Photography Opportunities

General Public
Photography by the general public is restricted to the use of disposable film cameras.

Amateur and Professional Photography and Video
Seacrest Wolf Preserve offers photographers and videographers a unique chance to capture exceptional images and video of wolves. Seacrest has consulted with professional photographers to provide a one of a kind photography experience in a photographer friendly setting, where you will be able to capture imagery of wolf behavior and interaction in a variety of a natural environments. Photography/video sessions with our wolves are by appointment only. Anyone wishing to capture images or video of the wolves at Seacrest is subject to a photography fee and is required to sign a liability release.

Fees
A fee is required for photographers, videographers, or any individuals who want to film or photograph the Seacrest wolves. The fee is $350 per half day, $600 for a full day, regardless of weather conditions, wolf activity, etc. A half day consists of one morning or afternoon session lasting approximately 2.5 hours. A full day consists of both a morning and afternoon session. Individuals not taking pictures, but accompanying photographers or videographers during a session will be charged $50 per person, per day. Photography or video sessions are available by appointment only; contact Seacrest Wolf Preserve for full details or to place a reservation.

Terms
The preserve staff will monitor the behavior of the wolves and visitors, any directions they provide for the session participants are to be immediately followed.

The safety of our visitors and the wolves is our first and foremost concern. In the event that the preserve owners observe anyone acting in a fashion that is detrimental to the safety of themselves, others, or the wolves, they will be removed from the preserve; no refunds will be provided in this event. Seacrest Wolf Preserve also reserves the right to refuse entry to the preserve to anyone for any reason, including photography/video sessions.

You may photograph only after a liability form is completed and signed and safety rules are reviewed and understood. Please allow extra time to complete these requirements before starting your photography/video session.

Payment
A 50% deposit is required for all photographers/videographers when you make your reservation. If you cancel 30 days prior to the photography date you can receive a full refund. Cancellations after this time will forfeit deposit or will lose 50% if full payment has been made. Payment can be made by personal check written to Seacrest Wolf Preserve, or by credit card.

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Photography Workshops

Seacrest Wolf Preserve hosts several photography workshops and tours throughout the year. Lead by Award winning photographers Jason Hahn and Les Voorhis these “Weekend with Wolves" photography workshops are a unique experience to photograph these incredible creatures on the largest wolf preserve in the Southeastern United States.

"Weekend With Wolves" Nature Photography Workshop

The workshop weekend begins with an evening classroom session with Jason and Les, covering both nature photography fundamentals and advanced concepts, as well as wolf behavior and biology. Then each full day includes two photo sessions with the wolf packs, morning and afternoon. These are not photo sessions shooting through a fence into distant enclosures; rather you will be in with the wolf packs where you will be able to capture amazing photos of these beautiful animals. You will see the full range of pack interaction and behavior, and get to photograph a special pack feeding each morning. Jason and Les will be on hand providing instruction, tips, and techniques during your shooting and classroom sessions. In addition, each day will also include a photo session with other small animals at the preserve such as fox and skunk, and a midday open topic classroom session. The wolves will be in full winter coats at this time of year, we can expect them to be very active and even playful in the cooler temperatures at this time of year.

  • Dates
    • Friday, March 7th, 2007 - Sunday March 9th, 2008
    • December 2008
  • Photography Skill Level - Any, Beginner to Pro
  • Activity Level - Low to Moderate. While there will not be a great deal of walking, as we will be very close to our subjects, you will spend long periods in the Florida sun.
  • Price - $895 for the full "Weekend with Wolves" which includes an evening classroom session, four photography sessions with the wolves, an evening critique and review session (this was a huge hit with our last workshop!) and two small mammal photography sessions. Lunch and snacks will be available at no charge.

    You can also opt for a half weekend workshop, for $525, which includes one evening class session (choose Friday or Saturday arrival), 2 photography sessions with the wolves, and one small mammal photography session. Lunch and snacks will be available at no charge.

    Price does not include lodging or transportation to and from the preserve, any gratuities for the preserve staff, or dinner on Friday and Saturday Nights. These are special discounted rates just for this workshop from the standard preserve photography fee.

  • Deposit - A nonrefundable $250 deposit is required for the half weekend, a $400 deposit is required for the full weekend
  • Registration: - To register, place a deposit, or for more information, please visit http://www.jasonhahn.com/wolf_weekend.htm or contact Jason Hahn at jason@jasonhahn.com or (813) 956 8706.

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