Wildlife Photography Image Review & Virtual Consultations

Florida wildlife photography tour with Ronen Tivony, award‑winning photojournalist published in National Geographic, The New York Times, CNN, BBC, and more

Work one‑on‑one with award‑winning wildlife photojournalist and certified Florida Master Naturalist Ronen Tivony, whose images have been published in National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, The Washington Post, TIME, and The Smithsonian, to strengthen your portfolio, sharpen your storytelling, and build images with greater impact.

Refine your wildlife photography with personalized online image reviews and virtual consultations designed for photographers worldwide, from serious enthusiasts to working pros. 

Skip years of trial-and-error faster progress from day one
Learn exposure, focus, timing technical skills sharpened for wildlife
Book globally Zoom fits any schedule worldwide
Camera settings mastery perfect for wildlife shooting
Birds in flight techniques proven methods that work
Portfolio refinement pro-level curation and sequencing
Confident editing pick your strongest images every time
Compelling wildlife shots learn exactly what works
All skill levels beginner fundamentals to pro refinement
Clear action plan specific next steps you can follow

1‑Hour Image Review

$ 200
  • Focused critique of a select set of images
  • Quick portfolio or contest check
  • 60‑minute live Zoom session
  • Brief written summary of key points

3‑Hour Package

$ 500
  • Image selection and sequencing for website/portfolio
  • Camera setup, exposure, and fieldcraft guidance
  • 3× 60 minute Zoom sessions
  • Written action points after each session

5‑Hour Mentoring Package

$ 800
  • Ongoing critique and skill development
  • Deep dives into fieldcraft, exposure, and editing workflow
  • 5× 60‑minute Zoom sessions over 1–3 months
  • Written roadmap and milestones

Frequently Asked Questions

How do payments work?
Payment secures your booking via PayPal. 

What happens after I book?

  1. Get instructions to upload images (WeTransfer/Dropbox)

  2. Receive Zoom link 24 hours before session

What if I’m a complete beginner?
Perfect. Sessions scale to your level – from camera fundamentals to pro portfolio strategy. Just be clear about your goals in the intake form.

Can a package be upgraded after booking?
Yes. Within 7 days of purchase, you can upgrade to a higher package at a prorated rate.

Multiple time zones?
All times shown in EST. Works with photographers worldwide. Intake form asks for your time zone.

What software do you use?
Sessions use Zoom with screen sharing.

Are sessions recorded?
No, sessions are not recorded. You’ll receive a detailed written summary of the session including key takeaways, image recommendations, and specific action points you can implement immediately.

Get Expert Wildlife Photography Critique from Anywhere in the World

You’ve invested in gear, traveled for wildlife, and captured strong frames, yet your work still feels inconsistent, or you’re not sure which images truly belong in your portfolio.

These online wildlife photography image review sessions give you clear, direct feedback on:

  • Image selection and sequence for portfolios, websites, and contest submissions

  • Composition, light, and background control in complex wildlife environments

  • Storytelling across a series, beyond “nice single frames”

  • Technical execution: exposure, focus, motion, and camera setup for wildlife and birds

  • Post‑processing decisions that keep images powerful and natural

Sessions are conducted live via Zoom, so we can share screens, walk through images together, and review your editing workflow step by step in real time.

Who These Virtual Consultations Are For

These wildlife photography consultations are designed for:

  • Serious enthusiasts who want professional‑level critique instead of social‑media feedback

  • Working photographers expanding into wildlife or editorial work

  • Photo tour participants who want pre‑trip or post‑trip portfolio refinement

  • Contest‑focused photographers preparing entries for major wildlife competitions

Whether your focus is birds, mammals, or broader nature storytelling, we’ll tailor each session to your current level and goals.

How the Online Image Review Works

Step 1 – Share your images and goals
You’ll receive simple instructions to send a curated set of images via an online gallery or file‑sharing link, along with a short questionnaire about your experience, challenges, and objectives for the session.

Step 2 – Live video session (Zoom)
During our live virtual consultation, we review each selected image or series on screen, discussing:

  • What’s working and why

  • What’s holding the image back

  • Concrete options for improving fieldcraft, timing, composition, or editing

You’ll see examples drawn from your own files and from decades of wildlife photojournalism experience in the field.

Step 3 – Clear, actionable next steps
You leave with:

  • A prioritized list of images and sequences to build into a stronger portfolio

  • Specific technical and creative assignments for your next shoots

  • Practical editing notes you can immediately apply to the rest of your archive

Optional follow‑up sessions allow us to review new work and track your progress over time.

Working with Ronen online, you gain:

  • Editor‑level critique informed by real‑world publication standards

  • Deep understanding of wildlife behavior and habitat, crucial for timing and fieldcraft

  • A teaching style honed through years of leading small‑group and private workshops with photographers from around the world

The goal is not just to “fix” individual images, it’s to give you a repeatable way of seeing, shooting, and editing that translates into consistently stronger wildlife work.

What We Can Focus On in Your Session

Every session is customized, but common focus areas include:

  • Portfolio Review for Wildlife Photographers
    Build or refine a cohesive wildlife portfolio for your website, print, exhibitions, or pitches. We’ll look at image selection, sequencing, and consistency of style and voice.

  • Bird Photography Image Critique
    Evaluate flight, behavior, and environmental bird images, with emphasis on timing, backgrounds, light direction, and subject separation.

  • Story‑Driven Wildlife Projects
    Shape a short‑ or long‑term story project around a species, location, or conservation theme, including structure, shot list, and narrative arc.

  • Contest & Editorial Readiness
    Choose and refine images for competitions or editorial submissions so your work reads clearly and powerfully to judges and editors.

  • Post‑Processing & Workflow
    Walk through your editing step‑by‑step (Camera Raw / Photoshop), focusing on a clean, natural look that preserves authenticity while maximizing impact.

Work with Ronen from Anywhere

These virtual wildlife photography consultations are open to photographers worldwide. Time zones permitting, we can schedule sessions that fit your calendar, whether you’re preparing for a major trip, rebuilding your portfolio, or pushing towards publication and contests.

If you’re ready to move beyond generic feedback and get targeted, professional critique on your wildlife images, this is the most direct route.