Guest Feedback
“Thank you for helping me get my feet wet and dive into the world of selling art in person! Your workshop helped me fell more confident and inspired me to take my art to the next level.” - Beth (Online Intensive)
“This is a great pandemic experience - outdoors in wide open space with a perpetual breeze and ideal temperatures, and a host who is very safety conscious leading an activity that allows social distancing without any problem. Jennifer is a highly skilled naturalist and nature photographer. She is warm, friendly, helpful and patient. I got such great photographs and advanced my skills with her teaching.” - Ruth (Laguna Beach Tour)
“Jennifer is a great hostess! It rain pretty much most of the morning we were out but she kept going to find the best spots and to make the most out of the weather! Appreciate the time and all the effort and I walked away with some great pictures! Definitely recommend going out with Jennifer!” - LaDonna (Laguna Beach Tour)
“My daughter Deirdre and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and the opportunity to be with all of you at a wonderful location. Jennifer, you Krisztina did a wonderful job and your adaptability helped to make the experience even better.” - Dieter (Grand Teton NANPA Regional Event)
“Such a great experience! I highly recommend this workshop to any photographer or nature enthusiast in the area! Jennifer was knowledgeable and helped me get some great shots.” - Cierra (Laguna Beach Tour)
Experience Wildlife invites you to embark on a journey that combines the art of photography with the passion for conservation. Our workshops and photo tours are meticulously designed to offer participants an immersive experience that highlights the beauty and importance of wildlife and landscapes. We proudly partner with non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. Our mission is to foster a deeper connection between people, nature, and photography. By integrating conservation efforts into our workshops, we aim to inspire photographers to use their craft as a tool for advocacy and change. We believe that stunning images of wildlife and landscapes can raise awareness and promote action towards preserving our planet's natural heritage.
Workshop Offerings
Wildlife Photography
Our wildlife photography workshops are conducted in some of the most biodiverse regions of the world. Participants will have the opportunity to learn capture breathtaking images of exotic animals in their natural habitats. These workshops emphasize ethical photography practices, ensuring minimal disturbance to wildlife.
Landscape Photography
Explore majestic landscapes and hone your skills in capturing their grandeur. Our landscape photography workshops take you to iconic and lesser-known locations, providing diverse scenery to expand your portfolio. From mountains to coastlines, each session is tailored to suit varying levels of expertise.
Partnering with Non-Profit Organizations
A unique feature of our workshops is the collaboration with dedicated non-profit organizations. This partnership ensures that a portion of the proceeds from each workshop is directed towards conservation projects. Attendees not only enhance their photography skills but also contribute to the preservation of the ecosystems they photograph.
Why Choose Experience Wildlife
Expert Guidance: Learn from acclaimed photographers who are experts in wildlife and landscape photography.
Conservation Focus: Make a meaningful impact by supporting conservation initiatives through your participation.
Ethical Practices: Engage in responsible photography that respects nature and wildlife.
Diverse Locations: Travel to stunning locations worldwide, tailored to provide the best photographic opportunities.
Community Engagement: Join a network of like-minded individuals passionate about photography and conservation.
Join Us
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or an experienced professional, Experience Wildlife workshops offer a meaningful and enriching experience. Join us in our mission to capture the beauty of the natural world and contribute to its preservation. Together, let's use the power of photography to inspire change and make a difference.
Jennifer is not just an accomplished public speaker but also an inspirational force in the world of photography and conservation. With her profound knowledge and passion, she is available to speak at a variety of events, including conferences, photo clubs, corporate gatherings, workshops, and beyond.
What Jennifer Offers
Engaging Presentations: Jennifer's talks are renowned for their engaging and dynamic nature. She captivates audiences with stories and insights from her extensive experience in wildlife and landscape photography.
Expert Knowledge: With a wealth of experience, Jennifer shares invaluable tips and techniques in photography, making her presentations beneficial for both novice and seasoned photographers.
Inspiring Advocacy: Her talks emphasize the importance of conservation and how photography can be a powerful tool for environmental advocacy. Jennifer inspires audiences to use their skills for positive change.
Tailored Content: Understanding that each audience is unique, Jennifer customizes her presentations to align with the interests and goals of the event, ensuring a relevant and impactful experience.
Interactive Sessions: Encouraging participation, Jennifer includes Q&A sessions and interactive discussions, allowing attendees to connect with her and explore topics in more depth.
