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

I recently had the pleasure of attending my first tour with Colby Brown, an experience that exceeded all my expectations. As someone who has been on numerous other photography workshops (with different companies), I can confidently say that Colby’s workshop was a cut above the rest. Unlike some workshop leaders, Colby took the time on every shoot to check in with each participant to ensure they got the best(…)
shots possible. He was always on hand to share his expertise or provide guidance when needed. He was assisted for the full trip by a local guide called Kenneth, whose extensive knowledge of the region and wildlife (including bird calls!) was a major plus for the whole group.The trip included numerous dedicated sessions for different species, including quetzals, hummingbirds, owls, and vultures. We gained valuable experience in multi-flash photography for both bats and hummingbirds, with most of the necessary equipment provided for us. However, the definite highlight for me was learning about macro photography using our own flash, which has the potential to create stunning and unique images. We applied what we were taught to shoot various species of frogs and snakes, both during a night walk and under more controlled setups. For each session, Colby teamed up with local experts to ensure maximum quality and safety, which allowed us to focus on capturing the perfect shot. The images I was able to take far exceeded what I imagined (my favourite shots from the workshop can be found in the link), and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have learned from such a talented and experienced photographer.
If you’re looking for a photography workshop that provides you with the opportunity to photograph some of the most colourful and amazing wildlife species on the planet, while learning how to be a better photographer, I highly recommend Colby Brown’s Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Workshop. You won’t regret it!

I recently attended my first workshop with Colby and crew. Not only was I impressed with the quality of the instruction, but Colby worked to ensure I came back with fantastic photos as well. I can easily say that Colby is one of the best instructors on the market and have just signed up for another workshop because of it!

I had such an amazing time on this trip. Colby and Peyton took wonderful care of us the whole time and were very attentive whenever we were shooting at a location to make sure they were answering any questions we had and to just generally check in. Both Colby and Peyton are extremely personable and a joy to travel with.
I particularly enjoyed the flexibility on this tour to travel to where the light was good,(…)
so we almost always showed up at a location under amazing light.One thing I will say, is that if you aren’t big into photographing waterfalls, the summer Iceland trip may not be the best choice for you, as we went to a LOT of waterfalls. I love to photograph waterfalls, so this was right up my alley. But something to keep in mind if you’re trying to pick between workshops.
Overall, my trip was just fantastic from the locations to the learning to the people. I am definitely planning on booking another workshop with Colby in the future!

