Oliver Klink
Oliver's photographs are like no other wildlife and nature photography you've seen, because
they are not photography in the conventional sense. He focuses on capturing wildlife behavior and
grand vistas to stir the emotions of the viewer in powerful ways.
One of his secrets for capturing intimate scenes is the use of shorter lenses and cameras traditionally
employed for portrait and fashion photography. With his extensive knowledge of his subjects, he can
capture their personality at close proximity and deliver images that make you feel you were there.
Oliver also focuses on presenting his work in unconventional ways. He has mastered framing techniques
on glass that complements the sense of freedom of his photographs.
- Oliver Klink
Oliver's images have received many recognitions, with the most recent as publication in National
Geographic (Best Wall Paper 2009), publication in Popular Photography Magazine (Best kept secret of
wildlife photographers, March 2010), The 2009 Mike Ivanitsky Award for Excellence in Photography,
NANPA 2009 Top 100 images showcase, PhotoCentral 2008 and 2009 Spring Show People's Choice Award.
His work has been exhibited at various US and international galleries.
Oliver has been invited to deliver talks and inspirational presentations at camera clubs, company events,
non-profit organizations, and schools. He also teaches at the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.
(Picture: Self-portrait, Los Gatos, California)
Munir Kureshi
Munir Kureshi, who grew up in Ahmedabad, India, is a veterinarian and brings his knowledge and concern for animals to
his gentle imagery. As Munir says: "Nature, from the African plains to the wilderness of Alaska, is powerful,
captivating and majestic. Through my photos, I hope to share the beauty and danger that nature provides."
Munir has set up his backyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains to attract hummingbirds. The most recent count showed over
100 of them buzzing around feeders and natural flowers.
His workshops have gotten raven reviews from amateur
to National Geographic photographers.
"I didn't know how passionate and talented Munir was about photography, until I took his hummingbird workshop.
You are going to be astonished after you photograph at this miracle backyard!" - Ann Clevenger
Daniella Theoret
Photography and art have always been a passion for Daniella. In 1999, she received her degree in Fine Art with a major
in animation, drawing and photography.
At a very young age, Daniella started painting landscapes and wild animals, gravitating towards birds. Her love for
wildlife grew even stronger when she received her first camera. She spent countless hours in the field studying and
photographing wildlife behaviors.
Today, her photographs capture viewers' attention and make them feel a part of the scenery. Her mastery of composition
and study of light paired with the deep understanding of her subjects have enabled Daniella to dazzle her audience with
unique photographs of animals in the wild.
She has received many awards and has been published by prestigious organizations such as National Geographic and
Audubon Society. She has been featured in books, calendars as well as in the Audubon Bird Notes.
"Daniella's deep understanding of animal behaviors and photography techniques has been a true value for our students.
Her patience and desire to share is contagious." - Oliver Klink
Rafael Hernandez
Since 1985 Rafael Hernandez has been traveling, photographing and reveling in the natural beauty
of the world around him. Most of his landscape images are in color with a monochromatic feel to
them where a strong dominant color, red, orange, blue, green and their tonal gradation contribute
to create a harmonious composition.
He has been exhibiting in group and solo exhibits around the Bay Area including being part of a
group exhibit at The Art institute of California in collaboration with the De Young Museum. His
latest award received was PhotoCentral 2009 Spring Show People's Choice Award.
A camera gearhead he continues to shoot film in addition to digital capture with a variety of
different cameras an formats, including panoramic, pinhole and plastic cameras. His current B&W
studio work is a departure of his color work in more ways than one, there is no landscape, no
natural light and no color, just the pure human form.
Here is one quote about Rafa's work: "An astounding live sculpture, with a wealth of naturalistic
detail and emotional strength worthy of a Rodin work. Graceful and dynamic, the shedding of the
"chrysalis" adding immensely to this effect, imbuing the balletic pose with motion, swiftness, and
the sense of breaking free, transcending from the previous half-obscured, withdrawn state into full
physical power, expression, and individuality. - Anthony B. - Wales"
Josh Miller
Josh grew up in Washington State where he attended Pacific Lutheran University. While attending PLU, he began to explore
his interest in photography through studio art classes as well as practical field experience.
For several years, Josh worked as a photo editor for the university newspaper, simultaneously freelancing for
several local newspapers and shooting materials for university promotion.
One of the largest assignments that he accepted while at the university was covering the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle.
His work from this project appeared in several publications, including The Mooring Mast, The Puyallup Herald, The
Scene Magazine and Photographer’s Forum Magazine's "Best of College Photography Annual 2000."
As a climber, skier, and backpacker, Josh connects his passion for the outdoors with his photography and writing.
