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Upcoming Photo Workshops


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I am a pioneer in the field of photo workshops and tours, offering programs since 1979. Each is carefully crafted and well planned. By limiting the number of participants per program (primarily 3-8), I am able to offer personalized instruction.


Workshops are short and last from 1 to 3 days, often offered over a weekend. Photo sessions in the field are followed by image editing and critiques. My preparation for each workshop includes scouting out the photo opportunities at each location.


Photo Tours on the other hand, last from one to three weeks. They are custom designed and cover multiple locations. Sites are chosen for their natural beauty and relatively accessible wildlife. These can include wildlife refuges, eco-friendly ranches, private wildlife sanctuaries, and state and national parks. As per weekend programs, each location is carefully scouted. For international programs, an English speaking local guide accompanies the group. Past tours have included South Florida, South Dakota, NWT, Bryce/Zion/Arces Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, Iceland, Argentina, Chile, Newfoundland, and the Falkland Islands.


Nature photography is the focus of the majority of programs with attention paid to composition, lighting, exposure, perspective, creativity, and attracting, locating, and photographing wildlife.


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  • Chincoteague NWR and Assateague Island, Fall 2022

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA 8231 Beach Road P.O. Box 62 23336-0062, Chincoteague, VA, VA, United States

    Chincoteague NWR is located on the southern Virginia end of the barrier island of Assateague.  The refuge attracts large numbers of waterfowl, herons, ibis, ospreys, shorebirds, warblers, and other migrants. It is also the home to wild horses, deer, raccoon, fox squirrels, and other animals.  Used to being protected, the wildlife is unusually tolerant of humans and presents visitors with great photo opportunities.

    $675
  • Outer Banks, North Carolina Photo Workshop

    Outer Banks NC , United States

    Outer Banks North Carolina Photo Workshop  (6-9 Dec 2022) This Outer Banks Photo Workshop offers a variety of photographic opportunities —lighthouses, miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, small boat harbors, historic sites, fishing piers, wildlife reserves, and parks. Over the ocean, along the shoreline, and in the marshes, waterways, and forests, we will look for […]

    $1295
  • Tangier Island Photo Workshop – Spring 2024

    Tangier Island, VA Tangier Island, Tangier Island, VA, United States

      Tangier Island, VA Photo Workshop Chesapeake Bay Waterman Community and Wildlife with Irene Hinke-Sacilotto  3-5 May & 10-12 May 2024 6 participant limit/workshop Crab workboat   This Tangier Island Photo Workshop features photography of a unique waterman community and local wildlife.  Just south of the Maryland line, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, lays Tangier […]

    $1210
  • Assateague Island National Seashore Fall 2024

    Assateague Island National Seashore Assateague Island National Seashore, MD, United States

    Assateague Island National Seashore Fall Photo Workshop Led by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto and sponsored by the Assateague Island Alliance. Fall Program:  11 -13 Oct 2024 Twisted tree at sunrise   This Assateague Island National Seashore Photo Workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital camera an interest in […]

    $425
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Fall 2024

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA 8231 Beach Road P.O. Box 62 23336-0062, Chincoteague, VA, VA, United States

    Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2024 With Irene Hinke-Sacilotto 22 - 24 November 2024 Price:  $715 Sanderlings feeding at sunrise. Red-bellied Woodpecker on trunk Tundra Swans nipping. Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2024 Chincoteague NWR is located on the southern Virginia end of the barrier island of Assateague.  The refuge attracts large numbers of waterfowl, […]

    $715
  • Outer Banks North Carolina Fall 2024

    Outer Banks NC , United States

    Outer Banks North Carolina Fall 2024 Photo Workshop with Irene Hinke-Sacilotto   5 Dec - 8 Dec 2024 Price $998 This Outer Banks Photo Workshop offers a variety of photographic opportunities —lighthouses, miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, small boat harbors, historic sites, fishing piers, wildlife reserves, and parks. Over the ocean, along the shoreline, […]

    $998
  • Newfoundland Tours July 2025 (2 tours)

    Puffins billing Overview: Two tours (2 - 11 Jul & 13 - 22 Jul 2025) At the eastern edge of North America where the sun rises first, you will find the island of Newfoundland Canada with a dramatic coastline, rugged cliffs, sea stacks, natural harbors plus sweeping barren and boreal forests.  The waters are rich […]

    $5195
  • Badlands of South Dakota Fall 2025 (Cancelled)

    Badlands National Park 25216 Ben Reifel Road , Interior, SD, United States

    Badlands of South Dakota 12- 15 Sep 2025 (Cancelled) Bighorn Sheep Ram. GENERAL INTRODUCTION During this Badlands of South Dakota Photo Workshop we will explore Badlands National Park and locations in the vicinity of the park. The workshop begins with an orientation session at the Best Western in Wall on Friday, September 12, 2025 at […]

  • West Virginia Mountains, Fall 2025

    West Virginia Mountains, Fall 2025 6 - 9 October 2025   (Filled, wait list available.) White-tailed Deer in fall leaves. This workshop focuses on one of my favorite fall photo destinations, the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia where I previously have conducted a number of photo workshops in the past. The workshop includes Canaan Valley, […]