Kevin Lisota

Kevin Lisota is a professional photographer, videographer, and web developer based in Seattle and a co-founder of Akari Photo Tours. After a successful technology career at Microsoft, he shifted into photojournalism, capturing the pulse of the Seattle tech scene and photographing high‑profile leaders, major sporting events, and even rocket launches.

But Kevin’s true passion lies outdoors. A dedicated nature and wildlife photographer, he spends countless hours exploring the mountains and national parks of the Pacific Northwest or staying out under the stars to capture the night sky. His camera is more than a tool—it’s a passport to extraordinary experiences.

Today, Kevin channels that passion into leading immersive photography workshops around the world. He believes the real magic happens when photographers push beyond their comfort zones, witness rare wildlife moments, and experience cultures and landscapes that reshape their creative vision. Guiding others to those breakthroughs is what keeps him traveling.

Kevin shoots Nikon for stills, Sony for video, and uses DJI drones and GoPro cameras to bring unique perspectives to life. Whether documenting fast‑moving news or helping photographers elevate their craft in remote destinations, Kevin brings technical mastery, creative curiosity, and a deep love of adventure to every project.

See more of Kevin’s work here.

Kevin’s Upcoming Trips

• Iceland in Fall—Sep 16–25, 2026

  In Progress
• Morocco—Oct 11–23, 2026

  Waitlist
• South Georgia, Falkland Islands & Antarctica—Nov 9–29, 2026

  Available
• Yellowstone in Winter—Jan 23–30, 2027

  Available
• Death Valley—Feb 14–19, 2027

  Available
• Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & the Nile—Mar 1–10, 2027

  Available
• Morocco—Mar 14–26, 2027

  Available
• Monument Valley—Apr 4–9, 2027

  Available
• Monument Valley—Apr 26–May 1, 2027

  Waitlist
• Yellowstone & Grand Teton in Spring—May 22–29, 2027

  Available
• British Columbia Eagle Show—Jun 5–9, 2027

  Available
• Coastal Wolves and Bears of the Great Bear Rainforest—Jun 10–20, 2027

  Available
• Namibia Night Sky and Landscapes—Jun 26–Jul 6, 2027

  2 Spots Left
• South Africa Safari—Jul 8–16, 2027

  Waitlist
• Olympic National Park—Aug 15–21, 2027

  Available
• Yellowstone in Winter—Jan 15–22, 2028

  Available
• Snow Leopards and Pallas’s Cats—Feb 3–14, 2028

  Available
• Galapagos Islands—May 13–22, 2028

  1 Spot Left
• Zimanga Safari—Jun 17–25, 2028

  Waitlist
• Zambia Safari—Jul 9–17, 2028

  2 Spots Left
• Namibia Safari—Aug 21–Sep 2, 2028

  Available
• Great Bear Rainforest—Sep 13–21, 2028

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