Along with taking assignments and doing freelance work, Josh also teaches photography and science at Forest
Charter School in Nevada City.
Josh's photographs and writing have appeared in publications throughout the country, with clients such as
Citizens Bank, and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. His work was also featured at the "Wild and Scenic Film Festival"
sponsored by Patagonia in Nevada City California.
"Josh's passion for photography and the outdoor is contagious. His creative mind will boost your photography
experience immensely." - Bruce Finocchio
Alex Navarro
My interest in nature photography developed from my lifelong love of the outdoors. In my late teens I started taking
landscape and macro photos with an old screw mount Pentax Asahi that was given to me.
A few years later I purchased my first auto focus SLR and started photographing animals with a preference for birds.
I like the challenge that bird photography can be and the rewards one can get from learning about their behavior and habits.
I am as much a bird watcher as a photographer and I've traveled throughout the U.S., Central and South America pursuing birds.
Bruce Finocchio
"I love the earth! No moment is the same. Each moment is uniquely different. The natural world captures my spirit and my
love. My goal is to show the inherent beauty within all life and make that beauty "sing" out in each image I make."
Bruce started photographing nature and wildlife extensively with slide film before switching fully to digital. His
images have been published in many magazines, such as NANPA Expression Publication, California Wild Magazine,
where Bruce won the best wildlife photo contest in 2003. His images have also been selected for book publications.
In the last few years, Bruce has perfectioned his bird photography skills by setting up an habitat at his ranch
in rural Monterey County. Using photo blinds extensively, he has been able to attract many birds and wildlife for
wonderful photographic opportunities.
Bruce is an active member of the Peninsula Camera Club, has done nature programs for the Northern Council of Camera
Clubs, and also teaches bird photography for various institutions.
"Bruce is a passionate photographer. His knowledge of birds and his willingness to share it with others have made
him an exceptional instructor." Brian - Cupertino
His work can be viewed at dreamcatcherimages.net
Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson has been involved in the arts for most of his life. As a teen, he took
a general interest in photography which he later combined with formal training in the
graphic arts and printing.
Years later he specialized his focus on digital scanning, which ultimately brought
him back to photography.
In 2001, he was employed by Imacon to handle scanner support and training; In 2004,
Imacon and Hasselblad merged.
Since then he has served as a Hasselblad Field Application Specialist, supporting
both digital capture and scanning products.
Mark Tuschman
Mark Tuschman has worked as an international freelance photographer for more than 30 years,
specializing in documenting issues of global health and development.
His corporate clients have included Amgen, Baxter, Genentech, Medtronic, Millenium, Novartis,
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Pfizer, Schering, Stanford University School of Medicine and Wyeth.
He has also worked on editorial assignments for magazines such as Smithsonian and GEO and has
received numerous awards for his photography.
His most recent awards were Photographer of the year from the Global Health Council (May 2009)
and “The Featured Photographer” for the Pacific Health Summit held in London (June 2010).
Bruce Wiseman
Bruce Wiseman has been involved with the photography industry since 1969. He has
worked for Burke and James, Braun, Sinar Bron, ScanView, Color Crisp Digital,
Imacon (Scanners and digital backs), Foveon (digital cameras), and currently
Hasselblad. In his 40+ years in Photography, Bruce has had the fortunate opportunity
to work directly with individual photographic studios as well as corporate and
commercial studios (Smithsonian, Getty, Ford, GM, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, FBI,
HP, Cabela's, and NASA), and many top independent photographers covering the
entire spectrum of photography.
Bruce is a Field Application Specialist with Hasselblad supporting digital capture.
Daisy Gilardini
Daisy Gilardini is based in Lugano, Ticino, the sunshine state of Switzerland. She started
taking photography seriously during her first trip to India in 1989 and since then has
visited more than 65 countries with camera in hand. She fell in love with Antarctica
during her first trip there in 1997 and since then has spent most of her time
photographing the Polar Regions.
Daisy's images have been published internationally in leading magazines and organizations,
such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, Nature’s Best, Audubon, The Telegraph,
Outdoor Photography, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, among many others.
Her work received awards at the most prestigious international photo contests such as the "IPA
International Photography Award", "BBC Wildlife photographer of the Year", "Photography Master
Award", "Travel Photography of the Year" and "Nature's Best".
In April 2010 Daisy will have the great honor to be part of the jury of the "BBC Wildlife
Photographer of the Year" considered as the "Oscars" of nature photography photo contest.
Her passion for the natural world has grown into a lifelong commitment to disseminate
conservation messages and inspire others to respect and preserve our fragile planet.
