Bella 📸 Passport & Pixels
@passportandpixels.bsky.social
📸 Travel & wildlife photographer
💻 Award-winning writer & blogger (BBC Travel, Nat Geo Travel)
🎥 Documentary director (PBS, BBC, Channel 4)
🇬🇧 London
💻 Award-winning writer & blogger (BBC Travel, Nat Geo Travel)
🎥 Documentary director (PBS, BBC, Channel 4)
🇬🇧 London
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I’m delighted to see so many new followers, so I thought I should introduce myself!
I’m Bella, a travel and wildlife photographer, writer and content creator from London.
I hope you’ll stick around - here’s some stuff that might interest you…
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I’m Bella, a travel and wildlife photographer, writer and content creator from London.
I hope you’ll stick around - here’s some stuff that might interest you…
🧵
Episode 11 of the Pangolin Podcast was a fangirl moment!
I've followed Will Burrard-Lucas's wildlife photography for years, so it was an honour to get him on the show and hear how he gets his incredible shots.
Now live on all podcast platforms (links below)
I've followed Will Burrard-Lucas's wildlife photography for years, so it was an honour to get him on the show and hear how he gets his incredible shots.
Now live on all podcast platforms (links below)
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Episode 11 of the Pangolin Podcast was a fangirl moment!
I've followed Will Burrard-Lucas's wildlife photography for years, so it was an honour to get him on the show and hear how he gets his incredible shots.
Now live on all podcast platforms (links below)
I've followed Will Burrard-Lucas's wildlife photography for years, so it was an honour to get him on the show and hear how he gets his incredible shots.
Now live on all podcast platforms (links below)
My latest for Adventure.com is out now - my words and photos about my trip to Svalbard this summer and what Norway's new rules mean for Arctic tourism.
Hope you like it!
adventure.com/norway-arcti...
Hope you like it!
adventure.com/norway-arcti...
Norway's strict new rules are changing Arctic cruising. What does that mean for polar bear sightings now?
In January 2025, the Norwegian government introduced newenvironmental regulations for Arctic tourism. What's the impact on Arctic tourism?
adventure.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My latest for Adventure.com is out now - my words and photos about my trip to Svalbard this summer and what Norway's new rules mean for Arctic tourism.
Hope you like it!
adventure.com/norway-arcti...
Hope you like it!
adventure.com/norway-arcti...
Super proud and pleased to be up for two awards at the AITO Specialist Travel Association awards:
- Travel Trade Writer of the Year and
- Blogger of the Year! 🥳
The first is for this piece for @ttgmedia.bsky.social about the gorgeous Alphonse Island in the Seychelles.
The second is for... (1/3)
- Travel Trade Writer of the Year and
- Blogger of the Year! 🥳
The first is for this piece for @ttgmedia.bsky.social about the gorgeous Alphonse Island in the Seychelles.
The second is for... (1/3)
October 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Super proud and pleased to be up for two awards at the AITO Specialist Travel Association awards:
- Travel Trade Writer of the Year and
- Blogger of the Year! 🥳
The first is for this piece for @ttgmedia.bsky.social about the gorgeous Alphonse Island in the Seychelles.
The second is for... (1/3)
- Travel Trade Writer of the Year and
- Blogger of the Year! 🥳
The first is for this piece for @ttgmedia.bsky.social about the gorgeous Alphonse Island in the Seychelles.
The second is for... (1/3)
Happy to see my latest for @natgeotraveluk online today, featuring words and pics by me all about how you can go dig up real dinosaurs in Alberta, Canada 🦖🦕
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
In this Canadian province grown-ups can dig up dinosaur fossils
Dinosaur stories are often written for children, with a cast of neon cartoon characters or animatronic models. But for adults who never outgrew their fossil fascination, the Canadian province of Alber...
www.nationalgeographic.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy to see my latest for @natgeotraveluk online today, featuring words and pics by me all about how you can go dig up real dinosaurs in Alberta, Canada 🦖🦕
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
Well this is lovely and exciting news! 😀😀
Thank you to AITO The Specialist Travel Association for the nomination!
