About Ralph Paonessa Photography
We offer Nature Photography Workshops and Photo
Tours to
select natural destinations, operating since 1997. Our goal has always
been to provide you with "The Best Photo Trips to the Greatest
Locations on Earth!"
We emphasize trips for birds and wildlife as well as landscape
and scenic
photography. One of our specialties is hummingbird photography
and flash techniques.
Our workshops and photo tours feature small groups (a maximum
of 5-7 photographers) which allows us to offer you plenty of
personal attention. Because our groups are small, we welcome
photographers from a range of ability and experience levels,
from novice to working professional.
The bulk of our time is spent in the field, where we can give
you assistance
with the techniques that you want to work on. We strive to get
you to the right place at the right time. More experienced shooters
are free to work an area on their own, and you are always encouraged
to ask for assistance and guidance when you want it.
Our schedule each day is designed around your needs as a photographer.
You won't have to eat your meals during a great sunrise or sunset,
or be rushed to get your shots and move on to keep up with a
group of non-photographers. Your fellow participants are all
enthusiastic nature photographers who share your passion, and
are usually more than willing to exchange information and insights
with you.
Feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more and
discuss
which of our offerings might be right for you.