January 28 – February 3:  Meet me in Charlotte, NC. at PPA’s Imaging USA and ASP’s Gala Dinner & Awards! 

 February 15-19:  Yosemite National Park. From the blue hour glow on Half Dome to the thundering curtain of Yosemite Falls, America’s most iconic valley never runs out of frames. We’ll chase the famous “Firefall” alpenglow, photograph ancient giant sequoias, and capture the meadows and granite walls in all seasons of light.

April – May:  Philippine Islands & More! Island Hopping & Diving our way through the Philippines. Beneath the crystal waters of the Coral Triangle lies one of the most biodiverse marine environments on earth. We’ll dive legendary sites — Tubbataha Reef, Apo Island, Palau — photographing reef sharks, sea turtles, pygmy seahorses, and the ghostly silhouettes of World War II wrecks draped in coral.

July 25 -August 2:  Like no other place on Earth! Ethiopia Omo Valley. A journey to the end of the world as most know it. The Omo Valley is home to some of Africa’s most visually extraordinary peoples — the Mursi, Hamar, Karo, and Dassanech — whose traditions of body painting, lip plates, and ceremonial dress offer portraiture unlike anywhere else on earth. This is intimate, respectful, and unforgettable documentary photography.

August 4-16: Journey on an unforgettable safari through Kenya!Nairobi – West Tsavo – Private flight to Amboseli – Masai Mari Wildlife – Culture – Night Hides. An extra ordinary African safari, elevated! The Masai Mara’s golden grasslands, the flamingo-rimmed lakes of the Rift Valley, and the iconic silhouettes of elephants against an orange dusk sky. Whether it’s the drama of a cheetah hunt or the quiet majesty of a lone acacia at sunrise, Kenya delivers the images that define a continent.

August 17 – 20: Rwanda/ Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest! Two incredible treks and come Face to Face with the Mountain Gorillas!o Delta.  In the misty forest — there are few photographic experiences that are more profoundly moving. We’ll trek through ancient rainforest to spend precious time with habituated gorilla families, capturing expressions, gestures, and moments of connection that remind us just how close we are to our wild kin.

August 21-September 4:  South Africa, Botswana & Okavango Delta. By Land and Water – Private Flight to the Delta. Elephants – Leopards – Waterfowl  SOLD OUT!

October 2-13:  For ASP American Society of Photographers. Iceland Epic Adventure Trip 1. Only 1 double-occupancy room, 1 male share & 1 single left.

October 18-29:  Iceland Epic Adventure Trip 2. Only 4 double-occupancy rooms & 1 single room left.

October 31-November 8:  Up Close with Polar Bears in Churchill!  Only 2 double-occupancy rooms are left

Note: Dates subject to change until finalized. You must pay deposits now to secure your spot on all adventures. Email me: ShutterbugSharon@aol.com for detailed information.