Brenda Tharp specializes in outdoor and travel photography, with more than 24 years of experience. Her photographs are used regularly in ads, brochures, books, calendars and greeting cards for clients including British Gas, Canon, Michelin, National Geographic, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, Sunset and various interior designers and art consultants. She wrote and photographed Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography (Amphoto), and has contributed images to several books by Chronicle, Michelin and the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy. She is represented by Getty Images, Danita Delimont and Photo Researchers. Brenda has had several solo and group fine art exhibits in recent years. She has spoken on photography and creativity to thousands of people in audiences around the country, and has been leading photo workshops and tours for the past 22 years. More than just a photographer, Brenda is a gifted and dedicated teacher with a passion for sharing her knowledge to help others discover their own personal visions and to master the craft. www.brendatharp.com

2011 Course: Callaway Gardens: Georgia’s Springtime Palette