Wildlife Photo Tours & Workshops with Ronen Tivony | Florida Master Naturalist
Join wildlife photojournalist and certified Florida Master Naturalist Ronen Tivony on wildlife photo tours and workshops across Florida. In small, hands-on groups I teach field-tested camera settings, composition for behavior shots, ethical low-impact approaches, and how to plan shoots around habitat and seasonal timing. Expect short field exercises, live in-field critiques, and one-on-one coaching so every student beginner to advanced leaves with better photos and practical skills they can use immediately.
What Makes a Florida Master Naturalist Different
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is a prestigious adult education program developed by the University of Florida that provides science-based training in Florida’s unique ecosystems. Through intensive coursework covering Freshwater Systems, Coastal Systems, and Upland Habitats, Florida Master Naturalists gain deep knowledge of wildlife behavior, ecological relationships, and conservation principles
Understanding nature makes better photographers. When you learn from a certified naturalist, you’re not just mastering camera settings, you’re discovering why spoonbills feed in specific patterns, when migratory birds arrive, and where to find wildlife during different seasons.
Ronen Tivony, Published in National Geographic, BBC, CNN, The New York Times & More
Ronen’s photojournalism credentials speak for themselves. His wildlife images have been published in the world’s most respected media outlets, demonstrating the professional-level quality you’ll learn to achieve in his workshops.
Florida Wildlife Photography Tours & Workshops
Private one-on-one instruction and small group tours across Florida’s premier wildlife locations:
Everglades National Park – alligators, wading birds, roseate spoonbills
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach – close-encounter bird photography
Fort De Soto Park – shorebirds and coastal species
Orlando Wetlands – diverse wetland ecosystems
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – waterfowl and raptors
St. Augustine – historic city wildlife photography
Master essential wildlife photography skills:
Camera settings for birds and wildlife (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
Artistic composition in natural habitats
Understanding animal behavior for better shots
Seasonal timing and location scouting
Post-processing techniques
Why Choose a Certified Naturalist Photographer
Florida Master Naturalists are trained to share knowledge and foster understanding of Florida’s ecosystems. This educational mission combined with professional photography expertise creates a learning experience that goes beyond technical instruction.
You’ll understand the ecological context behind every photograph, the relationships between species, habitat requirements, and conservation challenges that make your images more meaningful. Amateur photographer Bob Frank, who completed the FMNP while pursuing wildlife photography, said the certification helped him “look at Florida landscapes with a different eye” and “better appreciate the ecology and hydrology” of where he photographs.
Book Your Florida Wildlife Photography Experience
Whether you’re a beginner learning camera basics or an experienced photographer refining your skills, private workshops and photo tours with a University of Florida Certified Florida Master Naturalist offer unmatched expertise.
Flexible scheduling – Custom locations – Personalized instruction – Year-round availability
Contact Wildlife with Ronen to schedule your Florida wildlife photography workshop or tour with an award-winning photojournalist who holds the highest credentials in both photography and naturalist education