About

 

Glenn

www.glennbartley.com

 

GLENN BARTLEY

Glenn Bartley is a professional nature photographer from Victoria, British Columbia on Canada's west coast.  He focuses on capturing intimate portraits of birds in their natural surroundings.

Glenn strives for what he calls “clean” images – where the subject is clear, distracting elements are kept to a minimum and the background is pleasingly blurred out of focus.

Glenn’s work has been published widely throughout North America in books and magazines (such as Birder’s World, Audubon Magazine, National Geographic, Canadian Wildlife, Photolife, Birding & Bird Watchers Digest).  His most recent books are entitled – “Birds in Ecuador: A Photographic Journey”, "Birds of British Colombia" and "Birds of Vancouver Island".

Glenn loves to share his passion for photography and for the natural world with those who attend his photographic workshops and through various online forums and resources.

 

www.jessfindlay.com

 

JESS FINDLAY

Jess Findlay is an emerging talent in nature photography, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since a very young age, Jess has been exploring the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing his passion for documenting wildlife and landscapes. Jess has been awarded the title of 2011 Nature's Best Youth Photographer of the Year and has been featured in various international publications.

Jess has been guiding for Bartley's Photo Workshops since 2013 and has led numerous trips to Ecuador, Peru and Costa Rica.

Jess enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge with other photographers and nature enthusiasts alike, with experience guiding in British Columbia, Alaska, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Peru.   

See more of Jess' work at His Website or on his Flickr Page

Hear what past clients have had to say - HERE

WHAT MAKES BARTLEY'S TOURS DIFFERENT FROM THE COMPETITORS?

Small Group Size = Personal Attention
Glenn focuses on more personalized attention, instruction and guidance. Where many companies claim to have small groups – the reality is that they consider this to be 10, 12 or even 16 people! On Glenn Bartley’s workshops groups are kept to between 4-8 photographers to ensure that everyone gets the private instruction and shooting opportunities that they deserve. Because of the small group size Glenn is able to cater to individual photographic needs without compromising the trip for other photographers. Glenn’s primary goal is to ensure an educational and enjoyable photographic workshop for everyone in attendance!

It is All About Photography!
Unlike many of the other tour companies out there – Glenn Bartley’s photography workshops are all about nature photography. Of course we will have a great time too…but our primary focus each and every day will be creating the images that you have dreamt about. Every aspect of the workshops are planned to ensure the greatest opportunities possible for capturing the images you desire.

When it Comes to Photography…Experience Matters…
Glenn has more experience. He has been to the places that he will take you – not for a week or two – but for months!! Glenn knows where to get the best possible images and can show you how to achieve them. Often times Glenn will also work with local guides with years of experience in their home areas.

A Reputation for Quality Images
Glenn is regarded one of the world’s top professional bird photographers. Just go pick up a birding magazine and you will almost certainly find his images. National Geographic, Audubon, Birder’s World, Birding, Bird Watchers Digest and Photolife are just a few of the publications that Glenn works with on a regular basis.

Meeting Fellow Photo Travelers
One of the great things about joining a photography workshop is the opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals with whom you can share ideas and experiences about photography. The topics of nature photography, post processing, camera and computer equipment, photo marketing, the environment, wildlife and many more are sure to be discussed as we all share stories and opinions.

Environmental and Social Responsibility
Having completed his Msc. in Environmental Studies Glenn is very environmentally and socially aware. When we visit communities around the world we give something back to these places and the people who live there. 

Giving you THE BEST.
At the end of the day Glenn’s goal is simple – To give you the best possible photographic workshop imaginable.

 

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    Colombia 2022

    Colombia 2023

    Ecuador 2023

    South Ecuador 2022

    Vancouver Island 2022

    South Ecuador, 2020

    South Ecuador, 2019

    Colombia, 2019

    Colombia, 2018

     

    Brazil, 2018

    Churchill, 2017

    Costa Rica, 2018

    Vancouver Island, 2018

    Vancouver Island, 2018

    Costa Rica, 2015

    Costa Rica, 2016

    Peru, 2016

    Costa Rica, 2016

    Vancouver Island, 2017

    Vancouver Island, 2017

    Costa Rica, 2017

    Colombia, 2017

    Brazil, 2017

    Peru, 2014

    Costa Rica, 2014

    Ecuador, 2015

    Vancouver Island, 2015

    Costa Rica, 2015

    Costa Rica, 2014

    Group

    Vancouver Island, 2014

    Group

    Vancouver Island, 2014

    Group

    Vancouver Island, 2014

    Group

    Ecuador, 2014

    Group

    Ecuador, 2014

    Group

    Peru, 2013

    Group

    Peru, 2013

    Group

    Peru, 2013

    Ecuador, 2013

    Costa Rica, 2013

    Costa Rica, 2013

    Ecuador, 2013

    Churchill, 2012

    Costa Rica, 2012

    Costa Rica, 2012

    Vancouver Island, 2012

    Ecuador, 2012

    Ecuador 2012

    Group Shot

    Churchill, 2010

    Group Shot

    Costa Rica, 2011

    Group Shot

    Ecuador, 2011

    Group Shot

    Ecuador, 2011

    Group Shot

    Vancouver Island, 2011

 

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