Photographer – Krisztina Scheeff

Based in San Diego CA Krisztina Scheeff is an award-winning and professional nature photographer. Recognized for her photographic work in Nature Audubon Society as well as a finalist in the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year Competition, Krisztina’s photos have been published in magazines and articles around the world, including National Geographic, Wild Planet Photo Magazine, California 101, San Diego Audubon Society, American Wild Magazine, Birders Digest, Marine Conservation Magazine – UK, North American Nature Photography Association, and more. They have also been featured in Art Shows and Galleries around the country, 

Krisztina operates a successful business leading Photography Workshops & Tours to Scotland (Puffins), Ireland, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary, Bosque del Apache, Grand Teton NP and more. She also leads workshop for Bird Festivals around the country and presents at various events. She also teaches photography classes to young students and mentors them. 

Krisztina spent years studying and photographing the Rushing Grebes and guides her clients at Lake Hodges in San Diego to experience this amazing behavior and capture their own photos. She is known as the “Grebe Whisperer”, as the clients like to call her. 

Growing up in Hungary as a young teenager she spent her summers hiking, camping and learning about nature, wildlife and conservation. After getting her college degree in Animal Science & Agricultural Engineering from the University of Godollo in Hungary, she continued her studies at Purdue University. During her graduate school years she worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Biology Department at Purdue. 

Being an avid outdoor enthusiast helped her fuel her appreciation for the natural world. Her interest in photographing wildlife is being able to share with others who may not otherwise get the opportunity.