*Learn the basics, and my process for photographing wildlife. Learn what to wear and bring into the field, as well as basic photographing techniques, my EXIF data, editing tips, and what authors and editors are looking for in a publishable wildlife photo.

     With the lens trained on everything from sunsets to spiders, Dancing Snake Nature Photography strives to capture the striking beauty of the Southwest with a passion for the wildlife and natural vistas of the beautiful Arizona Sonora Desert. Take this journey through the surreal, to the down right creepy; through cactus blooms to fighting stallions, and everything in-between. Nationally published nature photographer René Clark of Dancing Snake Nature Photography, specializes in capturing the beauty of Southern Arizona’s wild inhabitants. Once named one of the top Reptile blogs by Herp House Magazine, René ‘s work has been featured on The Reptile Living Room web show, as well as working with various authors to supply photos for scientific and natural history publications. CV includes photographing for the UofA Herpetology Department, and the Tucson Reptile Show, as well as partnering with Arizona Game and Fish for a live presentation and photography workshop for The Turtle and Tortoise Survival Alliance, and speaking to the Tucson Herpetological Society.

     René has taught wildlife photography workshops, and has given lectures on photographing herpetofauna in the field. René has had work featured in the Haunted Hands Gallery in downtown Tucson, as well as sold commercially in various shows and art fairs. And more recently, René has been tapped as a judge for photography contests for local camera clubs in the Tucson area. She is happiest behind the camera, whether it’s photographing a splendid sunset, or lying in the dirt to photograph a rattlesnake in strike position. With the lens trained on everything from saguaros to scorpions, and feathers to fangs, Rene’ Clark strives to capture the striking beauty of the Southwest with a passion for the wildlife and natural majesty of the Arizona Sonoran Desert.

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