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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.  

2025

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SOLD OUT

Galapagos: Wildlife & Photography Adventure
Co-lead: Kevin Loughlin
September 27 - October 8, 2025
12D/11N | Max 14 seats

SOLD OUT

Colors of Caddo
Nov 6-9, 2025
4D/3N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
November 13-16, 2025
4D/3N | Max 8 seats

Includes lodging, excursions, guiding and instruction

Limited Seats

Costa Rica: Birds & Wildlife
December 3-15, 2025

13D/12N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, meals, excursions, guiding, and instruction

Limited Seats

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Whooping Crane Conservation Workshop
Proceeds to benefit the International Crane Foundation
December 19-21, 2025
3D/2N | Max 3 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

2026

SOLD OUT

Winter in Japan
Co-lead: Asobi Master Guide
February 1-17, 2026 
Private Tour

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Photography Tour
April 2-5, 2026
4D/3N | Max 4 seats

Includes
lodging, transportation, meals, excursions, guiding and instruction

Discover Botswana Photo Safari
Co-lead: David W. Shaw
April 9-21, 2026
13D/12N 

Includes lodging, meals, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Discover the Badlands
Co-lead: Andrew Peschong
April 30 - May 3, 2026

4D/3N | Max 6 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

Mastering Birds in Flight Photography Workshop (CA)
Co-lead: Lee Hoy
May 14-17, 2026
4D/3N | Max 8 seats

Includes excursions, guiding and instruction

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Amazing Azores Adventure
Co-lead: Bruno Ázera
June 12-20, 2026
9D/8N| Max 6 seats

Includes lodging, local transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

Wild Faroe Islands
Co-lead: James Kelly
July 06-13, 2026
8D/7N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Alaskan Brown Bear Adventure
Co-lead: Jennifer Leigh Warner
August 15-21, 2026
7D/6N | Max 6 seats

Includes lodging, local transportation, guiding and instruction

Colors of Caddo
Nov 13-16, 2026
4D/3N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Colors of Caddo
Co-lead: Gary Randall
November 19-22, 2026
4D/3N | Max 8 seats

Includes lodging, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Costa Rica: Macro Specialty
Co-lead:
 Lee Hoy
December 2026
5D/4N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding, and instruction

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Costa Rica: Osa Exploration
Co-lead:
 Lee Hoy
December 2026
7D/6N | Max 8 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding, and instruction

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Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Extension
December 2026
4D/3N | Max 4 seats
Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding, and instruction

Wild Texas:
Whooping Cranes 

December 2026
4D/3N | Max 3 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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2027

Winter Landscapes in Japan
Co-lead: Asobi Master Guide
February 2027
6D/5N | Max 4 seats 

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Winter Wildlife in Japan
Co-lead: Asobi Master Guide
February 2027 
10D/9N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, transportation, excursions, guiding and instruction

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Beautiful Botswana Photo Safari
May 31 - June 11, 2027
12D/11N | Max 4 seats

Includes lodging, meals, 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!

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Ongoing

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