Stories from the Wild
Leader: Martin Culpepper
THURS 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. 
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
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.