Michael leads a number of photo tours & workshops throughout the year. He also attempts each year to put together a photo trip to a locale where he has a photographic interest. These yearly trips are usually to an exotic overseas destination. Mike invites you to share with him on these adventures. Space is usually limited to a handful of photographers so first come first served. Attending tours and workshops is a great way to learn photo tips, bond with fellow photographers, and learn from a pro. Michael's goal is to be in the best place at the right time for the best photography opportunities. He looks forward to meeting you!

Are you new to photo tours? A few things to think about: Is your trip leader experienced? Michael has been leading trips for more than 10 years and has been selling images professionally for more than 35 years! If visiting federal lands (NPS, BLM, and USFS) does your leader have the necessary permits for group visits? It would be a shame to have your trip cut short by a law enforcement ranger asking for paperwork that does not exist!! Does the business have liability insurance? Does someone have recent first aid and CPR training? All of these things are the responsibility of the business you are traveling with; do not allow them to cut corners. This is your trip!

Another tip: do not wait too long to sign up for trips! Many trips are sold out a year in advance. Another reason to sign up early is that if a trip is not filling fast enough I may have to cancel it not realizing there are interested participants. Remember I have to put money down on advance reservations of lodging & transportation well before the actual trip. See you soon in the field! Mike.

Winter Wildlife Models Photo Shoot 2011 Date: December 8, 9, 10, 2011 - 4 spaces available Location: Sandstone, MN Imagine photographing wolves and cougar in deep Minnesota snows! On these trips we will be using trained wildlife models, which may include wolves, coyote, fox, bobcat, lynx and mountain lion. In addition we will photograph some smaller mammals all in natural settings! So dress warm and bring extra batteries... Winter Wildlife Models Photo Shoot Details >>>

Yellowstone Winter Deluxe 2012 Date: January 8-17, 2012 - 1 female space available Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming This eight night trip is my dream trip in Yellowstone during the winter! I'm often asked why we can't spend more time in the geyser basin around Old Faithful? Well we can, it is just much more expensive than lodging outside the park. Now we will have two nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge. My plan here is to let you do what you want... Yellowstone Winter Deluxe 2012 Details >>>

Africa (Tanzania Safari & Rwanda Gorillas) 2012 Date: March 31- April 15, 2012 - 4 spaces available Location: Tanzania & Rwanda, Africa We start our photographic journey in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda with the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas. Because we are in the mountains and hiking you will have to be in reasonable health for this photo trek. What an experience to look them eye to eye in their home. On this trip you will learn just how many images can be made in one hour. Why?... Africa (Tanzania Safari & Rwanda Gorillas) 2012 Details >>>

2012 Wild Horses of the Pryor Mountains Date: July 7-10, 2012 - 4 spaces Location: Lovell, Wyoming Join Mike on this custom 3 day tour for wild horse photography in the Pryor Mountains of Montana/Wyoming. The group size is limited to five participants. We base out of Lovell, Wyoming and drive into the mountains looking for the Pryor Mountain mustangs. This herd of horses is very special because of its Colonial Spanish American... 2012 Wild Horses in Lovell, Wyoming Details >>>

2012 Katmai Bears Date: August 9-14, 2012 - 6 spaces Location: Katmai National Park, Alaska Join Mike on a trip he has done many times with Chuck Keim of Coastal Outfitters for Brown Bears and other wildlife of Katmai NP, Alaska. We base off a boat... Katmai Bears and Eagles Details >>>

Elk, Birds & Homesteads 2012 Date: September 15-20, 2012 - 8 spaces Location: Northern Montana & Saskatchewan, Canada This photo shoot will have something for everyone! We will be photographing large mammals, waterfowl, shorebirds and scenic abandoned homesteads. We will be in badlands and flat grasslands. We meet in Billings, Montana and travel north stopping at small towns along the way... Elk, Birds & Homesteads 2012 Details >>>

Texas ICF PRO-AM Photo Tournament 2012 Date: October 25-29,2012 - 6 spaces Location: McAllen, Texas This ICF Pro-Am Tournament is something I participated in with a group of photographers in 2011. The images we got were fantastic (see slide show)! The photographers had a great time and I suspect that most will be back for more in 2012. Keep in mind that you will be on a private ranch where they have built blinds and waterholes to attract the wildlife. ... Texas ICF PRO-AM Photo Tournament 2012 Details >>>

More Trips

The following trips are still in the planning stages. If you're interested in updates, contact us!

2013 Patagonia

Date: April (email for details...)

 

2013 Africa

Location: Botswana & South Africa

Date: August (email for details...)