The LIGHT: The Expedition 2009 Photography Workshop Schedule is now available -- Classes are filling up fast, reserve your spot today!

I am excited to announce my photograph of an endangered Snow Leopard has won 1st prize in the 2008 National Geographic International Photography Contest! [Read More]

I am proud to announce that my first book is now available for purchase! This book showcases many of my favorite photos taken during the beginning of my expedition, as well as a couple "how-to" articles and tips on how to take the best photos of nature, both animals and landscapes. Join me in this visual journey, LIGHT: The Expedition, Beginning A Journey is now available!

LIGHT: The Expedition Edition I - Beginning A Journey By Stephen W. Oachs Book Preview

Popular Photography Magazine awarded my Horseshoe Bend Sunset photo 1st place for the "Your Best Shot" profile in their September 2008 issue.

Read the story behind this photograph - "Horseshoe Bend Sunset"

Alaska/Horizon Air In-flight Magazine has selected my Hallo Bay photo of a baby grizzly with his mother watching closely, for 3rd place (out of almost 12,000 entries) in their 2008 "Give us your best shot" photography contest. See the full-size photo at my Hallo Bay & Katmai National Forest gallery.

The National Wildlife Federation has announced my Yellowstone Park photo, "Bears Play Fighting," took First Place - Mammals Amateur Category - in their 2007 National Wildlife Photo Awards Contest. See my Yellowstone gallery - "Bears Play Fighting"