About Me

Rainer Lentjes

Volunteers cleaning beach plastic pollution — Trash Hero movement for community cleanup and ocean protection

I’m just an ordinary guy with a camera, a passion for wildlife and nature, and a belief that stories can inspire change.

My path hasn’t been a straight line. I studied Social Work and left Germany to travel the world. What began as an adventure, with the camera as a tool of curiosity to capture memories and the beauty of our planet, has transformed into something deeper. Today I use my camera to tell stories: stories of beauty and urgency, of loss and resilience, of suffering but also of hope, change, and the possibility of a better future.
Throughout the last years I’ve explored different ecosystems on land and in the water and learned how vital and fragile they truly are. My connection to nature has grown stronger, and with it the urgency to live more sustainably and in harmony with nature. I’ve realized how vulnerable and threatened our planet’s beauty is, and how much of our connection to nature has been lost.

Through nature and wildlife photography and conservation storytelling, I want to help restore that connection: for myself, for you and everything we love. My goal is not only to show beauty but also struggle, resilience, and hope. I want to give nature a voice and shine a light on pioneers, changemakers, and communities who are working toward a sustainable future. I want to raise awareness not only for the problems but also for the solutions, because solutions exist and we just need the courage to follow them.
My stories are raw and real because I believe no journey is perfect. Progress does not come from perfection, but from honesty, persistence, and the willingness to keep going.

One thing has become clearer to me than ever: the Earth needs us to change. And throughout history, humanity has always found ways to redirect its course for the better.
So let’s not wait, let’s not wait to be perfect or for someone else to make the change for us.

I’d like to invite you to walk alongside me. Watch me as I try, stumble, fall, and get back up. Let’s rediscover our bond with nature, explore sustainable solutions, and admire the beauty of our planet together.