Experience Wildlife is thrilled to participate in a variety of cultural events, including art festivals, street fairs, gallery shows, and public art displays across North America. These events provide an excellent platform to showcase our commitment to photography and conservation, allowing us to engage with diverse audiences and share our passion for the natural world.
If you are organizing an upcoming showcase and would like to include Experience Wildlife, please contact Jennifer for more information. By collaborating with us, you can add a meaningful, impactful dimension to your event. Jennifer is ready to discuss how Experience Wildlife can enhance your showcase and inspire your audience. Reach out today to explore the possibilities of bringing the beauty and message of conservation to your next event.
Cover photo by: David Valdez
The 2026 event will be held April 22-26, 2026 at Celebration Hall, St. Anastasia
Located at 5205 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, FL
(Just 6 miles south of the Alligator Farm)
Florida is bursting with new life in Spring, what better time to head to the Sunshine State to view and photograph nesting birds. Join Wildlife photographer, Jennifer Leigh Warner for a few days of exploring Florida’s wetlands and parks.
Springtime in the Tetons is flush with beauty and photographic opportunities. With such a shortened growing season, both flora and fauna burst forth with energy and vigor to make the most of the warmth and food sources that appear. Young babies are welcomed into the world about this time as the wildflowers carpet the landscape. Elk, bison, moose, mule deer, and pronghorn are just a few of the commonly seen species in the area. Both black bears and grizzlies bring their cubs out of hibernation, and, with a bit of luck, we will capture them foraging and learning the “bear” necessities.
Embark on an exhilarating adventure as we join professional wildlife photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner in the heart of Kenya. This journey promises not only breathtaking views but also the opportunity to capture one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles: the Great Migration. Each year, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores traverse the vast plains of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, creating a natural phenomenon that is both a photographer's dream and a testament to the resilience of wildlife.
Alaska is the best place in the world to photograph brown bears and in the summer months these bears are gorging themselves on brightly colored red salmon. While visiting five distinctly different bear fishing habitats, this photography tour is the perfect brown bear portfolio builder. Your guides, Jennifer Leigh Warner and Alyce Bender have spent a considerable amount of time photographing in Alaska and have created the ideal itinerary to get the most out of your Alaskan Brown Bear Photographic Adventure.
This workshop will follow the wildlife each day after enjoying sunrise landscape opportunities at iconic locations each morning.
Photography opportunities abound during fall in the Grand Tetons. The golden colors of Autumn offer a brilliant backdrop to wildlife preparing for Winter. Wolves hunt in coordinated packs while bears are busy fattening up for the long period of cold. All the while the Teton Range looms above, encapsulated in deep snows.
We're on a mission to shape the future's visual storytellers!. Join us for a week-long workshop where participants will immerse themselves in the realm of conservation storytelling, guided by Stephanie Arne, an accomplished international wildlife conservationist, expedition guide, TV personality, and a spirited and engaging storyteller and Jennifer Leigh Warner, an award winning wildlife conservation photographer, with the aid of the dedicated Wildlife Warriors, the veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and volunteers from the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. These professionals, who care for wildlife patients and work alongside zookeepers and conservationists, serve as real-world heroes for our students, teaching them how to craft narratives of hope and equipping them with the tools necessary to disseminate their messages widely.
Join Stephanie Arne and award-winning wildlife photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner of Experience Wildlife, on a once in a lifetime adventure to Australia. Spend time living aboard a dive boat in the Great Barrier Reef. Take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and journey through the World Heritage-listed rainforest from Cairns to the village of Kuranda, Queensland. We will end our tour at the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
We will be taking a private charter to a special reserve that is host to Giza the most famous cat and black leopard. We continue to hope she will flourish, but this is nature, and anything can happen to her between now and then. However, the regular spotty leopard sightings are excellent. This conservancy is also ultra-exclusive with only one small main camp and even smaller sister camp. It is also located in the North, so it has all the exotic species of the north such as the grevy zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx, gerenuk, vulturine guine fowl, and wild dogs.
Birding, photography, fun and relaxation… all from our 150 foot deluxe Amazon riverboat! A host of leaders for your Amazon adventure will include Jennifer Leigh Warner, Dawn Wilson, Lamoreaux and Edison Buenaño, South America’s top birding guide plus two local naturalist/guides.
