Judging Panel
Anna Morgan
British Columbia, Canada
Anna is a British photographer now residing on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with her family. Her work is characterized by quiet, intimate landscapes that encourage viewers to develop self-awareness and ecological wholeness. With a background in veterinary medicine and a Master’s in Conservation Medicine from the University of Edinburgh, Anna integrates her scientific knowledge with her artistic vision. Her photography serves as a tool for introspection and a means to inspire others to nurture curiosity and mindfulness through their own photographic practices. This is Anna’s second year as a judge for NLPA.
Albert Dros
The Netherlands
Albert Dros is a 40-year-old photographer from The Netherlands, widely recognized for his relentless passion for landscape photography and his dedication to crafting truly unique images. Whether planning precise alignments or pursuing rare natural events, he has photographed everything from erupting volcanoes to total solar eclipses.
His photographs have appeared in major media outlets worldwide, including National Geographic, Time, Huffington Post, and the Daily Mail. Albert brings an unabashed enthusiasm for capturing the beauty of our planet, paired with a deep curiosity about how light, weather, and timing shape a scene.
In addition to his photographic work, Albert has a background in design, motion graphics, video, and audio production, supported by a Master’s Degree in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology. He is also a Sony Global Imaging Ambassador.
This is Albert’s first year as a Judge for NLPA.
Wayne Suggs
Wayne SuggsNew Mexico, USA
Wayne Suggs has spent more than forty years photographing the landscapes of the American Southwest. Born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he was introduced early on to the power of wild places by parents who believed deeply in nurturing a connection to the natural world. That foundation shaped his lifelong commitment to portraying the Southwest with honesty, reverence, and a desire to inspire stewardship.
Wayne’s work has earned widespread recognition, including the 14th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photographer of the Year award, the Oliver Award for his night photography featuring petroglyphs, and many other honors. His images have appeared in regional and national publications such as New Mexico Magazine, The Reflector Astronomy Magazine, New Mexico Travelers Guide, and various Wilderness Society publications. His photographs are also featured in galleries throughout the Southwest.
As a judge for the NLPA, Wayne brings decades of field experience, a deep respect for natural landscapes, and a long-standing commitment to truthful, preservation-minded photography.
Scotland
Mark Littlejohn came late to photography after a lengthy career as a Detective. A lifetime of viewing the more unsavoury aspects of life in the modern world left him with an enhanced appreciation of the beauty of the world that surrounds us. Four years after picking up a camera for the first time he won the 2014 Take-a-View UK Landscape Photographer of the Year. An award that helped cement his reputation for thoughtful, atmospheric work.
Since then, his images have appeared across a wide range of national publications, and he has written extensively both about landscape photography and the personal philosophy that guides his approach. Mark has always favoured the more local view and rarely travels far from home to photograph his favourite subjects. It helps that his local view was initially of a beautiful corner of Cumbria, before moving home to Scotland, living on the edge of a beach in the Scottish Highlands. His days are mostly spent wandering with his lovely wife and daft dog, writing inconsequential ramblings of their days there.
Eric Bennett
Eric BennettUtah, USA
Eric Bennett, the inaugural Overall Winner of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, has devoted his career to exploring and photographing the world’s most remote and compelling landscapes. Although he spends much of his time wandering the deserts near his home in Utah, his pursuit of wild beauty has taken him to more than thirty countries, from Australia’s rugged coasts to the icebound reaches of the Arctic. His work reflects a deep reverence for nature and a commitment to experiencing each place with patience and intention.
Eric believes that landscape photography holds the power to inspire care and conservation. By portraying wild places in their natural, unaltered state, he hopes to help others recognize their intrinsic value and feel compelled to protect what remains of our diminishing wilderness.
Known for a distinctive visual style grounded in authenticity, subtlety, and original perspectives, Eric continually seeks out lesser-seen locations and quieter scenes. His thoughtful approach, paired with a refined post-processing workflow, has shaped a portfolio that stands apart in the modern photographic landscape. He shares this knowledge with students through workshops and education, helping others develop a more meaningful relationship with their craft.
Eric is a regular contributor to Nature Photographer’s Network, On Landscape, Outdoor Photographer, and ELEMENTS Photography Magazine.
