Eco-Photo Tours, Weekends & Excursions
Upcoming events are open to all levels of photo enthusiasts from beginner to advanced amateur, 12 years and older who are physically capable. All types of camera equipment are welcome. Choose from one-day excursions, two-day weekends or an multiple-day eco-photo tour.
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Leelanau White Eco-Photo Weekend
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES & THE LEELANAU PENINSULA, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Don’t miss the photographic wonder of winter at Sleeping Bear Dunes and the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. Venture outdoors with like-minded nature photographers to capture Northern Michigan’s scenic beauty. Enjoy two full days in Michigan’s National Park at a often-missed time of year. Photograph snow-covered dunes that sparkle in the sunlight, scenic barns, forest overlooks, frozen ponds and streams. Explore the natural wonder of Sleeping Bear Dunes covered in a…
Find out more »Winter Dunes Eco-Photo Excursion
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Snowcapped dunes, ice-covered ponds and sparkling lakeshore beaches fill your viewfinder in this one-day photography adventure to Michigan’s winter wonderland. Outdoor and photography enthusiasts won’t want to miss this once-a-year journey into a National Park during the crisp winter season. Travel with other photographers to picturesque natural and historical locations as you learn photography composition and camera operation. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob Grzesiak on this…
Find out more »Winter Pastoral Peninsula Eco-Photo Excursion
LEELANAU PENINSULA, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Explore picturesque Leelanau County in the sparkle of winter. Experience rows of cherry trees covered in white lace across rolling hills. Enjoy close-ups of snow-covered barns and Lake Michigan in the distance. Experience the beauty of winter that many people miss. Travel with other photographers to picturesque natural and historical locations as you learn photography composition and camera operation. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob Grzesiak on this special weekend…
Find out more »Leelanau Blooms Eco-Photo Weekend
GLEN ARBOR, MI – Photography enthusiasts won’t want to miss the magical wonder of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in springtime. Enjoy two full days with other outdoor photographers to explore natures rebirth in natural hardwood forests that abound with a colorful array of ephemeral wildflowers. Visit to ponds, fields, creeks and forests to capture delicate spring flowers in our treasured National Park. Then venture throughout the Leelanau Peninsula to photograph blooming cherry orchards rolling across the landscape, historic…
Find out more »Ephemeral Spring Dunes Eco-Photo Excursion
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Explore the splendor of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as the spring dunes come to life after a long winter. Capture photographs of blooming ephemerals as they blanket the woods and fields of our treasured National Park. Explore forests, ponds, overlooks and Lake Michigan beaches in this exciting adventure into Michigan’s lakeshore wonderland. Capture images of wildflowers, wildlife and scenic beauty. Enjoy close-ups to telephoto shots. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S.…
Find out more »Spring Pastoral Peninsula Eco-Photo Excursion
LEELANAU PENINSULA, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Step back in time with other outdoor photographers to explore the rural charm of the Leelanau Peninsula during a picturesque time of year. Blooming cherry orchards roll across the landscape and Wyeth-like farms beckon photographers to capture their artistic appeal. Enjoy the culture history and scenic beauty of rolling hills, cherry orchards and quaint villages of times long ago. Enjoy close-ups, telephoto shots and wide vista shots with your own camera. Join naturalist photographer,…
Find out more »Elvyn Lea Woods & Jordan River Valley Spring Eco-Photo Tour
BOYNE CITY, MI – Elvyn Lea Woods is ‘the’ definition of enchantment. Translated as “meadow of elf friends”, Elvyn Lea boasts 44-acres of mature private hardwoods, sprinkled with towering Eastern Hemlock trees adding even more charm to this northern Michigan climax forest. Carpeted with ferns and wildflowers in springtime and decorated in vibrant colors come autumn, Elvyn Lea Woods provides a wonderful outdoor classroom to hone your nature photography skills. Spring eco-photo tour participants will delight in making photos in…
Find out more »Dunes-N-Bloom Eco-Photo Excursion
GLEN ARBOR, MI – Voted “Most Beautiful Place in America,” by ABC Good Morning America viewers. Sweeping dunescapes fill your viewfinder during this magical photography adventure at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. With 65 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline on the scenic Leelanau Peninsula, it comes as no surprise that many consider it a national treasure. Late spring is not too late to capture breathtaking bouquets of yellow puccoon and delicate orange lilies that beautifully accent the lakeside desserts. Join naturalist…
