Soren Goldsmith

Soren Goldsmith is a wildlife photographer, engineer, and National Geographic Explorer. He specializes in designing custom imaging tools, like camera traps, to document ecosystems that are difficult to reach with standard gear.

A student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Soren is a founder of Goldburn Engineering, where he develops amphibious motion-activated cameras. His work focuses on using engineering to capture wildlife without human disturbance, particularly in overlooked environments like salt marshes. In 2023, he was named a winner of the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge for his documentation of at-risk urban Massachusetts forests.

His goal is to use engineering and imagery to deepen our understanding of wildlife, and illuminate the wonder of the natural world.