The best photography store is ALLEN'S CAMERA in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He has no web site and no 800 number, but a very well equiped store with prices that match and often beat the large mail order stores. Allen is knowledgeable, friendly and absolutely honest. A quick phone call and I receive the merchandise by FedEx often the next day - with no excess shipping or handling charges. Call him at (215) 547-2841.
Wildlife photographers Joe and Mary Ann McDonald run the absolute best photo tours to Africa, have tours and workshops at many other locations, including a terrific Photoshop Course. I have travelled with them to Africa (4 times) and to Yellowstone, Arizona and Utah and I have taken workshops at their Pennsylvania home. www.hoothollow.com
A photo workshow with Arthur Morris, the world's greatest bird photographer, is a real learning experience. His book The Art of Bird Photography is a must. www.birdsasart.com
Chas Glatzer leads photo workshops to some of the most exotic and productive locations. All his workshops include in the field and after hours instruction, and he is truly a great teacher. www.shootthelight.com
Animals of Montana, located in Bozeman, Montana, is the best location for photographing captive preditors that can rarely be found in the wild. Troy's control of the animals and the settings creates the opportunity for some spectacular photos. www.animalsofmontana.com
The absolute best photo conference occurs every July as a 3 day weekend at UMass in Amherst, MA, run by the the New England Camera Club Council. Check out their recent program schedule. www.neccc.org
www.singh-ray.com The most interesting and high quality filters, including a polarizing filter with less light loss, a Gold-N-Blue polarizer and a variable neutral density filter.
www.rue.com L.L. Rue Enterprises is a great resource for the outdoor photographer.
www.tripodhead.com Wimberley gimbal type tripod heads (the best tripod head when using large 500mm and 600mm lenses) and the new PLAMP. Their new Shape Shifter Modular Flash Bracket System is the first quick release (requires no screws) flash bracket system to attach to the Wimberley head or to Arca style lens mounting plates also made by Wimberley. 5 separate components can be used in different combinations, including a versatile macro flash arm.
www.reallyrightstuff.com Customized mounting plates for Arca style quick release heads and other great accessories. Incredible quality. Read their catalog for a complete education on camera support, ball heads, and quick release systems.
www.royalrobbins.com The best photo pants you can wear in the field, and they look good off the field. Durable, comfortable and with so many pockets.