Thank you to AITO The Specialist Travel Association for the nomination!
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Well this is lovely and exciting news! 😀😀
Thank you to AITO The Specialist Travel Association for the nomination!
Thank you to AITO The Specialist Travel Association for the nomination!
I definitely don't feel like an expert, but I was chuffed to be asked to talk about my favourite subject - wildlife photography - for photography brand Popsa.
Hope you like it!
popsa.com/en-gb/perspe...
Hope you like it!
popsa.com/en-gb/perspe...
Wildlife Photography Tips from Expert Bella Falk
Discover professional wildlife photography tips from Bella Falk. Learn about gear, preparation, patience and ethics.
popsa.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I definitely don't feel like an expert, but I was chuffed to be asked to talk about my favourite subject - wildlife photography - for photography brand Popsa.
Hope you like it!
popsa.com/en-gb/perspe...
Hope you like it!
popsa.com/en-gb/perspe...
It’s taken half a lifetime but I’ve finally made it to Venice on a stunning October morning and I’m so overwhelmed by the beauty I could cry 😭😭😭
October 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It’s taken half a lifetime but I’ve finally made it to Venice on a stunning October morning and I’m so overwhelmed by the beauty I could cry 😭😭😭
Episode 8 of the Pangolin Podcast is live!
This one features legendary wildlife photographer and conservationist Mark Carwardine - who is a super nice guy and offered fabulous stories and tips.
Listen here or on Spotify, Apple etc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyo...
This one features legendary wildlife photographer and conservationist Mark Carwardine - who is a super nice guy and offered fabulous stories and tips.
Listen here or on Spotify, Apple etc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyo...
Meet The Pro: Mark Carwardine
YouTube video by Pangolin Wildlife Photography
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Episode 8 of the Pangolin Podcast is live!
This one features legendary wildlife photographer and conservationist Mark Carwardine - who is a super nice guy and offered fabulous stories and tips.
Listen here or on Spotify, Apple etc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyo...
This one features legendary wildlife photographer and conservationist Mark Carwardine - who is a super nice guy and offered fabulous stories and tips.
Listen here or on Spotify, Apple etc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyo...
It's new podcast day!
Karolina was a delight to work with and a brilliant photographer to boot. I want to be her when I grow up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzA...
Karolina was a delight to work with and a brilliant photographer to boot. I want to be her when I grow up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzA...
Meet The Pro: Karolina Norée
YouTube video by Pangolin Wildlife Photography
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It's new podcast day!
Karolina was a delight to work with and a brilliant photographer to boot. I want to be her when I grow up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzA...
Karolina was a delight to work with and a brilliant photographer to boot. I want to be her when I grow up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzA...
In case you didn’t know, this lake is in Canada, not Colorado (tho of course those aren’t even real photos).
More and more we need to be ultra cautious about what we read online - and of course follow reputable travel writers, bloggers and advisers if you want trustworthy information!
More and more we need to be ultra cautious about what we read online - and of course follow reputable travel writers, bloggers and advisers if you want trustworthy information!
September 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In case you didn’t know, this lake is in Canada, not Colorado (tho of course those aren’t even real photos).
More and more we need to be ultra cautious about what we read online - and of course follow reputable travel writers, bloggers and advisers if you want trustworthy information!
More and more we need to be ultra cautious about what we read online - and of course follow reputable travel writers, bloggers and advisers if you want trustworthy information!
Delighted to share that the Pangolin Podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts - with a new episode every fortnight.
I hope you like it - and if you do it would mean the world if you could rate and review us! Thanks!
I hope you like it - and if you do it would mean the world if you could rate and review us! Thanks!
September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Delighted to share that the Pangolin Podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts - with a new episode every fortnight.
I hope you like it - and if you do it would mean the world if you could rate and review us! Thanks!
I hope you like it - and if you do it would mean the world if you could rate and review us! Thanks!
New podcast episode just landed!
In it, Toby chats with wildlife photographer and conservationist Trai Anfield.
Trai shares stories behind some of her most memorable photographs,while also discussing her journey from BBC presenter to leading ethical photography safaris around the globe.
