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RMNPhotographer Guides

RMNPhotographer’s team of guides are experienced in the outdoors, have extensive knowledge of RMNP, have a keen interest in photography, and are personable in their approach. All are vetted by the owner, Brad Manard, and recruited for their abilities and experience in RMNP. Each guide goes through a training process, is CPR and First Aid certified, and contributes to the quality of RMNPhotographyTours.

Brad Manard, RMNPhotographer Owner and Guide

As an experienced naturalist and photographer in RMNP, Brad organizes tours with a deep knowledge to experience the park, view the majestic beauty, and capture dynamic wildlife images.

Prior to his commitment to RMNPhotographer, Brad was an educator who holds a doctorate degree in education. He has written several books, and his photographs have been featured on multiple publication covers including Estes Park News, Inc. and Hike Rocky Magazine.

Brad lives in Estes Park where he regularly hikes the backcountry, studies the wildlife, and expands his impressive gallery of photography.

To learn more about Brad, go to his personal website at Brad Manard Photography to read About Brad and visit Brad's Photo Gallery including RMNP photography. Also learn more by joining the RMNPhotographerTours and RMNPhotographer-Estes Park Facebook pages.

Meet our RMNPhotographer Guides

Mike Phillips

Mike spends every day he can in RMNP photographing animals and gaining in his vast knowledge of the park's history and plant life. With a degree in Animal Science/Ag Econ from Mississippi State University, he is the retired Head of Partner Solutions at American AgCredit. Mike is an avid photographer and knows the special places and accessibility to RMNP. With significant knowledge, he enthusiastically shares fascinating information about the animals, history, and geology of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Dave Berry

Dave has been a wildlife and landscape photographer for over 50 years. At 10 years old, his parents gave me a brownie camera, and since then, his photo safari has taken him all over the world including many years photographing in Rocky Mountain National Park. After a career in finance, Dave now explores the depths of RMNP and captures images of it's unique beauty. He leads his RMNPhotographer Tours with a depth of knowledge focusing on allowing others to experience the world he sees through his camera.
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Jen Coombes

Jen has lived in Colorado most of her life and her happy place has always been RMNP. An accomplished photographer, her work has appeared in Colorado Outdoor, Colorado Country Life, and Anthology magazines among others. Jen is an award winning photographer whose travels have produced magical images of nature, wildlife, and the night sky. Motivated by her passion for hiking and backpacking, Jen is 50% toward her goal of hiking all 235 trails in RMNP. Her significant knowledge of RMNP highlights the narrative of her tours.
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Dave Sharman

With a love of the outdoors and an appetite to travel, Dave moved to Estes Park in ‘99 and quickly embraced the amazing opportunities of hiking, exploring, and photographing the landscapes and wildlife of the Rocky Mountain region. Along with being a professional photographer, Dave has worked as a wilderness guide, leading many multi-day backcountry trips and tours in the USA and Australia. Dave has a passion to share his knowledge and unique understanding of Rocky Mountain National Park and its wildlife.
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Tami Roberts

Tami has been an active photographer in RMNP for many years, spending days traveling the park searching for incredible scenic photos. With a unique eye, she captures visuals of the park that Denver 7 TV featured when highlighting the wonders of Trail Ridge Road. As RMNPhotographer owner Brad Manard has said, "When I look to photograph scenic images, I ask 'How would Tami capture this?'" Knowing RMNP as she does, Tami will show her guests the best views and photographic locations where there are often elk and moose.
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Marcos Quintana

Marcos seems to have been born to photograph! Of 11 children in his family, four of have been shooting for over 4 decades each! He is a dedicated, self-taught photographer, and a recognized Artist Member of the Art Center of Estes Park. His Rocky Mountain National Park photography is often on display throughout Estes Park. Marcos goal is to stand beside you as you experience the grandeur of a given scene yourself. Community focused, he regularly donates his time and services to charity organizations and events.
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