Workshops and Tours

 

Florida Bird Photo Tour

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Led by Jim Roetzel April 7 -11, 2025

 Join the Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society (CVPS) and professional photographer Jim Roetzel for a photo tour to improve your bird photography and explore some of Florida’s best bird photography locations. During the tour, we will capture numerous avian subjects (including waders, raptors, ducks, songbirds, shorebirds, and owls) and build the skills necessary to create impactful bird images. Jim has deep experience with teaching and bird photography and will share his technical and artistic insight during the tour and during a pre-trip session to cover skills so you can arrive in Florida ready to make the most of your time.  

We’ll be based in Titusville and Melbourne to explore a variety of natural areas, including Merritt Island, Viera Wetlands, Orlando Wetlands (the state’s best location for photographing Roseate Spoonbills), and more. Limited to 8 participants, this tour promises to be an immersive opportunity to elevate your photography skills!  

Tour Details
The fee is $695 for CVPS members. (The fee does not include lodging, meals, or transportation.) Pre- and post-tour instructional sessions will be scheduled around participant availability. Participants should be experienced photographers who are comfortable with their gear and managing their images. However, they need not be accomplished bird photographers. 

View additional details and register online. 
 
About the Tour Leader
Jim Roetzel is a professional nature photographer and educator who has photographed and led workshops and tours all over the United States and Canada. He has published over 4000 images in publications such as Audubon, Sierra, Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Nature’s Best, Wild Bird, Smithsonian, Time-Life, Peterson's Photographic, and Random House. He has published two avian books by Twin Lights Publishers, including Birds of New England and Birds of North America. Visit www.jimroetzel.com to see more of Jim’s work.

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See below for photos of a few previous workshops and tours.

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Cancellations and Refund Policy:

We rely on your attendance to make important arrangements, so if for any reason you need to withdraw, refunds will be made according to the following guidelines:
- Cancellations received 75 or more days prior to the workshop will receive a refund of the paid fee minus a $100 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received 74 or fewer days prior to the event will not receive a refund unless you or CVPS find someone to fill your spot. In that case, you will receive a refund of the paid fee minus a $100 cancellation fee.
- In the event a workshop is cancelled by CVPS, all monies will be refunded. Every effort is made not to cancel an event, but we reserve the right to do so and we are not responsible for any losses you may incur due to a cancellation.