Testimonial

I recently had the pleasure of doing a private photography tour with Lee Hoy in and around Olympic National Park, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Lee’s depth of technical knowledge is unmatched—he has a clear, intuitive understanding of camera settings, exposure, and composition, and he knows exactly how to adapt to the changing light and weather conditions that the Pacific Northwest is famous for. Beyond his technical expertise, Lee is an exceptional photographer in his own right. Watching how he approaches a scene—his eye for light, texture, and animal behavior—was both inspiring and instructive. His field craft is equally impressive; he knows how to position you safely and respectfully for the best wildlife encounters, and he reads the environment with the kind of awareness that only comes from years in the field. What truly sets Lee apart, though, is his passion. His enthusiasm for wildlife photography is infectious, and it’s clear he genuinely loves helping others grow their skills while deepening their connection to nature. By the end of the tour, I walked away not just with great images, but with a renewed excitement for the craft.I can’t recommend Lee highly enough—whether you’re looking to refine your technique, expand your portfolio, or simply experience the wild beauty of this amazing planet through a professional’s eyes, Lee is the guide you want by your side.

"If you ever wanted to learn how to use your camera to improve your wildlife, Birds in Flight, macro, landscapes, night sky, and fine art images, I cannot express how terrific Lee Hoy is as a teacher. His fieldcraft is amazing. Also he can help you with post processing! Whether you take a workshop, tour, or a class at a photo festival, Lee is 100% present with you all the time to teach you in probably the most fun way ever! I don't think I've ever heard or seen so many take-away nuggets of instruction. Also I have never laughed so much during his classes, workshops, tours, and pre-and-post zoom follow-ups.If that isn't enough, he also offers OM mentorship. However, he is adept at teaching you other camera systems too!If you have never had fun learning about your camera, Lee Hoy is the answer to those mysterious settings and interactions. If ever there was a rock star/comedian/jack of all trades/fieldcraft expert/master photographer, Lee is the star!"

"You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone with more expertise and enthusiasm regarding the natural history of the Big Bend region than Lee Hoy.  No other person has his combination of photography, naturalist, and storytelling skills.  Spending time with Lee is always an adventure, as colorful and inspiring as a West Texas sunrise!"

"You’re awesome Lee.  hank you so much for all the help. Doing the workshop was, by far, the best thing I have done to improve my photography skills."

"I wanted to say once again what a great time I had yesterday evening (at the night photography tour). I’ve had a chance to look through the images and I really got some keepers!"

"Lee used his extensive local and wildlife knowledge to put me in the right place at the right time to capture raptor images of a lifetime.   He has a deep expertise in and passion for local wildlife and photography and this comes through in his work.   I learned a lot on this trip in addition to capturing some really great images.  I will definitely be a repeat customer."