Our cruise will include afternoon lectures on birds, wildlife and photography. We enjoy multiple excursions by motorized skiff each day, designed to reveal the incredible wildlife that calls the rainforest home and with any luck we’ll spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, macaws, pink dolphins and so much more!
Everyone should visit the Galapagos Islands… the experience is magical! During our adventure we will seek out the endemic species of birds and other animals of the Galapagos. Some of the bird species include Darwin’s finches, Galapagos Penguin, Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos Dove, Swallow-tailed Gull and Waved Albatross—doing their wonderful courtship dance! Other creatures we will see include Land Iguanas, Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards and two endemic species of butterflies.
Alaska is the best place in the world to photograph brown bears and in the summer months these bears are gorging themselves on brightly colored red salmon. While visiting five distinctly different bear fishing habitats, this photography tour is the perfect brown bear portfolio builder. Your guides, Jennifer Leigh Warner and Alyce Bender have spent a considerable amount of time photographing in Alaska and have created the ideal itinerary to get the most out of your Alaskan Brown Bear Photographic Adventure.
Winter in Minnesota provides a unique opportunity to photograph owls and other birds that live in this winter wonderland.
We will spend 3 full days exploring the famous Sax-Zim Bog looking for owls including the Great Grey Owl, the Snowy Owl and the Northern Hawk Owl. We will also look for other boreal specialties like Black-backed and American Three-toed Woodpeckers, Boreal Chickadee, Canada Jay, and Northern Shrike. We’ll visit local feeders to look for rare Hoary Redpolls mixed into swirling flocks of Common Redpolls. Pine Grosbeaks, Evening Grosbeaks, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Pine Siskin, and Purple Finches also frequently visit feeders and can also be found foraging in conifers and birches throughout the region. We will also check berry-laden bushes for flocks of hungry Bohemian Waxwings.
Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The Texas Coastal Bend is the only place where you can see the world’s last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes.
Join Jennifer Leigh Warner photographing owls and other birds in Northern Minnesota in winter. Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnesota in the winter time is a bird photographer’s paradise. Named for the towns of Sax and Zim, Minnesota, the Sax-Zim Bog was created around 10,000 years ago following the last glacial retreat in Minnesota. The area covers 300 square miles and contains a tamarack bog, black spruce, upland aspen/maple forests, floodplain forest, sandy upland pine stands, lakes, rivers, lakes, meadows, farms and towns. This mix of habitat makes the area “THE place” to find northern owls like Great Gray Owls. Not only are there a variety of owl species to be found (Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls, Northern Hawk Owl, Saw-whet Owl, and the Barred Owl), but other bird species include, woodpeckers, chickadees, purple finches, common redpoll, grosbeaks, nuthatches and crossbills. Bird Life International and Audubon Minnesota designated the Bog an Important Bird Area (IBA).
Join Jennifer Leigh Warner photographing owls and other birds in Northern Minnesota in winter. Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnesota in the winter time is a bird photographer’s paradise. Named for the towns of Sax and Zim, Minnesota, the Sax-Zim Bog was created around 10,000 years ago following the last glacial retreat in Minnesota. The area covers 300 square miles and contains a tamarack bog, black spruce, upland aspen/maple forests, floodplain forest, sandy upland pine stands, lakes, rivers, lakes, meadows, farms and towns. This mix of habitat makes the area “THE place” to find northern owls like Great Gray Owls. Not only are there a variety of owl species to be found (Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls, Northern Hawk Owl, Saw-whet Owl, and the Barred Owl), but other bird species include, woodpeckers, chickadees, purple finches, common redpoll, grosbeaks, nuthatches and crossbills. Bird Life International and Audubon Minnesota designated the Bog an Important Bird Area (IBA).
Join wildlife photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner as we photograph whooping cranes in the Aransas Wildlife Refuge. We will charter a private boat which will take us closer to these rare birds as they hunt for blue crabs in the shallow waters.
It’s not just a stroll – it’s a journey through a whimsical wonderland of candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint delights! This year, the Downtown Georgetown Association transforms Historic Downtown Georgetown into a Candyland Christmas Stroll – A Sweet Stroll Through Georgetown for a FREE THREE-DAY EVENT of festive fun.
Join us in the "Most Beautiful Square in Texas. and experience first hand why Georgetown is a featured Texas destination.
Georgetown's historic downtown offers a variety of premier shopping and dining options and on Second Saturday Market Days there's even more!
