Hummingbird Photography Workshop – Sedona & Madera Canyon, Arizona

Florida wildlife photography tour with Ronen Tivony, award‑winning photojournalist published in National Geographic, The New York Times, CNN, BBC, and more
A Rufous Hummingbird hovers mid flight against Sedona Arizona during a Wildlife with Ronen photo workshop and tour led by award winning wildlife photojournalist Ronen Tivony

Experience an unparalleled hummingbird photography adventure in Sedona and Madera Canyon, Arizona with Wildlife with Ronen. Led by award-winning photojournalist Ronen Tivony, this intensive workshop invites you to master high-speed techniques and capture eight dazzling species in two of the Southwest’s most celebrated hummingbird habitats.

Why Sedona & Madera Canyon?

  • Sedona offers dedicated hummingbird gardens and natural riparian zones along Oak Creek, providing vibrant backdrops of towering red sandstone for your compositions.

  • Madera Canyon, nestled in the Santa Rita Mountains, features lush canyon foliage and specialized feeding stations at Santa Rita Lodge and Proctor Road, where mountain species like Blue-throated and Broad-billed hummingbirds thrive.

Peak Season & Timing

  • July–August: Peak diversity with up to eight species including Rufous, Broad-tailed, Calliope, and Costa’s hummingbirds.

  • April–September: Extended season capturing spring migrants and resident species.

Species You’re Likely to Photograph

Year-Round Residents

  • Anna’s Hummingbirds: Bright red crown and throat, active even in winter

  • Black-chinned Hummingbirds: Small purple chin stripe and distinctive tail-bobbing

Summer Migrants

  • Rufous Hummingbirds: Copper-orange throat and feisty territorial behavior

  • Broad-tailed Hummingbirds: Known for their high-pitched wing whistle

  • Calliope Hummingbirds: North America’s tiniest, with a streaked magenta throat

Rare Gems

  • Costa’s Hummingbirds: Purple crown feathers that flare into long points

  • Broad-billed Hummingbirds: Bright blue-green body with a vivid red bill

Field Experience

  • Dawn sessions at private gardens and public feeders

  • Behavioral shoots capturing territorial displays and courtship

  • Composition coaching for dynamic backgrounds and bokeh effects

  • Personalized setup guidance for both natural flower and feeder scenarios

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