PHOTOGRAPH...
The Pacific Northwest Marine Paradise

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Looking through the lens of your camera...you compose a stunning photo of a pair of Bald Eagles fishing for Salmon...with expert coaching you see a crystal clear image of the magnificent tall black dorsal fin of a male Orca whale slicing through the teal-blue waters of the Salish Sea...

Nestled between the coasts of northwest Washington State and Canada's Vancouver Island, the beautiful San Juan Islands offer stunning scenery and fabulous opportunities for wildlife photography.

As you travel the lands and waters of this very special place, you may encounter some of the great whales, including Humpback, Gray, and Minke,...the resident Orca pods who follow the constant runs of salmon on their way to ancestral spawning grounds...

Dall's Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Stellar Sea Lions and Elephant Seals... River Otters, Black-tailed Deer, Raccoons and incredible numbers of birds: Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Peregrine Falcons, Osprey, Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, and more...

Learn and Have Fun

Designed for photographers who want to improve their photographic skills and learn more about the northwest's fabulous wildlife, our workshops are led by internationally known wildlife photographer Don Whittecar and wildlife artist and educator Dr. Sally Hodson. Receive personal instruction that can improve your techniques in composition, exposure, and lighting all while building a portfolio of great wildlife photos. Develop an artists' eye as you compose images that capture the beauty and personality of each animal and bird.

Blending a great mix of demonstration, hands-on practice and field experience, our workshops offer you adventure, fun and an opportunity to visit San Juan Islans' most magnificent wildlife viewing locations. We'll take boat trips to see whales, porpoises, seals and marine birds... photograph the resident Orca pods passing close to shore from the rocy cliffs of Whale Watch Park... watch stunning sunsets that seem to dance across the water and last forever.

Meet the Local Wildlife

In order to take great wildlife photographs, it is essential to know the behavior and habitat of each subject. You will learn how, when and where to find different species and develop a different way of "seeing". As wildlife photographers, we feel a great responsibility to ensure that we cause no harm to the wildlife we photograph. You will learn to take your photos in a manner that respects and avoids disturbing animals. We will show you how to use sensitive wildlife watching and photography etiquette that can actually increase your chances of seeing wildlife while protecting both the watched and the watchers from harm.

Some of the best memories of your workshop experience will be spending time with others who share your passion for wildlife photography!

We Walk Our Talk...

As part of our commitment to wildlife, a portion of the revenues generated from our workshops are donated to nonprofit wildlife organizations who are working to preserve local wildlife species and their habitat. You will see first hand the efforts of The Whale Museum and Wolf Hollow Rehabilitation Center.

Don Whittecar is a professional artist and educator with over forty years experience working in and teaching photography, print making and painting. Featured recently in an international publication (LEICAVIEW, Spring 2003), he was described as "Committed to Causes." His most recent causes include photographing for the Wolf Restoration Project in Yellowstone National Park, The National Bison Range, The Whale Research Lab, The Whale Museum, and numerous Federal and private wildlife refuges. Galleries from Maine to Arizona carry Don's work. To see his work and a list of his future workshops visit http://www.taiowaimages.com

Dr. Sally Hodson is a professional educator who loves to share her love and knowledge for the region's wildlife with visitors. A former Executive Director of The Whale Museum, Sally has studied, observed, photographed and painted wildlife for the past twenty-five years. In addition to teaching, she works as a professional artist using mixed media and stained glass to create wildlife art.

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