The streets are filled with vendors ready to welcome those enjoying the outdoors looking for that unique something special. In addition to jewelry, apparel and crafts, you'll find a wide variety of artisans specializing in wood, iron works, stained glass, ceramics and more.
The Texas Mesquite & Fine Arts Spectacular is the premier small town art fair in Texas where patrons discover unique treasures made by hand. Celebrating 32 years of success, the 2025 Spectacular has evolved to celebrate not only its traditional focus on mesquite wood art and craft, but also a wide variety of other visual fine art and craft in mediums such as other woods, leather, fabric, metal, glass, gourds, fiber, canvas, paper, etc.
“Frames of Purpose” exhibition. Seven photographers from across Texas come together in this powerful showcase, each offering a unique perspective—yet all sharing a passion for storytelling with purpose.
This workshop will follow the wildlife each day after enjoying sunrise landscape opportunities at iconic locations each morning.
Photography opportunities abound during fall in the Grand Tetons. The golden colors of Autumn offer a brilliant backdrop to wildlife preparing for Winter. Wolves hunt in coordinated packs while bears are busy fattening up for the long period of cold. All the while the Teton Range looms above, encapsulated in deep snows.
So much to see, you’ll be happy for the long days. However, we will also enjoy night sky photography when conditions allow.
Bring your camera gear… whatever you have and join Jennifer Leigh Warner of Wildside Nature Tours for this fun, casual photo walk-a-bout. Jennifer will help find subjects while discussing exposure, reading light, and composition while helping each person with setting up their cameras for quick response to the action. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 8 participants.
PODS, aka the Photographers of Dripping Springs, is an organization of local community members from Dripping Springs and the surrounding areas. PODS is banded together for business, networking, and education.
Membership in the group is available to anyone interested in photography by joining the group and paying annual dues. Members will have their contact information displayed on the PODS website @ http://Photographersofds.us and be included in the groups activities.
We meet every 4th Thursday of the month(except in November and December) at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church located at 301 Hays Country Acres Rd in Dripping Springs, Texas. Meetings start at 6:30pm and end at 8:00pm.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to optimize your gear for every wildlife photography session, including:
Choosing the right lens for your needs
Mirrorless vs. DSLR: Which is the best fit for you?
Stabilization techniques: Tripod, monopod, ground pod, or hand-held?
Memory & storage: Best practices for backing up your images
Must-have accessories: What truly belongs in your camera bag?
Maximizing your current gear: Capturing environmental portraits vs. detail shots
For the past three years, we’ve proudly partnered with San Diego’s Fleet Science Center’s BE WiSE program & Girls Who Click’s Partner Photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner to offer FREE workshops that ignite curiosity and expand STEM possibilities for girls.
This online workshop will truly help you get started with bird photography! During this hour-long class, professional wildlife and conservation photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner will help you:
Select gear to match your photography goals
Find exciting birds to photograph, even in your neighborhood
Create dynamic compositions that frame your subjects perfectly
Late Springtime in the Greater Yellowstone Area is the best time and place to photograph wild bears in the Lower 48. Fresh out of hibernation bears are busy digging up roots and seeking out newly born elk calves. Oftentimes cubs are seen with sow bears and photographing them in the Arrowleaf balsamroot,a bright yellow wildflower, is a treat. Because bears are the main focus of this tour we will often sit and wait for the bears to move into the right location for exceptional photographs.
If you would like a roommate we will make every effort to find one for you, however if we cannot match you with anyone the single supplement will apply.
Spring in Grand Teton National Park is a magical time when the landscape transitions from the quiet of winter to the vibrant awakening of nature. This is the time of year that bears emerge from hibernation (often with cubs!), elk begin migrating to higher elevations, and moose and bison graze in the valleys.
As the snow melts, the landscape bursts into life with colorful wildflowers carpeting the meadows and hillsides. Lupine, Indian paintbrush, and glacier lilies add splashes of color to the scenery.
As the snow begins to melt, signs of life in Yellowstone start popping up everywhere. With new life arriving both blooms and baby animals litter the landscape. Bears begin to emerge from their dens and birds begin to make their nests.
Discover: NANPA Summit 2025 will take place in mid-May 2025 at the incredible Westin La Paloma Resort nestled in the Sonoran desert in Tucson, AZ. This year, we have the most dynamic lineup ever, with new speakers, a brand new trade show, unique events, programs, trips, and opportunities to engage with the best nature photographers in the world!
