The Best in Outdoor and Nature Photography Workshops

We have just added a brand new workshop to our schedule, our inaugural tour to Costa Rica! To get the ball rolling on this tour, our in-country guides have given us a substantial first time discount.

Jason Hahn, OPW Lead Instructor and Co-Owner, and our newest instructor Jim Caldwell will be leading this trip, Jim has been working with these guides for quite some time, visiting and photographing Costa Rica over the past two decades. We have sifted through the internet, and found that trips like this are typically about $4,000, we are able to do this first one for $2,895 (sorry, because of the already steeply discounted price on this tour, no coupons or other discounts, including VIP, will apply).

So check out the details on our site by clicking the link below, and let us know if you have any questions or are ready to sign up. Email us at info@outdoorphotoworkshops.com or you can call Nicole at or (813) 956-8702.

Click here for complete details: "Costa Rica - Coast to Coast"

We have had one spot open up on this trip. With the cabin breakdown, it has to be a guy, sorry ladies! We are offering a special $250 discount on this last spot, so if you are interested please call Nicole at (813) 956-8702 as soon as possible (online registeration is closed), first come, first served.

Join us on an adventure to Alaska where we will photograph the legendary Alaskan Brown Bear at the height of the salmon spawning season. Our workshop will be hosted by Redoubt Mountain Lodge, an exclusive retreat tucked deep into the heart of Lake Clark National Park that provides unparalleled access to the Alaskan wilderness and its wildlife.

August 6-11, 2010 - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

Click here for complete details: "Grizzlies and the Alaskan Wilderness"

If you have any additional questions or would like to register, please call Nicole at (813) 956-8702.

Join Outdoor Photo Workshops on an adventure to Alaska where we will photograph the legendary Alaskan Brown Bear at the height of the salmon spawning season. Our workshop will be hosted by Redoubt Mountain Lodge, an exclusive retreat tucked deep into the heart of Lake Clark National Park that provides unparalleled access to the Alaskan wilderness and its wildlife. August 6-11, 2010. All inclusive, you get there, we take care of the rest!

Recently we introduced our VIP program for anyone who has taken a workshop with us in the past. Basically you receive a permanent discount on all future workshops with us, additional discounts for referring others to us, first dibs at new workshops, etc. One of the biggies though, is that if you take 5 workshops with us, you get a free full-day, one-on-one workshop with either Jason Hahn or Les Voorhis (called our Repeat Offender Program)! Well, we have now officially had our first Repeat Offender! David Strozdas from Oklahoma has been on our Texas Trophy Whitetails workshop, a one-on-one with Les and one with Jason, he is going on the Grizzlies and the Alaskan Wilderness workshop in August, and he just came back from our Prairie Dancers – Sharptailed Grouse workshop this past weekend! Congratulations to David for earning his free one-on-one workshop with Jason in Tampa Bay! With all of the workshops he has been on recently, David had a few things to share about them…

A note from David: Nicole, I’ve just returned from the “Prairie Dancer” Workshop and couldn’t be more pleased with the photographs I ended up with. In my opinion, just having the opportunity to watch the mating ritual of the Sharptail Grouse was worth the trip, not to mention having the opportunity to photograph the activity. Dick Kettlewell went above and beyond with his efforts to insure that we were in the right place at the right time, sharing his knowledge and helping to insure that I was prepared at the right moments for capturing optimal photos. Dick’s knowledge of the area and additional prairie species lent itself to affording me some of the best wildlife action photo’s that I have taken in quite some time. To say that I am thrilled about the photos I took this past weekend is an understatement.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone – you, Jason, Les, and Dick, for the invaluable instruction and assistance with the development of my nature photography over the past year. I couldn’t have selected a better group to learn and develop from. I have experienced a definite “higher level” of outdoor photography skills as a result of everyone’s help and I feel fortunate for that. I would also add that I am always treated as a “photography friend” and not just as a student or client. After experiencing other teaching methods and styles, I can assure you that you are now stuck with having to see me on a regular basis at your workshops now. I recently took advantage of your VIP repeat offender offer and experienced a free one-on-one workshop with Jason in Florida. Again, I came away with great photos and as always, garnered more photography education in the process. Please let everyone know that I am appreciative beyond words, and look forward to seeing you in Alaska this summer!

Sincerely,
David Strozdas

Thanks for the kind words, David! So glad you have enjoyed our workshops and we look forward to seeing more of you in the future!

If you have questions about our VIP program or any of our workshops, please feel free to contact us.

We just added a bunch of new workshop dates up through 2011, including new dates for "Wild Mustangs", "Into the Everglades", and "Utah's Canyon Country". Check out the OPW website for complete details, and we hope to see you on one of our upcoming workshops!

Taxes Suck...but refund checks are nice! This year put your refund toward something fun, an OPW Workshop! We are offering a Tax Time Sale, with a discount plus two freebies on all group workshops! The special starts today, April 13 and runs through Sunday, April 18th.

