Martin Culpepper
Martin Culpepper is a wildlife photographer based in New Hampshire with over a decade of experience behind the camera. At just 22 years old, he has photographed wildlife across North America and brings a deep understanding of animal behavior to his work. In addition to photography, Martin works as a brown bear wilderness guide in Alaska with Alaska Grizzly Safaris, where time in the field continues to shape both his imagery and his approach to ethical wildlife photography.
Martin's Seminars & Workshops
THUR 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Stories from the Wild
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: With nearly 11 years of wildlife photography experience, Martin brings both passion and real-world field knowledge to his work. In addition to photographing wildlife across North America, he serves as a brown bear wilderness guide in Alaska with Alaska Grizzly Safaris, where he leads viewing and photography experiences in close proximity to wild bears.
Martin has photographed wildlife in the extremes - shooting through Yellowstone blizzards, traveling to the coldest reaches of the northern Midwest in pursuit of elusive owls, and spending countless hours patiently observing and documenting brown bears in their natural habitat.
In this storytelling session, Martin shares the lessons learned from the field - how preparation, patience, and presence shape powerful wildlife images. Through behind-the-scenes stories and image breakdowns, he explores what it truly takes to create compelling photographs in challenging environments and how embracing the journey can transform both your images and your perspective.
Gear List: N/A
THUR 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Getting
Started in Wildlife Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: This talk is for anyone who has ever considered picking up a camera and photographing wildlife or even just going outside to observe wild animals. It covers the foundations for how to take good wildlife images, what camera and other gear to buy, how to find animals and many other things. It is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the animals that live in their area and spend more time with them.
Gear List: N/A
FRI 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Depth of Field in Wildlife Photography
at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Price: $75+ Annual Photo Pass
Photo Pass can be ordered here
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 5
Description: This in field workshop focuses on using depth of field in wildlife photography. You will learn how to watch for opportunities to improve your photos by changing your perspective to maximize your foregrounds and backgrounds with real birds at the Alligator Farm.​
Gear List: Mirrorless or DSLR body with at least a 300mm lens
SAT 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
How to Find Wildlife
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: One of wildlife photographers' favorite things is taking a trip somewhere to photograph new animals and experience new landscapes. However, getting your bearings and being able to actually find animals when you don’t know the area can be a hassle. This talk will explain tactics and techniques that you can use to both find animals in new places, as well as help you find new spots in your own home area.
Gear List: N/A
SAT 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Leveling Up Your Wildlife Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Max No People: 30
Description: This program dives into how you can bring your wildlife photography to the next level, and surpass the stage of simply documenting your subjects. It will cover how to leverage lighting, perspective, situational awareness, and many other things to allow for creating high quality engaging frames with intentionality, as opposed to letting the wildlife control the whole situation. If you have ever felt like you want to bring your wildlife photography to the next level, but don’t know where to start, this talk is for you.
Gear List: N/A
SUN 6:15 - 8:30 A.M.
Salt, Sand & Silhouettes: Photographing Horses on the Beach at Sunrise
Field Workshop - Co-leaders Will Misner & Maceo Susi
Meeting Location: Frank B. Butler County Park EAST, 5860 A1A S.
Price: $125
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Max No People: 15
Description: Join Join three talented photographers for an unforgettable sunrise photography experience on the beautiful shores of St. Augustine, Florida. The workshop will focus on capturing the graceful and powerful presence of horses running along the beach, bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience as the photographers lead you through key techniques in action shots, natural light, composition, and creative storytelling. Throughout the session, you'll receive personalized tips and guidance on how to work with both natural light and your camera settings to bring the beauty of the horses and the landscape to life.
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Suggested Gear List: A DSLR with fully charged battery and extra memory cards, a 100-400mm lens is ideal for this shoot ( a 70-200mm lens will also work)
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