Wheeler Collective represents an unparalleled legacy of visual storytelling, combining the extraordinary work of the father-and-son duo, Nik Wheeler and Kerry Wheeler. This is the greatest living photography lineage in the world, spanning two generations of iconic lifestyle and travel photography. Unlike any other collection in today’s market, Wheeler Collective embodies a heritage of artistry, passion, and exploration that continues to captivate and inspire.

The collection features photographs that chronicle the world’s beauty and history, from the 1960s to the present day, covering over 100 countries and subjects ranging from European lifestyle and leisure scenes to celebrities and lost worlds. With a living archive of over 1 million images, Wheeler Collective offers a treasure trove of photographs, including a significant number of works that have never been showcased—until now.

Every image in the collection was personally photographed by either Nik or Kerry during their travels, creating a rare and cohesive artistic vision that spans decades. As copyright property of the Wheeler Estate, this collection is a testament to the enduring impact of their artistry, unmatched in its scope and legacy.

Wheeler Collective is more than a collection—it is the ultimate celebration of photography’s power to preserve and share the human experience, uniting generations through timeless visual storytelling.

Nik Wheeler

Nik Wheeler is a British-American photojournalist and travel photographer whose storied career has defined an era of visual storytelling. From the frontlines of history to the most exotic corners of the globe, Wheeler's lens has captured some of the most iconic and pivotal moments of the 20th century.

He began his career as a combat photographer during the Vietnam War, covering major events like the Tet Offensive, the Battle of Hue, and the Fall of Saigon. His fearless documentation earned him international recognition, and after two and a half years in Saigon, Wheeler moved to Beirut, where he freelanced throughout the Middle East. He chronicled historic moments such as the Jordan Civil War for Time Magazine and the Yom Kippur War for Newsweek. His groundbreaking work caught the attention of National Geographic, which sent him to Iraq to live with the Marsh Arabs, resulting in his acclaimed debut book, Return to the Marshes.

By the mid-1970s, Wheeler was based in Paris under contract with Sipa Press, traveling the globe to cover major international events. It was during this period that he captured his famous image of the notorious terrorist Carlos the Jackal at Algiers Airport— a photo that was acknowledged to be one of the most important Photos of the 20th Century.



Over his five-decade career, Wheeler has worked on assignments in more than 100 countries for esteemed publications such as National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Departures, Islands, Newsweek, GEO, The Observer, and The Telegraph. His work has appeared on over 300 magazine and book covers, and he has illustrated more than 20 guidebooks as co-publisher of the Insider Travel Guide series. His book Island Dreams for Thames & Hudson won the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Book of the Year.

Wheeler’s immense contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named Travel Photographer of the Year by SATW and receiving both domestic and international awards for his travel books. His photographs have been exhibited and celebrated at renowned institutions such as LACMA, the Fowler Museum, Harvard, NYU, and the prestigious Visa pour l’Image International Festival of Photojournalism in France. He has also shared his expertise on platforms such as Good Morning America, The Merv Griffin Show, and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

With a career spanning over 50 years, Wheeler has built an unparalleled archive of more than one million photographs, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest travel photographers of the 21st century. His portfolio not only includes breathtaking travel images but also portraits of some of the world’s most influential figures, including Queen Elizabeth, Muhammad Ali, Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein, Clint Eastwood, and Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

Nik Wheeler’s work is not just a chronicle of moments; it is a testament to the power of photography to capture the beauty, complexity, and history of our world. His legacy as a visual storyteller continues to inspire generations of photographers and audiences alike.

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Kerry Wheeler

Kerry Wheeler is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most sought after and influential photographers of his generation, a singular voice who fuses a cinematic eye with a profound sense of atmosphere, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling. His work lives at the intersection of vintage glamour and contemporary aspiration, seamlessly blending sunlit romance with editorial precision.

Born into the storied Wheeler family, Kerry is the son of legendary photojournalist Nik Wheeler, whose iconic reportage shaped the visual language of the 20th century. But where his father chronicled world events, Kerry creates visual fiction - cinematic daydreams that capture beauty, freedom, and the emotional texture of a life well lived. His images don’t just document, they transport.

Wheeler’s distinct perspective, part Slim Aarons, part modern day auteur, has earned him a place among the rising elite in fine art, luxury travel, and lifestyle photography. Through his collectible fine art brand Wheeler Collective, his framed works now grace homes, hotels, and design spaces across North America and Europe. Each photograph is a narrative in itself - sun soaked, intimate, and timeless - inviting viewers into moments that feel both iconic and deeply personal.

His work has been featured by Condé Nast Traveller, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, and Esquire, and he has helmed global campaigns for some of the most prestigious names in the world including Dior, Rosewood Hotels, Four Seasons, Auberge Resorts, and Leading Hotels of the World. Online, his imagery has achieved viral cultural resonance with photographs and films capturing the Mediterranean, European coastlines, and Riviera life generating hundreds of millions of views and shares.

Wheeler’s creative process is as refined as his aesthetic. He works seamlessly between medium format film and high resolution digital systems, imbuing every image with a tactile warmth and soulful depth. Whether shooting golden hour on the Amalfi Coast or directing a major lifestyle campaign, Kerry approaches each frame with a rare combination of technical mastery and poetic instinct.

As the appetite for evocative, transportive imagery grows across the art and luxury worlds, Kerry Wheeler is not just documenting beauty, he is defining it. His work is building a visual legacy grounded in elegance, emotion, and the enduring allure of timeless storytelling.

More of Kerry's work may be viewed at @worldofkerry

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What People Are Saying

  • "The Wheeler catalogue picks up right where Slim Aarons left off" - Rizzoli Publishers

  • “Brevity is the soul of wit - when Shakespeare said it, he didn’t mean it for photographers. You’d hope he wouldn’t mind the context, after all, what could be more brief? That’s the case made by Kerry Wheeler, who wields a camera to slow the fogging of the past, and gaze at what might be.”
    - Type 7 (Porsche Magazine)

  • “If you love the wistful sense of wanderlust and a French or Italian oceanfront view, you'll love these prints.” - Esquire Magazine

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