2010 Photographers
Each of the selected photographers is a full-time professional nature photographer and each has an established record of creating world-class images. A number of the 2008 and 2006 Pro-Tour photographers are returning for the 2010 Pro-tour. Others are new to the Pro-Tour. All are avid supporters of wildlife and nature conservation. The Borderlands Laredo, Texas area ranches will offer an exciting venue for fabulous images.
The outstanding group of international photographers that have been selected for the 2010 Pro-Tour of Nature Photography, Borderlands Laredo, Texas are as follows:
* All images are copyright protected in the names of the individual photographers.
| Name | Info | Website |
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 | Jeff has always been mesmerized by the natural world and uses his lens to "capture the diversity and intricacy of it all." | http://www.jeffparkerimages.com |
 | "My photographic vision is to capture images that are truly engaging. I hope that my images are not only aesthetically captivating, but also precipitate a reaction with the viewer. Perhaps exposure to a faraway land inspires a visit to a new destination or evokes memories of a past experience; a look into a child's eyes provides a new insight into life in a foreign community; the portrayal of a fragile environment or its inhabitants helps foster conservation or humanitarian efforts." ~ Bill Gozansky | http://billgozansky.com |
 | Katherines's imaginative concept of capturing images of wildlife by preserving their beauty in its natural state, has always been her passion. She believes that the "Treasures of Nature" that we are given, are a gift and captured images of wildlife should tell a story. | http://www.katbrownphotography.com |
 | Joy D. Barnes' lifetime of devotion to photography has spanned the medium from photo journalism, advertising and documentary to nature, travel and fine landscape capture. | http://www.jdbarnesphoto.com/ |
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Dennis's philosophy about nature photography can be summed up with the words: "Beauty is everywhere, but it begins first of all in the heart". His passion for nature, and his desire to encourage respect for it, has led him to participate in the ICF Pro-Tour. | http://www.dennisfast.com |
 | "From the beginning of my veterinary career, with opportunities such as Krueger National Park and contests such as Coastal Bend and Valley Land Fund, my photography begins and ends with the support of conservation for our land and wildlife." ~ David T. Bechtol, D.V.M. | http://www.davidtbechtol.com/ |
 | More Info Coming Soon! | http://www.wildlifeimages.nl/ |
 | Frank loves being in the natural places that he photographs and does not want to leave at the end of a photo session. He is drawn to the images that he photographs by the light, the color, the patterns, the feelings expressed by the environment. He uses photography to share these visions in nature. | http://www.zureyphoto.com |
 | Claudio Contreras has been interested in all things natural since an early age, deciding to study biology since childhood. Claudio stumbled upon photography during his biological studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, | http://www.claudiocontreras.com |
 | Laura earned her master's degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in biomedical and surgical illustration. In May of 2000, she began the transition from software producer to wildlife photographer. | http://www.lauracwilliams.com |
 | John has been a full time wildlife photographer since 1998. His earliest memory of photography was at the age of 12 when he got a brownie camera and a darkroom kit for making black and white contact prints. | http://www.voyagerphotography.com |
 | "I really enjoy to tell stories, therefore, one may view my photographic work as that of a reporter" - Cyril Ruoso | http://www.ruoso-grundmann.com/ |
 | Todd J. Steele started his love for the outdoors and photography as a young boy in the Amish farmlands of Pennsylvania. Taking pictures of the many fish he would catch and wildlife he sought out. | http://www.toddsteelephotoart.com |
 | Jasper Doest (1979) has been working as a professional nature photographer for several years now. He grew up in Vlaardingen, in the Western part of the Netherlands. His parents initiated his affection towards the natural world. And although his father took lots of photographs during his youth, it wasn't until he finished a laboratory study that he bought his first SLR-camera. "I remember buying this camera from my first paycheck, not knowing anything about photography...all I knew was that I loved taking pictures...I was hooked". | http://www.doest-photography.com/ |
 | Scott Linstead worked as an aerospace engineer and then as a high-school teacher before moving on to professional wildlife photography. | |
 | In his native Switzerland, Rolf spent his early adult years making furniture, teaching others the joys of birding and, as a hobbyist, shooting pictures. It wasn't long however before his hobby, coupled with his love of the outdoors, became an obsession-and then, his profession. | http://www.rolfnussbaumer.com |
 | A Kodak Brownie camera, backyard bird feeder and makeshift blind - together, these three items from Robert's childhood in Western Pennsylvania helped shape the direction this young man's life would ultimately follow. When others were out riding bikes and playing baseball, Robert admits to "spending hours in that blind happily snapping away." | http://www.franzfoto.com |
 | Although Cathy always had a knack for snapping clever photos of the birds and the bees (initially with her Kodak Instamatic), it was marriage and the purchase of a 500mm lens that really got her to focus on wildlife photography as a life’s work. | http://www.advenphoto.com |
 | Al started snapping, developing and printing his own pictures as a young GI in the United States Army. After leaving the service, his camera remained an important part of his life. Pursuing a variety of opportunities over the next 27 years, the Mid-Westerner eventually established himself as a successful shooter specializing in weddings and social events. | http://www.alperry.com |
 | Tom Ulrich's career as a professional photographer evolved three decades ago from his earlier occupation as the high school biology teacher. His first photographic efforts were used as visuals to support his classes' curricula. It wasn't long however before Tom's avocation as wildlife photographer grew into the permanent and successful vocation he is respected for today. | www.tomulrichphotos.com |