Check out our full lineup of workshops and the sales below and use that refund to help bring your photography to a new level and have a cool photo adventure this year!



Free One-on-One Workshop! Everyone who signs up during the sale will also receive a free full-day one-on-one workshop with Jason or Les, a $375 value, that's right, free!

Free Gear! Also, everyone who signs up will receive a free gift, your choice of either a Dust-Aid Platinum Sensor Cleaning Kit -or- a $20 Hunt's Photo and Video Gift Certificate -or- our (in)famous OPW "Photographer At Work" T-shirt. Your choice!

Want to make it a gift but not sure which workshop to give? Buy a gift certificate! We can make gift certificates for any amount, and if purchased during this time we will apply the discounts and deals to whatever group workshop they pick. Just give us a call and we will take care of it for you.

Thanks to Hunt's Photo and Video for providing the gift certificates and Dust-Aid for providing the Sensor Cleaning Kits for this promotion!

Here's how to receive your discount and freebies:
Visit the OPW website, register for any group workshop listed and pay the deposit or the full amount on-line anytime from April 13th through midnight on Sunday, April 18, 2010 (EST). Sale prices will appear once you have added a workshop to your shopping cart. Don't want to register on-line, no problem. Give us a call and we'll take your info over the phone. Please be nice, our Business Manager, Nicole, won't be up for 4:00am calls :) ! If you have questions, feel free to call her at (813) 956-8702 (Eastern Time).


Your free gifts will be presented at the workshop you attend. If registering online, please specify which gift you would like in the comment section (including t-shirt size if that is the gift your choose).

To redeem your free one-on-one workshop, pay the balance of your workshop, choose your instructor, and call us to schedule it. Workshops must be taken in the instructor's home area (Jason in Tampa Bay Florida or Les in Black Hills South Dakota). The free deal does not include your travel to get there, and is subject to the instructor's availability. Your one-on-one photo workshop can only be taken once you have paid your balance in full on the group workshop.

Registration must be made between Tuesday, April 13th and midnight, Sunday, April 18th, 2010, EST, to receive the sale price and free gifts. Not valid on previously purchased/reserved workshops. Not valid with any other offers, promotions, or discounts (except for referrals).

As always, please contact Nicole with any questions about our workshops or this offer at info@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702 (EST). We hope to see you soon!

All the spots on our Our Wild Mustangs and Utah Canyon Country Workshops are now spoken for, we appreciate the great response these workshops have received! If you are interested in being added to a wait-list in the event of of any cancellations or want to be notified when we set future dates for these workshops please call or email Nicole at Nicole@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702. Also make sure you have signed up for our newsletter or become a fan of OPW on Facebook to find out the latest news on our upcoming workshops.

Join us this weekend, March 26-28, 2010 at the "Into the Everglades" photo workshop and you have the chance to win a free carbon fiber tripod with ballhead from our newest partner, Vanguard! Take a look at their great products at Vanguard.

We have 2 spots left on this unique workshop and even though it is this weekend, it is still easy to come since it is "All Inclusive! You get there, we take care of the rest!" Please visit Outdoor Photo Workshops or call Nicole at (813) 956-8702 for more information. Hope to see you in the 'Glades!

ps. We will have Vanguard giveaways at our other workshops too! Along with all of our great giveaways from Hunt's Photo & Video, Think Tank Photo, Dust Aid, and of course, Outdoor Photo Workshops!

Join us as we go off the beaten path and deep into the Everglades by boat, kayak, and wet hike, exploring hidden and rarely seen places where you will receive prefessional photography instruction while photographing the amazing wildlife and scenery of this incredible place.

This is a great last minute trip since it is "ALL INCLUSIVE! You get there, we take care of the rest!" March 26-28, 2010!

Staggeringly beautiful and diverse, the Everglades is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the US. It has been designated a Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance in recognition of the significant global impact if it is not protected and restored. The 'Glades is home to an amazing array of wildlife and ecosystems, join us as we explore and photograph this unique and vitally important place, taking you deep into the heart of the Everglades on a one-of-a-kind photography adventure!

This workshop is lead by Jason Hahn, award winning professional nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, and assisted by Jim Caldwell, professional nature photographer. Jason and Jim have spent countless hours exploring Florida's natural beauty, from the uplands, to the wetlands, to the coasts, photographing its diverse wildlife and scenery. Jason and Jim, along with the skilled guides of Everglades Area Tours, will lead you into the Everglades via boat, kayak, and hike. While many photography tours only take you to places you can see from the side of the road, we will take you off the beaten path deep into the Everglades, exploring hidden and rarely seen places where you will photograph the amazing wildlife and scenery of this incredible place.

