World-renowned outdoor and nature photographer George Lepp has been traveling from his home on California's coast to photograph around the world for the past 25 years. Through his photo workshops, lectures, books, newsletters, "Tech Tips" column in Outdoor Photographer, and articles in Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines, he has shared his extensive photographic and naturalist knowledge. George also is a founding board member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).

George's university studies in the field of wildlife biology give him a strong foundation of knowledge about his photographic subjects. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Photography from the Brooks Institute of Photography in 1972, and was awarded an Honorary Master of Science in Professional Photography in 1985, in recognition of his achievements in natural science photography.

George educates photographers through seminars, workshops, and consulting and writing. His popular seminar series, Optimizing the Possibilities and The Digital Desktop Darkroom, attracts numerous photographers, he and publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Natural Image, providing techniques and valuable information to outdoor and nature photography enthusiasts. He established the Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging, which features interactive workshops in a state-of-the-art digital darkroom lab.

The writings and photographs of George have been widely published in books, including: Cannibal Soup, Bonneville Salt Flats, Vintage Car Racing, Beyond the Basics, Beyond the Basics II, and Canon Lenses. His magazine publications include: Time, Natural History, People, Science, Discover, Sports Illustrated, Photomethods, Photo District News, EPA Journal, Defenders of Wildlife, Rangefinder, Car and Driver, National Wildlife, National Geographic World, The Nature Conservancy News.

George's work has been displayed in several museums and galleries, including: Oakland Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, Brooks Institute of Photography, the International Center of Photography in New York, and Kodak's corporate offices.

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