In it, Toby chats with wildlife photographer and conservationist Trai Anfield.
Trai shares stories behind some of her most memorable photographs,while also discussing her journey from BBC presenter to leading ethical photography safaris around the globe.
September 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New podcast episode just landed!
In it, Toby chats with wildlife photographer and conservationist Trai Anfield.
Trai shares stories behind some of her most memorable photographs,while also discussing her journey from BBC presenter to leading ethical photography safaris around the globe.
In it, Toby chats with wildlife photographer and conservationist Trai Anfield.
Trai shares stories behind some of her most memorable photographs,while also discussing her journey from BBC presenter to leading ethical photography safaris around the globe.
Had my best month on Passport & Pixels last month - thanks I think in part to the latest Google update. Maybe blogging isn't quite dead yet after all...?
It's making me feel inspired to write more posts, I just wish I could find the time!
Anyone else feeling like this?
It's making me feel inspired to write more posts, I just wish I could find the time!
Anyone else feeling like this?
September 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Had my best month on Passport & Pixels last month - thanks I think in part to the latest Google update. Maybe blogging isn't quite dead yet after all...?
It's making me feel inspired to write more posts, I just wish I could find the time!
Anyone else feeling like this?
It's making me feel inspired to write more posts, I just wish I could find the time!
Anyone else feeling like this?
I'm bowled over by the lovely comments we've been getting on the first 5 eps of Pangolin Podcast.
Here are some of my faves...
"A great format... Slick, professional and engaging"
"My only worry with this series is that it's less frequent than I would have loved"
(1/2)
Here are some of my faves...
"A great format... Slick, professional and engaging"
"My only worry with this series is that it's less frequent than I would have loved"
(1/2)
August 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm bowled over by the lovely comments we've been getting on the first 5 eps of Pangolin Podcast.
Here are some of my faves...
"A great format... Slick, professional and engaging"
"My only worry with this series is that it's less frequent than I would have loved"
(1/2)
Here are some of my faves...
"A great format... Slick, professional and engaging"
"My only worry with this series is that it's less frequent than I would have loved"
(1/2)
Me, three hours into trying to write an article: I hate it, I'm a terrible writer, I should stop pitching...
Also me, a day later, just finished: That wasn't so bad! It's actually pretty good! I *do* know what I'm doing...
It's such a rollercoaster! Do other writers feel this?
Also me, a day later, just finished: That wasn't so bad! It's actually pretty good! I *do* know what I'm doing...
It's such a rollercoaster! Do other writers feel this?
August 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Me, three hours into trying to write an article: I hate it, I'm a terrible writer, I should stop pitching...
Also me, a day later, just finished: That wasn't so bad! It's actually pretty good! I *do* know what I'm doing...
It's such a rollercoaster! Do other writers feel this?
Also me, a day later, just finished: That wasn't so bad! It's actually pretty good! I *do* know what I'm doing...
It's such a rollercoaster! Do other writers feel this?
It's new article day!
It's another 5,000 word epic, but as usual I have so much to say and so many details to include. Not to mention all the photos...🐧🐻❄️
www.passportandpixels.com/arctic-vs-an...
It's another 5,000 word epic, but as usual I have so much to say and so many details to include. Not to mention all the photos...🐧🐻❄️
www.passportandpixels.com/arctic-vs-an...
Arctic Vs Antarctic Expedition Cruise: Which Should You Pick
Choosing between an Arctic vs Antarctic cruise? Explore wildlife, landscapes, history & accessibility to find the polar adventure that’s right for you.
www.passportandpixels.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It's new article day!
It's another 5,000 word epic, but as usual I have so much to say and so many details to include. Not to mention all the photos...🐧🐻❄️
www.passportandpixels.com/arctic-vs-an...
It's another 5,000 word epic, but as usual I have so much to say and so many details to include. Not to mention all the photos...🐧🐻❄️
www.passportandpixels.com/arctic-vs-an...
