Nic Stover
Chief Photography Officer
Nature Photography Classes was founded in 2021 by Nic Stover, a lifelong entrepreneur and passionate nature photographer based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Originally from Carbondale, Colorado, Nic now teaches photography classes, leads workshops, and curates educational events that help others create more meaningful, impactful images.
Since going pro in 2020, Nic has spent over 90 days a year in the field, traveling to all seven continents. Still, it’s the familiar places—like the Canadian Rockies, the High Sierra, and the Desert Southwest—that fuel his creative journey most deeply.
Through Nature Photography Classes, Nic hosts a speaker series with top educators and runs the Inspired Creator Grant, which has awarded over $20,000 to photographers building deeper connections with the natural world.
His mission is to help nature photographers confidently express themselves through their work—focusing on creativity, emotion, and connection. Classes explore everything from composition and light to color theory and black & white photography, with opportunities for all skill levels to grow.
Meredith Fontana
Chief Learning Officer
Meredith Fontana is a Denver-based landscape photographer, educator, and founder of Nature Photography Academy. Drawing on her experiences from a career in paleontology and outdoor adventure, Meredith brings a unique perspective to the art of landscape photography. Her focus for the past 4 years has been on capturing the beauty of Colorado's diverse, hard-to-reach wilderness areas and promoting their protection.
Meredith's passion for teaching landscape photography stems from a desire to inspire others to explore their creativity and deepen their connection with nature. Through engaging workshops and educational content, she has helped over 1,400 nature and landscape photographers improve their skills, harness their unique perspectives, and cultivate a greater appreciation for the environment. You can learn more about Meredith and her work at her website.
Beth Buelow
Director of Content Creation
Beth Buelow is a Michigan-based artist, coach, and educator specializing in abstract and minimalist photography. Beth's creative philosophy is simple: If you’re not amazed, you’re not paying attention. Her work doesn’t fit into one genre or subject, as she aims to reflect the incredible world around us. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s words, "I am large, I contain multitudes," Beth's photography explores themes of calm, order, mystery, balance, and experimentation. These elements may seem at odds, but they reflect her playful approach to creativity.
Her podcast, “Pixels,” features conversations with leading photographers, exploring the heart and art of photography. Beth is the author of “The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms.”
She’s been coaching since 2008 and is a Professional Certified Coach, recognized by the International Coach Federation. She serves as Adjunct Faculty for George Mason University’s Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being coach training program.
Joy Pierce
Marketing ManagerÂ
With over 15 years of experience in marketing and digital strategy, Joy brings a deep well of expertise to the Nature Photography Collective. From managing the websites to crafting campaigns that connect with our audiences, she ensures the collective's mission and visual stories reach and inspire the right people.
Outside of the digital realm, Joy is all about movement and mindfulness. Daily, you'll find her in a spin class, the yoga studio, or out on a trail run. At home, she loves working in her garden, reading or throwing pottery. Joy is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for a local animal society, combining her love for animals with her commitment to community.
Elizabeth Dahunsi
Lead Generation ManagerÂ
Elizabeth (Liz) spearheads global outreach, designs targeted campaigns, and forges partnerships that expand our community. At NPC, she travels the digital world in search of photographers, clubs, and creative communities everywhere, sparking collaborations and lasting connections. Liz is driven by our mission to inspire, connect, and empower nature photographers across continents.
When she's not crafting campaigns, you’ll find her by the nearest beach with a book, soaking up the sun and basking in the view.
Brianna St. Andre
Operations Manager |Â Nature Photography Workshops
Brianna St. Andre is the Operations Manager for our Nature Photography Workshops, handling everything from scheduling and payroll to building and maintaining the Nature Photography Workshop website. She keeps things running smoothly so the adventures can happen, especially in their favorite place- Southern Utah. When she’s not behind the scenes, she’s out exploring with her husband, photographer and workshop leader Nathan.
Murray Livingston
Speaker Series Moderator
Murray is a full-time professional landscape and nature photographer, educator, and workshop leader with more than 10 years of image making experience. Murray photographs all aspects of the landscape through long-term photographic projects in Scotland, where he is based most of the year in a self-built campervan, and his home country of South Africa. He is a deep thinker with interests in adventure & conservation, both of which he strives to communicate and teach through a deeply contemplative and introspective approach to photography. You can learn more about Murray and his work at his website.
Nathan St. Andre
Workshop Instructor
Nathan St. Andre is a photographer based in southern Utah, on the footsteps of Zion National Park. He specializes in the American Southwest, particularly the Colorado Plateau, but will photograph wherever the winds blow him. His background is in Biology, where he has both a Bachelor's and Master's in the subject. He has previously worked for both state and federal agencies, working with rare and endangered animals. Currently, he teaches photography at Utah Tech University and is the spearhead for running photography workshops for Nature Photography Collective.
Look at the impact NPC has made!
Did you know that 5% of all registration fees will be donated to the environmental cause or organization of the speakers choosing? Another great opportunity to give back!
Learn more about just a few of the charities we have supported.
RMFI is an organization of stewards and guardians, passionate about caring for the public land we all love and engaging our community to protect it.
Hila Kihimi Documentary, an intimate portrait of the world's northernmost indigenous people as they struggle to continue traditions in a rapidly changing world.
SeaLegacy's pioneering conservation expeditions and global campaigns have the power to transform our perception of the sea to a vital solution to climate change.
The world’s largest independent funder of cancer research, investing over $400 million each year across prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
We provide much-needed funds to support The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.
The Nature Conservancy is made up of dedicated staff, scientists and members advancing effective, lasting conservation in more than 80 countries and territories.
To date, we've donated more that $25K to charity causes that our speakers care deeply about!
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