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Denise Ippolito

Denise Ippolito is a full-time award-wining professional photographer, workshop leader, and artist who lives on the east coast. She travels extensively presenting lectures and seminars and teaching photography and Photoshop. Her love for art started at an early age. She won multiple awards in her younger years, which gave her courage to explore the artistic path. 

Her images have hung in the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC and the San Diego Natural History Museum. She has been featured in a Sierra Club documentary for the preservation of the Florida Everglades and appeared in an episode of the syndicated television show Xploration Awesome Planet. In addition, she recently licensed 20 images of tulips and dahlias - used by the US Postal Service for 2 sets of Forever stamps!

Denise Ippolito's Website



Kenny McKeithan

Kenny’s interest in photography began when his parents bought him his first box camera while he was still a kid. He taught himself photography in those early years, and when he was old enough, began working in local camera shops, learning all he could about the many different aspects of photography. After more than 20 years of experience, he possesses a wealth of knowledge that he is happy to share.

Kenny is an award-winning photographer whose portfolio includes fashion and glamour images, portraits, and aviation images (he is a pilot). His favorite work is wildlife and nature photography. Kenny is the owner of Charleston Center for Photography, is a member of the Carolina Nature Photographer’s Association, and offers outdoor shooting workshops throughout the southeast.

Kenny McKeithan's Website



Krisztina Scheeff


Based in San Diego, California, Krisztina Scheeff is an award-winning professional nature photographer. Recognized for her photographic work by the National Audubon Society as well as a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photograph of the Year competition and Bird Photographer of the Year, Krisztina’s photos have been published in magazines and articles around the world, including National Geographic, Wild Planet Photo Magazine, California 101, San Diego Audubon Society, American Wild Magazine, Birders Digest, Marine Conservation Magazine – UK, North American Nature Photography Association, and more. They have also been featured in art shows and galleries around the country.

Growing up in Hungary as a young teenager, she spent her summers hiking, camping and learning about nature, wildlife and conservation. After getting her college degree in animal science & agricultural engineering from the University of Godollo in Hungary, she continued her studies at Purdue University. During her graduate school years she worked as a teaching assistant in the biology department at Purdue. 

Being an avid outdoor enthusiast helps fuel her appreciation for the natural world.  Her interest in photographing wildlife is matched by her desire to share her experiences with others who may not have the same opportunities.



Carl Ackerman


Carl Ackerman is an award-winning photographer from Clemson, SC, best known for his time and work as Lead Sports Photographer for Clemson Athletics. He has traveled all over the country to capture many important moments in Clemson's sports history. His images have been seen in numerous publications, on wall murals, and an outstanding National College Football Championship book.

Carl is also experienced in photographing weddings, family portraits, infants, and even pets. But, he has given most of that up to return to his first love of nature and wildlife photography and has put his heart and soul into creating a backyard bird haven known as The Nut House.

Prior to his time as a sports photographer, Carl owned and operated a successful landscaping company. He has used that knowledge in designing  his backyard bird oasis. He has been busy adding a wide variety of native plants, perennial flowers, and natural water features. The diverse habitat he has created continues to draw a wider variety of birds each year. 

Carl's love for bird photography has led him to become passionate about wildlife habitat conservation and restoration. He hopes to inspire others to make their own backyards a friendlier place for birds and other wildlife.

Carl Ackerman's Website

Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association

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