Bill Fortney
Bill Fortney is a professional photographer with 33 years of experience in numerous areas of photography. An award-winning photojournalist and sports photographer, he was the official photographer for the Washington Redskins during the strike-shortened Super Bowl season. As a magazine photojournalist, he has interviewed and photographed over 70 celebrities.
Over the past 15 years Bill has become one of the best-known nature photography teachers in America. His company, The Great American Photography Workshops, is one of the most successful and top-rated workshop presenters, and he has worked with a virtual Who’s Who of natural history photographers. In August 2002 Bill joined Nikon as a Professional Services Representative for the national nature market and the southern United States. He is a much sought-after speaker/entertainer.
Bill Fortney and David Middleton produced the runaway best-seller The Nature of America. Bill’s book America from 500 Feet has become a best-seller as well. His third book, Great Photography Workshop: Getting Serious about Outdoor Photography!, was the best-selling outdoor photography instructional book of 2003. Bill’s most recent venture is America from 500 Feet II, which will be released in November 2008.
URL: http://www.billfortney.net/