Find out more »Summer Dunes Eco-Photo Excursion 1
GLEN ARBOR, MI – Experience the natural beauty of the world largest freshwater sand dunes that jut 450 feet from Lake Michigan. Capture inspiring photos of aqua-blue water, sweeping dunes and spectacular vistas in a single day. Visit forests, ponds and other wildlife area to capture dazzling nature photographs. See why Sleeping Bear Dunes was voted, “Most Beautiful Place in America,” by ABC Good Morning America viewers. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob Grzesiak on…
Find out more »Summer Dunes Eco-Photo Excursion 2
GLEN ARBOR, MI – Experience the natural beauty of the world largest freshwater sand dunes that jut 450 feet from Lake Michigan. Capture inspiring summer dune photos of aqua-blue water, sweeping dunes and spectacular vistas in a single day. Visit forests, ponds and other wildlife area to capture dazzling nature photographs. See why Sleeping Bear Dunes was voted, “Most Beautiful Place in America,” by ABC Good Morning America viewers. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob…
Find out more »Chippewa Nature Center Eco-Photo Excursion
MIDLAND, MI – With over 1200 acres of natural beauty, the Chippewa Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the US. Delight in diverse wildlife and plants located along the Pine and Chippewa Rivers. Capture images of wetlands, fields and forests. Migrating birds and animals abound in this magical mid-Michigan location. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob Grzesiak on this special one-day excursion that combines informative group instruction with a tutored photography session.…
Find out more »Autumn’s Hiawatha Eco-Photo Tour
MUNISING, MI – Michigan’s greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior, captivates all who enter its realm. Great Lakes Photo Tours offers photographers an intimate perspective into the captivating beauty of this northern Michigan eco-system. From waterfalls to majestic dunescapes, inland lakes to colorful forests, Autumn’s Hiawatha Eco-Photo Tour focuses on the Upper Peninsula’s most alluring season. Exclusive to just 12 registrants, participants have the opportunity of acquiring new skills and techniques during actual shooting situations. Photograph side-by-side with instructors, Mark S. Carlson and Bob Grzesiak…
Find out more »Elvyn Lea Woods & Jordan River Valley Autumn Eco-Photo Tour
BOYNE CITY, MI – Elvyn Lea Woods is ‘the’ definition of enchantment. Translated as “meadow of elf friends”, Elvyn Lea boasts 44-acres of mature private hardwoods, sprinkled with towering Eastern Hemlock trees adding even more charm to this northern Michigan climax forest. Carpeted with ferns and wildflowers in springtime and decorated in vibrant colors come autumn, Elvyn Lea Woods provides a wonderful outdoor classroom to hone your nature photography skills. Spring eco-photo tour participants will delight in making photos in…
Find out more »Leelanau Gold Eco-Photo Weekend
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Enjoy two full days in scenic beauty in Michigan’s National Park. On day one, capture the warm autumn dunes in all their glory from high sand dune lookouts to scenic forest overlooks, ponds and forest. Explore trails, beaches and spectacular scenery. On day two, journey through the Leelanau landscapes of orchards, hillsides and historic farmsteads adorned with fall color. Step back in time to capture images of time gone by. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S.…
Find out more »Autumn Dunes Eco-Photo Excursion
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Explore the colorful splendor of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore through your camera lens. Capture the warm autumn dunes in all their glory from high sand dune lookouts to picturesque forests. Explore forests, ponds, overlooks and Lake Michigan beaches in this exciting adventure into Michigan’s treasured National Park. Capture images of wildflowers, wildlife and scenic beauty. Enjoy close-ups to telephoto shots. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob…
Find out more »Autumn Pastoral Peninsula Eco-Photo Excursion
LEELANAU PENINSULA, GLEN ARBOR, MI – Experience the bountiful harvest time for photographers in a one-day excursion to through beautiful Leelanau County. Orchards adorned with fall color spread across the hillsides while old-fashioned farmstead sit quaintly on the edge of history. Capture images of historic barns, buildings and stunning scenery. Enjoy close-ups to telephoto shots. Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography expert, Bob Grzesiak on this special one-day excursion that combines informative group instruction with a tutored…
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