Today is World Lion Day, so here are four very cute images of a mum and her 10-day old cub, taken in Chobe National Park in Botswana in January 🦁🦁
August 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today is World Lion Day, so here are four very cute images of a mum and her 10-day old cub, taken in Chobe National Park in Botswana in January 🦁🦁
I was recently asked by photobook company CEWE to pick my top places in the world to take a panoramic photo. Here are a few of my faves (click to see).
The article is below if you want to find out which ones I picked.
Where would you have chosen? Bonus points for sharing a panoramic photo!
The article is below if you want to find out which ones I picked.
Where would you have chosen? Bonus points for sharing a panoramic photo!
August 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I was recently asked by photobook company CEWE to pick my top places in the world to take a panoramic photo. Here are a few of my faves (click to see).
The article is below if you want to find out which ones I picked.
Where would you have chosen? Bonus points for sharing a panoramic photo!
The article is below if you want to find out which ones I picked.
Where would you have chosen? Bonus points for sharing a panoramic photo!
Very excited to announce that my new feature about wild dogs for BBC Wildlife Magazine, (with words and pics all by me) will be out in the next issue on August 21st. And they liked it so much they even previewed it in this month’s issue! 😍
Don’t forget to subscribe or grab your copy when it’s out!
Don’t forget to subscribe or grab your copy when it’s out!
August 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Very excited to announce that my new feature about wild dogs for BBC Wildlife Magazine, (with words and pics all by me) will be out in the next issue on August 21st. And they liked it so much they even previewed it in this month’s issue! 😍
Don’t forget to subscribe or grab your copy when it’s out!
Don’t forget to subscribe or grab your copy when it’s out!
Reposted by Bella 📸 Passport & Pixels
for my writer friends who are only on bluesky these days, there’s a callout on twitter you might want to see
August 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
for my writer friends who are only on bluesky these days, there’s a callout on twitter you might want to see
First blog post in a while due to being so busy, hopefully the first of many to come now I'm home.
This one is based on my trip to Canada in May and is for the dinosaur fans among you... 🦖🦕
www.passportandpixels.com/dinosaurs-in...
This one is based on my trip to Canada in May and is for the dinosaur fans among you... 🦖🦕
www.passportandpixels.com/dinosaurs-in...
Finding Dinosaurs In Alberta: An Epic Canada Dinosaur Safari
Are you a fossil fan? Try this complete guide to where to discover dinosaurs in Alberta, including Dinosaur Provincial Park, Drumheller and Pipestone Creek.
www.passportandpixels.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
First blog post in a while due to being so busy, hopefully the first of many to come now I'm home.
This one is based on my trip to Canada in May and is for the dinosaur fans among you... 🦖🦕
www.passportandpixels.com/dinosaurs-in...
This one is based on my trip to Canada in May and is for the dinosaur fans among you... 🦖🦕
www.passportandpixels.com/dinosaurs-in...
First day back in a TV production company office in nearly a year! 🥳
It’s so lovely to be back and to reconnect with former colleagues but when did everyone working in telly get so YOUNG?! 👵🏻🤯
It’s so lovely to be back and to reconnect with former colleagues but when did everyone working in telly get so YOUNG?! 👵🏻🤯
July 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
First day back in a TV production company office in nearly a year! 🥳
It’s so lovely to be back and to reconnect with former colleagues but when did everyone working in telly get so YOUNG?! 👵🏻🤯
It’s so lovely to be back and to reconnect with former colleagues but when did everyone working in telly get so YOUNG?! 👵🏻🤯
I’ve got the ice. Who’s bringing the gin?
July 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’ve got the ice. Who’s bringing the gin?
Tell me you’re a journo on a press trip without etc etc…
July 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Tell me you’re a journo on a press trip without etc etc…
While I've just spent an incredible hour photographing this pod of 50 walruses on Svalbard, back home in sunny Britain the new issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine is out today, featuring a lovely little interview with yours truly.
What an incredible honour to be asked to do this!
What an incredible honour to be asked to do this!
July 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
While I've just spent an incredible hour photographing this pod of 50 walruses on Svalbard, back home in sunny Britain the new issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine is out today, featuring a lovely little interview with yours truly.
What an incredible honour to be asked to do this!
What an incredible honour to be asked to do this!