photo tours and travel
Photo tours and travel
photo tours and travel
photo tours and travel
photo tours and travel
photo tours and travel
Photo tours and travel
Photo tours and travel

Wildlife and travel photo tours that offer life-altering experiences...

Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours connects you to life-changing experiences through photo tours and travel to see wildlife and nature and support conservation. Traveling with Dan and Tanya is uniquely different. Dan’s forty-plus years as a professional photographer provide learning opportunities few other photo instructors can provide. Tanya’s hospitality and logistic skills were honed under her family’s Tundra Buggy Tours. Combining their talents under the umbrella of Natural Exposures provides a unique opportunity for you to become a better photographer while enjoying the life-changing experiences that travel can provide. The world is waiting, and time is short. Let’s create memories you’ll never forget and the pictures to prove it.

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Daniel J. Cox has photographed for National Geographic magazine

Daniel’s work is featured in many well regarded publications including National Geographic.

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Recent Testimonials
  • I have for the first time ever seen the picture of the mother polar and her cub huddling over her dead cub. I was never so moved and it will forever remain in my mind...maybe we nee…

    Kathy Winkelman

  • "If you visit Africa, you will want to experience the land, the people, and the wildlife. On this, my first trip to Africa, I have been fortunate to travel with Dan and Tanya Cox. Th…

    Art Simmons, Texas

  • "The adventure of seeing the Jaguars "up close and personal" was Fantastic!! But also, being able to see a Tapir and other exotic animals, reptiles & birds was like the icing on the cake!"

    Lani Dillon, California

  • "We have been friends and have traveled with Dan and Tanya for almost 20 years. We have had the privilege of being invited to join them on their wonderful photography adventures. D…

    Ed and Pat Nahin, California

  • "Winter is the perfect time to visit Yellowstone. No crowds, few vehicles, wonderful scenic landscapes covered with snow, and many animals actively trying to survive the harsh condit…

    Dave and Shiela Glatz, Illinois

  • "This Galapagos trip was the BEST! We had so much fun this year when we took it (2012). Saw lots of wildlife and got FANTASTIC pictures!! The yacht, the food, snorkeling and the Capt…

    Lani Dillon, California

  • "Perfecto! I do not rank my trips as all are unique. However, Cuba is at the very top if I did rank them. I enjoyed every second of this trip. Dan and Tanya are the best!"

    Fred Kurtz, Indiana

  • "Brazil is my favorite photographic trip so far. I could not have asked for a better bunch of fellow travelers, and I loved being out on the water enjoying the weather. The wildlife…

    Sue Roehl, Florida

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  • Portrait of Joe Dotson

    Joe Dotson says:

    Dan, I forgot to mention that I was using the Leica 8 - 18 @ 8 mm. F4.0. 2000 ISO

    11 months ago on The Evolution of Computational Photography (3 comments)
  • Portrait of Joe Dotson

    Joe Dotson says:

    Dan/All, I had the chance to utilize a great tool in my OM Systems EM1-II to get a shot of a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. I shot this at 10:30 PM with NO moon. The rocket provided all of the lighting. This is one of the most difficult shooting…

    11 months ago on The Evolution of Computational Photography (3 comments)
  • Gerald Bouf says:

    J'ai encore appris un peu plus !

    11 months ago on The Evolution of Computational Photography (3 comments)
  • Mircea Blanaru says:

    I think that the new OM 3 camera is very desirable. For me it is simply too expensive because the income from photography is low or not enough to justify such an investment. But I am very happy that OM System is not chasing the high Megapixel race. I do…

    11 months ago on OM System OM-3: A Vintage Camera with Modern Features (2 comments)
  • Fahad Raza says:

    This is such a crucial issue that affects photographers' livelihoods. As someone who specializes in photographer visibility online, I've seen how proper attribution not only provides recognition but also impacts a photographer's digital footprint and discoverability. When publications fail to credit photographers, they're not just withholding recognition - they're potentially…

    11 months ago on Letter to the Editor: Please Credit Photography (10 comments)
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  • The Evolution of Computational Photography

    Computational Photography

    Computational Photography For a long time, I’ve wondered when traditional camera makers would catch up with computational photography. The iPhone does this every time you take a photo. If the iPhone can do it, why can’t our traditional mirrorless cameras have the same capabilities? Olympus Does It First OM System…

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  • OM System OM-3: A Vintage Camera with Modern Features

    OM System Releases Retro OM-3

    OM System Releases Retro OM-3 Today OM System released the retro OM-3 in response to the public’s desire to step back in time. Fujifilm started this trend with its retro-styled cameras. Nikon, also took a step in this direction with the Nikon ZF which looks like one of the Nikon…

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  • Outdoor Photographer Rises From the Ashes as Wild Eye Magazine

    There’s seldom good news regarding publishing magazines nowadays. But I was recently pleasantly surprised to hear that the late great Outdoor Photographer was rising from the ashes as the new Wild Eye magazine. Dan Havlik, former editor-in-chief of Outdoor Photographer, has taken the concept of the old magazine and brought…

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  • OM System Pro Advantage

    OM System Pro Advantage

    OM System Pro Advantage is a great option for repairing your OM System quickly and efficiently. So far I’ve not had any issues that weren’t self-induced with my OM cameras or lenses. But I did get a chance to test the OM Pro Advantage after breaking the LCD a while…

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