My Heroes

Moose Peterson

Moose Peterson is world renowned for his wildlife photography and landscapes.  His passion for capturing endangered species in their natural habitat comes through in the photographs that he shoots.   His excellence in photography have earned him a number of prestigious awards over the years.  Moose was one of the first to utilize digital technology when it was introduced with the Nikon D1 back in 1999.  He will readily share what he has learned and runs some of the most coveted workshops by photographers through his digital landscape workshop series.   He is a beta tester for many of the new products that are being implemented today and maintains a busy teaching and seminar schedule.    Find out more about Moose @ http://moosepeterson.com/blog/

John Shaw

A professional photographer since the early 1970′s, John has produced some of the most breathtaking images I have ever seen.  His work has been featured in prominent magazines like National Geographic and Audubon.    He has shot photographs on every continent and is the author of many books and e-books.  He leads photo shoot to various locations and conducts digital seminars through his website at www.photosafaris.com.  To se more of John’s photography, check out his site @ http://www.johnshawphoto.com

Scott Kelby

Probably the single most influential photographer in helping to promote the art of digital photography.  Scott is the president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and is the number one best selling author on digital photography.  Scott is an innovator in delivering up to date information on photography through his websites, seminars and Photoshop World which takes place annually.  Scott’s down to earth teaching style makes you feel like you are someone he has known forever and he will readily share what he knows with anyone that has a passion for digital photography.   Find out more about Scott Kelby @ http://www.scottkelby.com or his portfolio @ http://www.scottkelby.com/portfolio

Tim Wallace

Based in the United Kingdom, Tim Wallace is primarily an automotive photographer who has an incredible gift for making the sleek and elegant lines of an automobile or automotive part look amazing.  He works with the likes of Jaguar and Land Rover and has won prestigious awards such as Environmental Photographer of the Year in 2008.  One of the creative forces behind Ambient Life, his creative group also does commercial and environmental photography that is really stunning.  Visit the website @ http://www.ambientlife.co.uk/index.html

Joe McNally

An internationally acclaimed photographer, his career spans thirty years and includes assignments from over 50 countries abroad.  Joe has done photography for some of the biggest publications in the industry including TIME, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated and the New York Times.  The author of many books, he is best know for the “Faces of Ground Zero” taking in the aftermath of 911.  Critically acclaimed, this book raised 2 million dollars for the relief effort.  Joe is also a master of the small flash units manufactured by Nikon as is always sharing his knowledge through his teaching ans seminars.  Gifted with a delightfully keen sense of humor, Joe is one of the most sought after speakers on the topic of digital photography.  Find out more @ http://www.joemcnally.com/blog or his portfolio @ Joe McNally Photograph

Bill Fortney

An acclaimed photographer and member of Nikon Professional Services since 1975, Bill Fortney has been a professional photographer for 40 years.  He has inspired many of the current generations photographers with his wit and insight into the craft of photography.   A deeply religious man, Bill has incorporated his love and photography and the love of the Lord together forming a non-profit organization called His Light Ministries.  Bill has published books on photography with the most recent being America from 500 feet with pictures encompassing the landscape from his ultralight aircraft.   He is a great speaker and always willing to discuss photography.  Find out more on his blog @ The Pilgrim Chronicles.