📸 About Sharp Shooter Foto

At Sharp Shooter Foto, we believe a camera can do more than take a great picture — it can spark a lifelong passion for nature and a deep desire to protect it.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering free, hands-on nature photography workshops to youth ages 10–18. Led by a team of professional photographers, wildlife biologists, and certified naturalists, our programs take students out of the classroom and into wild spaces — from private ranches to protected reserves.

Every student is equipped with real camera gear, safety equipment, and expert mentorship. They leave with more than photos — they leave with knowledge, confidence, and a new way of seeing the world.

🎯 Our Mission

At Sharp Shooter Foto, our mission is to empower the next generation of photographers and conservationists through immersive, hands-on experiences in nature.

We offer free outdoor photography workshops for youth ages 10–18 that go beyond camera skills — we teach visual storytelling with a purpose.

Led by professional photographers, wildlife biologists, and certified naturalists, our programs are built to:

• Foster a deep connection to nature

• Equip students with real camera gear and field experience

• Teach ethical photography practices and conservation awareness

• Encourage creativity, confidence, and curiosity

We believe that when young people are given the tools and trust to explore the wild world around them, they not only become better photographers — they become advocates for the planet.

🌍 Our Vision

We envision a world where the future of conservation is shaped by young people — diverse, passionate, and equipped with cameras, compassion, and the courage to tell stories that matter.

At Sharp Shooter Foto, we’re building a future where:

• Youth see themselves as both artists and environmental stewards

• Visual storytelling is a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring action

• Every student — regardless of background — has access to professional-grade gear, expert instruction, and wild spaces to explore

• Conservation is not just something they learn — it’s something they live, document, and pass on

Through our workshops, we’re nurturing a generation that doesn’t just visit nature — they engage with it, respect it, and use their voice (and their lens) to protect it

📸 sign up your son or daughter today and watch as they capture not just images but moments of joy.

• My motivation stems from a lifetime of exploration and a career capturing moments that tell stories without words. I have seen firsthand how photography can change perspectives, instill discipline, and foster an appreciation for the simple, breathtaking beauty of our world. Now, I aspire to share this passion with the upcoming generation.
  For more information on how to sign your child up,

• Please call Angie Birmingham at 361-396-9665.

• email me at angieb@sharpshooterfoto.org 

  Angie Birmingham

  Program Director & Master Photographer