, his passion for real, heartfelt storytelling is what makes him one of the most respected voices in travel photography today.