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Newfoundland in Focus: Puffins, Gannets & Whales

Photo Safari July 17-24, 2027

I’m excited to announce my 2027 Newfoundland photo safari: Newfoundland in Focus: Puffins, Gannets and Whales, taking place July 17–24, 2027 from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

This small-group workshop is designed for photographers who want an immersive wildlife experience focused on some of Newfoundland’s most iconic summer subjects: Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, razorbills, murres, and humpback whales.

Newfoundland in summer offers extraordinary access to seabird colonies and marine wildlife. We’ll photograph from prime coastal vantage points and from private zodiac excursions that give us outstanding opportunities for whale and seabird photography.

What We’ll Photograph

Over the course of the safari, we’ll focus on:

  • Atlantic puffins at close range along the Bonavista Peninsula
  • Northern gannets in one of North America’s most spectacular seabird settings at Cape St. Mary’s
  • Razorbills and murres 
  • Humpback whales from two private zodiac outings

The Experience

This is a small-group trip with a maximum of 5 guests, which means plenty of room for individual instruction in the field. I’ll be providing hands-on coaching throughout the safari, along with a pre-trip Zoom orientation session and image review and critique.

Our itinerary includes time in St. John’s, Cape St. Mary’s, Bonavista, and Elliston, giving us access to exceptional bird colonies and whale photography opportunities.

Panama Rainforest Wildlife Safari 2025

Photograph Birds, Sloths, and More Oct. 12-19, 2025

3-toed sloth in a tree
A 3-toed sloth in the Panamanian rainforest

I’m happy to announce that I’ve locked in arrangements to take a small (8 max) group of photo enthusiasts to Panama Oct. 12-19, 2025 to photograph the incredible biodiversity of Panama’s Caribbean coast. Just a few miles from Costa Rica, we’ll be able to photograph tremendous biodiversity at a private island eco-lodge that abuts a rainforest preserve. One of the best parts of this trip is a boat trip along the Changuinola canal, where the rainforest animals are just feet away in the trees. Our expert guides will help us spot toucans, kingfishers, herons and sloths. We’ll also have many of these animals in our “backyard” right outside our air-conditioned cabanas. Non-photographer companions are welcome and receive discounted pricing.

Bonus: Save $200 per person when you reserve your spot before March 1, 2025.

You can see my images from the 2024 trip here.

Wildlife of Panama Photo Safari

Discover the diverse rainforest birds, mammals and insects in Panama!

Photograph the biodiversity of Central America as we photograph the wildlife of western Panama. On this unique photo safari, you’ll photograph rainforest birds, mammals, insects and more. Observe colorful birds from a 65′ high observation tower, tour the rainforest with experienced naturalist guides, and enjoy home-cooked meals at our airconditioned eco lodge retreat.

When: April 5-11, 2020 from Panama City, Panama
Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced photographers
Maximum Group Size: 8 photographers