THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE JOURNEYS

Meet the
IceMonkey team

Photographers, explorers and guides united
by a passion for extraordinary places.

Different eyes.
One shared way of
seeing the world.

José D. Riquelme

Iván Cruz Flores

Aritz Atela

Alejandro Escribano

Mas Hasyim

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Great journeys begin
with the right people.

We are photographers, guides and travellers with a shared passion for remarkable places. Our expeditions bring together field experience, personal photographic guidance and local knowledge, helping you explore, learn and create memorable images.

Field experience

Experience with the light, conditions and locations.

Personal guidance

Small groups and hands-on photographic support.

Local knowledge

Guides who share their knowledge of each destination.

FOUNDER

JOSÉ D. RIQUELME

⌖ SPAIN

Landscape and night photographer José D. Riquelme is the founder of IceMonkey Tours. Born in Murcia, Spain, he teaches workshops and leads photographic expeditions around the world, sharing his experience in the field and his passion for extraordinary places.

Epson Pano Awards
Gold medal

35AWARDS
Night Photographer of the Year · 2021

Trierenberg Super Circuit
Four consecutive gold medals

Siena International Photo Awards
Remarkable Art Work

MEET THE GUIDES

IVÁN CRUZ FLORES

⌖ MEXICO

Photographer, filmmaker and drone creator exploring cities, natural phenomena and the night sky.

ARITZ ATELA

⌖ SPAIN

Landscape and nature photographer with an artistic approach to light, colour and composition.

ALEJANDRO ESCRIBANO

⌖ SPAIN

Nature, landscape and night photographer, and veterinarian with a lifelong passion for wildlife.

MAS HASYIM

⌖ INDONESIA

Photography guide in Indonesia, sharing local knowledge and photographic guidance across Java and Bali.

MORE THAN PHOTOGRAPHERS

A shared passion. A better experience.

Award-winning expertise

International recognition and experience in the field.

Small-group attention

Time to learn, ask questions and develop your photography.

Adaptable in the field

Working with the weather, conditions and available light.

Global experience

Guides with experience across varied landscapes and cultures.

WHERE OUR TEAM LEADS

Experience backed by international recognition.

Epson Pano Awards
Gold medal

35AWARDS
Night Photographer of the Year · 2021

Trierenberg Super Circuit
Four consecutive gold medals

Siena International Photo Awards
Remarkable Art Work

Xposure
Finalist

TRAVEL WITH PEOPLE WHO SEE DIFFERENTLY

Travel with people who understand
the photograph you came for.

Same curiosity.
New horizons.

Meet the
IceMonkey team