I’m pleased to announce that I’ve arranged for an incredible 14-night photo safari to Namibia in 2026. This exclusive event is limited to just 5 photographers! For booking information, please contact me directly.
Today’s postcard is from my recent trip to Oregon. Read about this shot here.
Join me in San Diego, California to immerse yourself in the art of bird photography. I offer “ask me anything” instruction during the safari to ensure you’re getting the best quality images. Because of the small group size, I’m able to offer a more intimate instructional style that allows each participant to get the knowledge they need to succeed.
Winter is the breeding season for the pelicans and cormorants in southern California, so we’ll be able to capture them in their colorful breeding plumage, and photograph their breeding displays.
This workshop is geared towards intermediate to advanced photographers who wish to learn how to capture stunning images of birds in flight. We will have the opportunity to photograph numerous species, including pelicans, cormorants, gulls, and terns. We will also likely encounter sea lions and other wildlife on the beaches, and have the opportunity to get some nice sunsets and environmental shots.
Each day, we will download and process our images together as a group, get critiques, and learn new techniques to make your photos stand out. I will work with you to capture and process the best possible images into beautiful finished products.
In addition to “ask me anything” support, I will teach you my complete workflow for bird and wildlife photography using Adobe Lightroom Classic. You’ll get my full set of bird keywords with every bird species in the world, learn how to identify birds from your photos, and then learn how to process your images to deliver maximum impact.
Prerequisites: You are expected to know how to set exposure and autofocus parameters in your camera.
Activity Level: Mild. There will be walking on sidewalks with some hills, but nothing strenuous. You’ll need to be able to carry your gear short to medium distances (0.1 mile).
Where: San Diego, CA (La Jolla & surrounding areas)
Chicago, IL October 5-9, 2025
Explore the art and architecture of Chicago on this 4-day photo workshop with Jason Odell. Master creative techniques including long exposure, blue hour, HDR, and monochrome photography as you enjoy the sights, sounds, and food of Chicago. This event includes an architectural boat tour and a walking food tour of the city!
Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced
You are expected to know the fundamental settings for focus and exposure with your digital camera
Activity Level: Mild to moderate
Most locations will require walking with your gear
Workshop Style: Instructional photo workshop
We will visit popular locations around the downtown area to learn and perfect a variety of creative photographic techniques. There will also be independent exploration time allowing you to visit museums or other attractions between shooting sessions.
Join me for an exclusive small group (max 10 participants) on an unforgettable 11-day photographic journey through the vibrant cultures and scenic landscapes of Spain and Portugal. This meticulously designed tour caters to both avid photographers and their companions, blending iconic sights with hidden gems to capture striking, non-cliché images.
Tour Features:
This tour offers an enriching blend of cultural immersion and photographic inspiration, creating memories through your lens that will last forever!
Tour Style: Photo Tour | This tour is designed for us to maximize photographic opportunities while also providing time to enjoy the history and cultural heritage at each location. This trip will includes a mix landscape, architectural and cultural stops ideal for photography enthusiasts and their companions. You will also have independent exploration time during the tour to explore our stops depending on your desired activity level.
Experience Level: Open to all levels
You are expected to understand the basic operation of your camera and gear, especially exposure and autofocus settings. I will be teaching more advanced techniques during the tour!
Activity Level: Mild to Moderate
While we will have a private driver to take us between major locations, much of Europe requires walking. You should be able to carry your gear for distances up to 1km on our photo walks.