She strongly believes in the education of younger generations, impressionable minds that will
one day become the decision-makers of the future. In 2008 under the patronage of the
International Polar Year and in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, her work on
Polar Regions and global warming issues was shaped into a solo educational exhibit aimed at
young people. The exhibition has been successfully displayed in various indoor and outdoor
venues in Switzerland and now Daisy is hoping to take this exhibition around Europe and abroad.
For her dedication in environmental issues, in fall 2009, Daisy has been accepted as a member
of the Emerging League of ILCP, the International League of Conservation Photographers,
For Daisy, photography means extreme adventure:
"Being a nature and animal lover, I always choose remote destinations. The mystery of these
wild places, the force of nature and isolation from civilization combined with extreme adventure,
are simply irresistible for me. As a woman I've never been fussy and I have the ability to adapt
to any surroundings. In my mind, logistical or physical difficulties pale in comparison to the
beauty of the places I visit."
"My photographs come from the heart. I love the Natural World and the joy that being there brings.
This passion has grown into a lifelong commitment to educate and inspire others with the hope to
help conserving our fragile Planet."
Chris Golson
Chris Golson is a combination photographer, photography teacher and imaging
specialist. He has been teaching for over 5 years. He also has 15+ years
experience in marketing and selling imaging products. His avocation is
portraiture, capturing photographs, both posed and candid, of people in all
walks of life.
Chris shoots digital portraits for a variety of Bay Area clients, including book
covers in the education and fiction arena. Chris recently completed an airborne
workshop aboard the Eureka Zeppelin with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He also
teaches portraiture, the history of photography, and digital photography at the
Pacific Art League and the Palo Alto Arts Center. Chris’s talent in photography
and creative inspiration is balanced by his business eye in digital technology.
Chester Ng
Chester Ng took an early interest in photography when he was first introduced to
his father’s Ansco Speedex camera. That interest gradually evolved into a serious
passion and lifelong commitment. “My work doesn’t fit neatly into any one particular
category, but for me, there’s a sweet spot that lies somewhere between travel photography,
street photography, photojournalism, enviromental portraiture and pictorialism.”
While Chester has a diverse portfolio of different subject matter, exploration of old
world and exotic cultures with portraits of people in their native environment inspires
him the most. He’s especially intrigued with weaving elements of ritual, costume, dance
and motion into the storyline. His palette of creativity includes combining mixed media
with traditional printing methods for alternative presentations. His goal is to craft
images as cinematic narratives with open-ended interpretation.
Chester is a member of the Imagemakers of Monterey, the Independent Photographers and
the Carmel Foundation Photo Group. He has received recognition and awards from Montana
Magazine, B&W Magazine, American Art Collector, Black & White Spider Awards, Vermont
PhotoPlace, and the Photographer’s Forum Best of Photography Annual. He has exhibited
work in local galleries and shows around the Monterey Central Coast including the 2010
and 2011 Juried Exhibition at the Center for Photographic Art.
Joe Ordonez
Joe Ordonez has been guiding in Alaska since 1983. Joe began his career working as a
naturalist on small cruise ships, moved to Haines in 1987 and began guiding in the
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. He has led groups rafting on the Tatshenshini and Alsek
River, in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and has worked all over coastal Alaska
from Nome to Ketchikan.
Joe is an avid photographer and is co-author of the Complete
Guide to the Tatshenshini River. Joe and his wife, Edie, own and operate Rainbow
Glacier Adventures, in Haines. They have two daughters, Stella, age 8 and Sapphire, born September 2011.
Kate Jordahl
Kate Jordahl is a professor of Photography, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills and co-director
of PhotoCentral, Hayward, California. She photographs places where spirit of the earth and the
human spirit come together. Kate stretches her images to beyond the expected representation to
a magical and reverent imaging of the land.
Her work is in numerous collections including the
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris and is represented by Modernbook Gallery, San Francisco.
Making her photographs, sharing that process and helping others make their own photographs
completes the circle of creativity for Kate.
Doug Kreitz
Doug Kreitz is an award-winning Video Producer, Still Photographer and teacher/mentor
based in Palo Alto, California.
Doug’s passion for the visual media comes through very clearly in his teaching where
he is recognized for exceeding his student’s expectations by focusing on their individual
skills and knowledge, and then encouraging growth in their learning. Doug teaches video
production and digital photography skills regularly at the Midpeninsula Community Media
Center in Palo Alto.
Doug has been a photographer since his teenage years. He has photographed extensively
in the U.S, Europe, and Africa. His work has been exhibited and recognized locally,
and his photos have appeared in various magazines over the years.
Recently, Doug received the coveted 2011 WAVE (Western Access Video Excellence) Award
which recognizes excellence in video production in the six Western United States. Another
of his videos was a finalist in the 2011 CreaTiVe Awards for “Excellence in Editing”.