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These workshops boost your creativity to new levels. Unlike online videos or other tours, these are highly educational. Not only will you walk away with a magnificent trip portfolio, but you’ll also take new skills you can use for a lifetime. Joe will use his teaching and camera skills to provide immersive, personalized training for anyone wanting to learn in the outdoors.


Costa Rica: Birds & Macro

This tour takes us to world-class birding and wildlife locations in mountains, rivers, and rain forests. Led by a local guide and Joe Fischer, this tour will provide beginners to seasoned travelers with immersive bird and macro photography training, all while enjoying an unforgettable experience.

Night Photography & Light Painting

Some of the most exciting images are taken at night! These 2-night workshops provide ample time for lectures and personalized training during daylight hours. Plus, provide ample time for light painting, Milky Way and star trail shots in dark, clear mountain skies.


Sandhill Cranes & Snowgeese

Each fall in California, Sandhill Cranes and Snowgeese follow their ancient migratory routes to the wetlands of the central valley. These day tours visit the wetlands in the morning and evening to photograph the cranes or huge flocks of geese.


For Beginners and Professionals

An experienced instructor can greatly enhance your photography experience. For over 10 years Joe has taught land and underwater photography to individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels – helping some become exceptional artists. He welcomes participants with varying expertise, all united by a shared passion for photography.