The Trees of Tierra del Fuego with Andel Paulmann
Experience the remote southern edge of Patagonia on our Patagonia Far South: Winter Photo Expedition. Guided by acclaimed nature photographer Andel Paulmann, you’ll spend six days based at Innata Lodge—the only lodge open in Chilean Tierra del Fuego during winter—capturing the stark beauty of lenga forests, open pampas, river valleys, and Lake Blanco. Daily field sessions at dawn, dusk, and under the full moon focus on trees shaped by wind and snow, complemented by sightings of guanacos, foxes, wild horses, condors, and caracaras. Evening image reviews and personalized coaching help you build a cohesive portfolio by trip’s end. Limited group size ensures ample one-on-one guidance and a deep connection with this pristine landscape.
Born in an Aymara family, Enrique calls the Arica and Parinacota region (the Chilean Altiplano) his home. He has over 27 years of experience in adventure tourism, working as a mountain and trekking guide with extensive knowledge of the Altiplano environment. He has completed training with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), the Patagonia Guide School, and the Peruvian Guide School, holds a WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid) certification. Enrique is also a Chef graduated in International Gastronomy.
After years working as a designer, Andel decided to merge her greatest passions: nature, photography, and art. Since 2011, she has dedicated herself fully to nature photography, specializing in landscapes. She guides photographic expeditions and workshops, delivers lectures, serves as a juror in various photography competitions, and teaches photography courses. Between 2014 and 2019, Andel worked with Natphoto, and in the summer of 2015, she served as a photographer and guide in Antarctica. Her photographic work has been showcased in several individual exhibitions, and she has participated in numerous group exhibits. She founded the Facebook group “Bosques Nativos de Chile” (Native Forests of Chile) to raise awareness of the importance and beauty of Chilean native forests, and her photographs have contributed to books dedicated to nature and conservation. Andel represented Chile along with fellow photographers in the World Photographic Cup, participated in a photography Biennale in China, and won third place in photography at the International Art Biennale in Argentina.
María Jesús Toledo brings to Southern Light a unique blend of human sensitivity, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful experiences.