“When we stop again, y’all get out,” I tell the group, preparing them to exit the van we travel in for this nature photography workshop. I spend the next couple of minutes reminding them about bear etiquette and safety and coach them on how far to stay away from the bear. I have to park first, but I want to give the group a head start to photograph the black bear that’s feeding out in the field.

Join us in the Alaskan wilderness for an in-depth field report from the Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshop as we track and photograph the breathtaking Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). In this workshop report, we cover real-world night photography fieldcraft, composition strategies under freezing conditions, and the essential camera gear needed to capture vivid auroral displays across the Arctic night sky.

There’s an excited energy that’s palpable amongst the group as we stand in the cold outside the van and stare to the north. Outside, autumn’s grip on the landscape is firm. The colors are past their peak, and the bustle of the native Alaskans hints at them preparing for an extended cold spell. Before we found this spot, we roamed the area looking for an open patch of sky. While technology provides some insight into local weather conditions, it’s not infallible. In fact

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how understanding small cues and nuances that Mother Nature provides will make you a better photographer. Naturalist Aldo Leopold coined the phrase, “Thinking like a mountain,” in his book A Sand County Almanac nearly 100 years ago. To think like a mountain, according to the source, means to have a complete appreciation for the profound interconnectedness of the elements in the ecosystems. It is an ecological exercise using the intricate web of

Understanding shutter speed is essential for capturing sharp, perfectly exposed wildlife photos. In this Hackberry Farm Nature Photography Workshops video workshop, Russell Graves breaks down shutter speed in simple terms—explaining what it actually does inside your camera, how it interacts with aperture and ISO in the exposure triangle, and how to avoid the common exposure mistakes beginners make.

In this comprehensive nature photography video workshop session, we break down practical techniques for tackling the most challenging lighting conditions in the field. Whether you're photographing birds in flight against bright skies, wildlife tucked into deep forest shadows, or high-contrast sunrises, you'll learn how to read the light, master your camera's metering modes, and nail your exposure every time.

A dream 15 years in the making is finally happening—we just officially closed on the property that will become the permanent headquarters for Redlands Ranch in Northwest Texas! In this video, I'm sharing the big news straight from the property just an hour after signing the final papers. We’re turning this land into the ultimate all-inclusive wildlife and night photography destination. Here’s a quick look at what we have planned:

By evening, the skies began to clear, but by morning, they came back again. It’s the unsettled season here in the island country but the weather is perfect for our nature photography workshop. Fall is approaching fast, and the warm waters of the Atlantic Gulf Stream feed moisture that condenses against the ever-present cold-air masses that increasingly press down from the Arctic Circle.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go on a real African safari? What kinds of things will you see? What’s the lodging like? What all can you expect? Tune in to our recent nature photography workshop webinar and find out all of the information for you to make an informed decision.

In this nature photography workshop webinar, we’ll follow up on our last webinar and bring you more prompts to help improve your nature photography. No, we aren’t creating images out of nowhere, but we’re using the tools available to us to help us gain insight into how we take pictures and how we can improve our craft.

“This is the best trip I’ve ever done,” she says, a little misty-eyed. She’s one of the seven guests on this trip with whom we’ve divided into two Land Cruisers to explore the Tuli Block region on this nature photography workshop. “I never believed I’d see what we’ve seen on this trip.” I can see why she’s emotional. To come to Africa, to come to Botswana; well, it does something to you. For both men and women, the response to seeing big cats and other wildlife in the wild

"After an orientation and high tea, we take to the water to begin photographing wildlife along the Chobe River for the nature photography workshop. This area is famous for elephants, and it doesn’t take long until we see a quartet of pachyderms swimming the river to an island that straddles the Botswana/Namibia border. While the big elephants deftly swim the river channel, the smaller one snorkels across.”

After an orientation and high tea, we take to the water to begin photographing wildlife along the Chobe River for the nature photography workshop. This area is famous for elephants, and it doesn’t take long until we see a quartet of pachyderms swimming the river to an island that straddles the Botswana/Namibia border. While the big elephants deftly swim the river channel, the smaller one snorkels across.

As the sun came up, soft light dappled the woodlands along the Zambezi River. In the understory, impala move about, keeping one eye on each other and another eye on the constant danger that lurks nearby. This vast river bottom in Northern Zimbabwe is home to wild dogs, lions, and leopards, all lurking in the shadows searching for their next meal.

This month's nature photography workshop webinar is a good one. We're going to be digging in on how using AI prompts with sites like Chat GPT or Google Gemini can actually help improve your nature photography. We're not talking about making images using artificial intelligence. We're talking about using the tools available to you for insights and advice on some perplexing questions.

And so it goes for each outing we take on this Costa Rican nature photography workshop. Throughout the week, we photograph the four monkey species found on the Osa Peninsula. It’s like an encyclopedia of New World monkeys: the capuchin, spider, howler, and the diminutive squirrel monkey. Each morning we awake to the sounds of howlers greeting the day - their deep bellowing calls belie their stature.

“If you wait here, he’s been showing up to feed from this avocado tree around 6:30 for the past few days,” says Mario, describing what we should all expect for the next couple of hours. Mario speaks with a thick Costa Rican accent, but his English is more than adequate. For a couple of generations, he’s been kind enough to guide people into the high mountains south of San Jose. Here, the birds of all kinds are numerous, but we’re willing to wait on just this one. We met

Of all the parks to which I’ve traveled, the Smokies are my favorite. Rich in natural and cultural wonders, the Smokies are a symbol of resilience. A century of over-harvesting once left the mountains stripped of trees, but now, the forests abide. Beneath every tree is a story of life in the understory. Here, the smallest insects, fungi, invertebrates, and vertebrates thrive.

Sometimes, nature photography opportunities fall in your lap. On the first day of September, I found myself on a small pond where the largemouth bass exhibited the strangest behavior.

Putting yourself in the right place at the right time is one of the crucial pieces of the wildlife photography puzzle. In this nature photography video workshop webinar, we'll discuss how understanding some basic biological facts about mammals can help you become a better photographer.