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  • Red and brown House Finch perched on a brown, weathered branch.

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Special Announcement!
Dear friends if you are interested in a Photography session at one of my listed Ranches but are not able to attend due to the dates scheduled, just contact me here and I will schedule you around your time frame. 

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Transition Ranch Experience

Any Level Photographer

Join me in the West Texas Hill Country on this beautiful 2,500-acre ranch for a transformative experience.
Just 2½ hours west of San Antonio.
Click below for more information about the ranch and registration.

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  • Two birds are flying in the air and one of them is carrying another bird on its back

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  • A female cardinal in mid-flight with outstretched wings; red, gray, and yellow plumage against a blurred green backdrop.

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Birds in Flight PRO

Advanced - Pro Level Photographer

This full-day workshop is built for the elite photographer seeking dynamic birds inflight images. Capture stunning moments of birds in flight, interaction, and more against beautiful backgrounds. Enjoy the unique settings designed to accommodate your top-tier results. Must have working knowledge of your camera’s system including zone and eye tracking.

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El Potrero Ranch

Any Level Photographer

Photograph raptors, scavengers, waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and more from two specialized blinds designed for close wildlife encounters. The morning blind is baited for birds of prey, while the afternoon blind sits low beside a wetland attracting birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Two nearby stock tanks also attract insects and other small critters.

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Laguna Seca Ranch

Any Level Photographer

Enjoy morning and afternoon sessions in comfy blinds with water features and beautiful backgrounds. Spring offers vibrant migrants like Painted Buntings; winter includes raptors like Harris’s Hawks and Crested Caracara—at bird-rich Laguna Seca Ranch.




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  • A turkey is standing in the grass with its feathers spread out.

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Getting Started

Beginner

Everyone starts somewhere—learning your gear is the first step. Modern cameras can feel overwhelming at first, but I’ll guide you through the essentials and help you unlock your camera’s potential. Build confidence, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a fun, approachable experience designed specifically for beginner photographers.

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Burrowing Owls

Any Level Photographer

Join me in photographing adorable Burrowing Owls—my favorite workshop! June-July is ideal for catching playful juveniles. Enjoy shooting from a vehicle—no tripods or long walks needed—Take advantage of my years of research and scouting for the best owl locations.



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Macro Photography

Any Level Photographer

This summer, from July- September, I’ll be offering hands-on macro photography classes in San Antonio, TX. Topics include insects, focus stacking, water drop collisions and refraction, flower photography, black or white background techniques, and light painting. Indoor, air-conditioned. Classes are $220 per day.

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