Photo Adventures
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What is a Photo Adventure?
A photo adventure with me is a mix of a photography tour, where participants are guided to the best locations, and a photography workshop, where there is a greater emphasis on education which often includes classroom sessions. On my photo adventures participants can expect to be in the field as much as possible. While technical assistance is always available, conversations and teachings will focus more on identifying photography opportunities, personal and creative expression, and how to capture the scene in a way that tells a story. I also delve into the field craft of understanding wildlife subjects: interpreting body language, anticipating behavior, and piecing together environmental factors in order to give yourself the best chance to capture amazing images ethically.
2023


Women only:
Fall Wildlife in Grand Teton
Co-lead: Sarah E. Devlin
Oct 5-10, 2023
6D/5N | Max 6 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
---Sold Out---
Wild Texas:
Colors of Caddo
Nov 9-13, 2023
5D/4N | Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
Only 1 Seat Available




Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
Nov 16-19, 2023
4D/3N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
Only 2 Seats Available
Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
Nov 19-22, 2023
4D/3N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
---Sold Out---




Wild Texas:
Whooping Cranes and Wading Birds
Dec 14-18, 2023
5D/4N | Max 3 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
---Sold Out---
Wild Texas:
Whooping Cranes and Wading Birds
Dec 18-22, 2023
5D/4N | Max 3 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
---Sold Out---


2024
Japan Winter Wildlife
Feb 2024
1 seat
Special Opportunity to travel with Bender on her first Post-Covid trip back to Japan!




Costa Rica:
Birds & Wildlife
Co-Lead: Lee Hoy
Mar 16-27, 2024
12D/11N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
North Central Florida:
Spring Wetland Birds
Mar 19-23, 2024
5D/4N | Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction




Spring Wildlife in Grand Teton
Co-lead: Jennifer Leigh Warner
May 19-25, 2024
7D/6N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
Wild Monterey:
Wildlife of the Central Coast
May 30-June 2, 2024
4D/3N | Max 3 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction




The Nature of Nome (AK)
Co-lead: Dawn Wilson
June 16-22, 2024
7D/6N | Max 6 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
The Faroe Islands
Co-lead: James Kelly
July 1-8, 2024
8D/7N | Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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The Arctic Circle Adventure
Co-lead: David W. Shaw
Aug 20-27, 2024
8D/7N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, local transportation, meals, guiding and instruction
Fall Wildlife in Grand Teton
Women's Only
Sep 22-28, 2024
7D/6N | Max 5 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction




Fall Wildlife in Grand Teton
Co-lead: Jennifer Leigh Warner
Sep 29- Oct 5, 2024
7D/6N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
Wild Horses of Arizona
Women's Only
Oct 31-Nov 3, 2024
4D/3N | Max 5 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction




Colors of Caddo
Nov 7-11, 2024
5D/4N | Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
Nov 14-17, 2024
4D/3N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction




Wild Texas:
Whooping Cranes and Wading Birds
Dec 2024
5D/4N | Max 3 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction
I also offer single and multiple day private photo adventures and instruction for individuals or small groups. Contact me directly to inquire about this option!