We have had so many people interested in the "Into the Everglades" photo workshop that we have added another instructor! Jim Caldwell will be our second instructor for this amazing workshop on March 26-28, 2010. Jim has been photographing our natural world for many, many years and has a great passion for the Everglades. We will still maintain the 6 to 1 student to instructor ratio. The two groups will be separate for the tours and together for the classroom sessions so you will have the advantage of both instructors' knowledge!

This is going to be a very unique photography adventure and workshop in the Everglades, not just walking well traveled trails or sightseeing from the side of the road, but kayaking (no experience necessary), boating, and hiking off the beaten path. You will be deep in the Everglades where most people never go, and get photos that most people never get!

Please visit our "Into the Everglades" page for more details or to register for this one-of-a-kind photo workshop! If you have additional questions or would like to register by phone, please call or email Nicole at Nicole@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702.

Thanks and we hope to see you in the Glades!

Our upcoming "Into the Everglades" Photography Workshop is full, if you would like to be added to the wait list in the event of cancellations for this workshop, please send us an email. We will be running this one again towards the end of this year, so if you missed it this time, be sure to stay tuned for upcoming dates.

We also still have some spots left on "Utah Canyon Country - The Ultimate Landscape Photography Workshop". Join us as we we explore the land of red rocks, slot canyons, arches, and hoodoos; the iconic and unique Utah Southwestern Landscape! You will experience and photograph awe inspiring scenery while learning how to make great images from a veteran photograph instructor and expert on the Southwestern Landscape.

Plus, through March 31th, 2010 save $150 off the regular price on this workshop by using coupon code "OPW-Featured" at checkout.

Already placed a deposit on this workshop, but want the deal too? If you pay the remainder of your balance during that month, you will receive the special too!

We just got word from John Martin with the Images For Conservation Fund that there is a spot open for a photographer in their forthcoming 2010 Pro-tour. This competition draws photographers from around the world, and is extremely competitive and challenging. Photographers are individually paired with a Texas ranch where they live for a month photographing the wildlife and scenery on the ranch. At the end of the competition, each photographer submits a portfolio of images covering five categories of wildlife and scenery, which are then scored by a panel of judges whom are all noted photographers in their own right. Top portfolios win the photographer and their ranch cash prizes based on how they placed in the overall scoring.

If you are interested in taking part in this competition, please contact John Martin at (956) 381-1264 or visit the Images for Conservation Entry Forms and Rules page for details and applications.

Note from Jason Hahn, OPW Instructor: I was invited to compete in 2008, and in 30 days I captured over 14,000 images and observed dozens of species, many rare and endangered. Being on the pro-tour has to be one of the greatest experiences in my photography endeavors so far. Having never done anything quite like this before, I did loads of research, brought tons of gear (including a kayak which I found was not much use in very dry Duval County!), and tried to prepare for every possibility. I was very fortunate to be hosted by a generous family who were full of hospitality, on an incredible ranch that was full of wildlife. Overall I placed fourth in the competition, with seven of my images placing in the top 100 (the top 20 in each of the 5 categories) and was the highest placing first-time competitor in the competition. Overall this was a very challenging experience that made me come away from it a better photographer. While it was hard to be away from home, it was an experience I will never forget!

You can check out my portfolio by clicking this link: Jason Hahn ICF 2008 Portfolio

Join Outdoor Photo Workshops on an adventure to Alaska where we will photograph the legendary Alaskan Brown Bear at the height of the salmon spawning season. Our workshop will be hosted by Redoubt Mountain Lodge, an exclusive retreat tucked deep into the heart of Lake Clark National Park that provides unparalleled access to the Alaskan wilderness and its wildlife.

Each day will be packed with photography opportunities as we explore in and around the waters of Crescent Lake. We'll photograph the bears as they hunt the spawning salmon, plus we will take the opportunity to hike the trails in the area to observe and photograph wildflowers (which will be at their peak bloom), the nearby mountain ranges including Mt. Redoubt, and the huge variety of scenery and other wildlife the region has to offer.

We'll stay in Redoubt's private log cabins overlooking Crescent Lake where we will be treated to comfortable lodging with beautiful views and great food. This is the only lodge and privately owned property within a 25-mile radius and this workshop offers an incredible opportunity to explore the Alaskan wilderness and photograph wildlife and scenery rarely seen by others. Join us for this one of a kind Alaskan adventure!

Please visit our "Grizzlies and the Alaskan Wilderness" Nature Photography Workshop page for more details or to register for this photo workshop. If you have additional questions or would like to register by phone, please call or email Nicole at Nicole@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702. Thanks and we hope to see you in Alaska!

Our January workshop, "Into the Everglades" is now filled, we appreciate the great response this workshop has received!

Because we had so much interest in this one, we have arranged to add a second set of dates this spring, March 26th - 28th, 2010. If you are interested please let us know, we have a list of names already started, so make sure you get yours added to the list.

