Christian Sperka ...
... is a professional photographer and photography teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the last 10 years, Christian has traveled the world photographing mainly animals in wild game preserves of South Africa, the jungles of Costa Rica, as well as zoos in Switzerland and across the United States. His work has been featured in wildlife magazines, books and promotional campaigns for many zoos.
In June 2010, Christian opened his gallery at the Arcade in Nashville. Since January 2011 he is the Offical Nashville Zoo Photographer and Photography Teacher. Christian is also a qualified South African Field Guide.
Aside from his animal/wildlife photography he always provided photographic services to many clients in many different areas (portraits, industrial and product photography, aerial photography, event photography, ...)
Picture Publications
Magazine - Africa Geographic, South Africa (5/2005)
Magazine - Africa Geographic, South Africa (2/2010)
Magazine - Africa Geographic, South Africa (11/2010 - 6 page portfolio)
Magazine – Wild Game and Jag Hunt, South Africa (2/2006)
Magazine – Australian Educator, Australia (IV/2005)
Magazine – foto magazin, Germany (2nd Price Foto Competition) (7/2007)
Magazine – The Tower, Switzerland (12/2004)
Magazine – Nashville Zoo View, USA – Various Editions (2009/2010/2011)
Magazine – Wildlife Explorer, Cincinnati Zoo, USA (III/2009)
Book - Ecological Journal, South Africa (2003)
Book – A Safari Kitchen, South Africa (2004)
Book – Lion Hunting Guide for Eastern and Southern Africa (2007)
Book - The Best of Outdoorphoto (2010)
Advertisement Campaign at the Zurich Zoo, Switzerland (2007-2010)
Advertisement Campaign &beyond African Homestead (2009/2010)
Postcard Series – Zurich Zoo, Switzerland (2009)
Annual Report – Cincinnati Zoo, USA (2008)
Fundraising Participations
Africa Foundation – New York (2008)
Africa Foundation – Los Angeles and San Francisco (2009)
Africa Foundation – New York (2010)
Time for Change – West Coast (2008)
Y for Africa – Nashville (2008)
Support as Sponsor
Munyawana Leopard Project, South Africa (2002-2010)
Picture Selections used on Web Sites / Web Services
Grizimek’s Animal Life – Online Service
WildlifeACT
Captured Expressions Taxidermy
Webshots
Munyawana Leopard Project
WILDwatch
