Experience Wildlife leads conservation, wildlife and landscape photography focused workshops that partner directly with non-profit organizations. Most of our workshops are partnered with Wildside Nature Tours.
We will spend time out on a small chartered boat to photograph the Whooping Cranes. We will also spend time photographing the whooping cranes and other Texas wintering birds throughout the day. Jennifer has spent lots of time scouting optimal locations to provide excellent photo opportunities.
Looking for a warm place to photograph this winter? Southern California has some of the richest biodiversity in the country. With one of the only mainland Harbor Seal and California Sea Lion rookeries in California you will be able to photograph harbor seals giving birth and teaching their new pups how to swim. You will also get a chance to photograph California Sea Lions surfing the waves. San Diego County is one of the best places in the country to photograph marine wildlife, including nesting Cormorants, Brown Pelicans, Osprey and so much more. During this weekender you will photograph some of San Diego’s premier wildlife photography hotspots led by an award winning wildlife photographer who has spent over a decade photographing in this location.
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.
Other exciting winter wildlife photography is possible in this area including Pine Marten, Ermine, Fox, Deer, Moose, Coyote and maybe if we are really lucky a Timber Wolf. You just never know what you may find.
We’ll use Duluth as our base for this tour, so you can unpack and stay in one hotel throughout this tour.
Hands-on photo instruction for wildlife and landscape photography with Nikon Professional Jennifer Leigh Warner
Photograph the largest wildlife migration in North America as over half a million sandhill cranes arrive during their spring migration.
Learn about the importance of the ecosystem along the Platte River and why this is such a critical stopover location for migrating birds.
Photograph from photography blinds positioned along the Platte River for ideal viewing of the cranes as they take off from the river in the morning and return to the river in the evening.
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!
As spring arrives in Central Texas, so does the famous wildflowers that grace the countryside. Texas Bluebonnets are just one of the many flowers that carpet the great wide open landscapes making it feel like you have walked into the Land of Oz. Flowers, birds and butterflies will be our target as well as stopping at some ranches for the opportunity to photograph longhorn cattle and even perhaps some ranch zebras.
This tour would be great as an extension to the Texas Spring Rookery Tour that ends the same day this tour begins or as a stand-alone tour.
Spring time in Florida is a truly special time. Birds nest early in the southeast so by mid-April chicks have arrived and parents are busy tending to their nests. Sandhill Cranes in Florida do not migrate so this is one of the only places in the lower 48 to see Sandhill Crane colts. These yellowish orange fluff balls don’t stay small for very long, so catching a glimpse of these endangered subspecies is a real treat.
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.
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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.
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The Spring Wildlife Photography Workshop in Grand Teton is led North American Nature Photography Association Ethics Chair, Jennifer Leigh Warner. We will search out the abundant wildlife photography opportunities while capturing the iconic landscape compositions as well. A wide and diverse portfolio will be the takeaway for participants of this workshop!
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.
With so much to see, you will be happy for the long days in the field. Evening will be reserved for rest, relaxation, and image critiques as requested.
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.
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.
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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.
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Southern California has some of the richest biodiversity in the country. With the Mediterranean climate, summertime along the California coast is comfortable all day long. From San Diego to Orange County there is no shortage of birds and wildlife to photograph. June is pupping season for California Sea Lions and La Jolla is one of the best places in the world to see newborn sea lion pups gathered together. With the beautiful weather, the rich wildlife viewing opportunities and the gorgeous scenery to photograph, what are you waiting for?
The Palouse Valley is a bucket list location for landscape photographers due to its natural beauty. The fertile land easily grows wheat in glorious shades of green and gold, with a sprinkling of the yellows of canola added in for spectacular panoramic views. It has been dubbed the American Tuscany, with wheat and rapeseed replacing vineyards.
County roads with 100 year old barns, rustic farm equipment and rolling hills are a dream for any landscape photographer. The Palouse features 215 of Washington’s annually recorded bird species and Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site is a 150-acre, 3,612-foot-tall National Natural Landmark. The thimble-shaped, quartzite butte looms high over the surrounding flat lands. The park offers panoramic views of nearby farmlands, the Blue Mountains, and other neighboring ranges and peaks.
