Great Lakes Photo Tours
Experience a Nature Photography Ecotour
Explore inspiring and scenic Great Lakes natural locations and natural eco-systems. Capture stunning images…with your own camera right from the start! All photographers are welcome regardless of skill or experience!
Take advantage of over 50+ years of combined nature photography experience with naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson, and digital photography expert, Bob Gzresiak.
- Learn fundamental photography skills - capture well-composed images in the field, minimizing computer editing!
- Learn in-depth camera features and operation...with your own camera
- Enjoy expert group instruction while in the field
- Experience unique habitats and delicate eco-systems as you photograph wildflowers, wildlife, scenic vistas and historic structures.
DeVries Nature Eco-Photo Excursion

October 26, 2013. Photographers will delight in the 136-acre nature conservancy with rich farmland, forest, restored prairie and floodplain. Nature enthusiasts often hike the four miles of trails along the Shiawassee River.
For-Mar Preserve Eco-Photo Excursion

November 2, 2013.With 383 acres of carefully preserved Michigan flora and fauna and one of the state’s finest collections of rare trees, photo and nature enthusiasts won't want to miss this opportunity.
Leelanau White Eco-Photo Weekend

February 22 & 23, 2014. Discover the magic of winter on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Capture snow-covered dunes, lakes and forest with a glimmer of a icy sparkle.