Josh Winer
After guiding tours for Acadia Photo Safari for five years, Josh purchased the business in 2022. Now a local resident, his first memories of MDI are family vacations camping and exploring Acadia National Park. Josh was so taken with MDI’s natural beauty that he chose to attend the only area college, College of the Atlantic, focusing on public policy and photography.
Josh continued his education in Boston, earning a Masters of Fine Arts in photography. He then discovered fulfillment teaching photography at the college level. Josh returned to MDI eight years ago to raise his family and teach photography at College of the Atlantic.
Josh has been teaching photography for over 15 years, leading workshops, short tours and semester long classes for students at all levels. With a relaxed but knowledgable teaching style, his tours are designed to build confidence and make great pictures.
In his spare time, Josh and his son Griffin love exploring, hiking, and biking every nook and cranny of Acadia. When Griffin was 6 years old, they biked 100 miles of carriage roads to celebrate the Park’s 100th anniversary. Josh’s vast photographic knowledge and sense of adventure provide the perfect atmosphere for safari guests to learn while exploring Acadia.
To see more of Josh’s personal work, please visit his website
Howie Motenko
Photo by Peter McCutchen
Howie founded Acadia Photo Safari in 2013, and after nine very successful years, sold the business to Josh Winer in 2022. As a local resident and professional photographer, Howie shared his intimate knowledge of Mount Desert Island and accomplished photographic skills on every safari.
Howie's workshops were designed to be infused with a passion for photography, his enthusiasm for learning and teaching, and a love of Acadia National Park. Creating a valuable experience for all safari guests was always the first priority.
As a dedicated and accomplished photographer, Howie has spent over ten years photographing Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.
To see more of Howie’s personal work, please visit his website