About

Richard Guijt is a wildlife photographer, based in Oegstgeest, The Netherlands. He bought his first camera for his honeymoon to South Africa in 2010. This was his introduction to the African wildlife and the landscapes these animals live in.

When back home, the photos he took didn’t do justice to the memories he had from the beautiful animals and landscapes. That’s when he started to invest a lot of time in self-studying about photography and wildlife.

Since his visit to South Africa he has been affected by the Africa- / photography “virus”. His travels have taken him to multiple countries on the African continent, with a handful of trips to Asia. Besides photographing exotic wildlife on remote locations, he also likes to spend time in nature in close proximity to his home town.

Through his photos he would like to share the beauty of nature, as he sees it, with the world. This could be by capturing the image in a creative way, that fits his style, and by utilising the latest technology and gadgets.

His photos have been used for wildlife conservation and are available as fine-art prints.

Awards and Publications

Awards:

2025: Lowlands Photo Contest - Highly Commended - Category Mammals (Two times)
2024: Nature Photographer of the Year - Highly Commended - Category Nature of "De Lage Landen"
2023: Remembering Leopards - Awarded
2017: Wildlifephoto contest - Highly Commended - Category Habitats and Landscapes
2017: Lowland Photographer of the Year - Highly Commended - Category Yellow
2015: Natuurfoto Magazine Contest - Third place - Category Fall "Color and Form"
2014: Roots Nature Photography - First Place - Category Landscapes
2013: SNP/Zoom Photo Contest - Awarded

Publications:

2025: Lowlands Photo Contest Catalog
2023: Remembering Leopards Book
2023: Travel Africa Magazine, Awarded photo of the Remembering leopards contest
2018: Photo display on the Big screen in New York, Awarded photo of Wildlifephoto Contest
2015: Natuurfoto Magazine, Photo Contest Herfst Fall "Color and Form"
2014: Roots Magazine, Awarded photo of the Roots Nature Photography Competition 2014 category Landscapes
2013: Zoom Magazine, article about India

Exhibitions:

2024: Nature Photographer of the Year
2023: Remembering Leopards - London OXO gallery, United Kingdom
2016: Katwijks Museum, The Netherlands
2015: City Hall of Katwijk, The Netherlands
2014: Rijnland Hospital, The Netherlands

Gear

Cameras:

Nikon Z9 (2x)

Lenses:

Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Misc:

Gitzo Carbon fibre gt3541xls Tripod
Gitzo Carbon fibre GM4552L Monopod
RRS MH-01 Monopod head
Arca Swiss monoball Z1
Wimberley WH-200 Head Version II
Nikon SB-700
Nikon Z TC-2.0x
Nikon Z TC-1.4x

Filters:

Various ND filters

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Awards and Publications

Gear

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