Namibia is packed with photographic potential. The oldest desert in the world, the Namib, dominates the country’s landscape. Take time to capture images in surrounding safari areas with exquisite flora, towering red dunes, bush country, and fascinating geological formations. Game drives in Etosha National Park include the “Big Five”—elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions and leopards—as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and more. Learn about the conservation of cheetahs with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and AfriCat Foundation. Plus, get a taste of Namibia’s diverse cultures during a township tour near Swakopmund, where you'll meet residents, visit local markets, and try some traditional food.
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.
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We will spend time out on a small chartered boat to photograph the Whooping Cranes. We will also spend time photographing the whooping cranes and other Texas wintering birds throughout the day. Jennifer has spent lots of time scouting optimal locations to provide excellent photo opportunities.
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge provides one of the greatest bird and wildlife experiences for nature photographers in the United States. With flocks numbering into the 1,000’s and sometimes the 10,000’s Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese lifting off each morning and returning in the evening will overwhelm the senses and provide incredible photographic opportunities.
Combined with beautiful sunrises and sunsets the color palette can lend a dramatic flair to wildlife images. Lucky days we may also see and photograph Coyotes stalking at the edge of flocks or a Bobcat walking along a trail or dike. A local pond provides excellent opportunities to get low and shoot waterfowl at eye level.
The Texas gulf coast is home to one of the rarest birds in North America, the Whooping Crane. These 5ft tall bright white birds, that winter along the coastline, have come back from the brink of extinction. In the 1940’s there were believed to be about 20 birds left and with the work of captive breeding programs, there are now about 800 worldwide.
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.
We will also spend time in a private photo blind in order to get up-close portraits of the whooping cranes. Additionally we will travel to some other birding hotspots to look for other wildlife that winters along the Texas Gulf Coast.
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.
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
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.
Fall is an amazing time to be in South Texas. As the weather begins to cool down the wildlife activity starts to heat up. With many of North America’s birds heading south for the winter we will spend a full day photographing these small birds, like green jays, northern cardinals and Pyrrhuloxia and many more. Next we will trade the small birds for the big bucks. We will head to a private photo ranch where we will photograph some of Texas’s largest buck fighting for mating rights.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The Spring Wildlife Photography Workshop in Grand Teton is led North American Nature Photography Association Ethics Chair, Jennifer Leigh Warner. We will search out the abundant wildlife photography opportunities while capturing the iconic landscape compositions as well. A wide and diverse portfolio will be the takeaway for participants of this workshop!
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.
With so much to see, you will be happy for the long days in the field. Evening will be reserved for rest, relaxation, and image critiques as requested.
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Join Jennifer Leigh Warner and David Cook for a once-in-a-lifetime regional event in Central Texas photographing the full solar eclipse, Texas spring wildflowers and more.
A full solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and one of the best places to watch the eclipse is in the Central Texas Hill Country. In preparation for the solar eclipse, we will walk you through some basic settings on how to photograph this unique event.
The first week of April also happens to correspond to peak wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country. Colors burst from the roadside and trailside as Texas Bluebonnets, Paintbrush, Pink Ladies and scores of other species of wildflowers put on their annual Spring show each year. And with flowers, come pollinators. From butterflies to bees, there will be no shortage of macro photography opportunities as well.
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Looking for a warm place to photograph this winter? Southern California has some of the richest biodiversity in the country. With one of the only mainland Harbor Seal and California Sea Lion rookeries in California you will be able to photograph harbor seals giving birth and teaching their new pups how to swim. You will also get a chance to photograph California Sea Lions surfing the waves. San Diego County is one of the best places in the country to photograph marine wildlife, including nesting Cormorants, Brown Pelicans, Osprey and so much more. During this weekender you will photograph some of San Diego’s premier wildlife photography hotspots led by an award winning wildlife photographer who has spent over a decade photographing in this location.
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Astride the equator in East Africa, Kenya is home to a host of natural wonders. Join Jennifer Leigh Warner on this 15-day expedition to go up close with the wildlife for which Kenya is famous, and gain a deeper understanding of its conservation story — past, present, and future. Explore the unique features of the Great Rift Valley while seeking out iconic safari species on game drives and nature walks and enjoying an unforgettable stay in an eco-friendly tented camp. Learn about initiatives to protect and rehabilitate endangered elephant and rhino populations, and even witness an elephant feeding. Your journey is bookended with experiences at the Maasai Mara Reserve, where you will get to photograph and learn about fascinating wildlife on several world-class safaris, as well as enjoy cultural interactions with local Maasai communities that illuminate how land and people intertwine.
