The Peruvian Amazon is one of those places that leaves me in awe every time I return. In Madre de Dios, mornings began with the booming calls of red howler monkeys as macaws streaked overhead in brilliant flashes of red and green. I’d line up a shot of a hoatzin wobbling on a branch or a rufescent tiger heron poised by the water, but more often than not, I caught myself just watching—completely absorbed in the energy of the forest.
The rivers carried their own magic. One morning, a pair of giant otters surfaced so close I could hear them breathing before they slipped beneath the water. Spectacled caimans sunned themselves on muddy banks, while kingfishers and terns darted and dived with incredible speed. Even the butterflies demanded attention, and short-lined kite swallowtail offered up an opportunity for abstraction.
Photographing in Madre de Dios isn’t about one perfect image—it’s about honoring a place where nature still thrives in abundance! Enjoy the photos – and while I don’t currently have a trip to South America on the calendar, I am leading a tour in Tanzania this coming January and have a few spots remaining to join us for the Wildebeest calving season!
We’re thrilled to share two extraordinary photography journeys with Art Wolfe—and we’d love your help deciding which one to bring to life.
One option takes you to Baja California Sur during the gray whale calving season, where you’ll enjoy rare, up-close encounters with these gentle giants alongside stunning desert-meets-ocean scenery. The other transports you to Guatemala during Semana Santa, with vibrant Easter processions, intricate alfombra carpets, Mayan ruins, and volcanic landscapes rich in culture and tradition.
Both are small-group experiences designed with Art’s expert guidance, high-end accommodations, and unforgettable opportunities to elevate your craft. Which adventure inspires you most—Baja’s wild whales or Guatemala’s Easter splendor?
Leave a comment below if you have any additional feedback. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us decide between two extraordinary photography journeys. Art is forever grateful to have such a passionate community of travelers and photographers who inspire the direction of many of his workshops.
Note that showing your interest in one of these trips does not commit you to anything – we simply have the opportunity to offer a choice in Art’s busy schedule, and your input is incredibly valuable to us!
Stay tuned, and thank you again for being part of this exciting decision!
This fall, I’m heading to Sedona, Arizona, and I’d love for you to join me! The canyons glow crimson in the mystical fall light, and the warm autumn colors bring the whole landscape to life. It’s one of my favorite places to photograph, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
We’ll spend our time exploring some incredible locations—those dramatic red rock formations, the beauty of Oak Creek Canyon, and the wide-open desert views that make Sedona so unforgettable. Each spot offers something unique, and together we’ll chase that golden autumn light.
As we photograph, I’ll walk you through my process that includes first deciding what to shoot, but just as important, I’ll help you tap into your own creative vision. My goal is for you to leave not only with great images but also with a deeper sense of confidence and artistry in your photography.
As a bonus for this workshop, we’ll have each participant choose the shot they are the most happy with and send you a 16″x20″ print of your shot using the same quality equipment and paper that my fine art prints are created on.
This summer took me from the pristine waters of Glacier Bay to the rugged wilds of Katmai on an Alaskan adventure!
In Glacier Bay, we cruised aboard the gorgeous Alaskan Story yacht. Between amazing meals and good company, we had endless opportunities to capture the spirit of the location—sea otters floating on their backs, sea lions barking on the rocks, puffins darting across the waves, and mountain goats defying gravity on the cliffs. Everywhere we looked, there was something wild and wonderful to photograph.
Katmai gave us a whole different experience. The bears were at the tail end of of their epic salmon feeding, so while their activity was slightly less frenetic than at the run’s peak, it did provide us with fantastic opportunities to capture the full-bellied families winding down for the summer.
If you’re tempted, next year’s annual Katmai Bear Adventure is already up and taking clients. Don’t wait too long to sign up—I’d love to have you along!
