GALITZ

Roie Galitz (born 1980) is an award-winning wildlife photographer, explorer, and world-leading polar expedition leader based in New York City. His work across the Arctic, Antarctica, and Earth’s most remote ecosystems has made him one of the most influential visual storytellers in contemporary wildlife photography. Roie is a winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at the Natural History Museum in London, one of the highest honors in the field.

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His stills and films have appeared across BBC, National Geographic, and major global media outlets. In 2025, Roie was published in National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year, CNN Pictures of the Year, and The Guardian Pictures of the Year, reaffirming his status as a leading global documentarian of wildlife and climate. Throughout his career, he has earned more than 150 international awards, with work showcased in leading exhibitions, galleries, and publications worldwide.

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Roie is a proud Ambassador for Nikon Europe, SanDisk Professional, Lowepro, Gitzo, and Greenpeace to the Polar Regions, representing world-class brands that support his mission to push the boundaries of exploration and conservation storytelling.

As a Greenpeace Ambassador, Roie is a prominent and compelling voice for environmental protection. His imagery and films offer rare, unfiltered testimony to the accelerating threats facing the planet’s most fragile species. He presents these stories on major global stages, including the United Nations Headquarters, NYC Climate Week, and multiple TEDx events in Helsinki, Glasgow, and Wexford, alongside scientific, environmental, and cultural forums worldwide.

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Phototeva Travel Expeditions

Founded by Roie Galitz, Phototeva Travel Expeditions is one of the world’s largest and most respected companies specializing in polar and wildlife expeditions. Over the past 15 years, Roie has personally guided dozens of expeditions across Svalbard, Greenland, and Antarctica, cultivating unparalleled expertise in high-latitude exploration.

Phototeva leads approximately 1,000 photographers, photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and corporate groups each year into the polar regions. This includes incentives, executive retreats, and specialized programs for organizations seeking transformative environmental experiences. The company’s mission is rooted in sharing the profound beauty of our planet while raising awareness of the fragility of these pristine environments and the urgent need to protect them.

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Roie is recognized as a leading figure in photography and was named to The Marker’s 40 Under 40 list. He has shaped the field through the institutions he founded: Galitz School of Photography (Israel’s largest photography school), Composition Magazine, and the Annual Israeli Photography Convention.

Roie is an Explorer and a member of The Explorers Club, and he serves as a Board Member of the Israeli Nature and Heritage Foundation of America, advancing global efforts to preserve vulnerable ecosystems and cultural heritage.