In support of conservation efforts, Jennifer Leigh Warner will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this program to Action for Cheetahs in Kenya.
Kicking off the newest in offerings is the Wildside Women’s series is the Spring Wildlife Photography Workshop in Grand Teton. Co-lead by Tamron Ambassador, Alyce Bender, and North American Nature Photography Association Ethics Chair, Jennifer Leigh Warner, we will search out the abundant wildlife photography opportunities while capturing the iconic landscape compositions as well. A wide and diverse portfolio will be the takeaway for participants of this workshop!
Tue, Feb 21, 2023 · 6:00 PM | Central Time (US & Canada) (GMT -6:00)
About This Webinar
Every year from mid/late February to mid-April, one million Sandhill Cranes migrate on the Platte River Valley in order to ‘fuel up’ before resuming their northward migration.
The Platte River is home to the largest crane roost in the world! During the month of March, over 1 million cranes visit this stretch of the Platte River. They come as they have for thousands of years to this stretch of the Platte River—over one million—to rest, feed and congregate in astonishing numbers before pushing on to their breeding grounds in the north.
During this webinar we will discuss how to photograph this natural wonder.
Winter in Yellowstone is the ultimate wildlife photography destination on the North American continent. This snow capped Serengeti is unrivaled by any other place in the hemisphere.
Bison stand crusted in hoarfrost, wolves trot across the empty expanse of white, bobcats prowl the banks of rivers, elk congregate in impossible numbers at times, coyote and red fox leap through the air plunging face first into the snow after deeply hidden rodents and bald eagles flock to the edge of the rivers in droves to take advantage of easy picking along the banks of the geothermal heated waters flowing out of Yellowstone.
This is wildlife photography at its very best.
Join Professional Wildlife Photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner in Grand Teton National Park to photograph the majestic landscapes and wildlife that call this place home. Often referred to as the Serengeti of North America, this park is the perfect location to find an abundance of the North American Megafauna, such as Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Wolves, Moose, Bison and Elk. This workshop is perfectly timed for fall colors and moose and elk rut.
Join Professional Wildlife Photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner in La Jolla, California to photograph the majestic seascapes and marine wildlife that call this place home. One of the only mainland rookeries for harbor seals and California sea lions you will get a chance to see new born marine mammals for a safe distance without disturbing them. We will also photographed the dozens of species of shorebirds that nest and fish along the shore.
Join Jennifer Leigh Warner for a day photographing local La Jolla wildlife!
In this in-person workshop you will go over proper camera settings for wildlife photography, learn field ethics, and be immersed in a search for La Jolla’s special wildlife.
Learn more about Jennifer on her Girls Who Click photographer page.
This workshop is for girls and female-identified youth ages 13-18. We do make age exceptions for motivated students. This workshop is free.
Namibia is packed with photographic potential. The oldest desert in the world, the Namib, dominates the country’s landscape. Take time to capture images in surrounding safari areas with exquisite flora, towering red dunes, bush country, and fascinating geological formations. Game drives in Etosha National Park include the “Big Five”—elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions and leopards—as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and more. Plus, learn about the conservation of cheetahs at the Cheetah Conservation Fund.
Join Professional Wildlife Photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner in Grand Teton National Park to photograph the majestic landscapes and wildlife that call this place home. Often referred to as the Serengeti of North America, this park is the perfect location to find an abundance of the North American Megafauna, such as Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Wolves, Moose, Bison and Elk.
Save your spot by putting down a refundable deposit of $500. Payments will be due in full 60 days before departure.
Are you ready to hit the road and join a photo tour? A lot has changed in the past few years when it comes to travel. Maybe this is your first photo tour ever. Maybe this is the first time you have traveled since the rules all changed in 2020. or maybe you are a seasoned traveler but looking to get some advice on how others do it. Whatever your reasons this FREE online workshop will walk you through some basics on what to expect, what you will need and some best practices. Join professional wildlife photographer and workshop leader Jennifer Leigh Warner for this one hour presentation on Preparing for a Photo Tour. You will have a chance to ask questions live and get them answered during the presentation. If you can't make the live presentation no worries. The workshop will be recorded for you to watch over and over again.
