Wildlife and Photographic Guided Tours

Wildlife Guiding in

Coastal North Carolina

Coastal North Carolina

Tour Overview


I offer full day private wildlife and photographic guiding for up to 3 individuals. We will typically leave before sunrise, take a break during the day and return in the afternoon and stay through sun set. This allows us to look for and photograph wildlife when it is most active and capture the beautiful glow of the morning and late afternoon light. Of course if there is wildlife activity during mid-day, we always have the option of skipping the break and staying. Or we could use the mid-day to travel to another area for a different wildlife experience.


The day is completely yours, and I can tailor it to whatever timeline you have and the wildlife you would most like to see or photograph. Whether you are a beginner photographer or an expert, I will design a trip built around your needs and will provide expert guidance with settings, positioning and lighting. You will be driven in a very comfortable 4 wheel drive SUV with plenty of space for all your gear.


Your safety and the safety and welfare of the wildlife we encounter are my highest priority. To that end, we will always respect the boundaries that animals set. We will never push or harass wildlife and if an animal shows signs of distress or discomfort, we will back off or leave the area to allow the animal to have the space they need. Every animal is an individual and has different tolerance levels and we'll always approach wildlife interactions with that in mind. 

What's included

  • Pickup and drop off at your accommodations
  • Photography guidance and learning
  • Water and a variety of snacks
  • Use of high quality binoculars 
  • Reflective vests if required during certain months
  • Bug spray and sunblock if needed
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Pricing
Up to 3 Spots Available per trip


$775 for 1 person

Each additional person is $100

(maximum 2 additional people)


  • There is a 10% discount on the total fee for any bookings of 2 or more days 
  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm your tour dates. The balance is due 1 week prior to the start of the tour
  • I offer a pick up and drop off service between RDU airport (or airport hotels) and the coast for $150

Travel With Jennifer Hadley


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About Me


I have loved wildlife and nature my whole life. I currently live in Raleigh, North Carolina and travel all over the world photographing wildlife in their natural habitat. I especially love behavioral and storytelling type of photography and showing people what wonderful creatures we share this planet with. My photography has been featured in numerous publications worldwide and I have won several photographic contests including the top prize of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. I have also filmed and co-produced two conservation documentary films featuring the need for safe wildlife passages along the coastal routes and the critically endangered Red Wolves. I currently guide in Eastern North Carolina and lead photography workshops in destinations like Alaska, Patagonia and Africa.


Testimonials From Previous Travelers

Let's Travel Together

If you’re ready for a photography experience grounded in respect, learning, and rare moments in the wild, I would be honored to guide you.


Join me where light, landscape,

& wildlife come together.

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