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Camargue Trip Report
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Donna Bourdon just returned home from conducting two back to back workshops in the Camargue. Here is her trip report and her images:Camargue Trip Report 2023...
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No Need to Gild the Lily
There are times when image embellishment is a good thing and there are times when “gilding the lily” is just not necessary. Recently, I have been noticing that heavy-handed texture overlays are on...
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Alaska Trip Report
Donna Bourdon and I had booked a private trip to St. Paul Island Alaska. Unfortunately, we had numerous days of fogged in conditions forecasted. After flying 771 miles (one way) on a prop plane we...
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Taming Brassy Reds
The above image is the original straight out of camera. The image directly above has been processed in Photoshop with a few tweaks. Including: color toning, lighting adjustments, removing brassy...
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Always an Adventure...
Back in June of this year I went to Svalbard in search of Polar bears. I saw “one” and it was a great distance away. Even though I realized that there are never any guarantees with wildlife...
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Northern Tanzania
Northern Tanzania - September 17-27, 2024 Join award winning photographers Denise Ippolito and Paul McKenzie in Northern Tanzania for an African Safari. The annual migration comprising 1.3m Wildebeest...
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Speak Softly
Speak softly, loveSo no one hears us but the sky… This tune, or rather this verse has been playing over and over in my head. I can’t seem to shake it. Sometimes when this happens, I can redirect it but...
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The Life of Riley
I receive emails all the time saying that I have “The Life of Riley”. Well, if you look that phrase up as I did you will find that I am not living the life of Riley. However, I am living a good life,...
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The Mara Always Delivers
The Mara always delivers— that’s what my guide Simon says all the time, and he is right. There are so many photo opportunities every day and a sighting around each turn in the road. I’ll be in Africa...
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The Mara Delivers Again
The Mara Delivers Again… Nashipai, with her 4 cubs. I kept the image a bit dark, to reflect what I saw at the time of capture—just before sunrise. I have some more images after the sunrise that I ‘ll...
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Photoshop Enhancements for Flowers - New eBook!
I am very happy to announce that I have just finished my newest eBook. I have been working around the clock trying to get it ready for publication. With over 12,000 words and 130 pages, this is a PDF...
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Wild Sojourns Nature Awards
*WildSojourns Nature Awards* PHOTO CONTEST ~ YOU GOTTA BE IN IT TO WIN IT!CALL FOR ENTRIES - NOW Open for entries now through November 10th 2023The *WildSojourns Nature Awards* invites photographers...
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Photoshop Enhancements for Flowers by Denise Ippolito
IntroductionI was inspired to write this new eBook following a recent blog post I wrote titled “No Need to Guild the Lily.” After publishing that post, I received multiple emails asking for more...
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Alaska’s Eagles in Winter - Feb 12-16-2024
This trip begins in Homer Alaska. We will be going out to Katchemak Bay and surrounding areas each day to photograph these majestic birds in their natural environment via boat. We will need to...
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Dolomites Are Magnifico!
One of my favorite photo shoots was completely unexpected. We set up to shoot at a lake, but we got socked in by the fog. I followed the only light in the sky, and it led me to this pano shot. A...
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Mountains on my Mind
Dolomites I recently returned home from the Italian Dolomites. I can’t tell you how recharged I feel. I absolutely love the Dolomites, the area is a perfect blend of mountains, quaint villages and...
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Vietnam Photo Tour ~ May 5-15th, 2024
Vietnam Photo Tour ~ May 5-15th, 2024 (10 nights): $6,999. Double Occupancy/Limit: 8There are still a few spots open for this fantastic photo opportunity to Vietnam. My very talented local guide...
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Falkland's Trip Report
King penguin abstract We arrived in Stanley after a slightly long delay in Punta Arenas that caused us to miss our first inter-island flight. It turned out to be a very tiresome travel day and I was...
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Bosque del Apache Photo Workshop ~ December 5-9th, 2024 Announced!
Bosque del Apache, New Mexico is one of my favorite photography locations; it is filled with all kinds of different photo opportunities for the creative eye. We should have many chances at...
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My Year in Review ~ Looking Back on 2023
I want to start by thanking every one of my supporters, followers and clients for a wonderful year. I love and enjoy photography as I imagine each of you does. Your continued support of my work allows...
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