D. Robert Franz has been a full time professional wildlife photographer for over 20 years. With formal training in wildlife management and geology he has extensive knowledge of the natural world. His photography has been extensively published worldwide. His images have been featured in , Audubon Magazine, National Wildlife, Smithsonian Magazine, Sierra Magazine, Defenders Magazine, National Geographic, Das Tier Magazine, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field and Stream, and many more. Robert’s photographs have hung in the Smithsonian. Robert is also accomplished assignment photographer. Clients have included Adolph Coors, Wildlife Conservation Society, Field & Stream Magazine, The Trust for Public Lands, Via Magazine, and many others.

Robert and Lorri have won many awards for their photography over the years. In 2001 and 2004 Robert had winning images the “Nature’s Best” photography contest. Robert is a Images for Conservation Pro-Tour Nature Photography the most challenging photo contest in the world. In 2006, 2008 and 2010 Robert finished 2nd in the Pro Tour of Nature Photography contests held in Texas. . You can see the winning portfolios at www.imagesforconservation.org. In 2007 Digital Photography Magazine proclaimed Robert as one the worlds best wildlife photographers.

Robert began leading photo tours is 1989 and now run his photo tours through Franzfoto Instructional Tours. He lives in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and specializes in exploration of that unique area. For more information please visit http://www.franzfoto.com.