If you haven't heard about this workshop yet, this is going to be a very unique photography adventure and workshop in the Everglades, not just walking well traveled trails or sightseeing from the side of the road, but kayaking (no experience necessary), boating, and hiking off the beaten path. You will be deep in the Everglades where most people never go, and get photos that most people never get!

Please visit our "Into the Everglades" page for more details or to register for this one-of-a-kind photo workshop! If you have additional questions or would like to register by phone, please call or email Nicole at Nicole@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702.

Thanks and we hope to see you in the Glades!

New for 2010 we have added a series of workshops lead by Dick Kettlewell, an award winning wildlife photographer and photojournalist. This is a two-day photographic workshop, capturing the images of spring as it comes to the prairies and the fabled Black Hills of western South Dakota, one of the highlights of which is the spring courtship antics and display of one of the most striking birds found anywhere on the North American prairies -- the sharp-tailed grouse. This workshop is unique in that you pick your dates, providing you a very personalized workshop!

We have plenty of our popular OPW "Photographer at Work" T-Shirts still in stock, snag one for yourself or for the photographers on your gift giving list this holiday season. Check them out here:
"Caution-Photographer-At-Work" T-shirt

(Make sure you order by Dec 20th to receive them in time for Christmas!)

We just posted a bunch of pics taken by folks on our recent "Texas Whitetails" photo workshop. Check it out, they got some great stuff, thanks to Peter and Patty for sharing their shots!

Here's the link: http://www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=20

This holiday season treat yourself, or treat that special photographer who you never know what to give, to one of our photo workshops. Starting Nov. 27th, we have deals on all of our group workshops, plus a whole bunch of giveaways to go along with them. Here are the details:

• Sale Prices Across the Board! Sale prices will be in effect from Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30, visit our site and click the workshop you are interested in for full details and the discounted price.



• Free One-on-One Workshop! Everyone who signs up during the sale will also receive a free full day one-on-one workshop with Jason or Les, a $375 value, that's right, free!



• Free Gear! Also, everyone who signs up will also receive a free gift on us, your choice of either a Dust-Aid Platinum Sensor Cleaning Kit -or- a Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket Card Holder -or- our (in)famous OPW "Photographer At Work" T-shirt. Your pick!



• Giving a workshop as a gift? We are happy to provide gift certificates, just provide the recipient's name and your gift message and we'll put it together for you.



• Not sure which workshop to give them? Buy a gift certificate! We can make gift certificates for any amount, and if purchased during this time we will apply the discounts and deals to whatever group workshop they pick.



• Thanks to Think Tank Photo for providing the Pixel Pocket Rocket Card Holders and Dust-Aid for providing the Sensor Cleaning Kits for this promotion!

Here's how to receive your discount and treats:

• Visit the OPW website, register for any group workshop listed and pay the deposit or the full amount on-line anytime from November 27th through November 29th (EST).



• Don't want to register on-line, no problem. Give us a call and we'll take your info over the phone. Please be nice, our Business Manager, Nicole, won't be up for the 4:00am sales! If you have questions, feel free to call her at (813) 956-8702 (Eastern Time).



• Your free gifts will be presented at the workshop you attend.



• To redeem your free one-on-one workshop, pay the balance of your workshop, choose your instructor, and call us to schedule it. Here's the fine print: Workshops must be taken in the instructor's home area (Jason in Tampa Bay Florida or Les in Black Hills South Dakota). The free deal does not include your travel to get there, and is subject to the instructor's availability. Your one-on-one photo workshop can only be taken once you have paid your balance in full on the group workshop.



• Registration must be made between November 27 and midnight November 29, 2009, EST, to receive your discounts and gifts.



• If you have any questions, please email us at info@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or call us at (813) 956-8702.

As always please contact us with any questions about our upcoming schedule, or this offer. We hope to see you soon!

As we mentioned in last week's newsletter, we were in the process of finalizing the details on the Everglades workshop, well, they are finalized! Our "Into the Everglades Nature Photography Workshop will be on January 15-17, 2010. This is going to be a very unique photography adventure and workshop in the Everglades, not just walking well traveled trails or sightseeing from the side of the road, but kayaking (no experience necessary), boating, and hiking off the beaten path. You will be deep in the Everglades where most people never go, and get photos that most people never get!

Please visit our "Into the Everglades" page for more details or to register for this one-of-a-kind photo workshop! If you have additional questions or would like to register by phone, please call or email Nicole at Nicole@OutdoorPhotoWorkshops.com or (813) 956-8702.

Thanks and we hope to see you in the Glades!

Our October newsletter just went out, and is now posted to our site. We have tons of news, deals, and photo tips/techniques in each issue, check it out at the link below. If you haven't subscribed, make sure you do here, all new subscribers get a coupon code for some $'s off one our workshops! October Newsletter Link