Wildside Nature Tours - Newest Photography Instructor

I HAVE SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!!

I have officially become a Photography Workshop Instructor with Wildside Nature Tours. Starting in January of 2023 my photo tours and workshops will be run through Wildside Nature Tours with my first tour happening in Jan 22-29 to Yellowstone.

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NANPA Summit Promo Code

I'm excited to lead a breakout session at NANPA's 2022 Virtual Summit on Saturday, March 5th. Join me for "5 Must-Haves for an Effective Photo Caption," plus presentations on everything from copyright to goal setting, composition to community science, photo buyers to conservation stories, and more—all led by other NANPA members like me. Because you're one of my followers, you can use promo code BeMyGuest to save $14 on registration at naturephotographysummit.com.

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Eight Reasons to Go on a NANPA Regional Event

On October 11th the North American Nature Photographers Association published a blog about their Regional Events and featured me and my participants from our recent NANPA Regional Even in Grand Teton National Park.

Click the link to read the full article. http://www.nanpa.org/eight-reasons-to-go-on-a-nanpa-regional-event/?fbclid=IwAR2BiDKda3Vh7xApZMtcsyEcVDi6V_w7-C5J2dwdorJRiulTrwMm1JCS6is

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10 Reasons Why Ecuador Should Be Your Next Travel Destination!

Have your heard people talking about how the Galapagos Islands or the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest is the best trip EVER!!! Well I will walk you thought 10 reasons why Ecuador should be your next travel destination.

1. The Ecuadorian Cloud Forest - Considered one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, these forests are teaming with wildlife such as a variety of bird species, Spectacled Bear, Jaguar, Sloth, Howler Monkey, puma and many other creatures….

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San Antonio Zoo Center For Conservation and Photographing bugs in Austin

During this week’s episode I will take you explore the Travis County - Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, a 32,000+ acre preserve in western Travis County that protects seven endangered species and 27 species of concern.

After that we will head to the San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation with the Texas Master Naturalists to see the research being done behind the scenes.

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Phoenix, San Diego and Hollywood - Travel Vlog 6

During this week’s episode I traveled to Phoenix, AZ to speak at the Arizona Professional Photographers of America meeting. After my quick speaking engagement I headed west to San Diego to photograph the new signs put up in La Jolla Cove to protect the California Sea Lions I have been documenting over the past few years.

After a lot of hard work I drove up to Burbank to spend a few days celebrating my best friends Angie and my birthdays. We went to Universal Studios in Hollywood and the Warner Brother's Studio Tour.

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Experiencing Beyond Van Gogh Austin - Vlog #4

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ― Vincent Van Gogh

This quote by one of the all time best painters really spoke to me.

During this week’s episode I am taking you into Austin, TX to the Circuit of the Americas to the immersive Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit. This exhibit was truly one of the most inspiring art exhibits I have ever seen. The exhibit will be touring around the country and lasts about an hour and a half. The sneak peak I will share with you is a very small taste of what you will see and is something you must go see for yourself.

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My most asked question, answered - Experience Wildlife Vlog #3

During this week’s episode I am sharing my most asked question to me... how did I get started as a Conservation Photographer. See how I got my start and why I choose conservation photography over just wildlife photography. Also see my newly launched website.

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Padre Island, Sea Turtles and Art Festivals - Experience Wildlife Travel Vlog Episode 2

During this week’s episode I will take you to Padre Island, TX in search of Green Sea Turtles. According to the National Park Service, the green sea turtle is the most common sea turtle in Texas and Padre Island National Seashore is particularly important to its survival. The Gulf of Mexico, Laguna Madre, and Mansfield Channel waterways serve as vital developmental habitat for juvenile green sea turtles. Texas beaches are the most important for green sea turtle nesting with about 87% of green sea turtle nests found here.

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Experience Wildlife Travel Vlog Episode 1

During this week’s episode I will take you to Austin, TX, my hometown and we will explore the Travis County - Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, a 32,000+ acre preserve in western Travis County that protects seven endangered species and 27 species of concern. We will also watch a firework show brought on by the city of Leander, TX.

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