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http://www.michaelfrancisphoto.com A seasonal job at Yellowstone National Park 30 years ago was all it took to get Michael hooked on wildlife photography. The awe-inspiring animals the young employee encountered within the park led to his purchase of a 35 mm camera and the creation of his first images of nature. Today, the gifted photographer’s works illustrate […]

http://www.seanfitzgerald.com For someone who got his first camera after college graduation, Sean has come a long way indeed in establishing himself as top-notch shooter. The former practicing attorney admits to being a “late bloomer” in the field of professional photography. It took a vacation to Europe to first fire his interest in taking pictures. Nature as […]

http://www.franzfoto.com 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2010 Pro-Tour Teamed with Rancho Ramirez “El Veleno” ~ Renato Ramirez 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2006 Pro-Tour Teamed with the Knibbe Ranch - Spring Branch, Texas 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2008 Pro-Tour Teamed with Mustang Ranch A Kodak Brownie camera, backyard bird feeder and makeshift blind - together, these three items from Robert’s childhood […]

http://www.rolfnussbaumer.com 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. After marriage and a move to Texas, Rolf made the […]

http://www.voyagerphotography.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. His interest in photography continued through the years, interrupted by the demands of another career and many other events that cause […]

http://www.lauracwilliams.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. Her career experience before photography includes working as a biomedical illustrator, animator, and later project manager for a company specializing educational software […]