“Putting Your Images to Work” classroom presentation with Jennifer Leigh Warner
May 15, 2025 7 AM
Florida is bursting with new life in Spring, what better time to head to the Sunshine State to view and photograph nesting birds. Join Wildlife photographer, Jennifer Leigh Warner for a few days of exploring Florida’s wetlands and parks.
Florida is bursting with new life in Spring, what better time to head to the Sunshine State to view and photograph nesting birds. Join Wildlife photographer, Jennifer Leigh Warner for a few days of exploring Florida’s wetlands and parks.
The 2025 event will be held April 23-27, 2025 at Celebration Hall, St. Anastasia
Located at 5205 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, FL
(Just 6 miles south of the Alligator Farm)
Cuba is well-known for its amazing landscapes, vibrant culture and unique biodiversity. Birding in Cuba is extraordinary. According to the new Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Comprehensive Field Guide, 371 birds have been recorded in Cuba, including 26 which are endemic to the island and 30 which are considered globally threatened. Due to its large land area and geographical position within the Caribbean, Cuba is also extraordinarily important for Neotropical migratory birds—more than 180 species pass through during migration or spend the winter on the island.
Our itinerary takes you to several of the best and most beautiful bird photography locations in Cuba, providing opportunities to see many of Cuba’s endemic species and subspecies as well as many migrants. Along the way, we will meet people in local communities, stay mainly in Bed & Breakfast establishments (casas particulares) and eat in private restaurants (paladars), allowing you to experience Cuba’s rich culture, delicious food, friendly people, and generous hospitality.
Join Jennifer Leigh Warner and naturalist, Gabriel Lugo for a photographic trip of a lifetime!
Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The Texas Coastal Bend is the only place where you can see the world’s last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes.
Curious to learn about the natural side of our state? The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival (SCBWF) allows you to add to your life list, take some amazing photos, see different Florida habitats, and meet other birders and naturalists from around the country!
Highlights
· Hands-on photo instruction for wildlife and landscape photography with Nikon Professional Jennifer Leigh Warner
· Explore the coastal wildlife habitats of Northern California and photograph the native wildlife that winter in this region.
· Learn about the importance of setting aside habitat for endemic species such as the Tule Elk and endangered species like the California Sea Otter.
· Photograph the Monarch Butterflies during their winter stopover in Santa Cruz and see how they cluster together in large groups on the eucalyptus trees.
· Photograph California’s predator species like bobcat, owls, and elephant seals and look for the very rare blue-eyed coyotes.
There is no denying it, San Antonio, Texas’s oldest city is one of the most beautiful and photogenic cities in the country. From the Alamo to Riverwalk the locations in the heart of the city are endless. Not only is it full of old beautiful buildings but the rich culture lends to a plethora of photographic opportunities. These one day workshops are one that can be done with your cell phone alone or a mirrorless or DSLR Camera. However you want to capture the magic of the city is up to you.
*Note: Each tour is one day only and is set during events in the city including the Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration and the holiday season.
Join Jennifer Leigh Warner for an exciting trip to photograph Whooping Cranes on the Texas coast. Whooping Cranes are North America’s largest bird and they remain endangered with fewer than an estimated 600 birds remaining in the wild. Whooping Cranes spend the winter on the Texas coast at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This regional event presents a unique opportunity to get up to close to the birds via boat as well as photographing other Texas coastal birds like roseate spoonbills, brown pelicans, and more.
Join us in the "Most Beautiful Square in Texas. and experience first hand why Georgetown is a featured Texas destination.
Georgetown's historic downtown offers a variety of premier shopping and dining options and on Second Saturday Market Days there's even more!
The streets are filled with vendors ready to welcome those enjoying the outdoors looking for that unique something special. In addition to jewelry, apparel and crafts, you'll find a wide variety of artisans specializing in wood, iron works, stained glass, ceramics and more.
Presentation
Title: “Putting Your Images to Work with Jennifer Leigh Warner”
Program length of time: 1 hr.
Description: Is photographing wildlife and landscapes enough for nature photographers or should we be putting those images to work to preserve the species we care about? Fine Art Conservation photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner will talk about how photographs have the power to promote positive change and create policies to make real impacts on wildlife conservation. She will share stories from her more than 17 years in the field as a professional photographer and provide real world examples of how you can start putting your images to work.
