Experiences
Your next level starts here... Workshops, Outings, and Events built to deliver.
From multi-day destination workshops to local outings and virtual sessions, every experience is designed so you leave with real skills and a repeatable workflow. Browse, filter, and book.
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Inform → Practice → Feedback
Every experience is built around inform → practice → feedback so you leave with concrete skills and a repeatable workflow—not just inspiration.
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Rio Grande Valley Bird & Wildlife Workshop
Private ranch blinds, raptors, and South Texas specialties — tiny group, maximum access.
Rio Grande City, TexasApr 8–12, 20264 days
Price: $3,350
Deposit: $1,650 deposit
Group: Max 6 photographers
Skill: All levels
Physical: Easy
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Exclusive private ranch blind access (no waiting, no sharing)
- •Target species: Green Jay, Painted Bunting, Crested Caracara, Harris's Hawk
- •All-inclusive structure: lodging + meals + ranch fees + tuition
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Florida Bird & Wildlife Workshop
Spring nesting season magic — rookeries, wetlands, and decisive-moment coaching.
Boynton Beach, FloridaApr 16–19, 20264 days
Price: $1,500
Deposit: $800 deposit
Group: Small group (max 8)
Skill: All levels
Physical: Easy
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst & Terrie Jacobson
- •Nesting season action: egrets, spoonbills, storks, herons + more
- •Proven learning model: learn → plan → shoot → edit → share with a repeatable workflow
- •Local-friendly base with hotel block + easy airport access
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Alaska Bear & Wildlife Adventure
Katmai + Lake Clark — private aircraft + boat mobility from a remote lodge basecamp.
Katmai, AlaskaOct 1–8, 20268 days
Price: $9,880
Deposit: $1,200 deposit
Group: Max 5 photographers
Skill: All levels
Physical: Moderate
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Handcrafted Alaska photo safari built for maximum wildlife time and maximum flexibility.
- •Remote basecamp on the shores of Lake Iliamna — a gateway to a vast wilderness.
- •Private charter flights + jet boats to reach remote hotspots and adapt to weather + wildlife activity.
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Panama Bird & Wildlife Workshop
Tropical color, dense biodiversity, and unforgettable bird photography—paired with macro and landscape variety.
PanamaOct 11–25, 202714 days
Skill: All levels
Physical: Moderate
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Birds
- •Wildlife
- •Landscapes
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Florida's Photo Fest
A multi-day photography festival in St. Augustine—learn, shoot, and connect with a strong learning culture.
St. Augustine Beach, FloridaApr 22–26, 20265 days
Group: Festival sessions vary (10–12 field / 30+ classroom)
Skill: All levels
Physical: Varies (Easy → Moderate)
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Field workshops + classroom sessions built to improve your keeper rate fast
- •Real-time coaching on focus, exposure, timing, and clean composition
- •Repeatable workflow: simplify → shoot with intent → refine with feedback
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Festival of the Cranes
Bosque del Apache — a legendary gathering for birders and wildlife photographers.
Bosque del Apache, New MexicoDec 2–6, 20265 days
- •Iconic crane + waterfowl migration photography
- •Workshops, talks, and a deep community vibe
- •Perfect if you want birds, golden light, and iconic locations
WorkshopLimited (max 5)
Olympic Peninsula Workshop
A premium small-group photography immersion across rainforests, rugged coastlines, and moody Pacific light.
Forks & Port Angeles, WashingtonMay 12–18, 20277 days
Price: $3,150
Deposit: $1,200 deposit
Group: Max 5 photographers
Skill: All levels
Physical: Moderate
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Premium, high-touch instruction with an intentionally tiny group (5 max).
- •Daily classroom / image review to refine technique and strengthen visual storytelling.
- •Coastal drama + rainforest intimacy + waterfalls and rivers — massive variety in one week.
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New Mexico Winter Light Workshop
Winter light, wide-open landscapes, and wildlife moments—crafted for variety and creative growth.
New MexicoDec 7–10, 20264 days
Skill: All levels
Physical: Easy
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Landscape
- •Birds
- •Wildlife
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Ice Caves Adventure
Frozen textures, sculpted light, and macro magic in a surreal winter environment.
Midwest / Great Lakes RegionFeb 18–21, 20274 days
Skill: All levels
Physical: Moderate
Led by: Todd Nettelhorst
- •Landscape
- •Macro
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Florida Workshop I - Fort Myers, FL
Birds, wildlife, and coastal scenes—two back-to-back weekends of prime spring action.
Fort Myers, FLApr 14–18, 20274 days
- •Birds
- •Wildlife
- •Landscape
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Florida Workshop II - Fort De Soto, FL
Birds, wildlife, and coastal scenes—two back-to-back weekends of prime spring action.
Fort De Soto, FLApr 28–May 2, 20274 days
- •Birds
- •Wildlife
- •Landscape
Private groups + organizations
Camera clubs, nonprofits, teams, friend groups — we can build a private workshop, outing, or talk + field session combo. Tell me your location, group size, and goals.