2025 Sanibel Island Wildlife
May 1st - 7th, 2025
Snail Kite
American Flamingo
Redish Egret
Just off the coast of Fort Meyers, Florida, is Sanibel Island, a wildlife wonderland filled with some of the most incredible and rare birds in the United States. On the mainland, there are even more wonderful wildlife habitats waiting to be photographed if you know the right spots—we know those places.
Photographing wildlife, especially birds, takes a combination of knowing where to shoot, what time to shoot, and what equipment and settings are needed to capture birds both stationary and in flight. This workshop will not only teach you how to shoot the spectacular wildlife of Florida's west coast but also how to shoot it in a scenic environment that allows your composition to tell a story.
Join us for an incredible six-night / seven-day adventure as we travel throughout the area to capture stunning images of Bald Eagles, Osprey, Red-shouldered Hawks, Burrowing Owls, Barred Owls, Purple Gallinule, Roseate Spoonbills, Painted Bunting, Snail Kite, Sandhill Crane, Green Herons, Little Blue Herons, Night Herons, Great Blue Herons, Tri-colored Herons, Reddish Egret, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Cattle Egrets, Limpkin, Brown and White Pelicans, American Coot, Moorhens, Wood Stocks, Cormorants, Anhinga, Black and Turkey Vultures, Glossy & White Ibis and much more. There is a good chance we will even see the elusive Mangrove Cuckoo and Bobcats.
Redish Egret
Our workshop covers:
Advanced planning to select the best time and location to shoot
What is the right lens to use for each location to capture a compelling image
Camera settings to ensure your shots turn out beautifully
How to use eBird to determine where to find elusive species
Post-processing in Lightroom & Photoshop
Each day will bring a new adventure at great locations to capture fantastic photos.
Burrowing Owl
White Pelican
Tricolored Heron in Flight
Black-necked Stilt chasing Snowy Egret
In addition to the above species, we could capture assorted warblers, vireo, egrets, ducks, bunting, crested caracara, screech owls, raptors, anhinga, alligators, and more.
Piping Plover
We look forward to having you join us
About our Workshops
Photography guiding and instruction
What's Included
Semi-private instruction to master your equipment
All Transportation to all locations
Post Processing tutorials, presets and actions
Snacks and Bottled Water
What's Not Included
Camera, Lens, Post Processing Software*
Hotel Accommodations
Lunch, Dinner and Alcoholic Beverages
Transportation to and from your location to the workshop
Recommended Equipment
Wide Lens (eg. 16-35) - for Sunrises and Sunsets
Long lens (at least 400mm)
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
Sturdy Tripod with Gimbal Head
Mid length lens (eg 24-70) - for possible lightning
Lightning Trigger
Your Guide
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Robert Gallucci
Founder
Robert Gallucci is an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer and writer portraying his life's journey in imagery and word. His work has appeared in major publications, numerous books, and on major television networks. He is currently the city of Wilcox night sky ambassador. He teaches photography and post-processing at Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning and in private classes and workshops.
His photographic journey of discovering the world's beauty and diversity has brought him to three continents and many cultures. In all that, he has found that the southern Arizona high desert provides the most magnificent and unique visual experience - if a person allows themselves to see it. He is currently working on a book of images and stories highlighting his southern Arizona high desert home's beauty and adventure.