Tim Laman

Tim Laman

Keynote Speaker: Wildlife Photojournalist & Conservation Speaker

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Tim Laman Biography

Tim Laman is a field biologist, wildlife photojournalist, and filmmaker. Since getting his Ph.D. from Harvard for pioneering research in Borneo’s rainforest canopy, his cameras have been his tools for telling the stories of rare and endangered wildlife, and revealing some of earth’s wildest places.

He has photographed on all seven continents, and regularly travels to some of the most remote corners of the earth to explore and document poorly known species. Working in extreme environments from the rain forest canopy in Borneo to the coral reefs of Papua, and from mountain peaks in New Guinea to the seas of Antarctica, Laman spends many months a year on expeditions to study and photograph the biodiversity of earth’s richest realms. He is most well known for his long-term work on birds-of-paradise and orangutans.

He has published 23 feature stories in National Geographic magazine, as well as worked on films for National Geographic Channel, BBC, and Netflix. His filming credits include the BBC’s “Planet Earth II” and “Seven Worlds – One Planet”, as well as Netflix’ “Our Planet – Jungles” which was nominated for an Emmy for Best Cinematography in 2019.

Laman’s work has garnered numerous awards, including the overall prize Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2016, twenty other winning images in that competition over the years, a 1st place Nature Story from World Press Photo, and the North American Nature Photography Association’s “Nature Photographer of the Year”.

Laman is a fellow of the Explorer’s Club and of the International League of Conservation Photographers, and is a Associate of the Ornithology Department at Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, as well as the co-founder of the Birds-of-Paradise Project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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Tim Laman Speaking Topics

Exploring New Guinea’s Lost Worlds

With the most intact rain forest in the entire Asia-Pacific, New Guinea’s forests represent one of the last great wilderness areas on the planet. Over the past eight years, Laman has been exploring the island nation to document its incredible biodiversity, including birds of paradise and bowerbirds, as well as rarely seen species from the “lost world” of the Foja Mountains such as a spike-nosed frog and the world’s smallest kangaroo.

Canopy to Coral Reef: Adventures of a National Geographic Photographer

From the ocean depths to the tops of the tallest trees, Tim Laman goes to any length to come back with the shot for National Geographic. In the course of shooting over 20 stories for the magazine in all kinds of places, Tim has created some really jaw-dropping images, all while having some pretty eye-opening experiences. In this inspiring and entertaining presentation, he shares some of his best photographs, as well as the trials and tribulations of life in the field.

Birds of Paradise: A Wonder of the World

The birds of paradise are some of Earth’s most exceptional, yet little known, treasures. Laman made it his mission to photograph—for the first time in the wild—all 39 species of this incredibly diverse group of birds. He and collaborator Ed Scholes studied and documented the birds in stunning photographs, videos, and audio recordings. On stage, Laman shares the challenges, discoveries, and adventures from 18 expeditions over eight years in search of these elusive wonders.

Tim Laman Videos

Tim Laman: Earth Day LIVE with Photo Journalist
Tim Laman: 'Tough Times for Orangutans' | World Press Photo Foundation
Tim Laman & Ed Scholes: Birds of Paradise | Nat Geo Live

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How much does it cost to book Tim Laman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tim Laman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Laman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tim Laman speak about?

Tim Laman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Art & Design and Photography.

Where does Tim Laman travel from?

Tim Laman generally travels from Lexington, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tim Laman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Laman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Laman for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Laman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tim Laman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Conservation, Animals & Wildlife and Art & Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Laman for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tim Laman generally travels from Lexington, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Annie Griffiths, Mireya Mayor and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Laman for an upcoming event.

Tim Laman Speaking Topics

  • Exploring New Guinea’s Lost Worlds

    With the most intact rain forest in the entire Asia-Pacific, New Guinea’s forests represent one of the last great wilderness areas on the planet. Over the past eight years, Laman has been exploring the island nation to document its incredible biodiversity, including birds of paradise and bowerbirds, as well as rarely seen species from the “lost world” of the Foja Mountains such as a spike-nosed frog and the world’s smallest kangaroo.

  • Canopy to Coral Reef: Adventures of a National Geographic Photographer

    From the ocean depths to the tops of the tallest trees, Tim Laman goes to any length to come back with the shot for National Geographic. In the course of shooting over 20 stories for the magazine in all kinds of places, Tim has created some really jaw-dropping images, all while having some pretty eye-opening experiences. In this inspiring and entertaining presentation, he shares some of his best photographs, as well as the trials and tribulations of life in the field.

  • Birds of Paradise: A Wonder of the World

    The birds of paradise are some of Earth’s most exceptional, yet little known, treasures. Laman made it his mission to photograph—for the first time in the wild—all 39 species of this incredibly diverse group of birds. He and collaborator Ed Scholes studied and documented the birds in stunning photographs, videos, and audio recordings. On stage, Laman shares the challenges, discoveries, and adventures from 18 expeditions over eight years in search of these elusive wonders.

Tim Laman Videos

Tim Laman: Earth Day LIVE with Photo Journalist
Tim Laman: 'Tough Times for Orangutans' | World Press Photo Foundation
Tim Laman & Ed Scholes: Birds of Paradise | Nat Geo Live
  • How do I book Tim Laman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Laman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tim Laman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tim Laman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tim Laman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tim Laman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Laman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tim Laman speak about?

    Tim Laman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Art & Design and Photography.
  • Where does Tim Laman travel from?

    Tim Laman generally travels from Lexington, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tim Laman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Laman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Laman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Laman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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