Charles Bush Photography – July 2025 Newsletter
Sunrise at Lake Dauterive during peak fall color. Cypress silhouettes and misty reflections are a signature of our November photo tours in Louisiana.
Exploring New Paths and Preserving Old Ones
Hey folks,
📸 Ready to Join a Tour or Get Help With Your Photography?
🍁 Fall 2025 Cypress Swamp Tours – November dates available now
🐣 Spring 2026 Bird Photography Tours – Book early for April–June
🧠 1:1 Photography Consulting – Get help with gear, printing, or workflow
July has been a month of transition, tough decisions, and hopeful moves here at Charles Bush Photography. Between equipment sales, website refinements, and photo tour prep, I’ve had my hands full. Here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes:
What's New This Month
1. Nikon Lens Sales and Gear Transitions
I’m making some changes to my lens lineup and offering select Nikon gear for sale. If you're interested in a well-maintained 600mm PF or 100–400mm Z lens, feel free to contact me directly for details and availability. I’m considering consolidating with the 180–600mm Z lens to keep things more streamlined and flexible for tour work.
2. Fall Photo Tour Updates
Preparations are in full swing for the 2025 fall swamp tours. If you haven’t reserved your spot yet, now’s the time. We’ll be photographing peak color in cypress swamps at Lake Dauterive, Lake Fausse Pointe, and Lake Martin. View Fall Tour Details Here
3. Spring 2026 Tour Planning
While we’re gearing up for fall, spring 2026 tour planning is already in motion and signups are open. These tours tend to book well in advance, so if you're thinking about joining us for nesting season in April, May, or June, view the Spring 2026 Tour Info and reserve your spot.
A Snowy Egret in full breeding plumage, captured during nesting season at one of our spring tour locations in south Louisiana.
4. Website and SEO Improvements
This month, I focused on tweaking my site’s navigation and internal linking to make it easier for visitors to find tour pages and consults. You might notice "Classes" has been removed from the top menu and blog posts are now simply labeled "Blog." Subtle, but these changes should help.
5. Teaching and Consulting Work
I recently worked one-on-one with an experienced artist and longtime exhibitor who was transitioning from a Windows setup to a Mac. She was having print issues with a new lab. We tackled Mac configuration challenges, calibrated her displays, and ultimately traced the problem back to the print company itself.
6. For Nikon Z8 Users: New Resources
If you're using a Nikon Z8, there's a lot of fresh material for you this month:
Popular Blog Posts This Month
A Quick Ask
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As always, thanks for following along.
– Charlie