Welcome to
Colby Brown Photography
I became a photographer back in 2006, rapidly rising in the ranks of the photo industry. I created my company, Colby Brown Photography, to offer my services to the public and corporations. I spent countless hours studying the latest photography techniques, exploring camera technology and photo editing. This learning curve opened my eyes to the world of photography education by exploring the world and using these techniques in the field.
I was leading photography workshops for National Geographic in South America, further spurring my love for both travel and photo education. Over the years, I have developed photography workshops that take you to wondrous locations around the globe while teaching the different disciplines of photography. Each workshop is carefully planned to offer the best scenic locations to create memorable adventure while allowing me to share my knowledge and experience.
Today, I am a professional photographer, photo educator and author living in Eastern Pennsylvania with my family. The meticulously researched photography workshops I created, specialize in landscape, travel and wildlife photography, I am fortunate to work all over the globe, across all 7 continents, documenting various cultures, environments and species in pursuit of capturing life on this planet. Following my heart and my passions, I dedicate a lot of my time to working with small NGOs, charities and initiative programs while on the road. If you have been looking for a way to give back, check out my NGO, The Giving Lens. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and contact me. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!
Each year I run photography workshop adventures around the globe in some of the most incredible locations on the planet such as Patagonia, Iceland, Norway, Cuba, Africa and much more…
Throughout my career I have created a number of tutorials, video courses & e-books that cover everything from social media and business to post-processing (Adobe, Capture One & On1 Photo RAW). You can find these in the Photography Education section of this website.
Marketing Campaigns
With a social media following that reaches into the millions, I help create & help run social influencer marketing campaigns for some of the biggest companies and destinations in the world, including; Iceland Naturally, Jordan Tourism Board, Australia.com, Sony, Dell, Google and others…
“The true voyage of discovery is not found in seeking new landscapes, but having new eyes!”
~Marcel Proust
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Client Testimonials

This about sums up my last three unforgettable adventures with Colby—and this one was equally amazing! This was the 11th workshop I signed up for with Colby and he didn’t disappoint! We journeyed to Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, right in time for the legendary salmon run. The main event? Brown bears galore—from massive adults to playful young cubs, fishing (or at least trying to) in the(…)
rushing rivers. Some were skilled “fisherbears” ; others… let’s just say their technique was a work in progress. It was equal parts inspiring and hysterical. What made this workshop stand out was the daily travel by seaplane to reach remote bear-viewing areas. These flights offered jaw-dropping aerial views of Alaska’s vast wilderness—snow-capped peaks, glacial valleys, sparkling lakes, and even the occasional moose wandering on the beach. Simply breathtaking. Our first major stop was the iconic Brooks Falls, where we hoped to catch the classic shot of a bear snatching a leaping salmon mid-air. Before that, we had to attend “bear school”—a mandatory orientation that covers safety protocols, bear behavior, and what to do if one decides to cross your path (hint: it will happen). Safety is serious business, so don’t miss this orientation plus you get a nice bear pin. Thanks to Colby’s permit, we had rare access to walk along the riverbanks, which made for incredible photo opportunities. At times, we were surprisingly close—but always under the watchful eye of Colby/experience guides. Not once did I feel unsafe. We stayed at the Alaska Wilderness Adventure Lodge, which was exceptional. Cozy accommodations, top-notch service, and they provided all the necessary gear—waders, boots, and more. The food? Incredible!!!. They have chefs on staff who catered to dietary restrictions in our group without missing a beat. Every meal was delicious.Colby this was another once-in-a-lifetime experience!! “I Will Be Back”

From the unspoiled expanse of the Gobi, with nomadic herders of Bactrian Camels and the darkest night sky with the brightest stars and Milky Way I’ve ever seen, this has been my most memorable photo trip ever. It checked every possible box for me; Colby never disappointed and had arranged new and different photo opportunities every day with Camels, Yaks, Horses, Eagle hunters, and Nomadic herders and(…)
spectacular panoramas. We were also treated to some local Kazakh music and some ethnic meals that were “to die for”! I can’t imagine this trip being any better, and I want to return. All the logistical (internal vehicle and air travel, accommodation, meals, etc.) details were handled without a hitch by the ground team and local guide/fixer who accompanied us throughout the trip, so we could just unplug and enjoy the experience. Colby always made sure we got all the shots we were after at each location and lent his photo expertise throughout. I got photos I’ve dreamed of for years, and I’m so happy I did this trip!
I greatly appreciated Colby’s philosophy about this photo workshop, which included providing one-on-one advice in the field and deciding where to go for photos based on up-to-the-minute forecasts of auroras and the weather (instead of a fixed daily itinerary). He chose incredible locations for our cabins and the photo outings. Also, Colby made sure that if we had late-night sessions with auroras, we had(…)
enough rest the next morning before going out on another photo shoot. His sessions for demonstrating some photo editing tips, as well as individual critiques of photos by Colby and his assistant Pedro, were quite useful. Overall, I learned a lot during this week, and it was also fun. Thanks for everything Colby!
