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Franzfoto
Instructional Tours
are high energy, instructional, nature photography tours with an emphasis on photographic and natural history instruction. Lorri and I feel that to become a truly outstanding nature photographer you must first have an understanding of the the natural world and the species you wish to photograph. We strive to give each participant as much photographic and natural history instruction as possible, maximizing your overall experience. Our goal is to improve your technical proficiency with the camera as well as refining your own special photographic vision. Our small group size assures you of individual attention during the tour.
These trips are designed by professional nature photographers for photography. Days in the field are typically spent like we would when on a photo assignment or out shooting stock for our files. Days are long, we head out early and stay out late to take advantage of the prime light. These tours are about making images and we strive to capture as many stunning images as possible.
Franzfoto
Instructional Tours
is fully digital which enables us to have instant evaluation of metering, exposure, composition, fill flash technique, depth of field, etc. There is no better or more effective means for quickly mastering nature photography. We no longer have to wait weeks for our film to be returned and then try to remember what we did for a particular image, how we metered, what was the exposure, etc. We highly encourage participants to have digital capabilities, though not required. |
About
your tour leaders: Lorri and I strive to provide
you with a fun and informative photo adventure.
Our goal is for you to take home "pictures
of a lifetime." We work as hard when on a tour
to get the most dramatic images as we would when
on assignment. We have won awards for our photographs
and have been internationally known photographers
of the natural world for over 20 years. Our images
have appeared in numerous types of publications
including: magazines, books, newspapers, calendars,
note cards, and advertising. Last year over 650
of our photographs were published in 47 different
countries worldwide. Editorial clients include:
Audubon Magazine, National Geographic, National
Wildlife, Nature's Best, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield,
Defenders, Ranger Rick, Sierra and many more. In
addition to our photography we have write and publish
articles pertaining to natural history and the outdoor
lifestyle. Currently, we write a wildlife photography
column for F8 magazine. Also, we were contributing
editors for Rocky Mountain Outdoor Magazine. In
the highly prestigious 2004 Nature's Best Photo
Contest we won first place in the "Animal Antics"
category and highly honored in the "Endangered
Species" category, both with photos of orangutans.
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"The
Ultimate Learning Experience"
Custom
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Tour: A
one on one shooting experience with D. Robert &
Lorri Franz in the spectacular Greater Yellowstone
Ecosystem. This is the ultimate in photographic
instruction. Join working professional photographers for
intensive, hands-on, individualized instruction. As
residents of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem we
spend far more time exploring and photographing
this area than most other tour leaders and really
know the key locations. There are dates available
throughout the year simply call to schedule a day/days
to fit your personal travel schedule.
We also offer other "Custom Photo Tours" to fit your needs. We take individuals, families, or corporate groups to a variety of locations in North America as well as world wide such as Alaska, Churchill Manitoba, Africa, Sumatra, and Borneo. We know many of the best outfitters and locations for your custom photo tour. Lorri and I handle logistics and provide private instruction so you can relax and enjoy a unique exciting adventure.
This is the best way to find unusual images in common and uncommon locations. If you want to get away from the crowds for those unique shots let us set up a tour for you. We provide special rates for families or groups of 4 or more. Please contact us as soon as possible to allow us to schedule your "Custom Photo Tour". |
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Photo Tours 2007
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Dec 11-15 and 16-20: Battling Bighorns: December is the breeding season for the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Rival rams fight for dominance and the right to breed. These battles are one the most spectacular sights in the natural world and we have timed our trip to be on location during the peak of the season. We'll photograph this along with a variety of other birds and wildlife along with some of the most spectacular scenery in the west on this exciting photo adventure.
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Instructional
Photo Tours 2008
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February 9-16 and 16-23: Yellowstone Winter: Winter is truly a special time in Yellowstone, the worlds first national park. Valleys teeming with wildlife surrounded by snow covered mountains, steaming hot springs, magnificent geysers, and the absence of tourists, combine to make this a memorable visit.
May 31-June 7: Yellowstone in Spring: Late spring
in Yellowstone National Park offers the nature photographer
a unique opportunity to witness natural events
rarely seen. You will possibly be able to observe
and photograph wolves and grizzly bears hunting
new born elk calves in the lush green meadows of
Lamar Valley and the Swan Lake sagebrush flats among
other areas within the park. This is a spectacular
time of year to visit Yellowstone, before the large
crowds of summer arrive.
June 21-28: Wild Mustangs of the Rockies: The
Bighorn Basin of northwest Wyoming is wild horse
country. This tour is scheduled to coincide with
the foaling season of the wild mustangs. You will
have the opportunity to photograph hours old foals
with rugged backdrops and remote landscapes. These
spirited horses make for a memorable adventure in
the true wild west.
Dec 9-13 and 14-18: Battling Bighorns: December is the breeding season for the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Rival rams fight for dominance and the right to breed. These battles are one the most spectacular sights in the natural world and we have timed our trip to be on location during the peak of the season. We'll photograph this along with a variety of other birds and wildlife along with some of the most spectacular scenery in the west on this exciting photo adventure.
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