ABOUT


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 leadership. He has written several books along with writing the weekly “Wilderness Whispers” wildlife photography column in Estes Park News. His photographs have been featured in multiple publications including Hike Rocky Magazine, Shout- out Colorado, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and on over thirty Estes Park News covers.


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