Opperman Photographics, Inc offers Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshops and Tours worldwide.
Our philosophy is simple: visit spectacular destinations, provide excellent and innovative instruction, and contribute to the protection of our planet. We hope at the end of your journey with us, you will see nature in a whole new light.
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at info@cherylopperman.com or call (303) 829-9453.
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We look forward to sharing an adventure with you!
Photography Expedition to Antarctica & South Georgia Island
Spend six full days on South Georgia Island and six full days in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands photographing dramatic scenery and diverse wildlife including five penguin species, seals, whales, albatross, and seabirds. It’s sure to be the trip of a lifetime!
Limited to 16 Photographers
Photography Safari to Tanzania, Africa
Join us on a photography safari of a lifetime to the diverse ecosystems of Tanzania, Africa. From Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti, spend 14 days and 13 nights photographing some of the most amazing animals on the planet in their natural habitat.
Limited to 6 Photographers
Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico is host to thousands of wintering snow geese and sandhill cranes as well as other birds including raptors, waterfowl and roadrunners.
Limited to 6 Photographers
Dates coming soon in November/December 2023
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Mexico’s Magical Monarchs
Journey to the heart of Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Reserve where, every winter, the cloud forests host millions to perhaps billions of butterflies. This small group photographic expedition offers unparalleled access with the maximum amount of time possible in the heart of the monarch reserve.
Limited to 6 Photographers
Sandhill Crane Photography Workshops & Tours
Capture images of the largest migration of Sandhill Cranes in the world from your own large window in custom-built Crane Trust photography blinds on private land along the Platte river.
Workshops Limited to 10 Photographers
- March 11-15, 2024 (A FEW SPACES LEFT)
Tours Limited to 8 Photographers
- March 16-18, 2024 (FULL)
- March 18-20, 2024 (FULL)
- March 20-22, 2024
Raptor Photography Workshops
Join us to practice your flight photography, capture some beautiful portraits, and learn about bird behavior so you can photograph successfully and responsibly in the wild – ALL while supporting a wonderful not-for-profit organization that cares for these injured and imprinted raptors that cannot be reintroduced into the wild.
Group Size Varies and Can Be Customized
Dates to be announced – Delayed due to Bird Flu
Also available as a CUSTOM event for private groups.
Colorado Wildlife & Scenery
Visit our home State to photograph mountain scenery, waterfalls, wildlife and more. Custom itineraries are available to several locations. No scheduled trips at this time.
Group Size Varies
Contact us about CUSTOM dates and locations
Alaska
Travel to the last frontier to photograph grizzly bears in their natural habitat.
Limited to 8 Photographers
Dates coming soon in July 2024
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Iceland
Often called the “Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is home to pristine and vast landscapes of volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers in addition to beautiful sea birds. It’s a dream destination for nature photographers.
Limited to 8 Photographers
Dates coming soon in October 2024
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Custom Itineraries
We can also put together custom trips for your group. Many of our trips start out because of interest from a few people, so even if your group isn’t large enough for a custom trip, we can often find enough other people wanting to go to customize the itinerary. Please call (303) 829-9453 or email us at info@cherylopperman.com for more information.