Wildlife Photography Workshops & Tours

Ronen Tivony
Wildlife Photojournalist  ·  Photography Workshop Leader  ·  Florida Master Naturalist
Published in
  • National Geographic
  • The New York Times
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • BBC
  • TIME
  • CNN
  • The Guardian
  • The New Yorker
  • The Washington Post
  • Rolling Stone
  • Smithsonian Magazine

Expert-Led Wildlife Photography Across Florida & Beyond

Wildlife photography workshops and tours with Ronen Tivony run year round across Florida, from the Everglades to Fort De Soto Park. All skill levels are welcome, from first timers to experienced photographers. You will learn composition, exposure, behavior anticipation, and visual storytelling, and those skills apply in any light or condition, anywhere in the world.

Florida Wildlife Photography Workshops and Tours

Where we'll be in the field

Wetlands · Delray Beach

Wakodahatchee Nesting Birds

DurationHalf & full day
SeasonFeb – May
From$295
Grasslands · Near Miami

Burrowing Owl Photo Tour

Duration3 – 4 hours
SeasonYear round
From$295
Coast · Fort De Soto Park

Ospreys & Shorebirds in Flight

DurationFull day
SeasonMar – Aug
From$495
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Wetlands · Orlando

Roseate Spoonbills Tour

DurationHalf day – Multi Days
SeasonJan-May
From$325
River of Grass · South Florida

Everglades Wildlife Workshop

DurationHalf & full day
SeasonYear round
From$250
Flagship · Statewide

Best of Florida Wildlife Photo Tour

Duration3 – 7 days
SeasonYear round
From$2,750
Online Classes

Learn with Ronen from anywhere

Virtual · One-on-one

Online Wildlife Photography Critique & Portfolio Review

Personal video sessions reviewing your images, with direct feedback on composition, technique, and building a stronger portfolio.
Virtual · Technique

Online Macro Wildlife Photography Classes

Private online instruction in macro technique, from lighting and focus stacking to finding and photographing small subjects.
Beyond Florida

Expeditions

Rainforest · Multi-day

Costa Rica & the Galápagos

Toucans, eyelash vipers, red-eyed tree frogs and endemic wildlife with a working naturalist. Custom-built departures.
December & January· Multi-day

Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Large numbers of sandhill cranes and snow geese

Why Choose These Wildlife Photography Workshops

The adventure of a lifetime starts here

Tell me your interests and I’ll match you with the right location, light, and season, or design a private one-on-one session around your goals.

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Personalized instruction

Private one-on-one sessions or intentionally small group outings, so your questions are always heard and answered.
02

Immediate professional feedback

Help while you photograph, so you refine camera settings, composition, and timing in real time instead of after the fact.
03

Experience across every level

Guidance from an instructor with years of experience teaching photographers of all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals.
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Local expertise

Straight to the most productive locations and vantage points for wildlife photography across Florida.

How a Florida Master Naturalist Improves Your Wildlife Photography Workshop

The Florida Master Naturalist Advantage

As a University of Florida Certified Florida Master Naturalist, I bring more than photographic expertise to each session. Insights into local ecosystems, bird and animal behavior, and habitat dynamics are woven into every outing. You will understand not just what you are photographing, but why the scene is unfolding the way it is.

Fresh From the Wire

Ronen's Recently Published Work

My recent wildlife images continue to appear in major international outlets. They offer a glimpse into the scenes and stories we may encounter together in the field. A strong understanding of behavior, light, and timing leads to widely shared, impactful photographs.

Your best wildlife photograph is one workshop away.

Explore With Ronen Tivony

Learn From an Award-Winning Wildlife Photojournalist

Decades of wire news photojournalism shaped my approach to wildlife photography. The same decisive-moment instincts and storytelling discipline now guide my work in the field. Birds, mammals, and fragile ecosystems demand the same precision as breaking news. Previously, I served as Board Member and Vice President of the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles. In 2020, I was awarded a Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society.
This background shapes every workshop I lead. You get clear, direct guidance on timing, angles, backgrounds, and ethics. Working quickly, confidently, and respectfully around wildlife, while still capturing dynamic, publication-worthy images, is the standard we aim for together.
Field Notes

New dates, field stories & special offers

Join the list for early access to workshop openings and behind-the-lens notes from the field.

Wildlife Photography Workshops and Tours Beyond Florida

Wildlife photography workshops and tours are also available beyond Florida. Destinations include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Costa Rica, the Galápagos Islands, and more. Each location offers unique wildlife, ecosystems, and photographic opportunities. Contact Ronen to plan your next adventure.
Ronen Tivony – Wildlife Photojournalist & Workshop Leader