Kirsten Frost

Cultural & Wildlife Photographer and Photo Tour Leader

Kirsten Frost

Kirsten Frost’s journey into photography began at a young age with a simple point-and-shoot camera. His natural talent quickly gained recognition within the South African photography community, and by the age of 16, he was sponsored with professional-grade equipment. His wildlife photography began appearing on the covers of national magazines before he even turned 18. Driven by a deep passion for Africa’s wild places, Kirsten pursued formal studies in Nature Conservation. After completing his education, he gained valuable experience in the field, which further solidified his expertise.

Kirsten’s work has earned accolades in international photographic competitions, including the prestigious title of 2017 Botswana Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his compelling portfolio at Mashatu Game Reserve, where he worked as a photographic guide. During his time at Mashatu, Kirsten shared his extensive knowledge of wildlife photography and the natural environment with guests, earning their admiration and respect. Beyond awards, Kirsten’s contributions to conservation are a testament to his commitment to preserving Africa’s natural heritage. Notably, he played a significant role in the Prints for Wildlife initiative, which raised over US$660,000 for African Parks through the sale of wildlife prints.

In 2020, National Geographic featured his “Ice Cats of Africa” story, a unique photographic narrative capturing cheetahs in the snow in South Africa, further showcasing his ability to capture extraordinary moments in nature.

Before founding FROST Photo Tours, Kirsten had a successful career in the safari industry, where he conceptualized, planned, and led high-end photo safaris across destinations such as Namibia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Ecuador, Argentina, and Madagascar. Today, he continues to lead cultural and wildlife photo tours around the world, with a particular interest in exploring new and remote destinations.

As FROST Photo Tours grows, Kirsten remains dedicated to providing exciting adventures that offer unparalleled photographic opportunities to the world’s best destinations for wildlife and cultural photography.