Join us on a photo workshop or tour to some of the best locations of Florida. It's unique wildlife and climate make it a nature photographers paradise.  Florida is the premier destination for bird photography. Expect to shoot thousands of bird photos along with other wildlife and awesome landscapes. Escape the winter cold and visit warm South Florida.

February is during the dry season.  This is the time of year when the tropical storms and the summer rain have passed. The lower water levels means the wildlife is more concentrated and easier to find and photograph. 

Each day we will visit some of the best spots in the state. Each area is handpicked to provide the best photographic opportunities. John Slonina is a professional nature photographer who has photographed in Florida's wild locations for over 20 years. We will travel to a variety of natural habitats.

Since we will be shooting a high volume of pictures.  Please bring lots of cards or film. We also recommend you bring a portable external hard drive to back up your images.

We also have some companies we work with that rents longer lenses.  Florida is famous for some tame birds that will stand just a few feet in front of you.

Who Should Attend:

All skill levels are welcome from a absolute beginner to professional.

Anyone with an interest in wildlife photography (Digital or Film).

Group Size:

Our groups are small in size this one is limited to 6 people. We will work with each participant to provide complete, informative, helpful lessons. This also ensures that no question is left unanswered.

Before and after each workshop we will assess each participants needs, interests and skills so we can teach techniques that will help each participant.

Class Room Session: We will have some time in the mid day for a class room sessions. We will use this time for lesions in post digital processing and photo technique. We also will do some critiques. 

Weather and Lighting:

We believe in capturing the best light. Our workshops include sunrise and sunset shoots (weather permitting). Early morning and late afternoon has the best lighting for photography. It’s also the time wildlife is most active.

Result:

We will help you create beautiful images and have fun but also teach skills and techniques you can use to take your photography to the next, higher level! When the trip is over, attendees will have a solid understanding of nature photography and your camera.

Goals:

The entire workshop is devoted to capturing the best nature images possible on digital camera or film. John draws upon his decades of experience as a professional photographer to offer several methods to improve your nature photography. John will share numerous proven beginner thru advanced techniques.

On location, John will demonstrate how you can best use your equipment. We will do our best to help you get beautiful professional high dynamic quality images which will make gorgeous prints on your wall.

Before and after each workshop we will access each participants needs, interests and skills so we can teach techniques that will help each participant. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro we will help you grow as a photographer.

Some topics we cover

About Us:

John Slonina is a professional nature photographer who has been photographing for over 25 years. He estimates he has taken over 400,000 photos. John has a love of natural history as well. You will receive information on photo technique and the natural world. Understanding the natural world not only increases your appreciation of nature but also helps you become a better nature photographer.