NJCS: Backyard Wildlife Photography with Bobby Stormer
Join Bobby Stormer for a class all about tracking and photographing wildlife right where you live. Most people think you have to book a flight to Alaska or trek through a rainforest to get great wildlife photos, but Bobby has spent years proving that some of the most rewarding encounters happen just minutes from home. Foxes, birds of prey, coyotes, songbirds, bears, river otters, waterfowl, raccoons, the list goes on… they’re all out there. When we slow down and learn the land around us, an entire world opens up!
Bobby will teach you how to understand the native wildlife in your area by learning their ideal habitats, behavior patterns, diets, sleep routines, breeding seasons, preferred weather, and peak activity times. Once we know what animals need and how they move through the landscape, we can begin to find them consistently close to home.
From there, Bobby will break down the photography essentials that turn everyday encounters into compelling images. You’ll learn how to use natural light, build stronger compositions, anticipate moments, and choose settings that support both technical accuracy and creative storytelling.
Bobby calls it the art of being in the right place at the right time. By developing awareness—reading signs, recognizing patterns, and understanding behavior—you’ll learn how to predict wildlife moments before they unfold and capture them with intention.
Finding wildlife close to home allows you to practice more often, improve faster, and build a deeper connection to your environment. Whether it’s stepping into your backyard, stopping somewhere on your lunch break, or exploring a small patch of woods after work, Bobby Stormer will teach you how to turn your local landscape into a year-round wildlife destination.
BOBBY STORMER
is an award-winning and published wildlife photographer based in northern New Jersey. Inspired by wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, Bobby has been fascinated by animals since childhood. He has volunteered for wildlife rehabilitation rescues, dog rescues, and conservation efforts throughout his journey, and credits this experience as instrumental to his success in reading animal behaviors, tracking wildlife, and capturing those treasured moments. Through his work, Bobby hopes to make a positive impact on animal welfare across the globe, as well as inspire others to pursue their own passions.
Bobby Stormer
Bobby Stormer is an award-winning and published wildlife photographer based in northern New Jersey. Inspired by wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, Bobby has been fascinated by animals since childhood. He has volunteered for wildlife rehabilitation rescues, dog rescues, and conservation efforts throughout his journey, and credits this experience as instrumental to his success in reading animal behaviors, tracking wildlife, and capturing those treasured moments. Through his work, Bobby hopes to make a positive impact on animal welfare across the globe, as well as inspire others to pursue their own passions.
Unique Photo
123 US Highway 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Creators Challenge Contest Entry Form
How to Submit
1. Select the Choose Your Challenge dropdown in the form below to view each open contest.
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select Upload or drag and drop your images.
4. Click Submit to send your photos!
(Up to 5 photos or videos entries per attendee)
Rules:
All photographers retain their copyrights to their images, but by entering into this contest, agree to allow usage on social media platforms for promotion.
Please upload a JPEG image. Please Re-size photographs to under 8MB per photo.
Please DO NOT include watermarks on photographs – Images will be disqualified from entry.
Please make sure to include your NAME and IMAGE TITLE in your FILE NAME.
Please get rid of erroneous numbers or edit numbers.
(Example: JohnSmith_CherryBlossoms.jpg)
If you are having trouble with this form, please email all of the information below and your photographs to: [email protected]
Winners will be announced a week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Terms of Use:
Creators Challenge Contests Eligibility: Contests are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees, affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos submitted and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest. Copyright and Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering any Creators Challenge contest, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media platforms and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made to the photos without prior consent from the photographer, except for minor cropping or resizing to fit display formats. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding. Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this contest or any prize won. Privacy: Personal information collected during the contest will only be used for the purposes of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties. Agreement to Rules: By participating, contestants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the decisions of Unique Photo, which are final and binding in all matters related to the contest. Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if necessary, due to technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances. For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at [email protected]Join Bobby Stormer for a class all about tracking and photographing wildlife right where you live. Most people think you have to book a flight to Alaska or trek through a rainforest to get great wildlife photos, but Bobby has spent years proving that some of the most rewarding encounters happen just minutes from home. Foxes, birds of prey, coyotes, songbirds, bears, river otters, waterfowl, raccoons, the list goes on… they’re all out there. When we slow down and learn the land around us, an entire world opens up!
Bobby will teach you how to understand the native wildlife in your area by learning their ideal habitats, behavior patterns, diets, sleep routines, breeding seasons, preferred weather, and peak activity times. Once we know what animals need and how they move through the landscape, we can begin to find them consistently close to home.
From there, Bobby will break down the photography essentials that turn everyday encounters into compelling images. You’ll learn how to use natural light, build stronger compositions, anticipate moments, and choose settings that support both technical accuracy and creative storytelling.
Bobby calls it the art of being in the right place at the right time. By developing awareness—reading signs, recognizing patterns, and understanding behavior—you’ll learn how to predict wildlife moments before they unfold and capture them with intention.
Finding wildlife close to home allows you to practice more often, improve faster, and build a deeper connection to your environment. Whether it’s stepping into your backyard, stopping somewhere on your lunch break, or exploring a small patch of woods after work, Bobby Stormer will teach you how to turn your local landscape into a year-round wildlife destination.
BOBBY STORMER
is an award-winning and published wildlife photographer based in northern New Jersey. Inspired by wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, Bobby has been fascinated by animals since childhood. He has volunteered for wildlife rehabilitation rescues, dog rescues, and conservation efforts throughout his journey, and credits this experience as instrumental to his success in reading animal behaviors, tracking wildlife, and capturing those treasured moments. Through his work, Bobby hopes to make a positive impact on animal welfare across the globe, as well as inspire others to pursue their own passions.
Bobby Stormer
Bobby Stormer is an award-winning and published wildlife photographer based in northern New Jersey. Inspired by wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, Bobby has been fascinated by animals since childhood. He has volunteered for wildlife rehabilitation rescues, dog rescues, and conservation efforts throughout his journey, and credits this experience as instrumental to his success in reading animal behaviors, tracking wildlife, and capturing those treasured moments. Through his work, Bobby hopes to make a positive impact on animal welfare across the globe, as well as inspire others to pursue their own passions.
Unique Photo
123 US Highway 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Creators Challenge Contest Entry Form
How to Submit
1. Select the Choose Your Challenge dropdown in the form below to view each open contest.
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select Upload or drag and drop your images.
4. Click Submit to send your photos!
(Up to 5 photos or videos entries per attendee)
Rules:
All photographers retain their copyrights to their images, but by entering into this contest, agree to allow usage on social media platforms for promotion.
Please upload a JPEG image. Please Re-size photographs to under 8MB per photo.
Please DO NOT include watermarks on photographs – Images will be disqualified from entry.
Please make sure to include your NAME and IMAGE TITLE in your FILE NAME.
Please get rid of erroneous numbers or edit numbers.
(Example: JohnSmith_CherryBlossoms.jpg)
If you are having trouble with this form, please email all of the information below and your photographs to: [email protected]
Winners will be announced a week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Terms of Use:
Creators Challenge Contests Eligibility: Contests are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees, affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos submitted and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest. Copyright and Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering any Creators Challenge contest, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media platforms and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made to the photos without prior consent from the photographer, except for minor cropping or resizing to fit display formats. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding. Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this contest or any prize won. Privacy: Personal information collected during the contest will only be used for the purposes of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties. Agreement to Rules: By participating, contestants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the decisions of Unique Photo, which are final and binding in all matters related to the contest. Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if necessary, due to technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances. For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at [email protected]