Trogon Photo Tours, Inc.

Trogon Photo Tours, Inc. is a wildlife photography company based in Fresno, Texas, that has been leading small group bird and wildlife photo tours and workshops since 2007. They provide professional instruction and itineraries that they claim are distinct in the market, focusing on capturing diverse subjects like birds and mammals in the USA and globally.

The company limits their US workshops to a maximum of 5 photographers and their overseas photo tours to a maximum of 6 photographers to ensure personalized attention. This small group structure is part of their commitment to providing high-quality experiences with enough personal attention for each participant.

To get started, interested individuals can fill out the contact form on their website to sign up for a specific trip. They will then receive a sign-up sheet and deposit payment information, after which they can begin the booking process.

Pricing for the Costa Rica 8 Nights Photography Tour in 2028 is listed at $5,795 for a photographer, $5,195 for a non-photographer, and an $800 single supplement. The deposit includes all lodging, meals, guiding, and entry fees, though it does not cover flights to San Jose or personal items like laundry.

The company states that their itineraries are often unique, with no other photographers offering the same itineraries they create. They also note that on tours led by Nate Chappell, Charles Gangas, or Ken Archer, presentations on flash photography and raw image conversion are included.

Nate Chappell, the founder, began his journey with a bird watcher background before becoming a serious photographer after buying his first SLR and telephoto zoom lens in 1999. He was exposed to photography early through his father, Dr. James Chappell, who won a photo contest five years in a row.

The company offers equipment rentals at prices they claim are less than those of external equipment rental companies. For multi-flash hummingbird photography tours, they provide all multi-flash equipment except participants must bring one flash for their camera's hotshoe.

Non-photographers, including spouses, friends, birders, and companions, are explicitly welcome to attend their photo tours and workshops. Nate Chappell notes that birdwatching guides are hired to ensure these companions enjoy the trips even if they are not taking photos.

The company differentiates between workshops and photo tours by labeling shorter US-based trips as workshops and longer overseas trips as photo tours. On tours led by specific leaders like Nate Chappell, presentations on photographing birds and using flash are included.

The website mentions that they often initiate discussions in the field about camera settings and encourage questions, particularly on tours led by Nate Chappell, Charles Gangas, or Ken Archer. This interactive approach is part of their teaching methodology.

The company states that if they are visiting an area they have not been to before, they will be honest about it and label the trip as an 'exploratory' trip in the description. This transparency is part of their commitment to accurate trip descriptions.

You can reach Trogon Photo Tours, Inc. by phone at 346-758-7538.

The official website of Trogon Photo Tours, Inc. is trogontours.net.

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