Charlie Reinertsen
Charlie Reinertsen
Charlie Reinertsen, founder of Twolined Studio, has worked in the field of conservation and science communications for more than a decade. He is a photographer, videographer, writer, exhibit developer, naturalist guide, and Part 107 commercially licensed drone pilot with a dual master’s degree in Natural Science Education and Environment & Natural Resources from University of Wyoming.
Twolined Studio is the home of the Northern Peatlands Project, a photographic journey through one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth. Charlie is the host and producer of The Saranac Lake Hootenanny, a weekly event showcasing local musicians in the Adirondack region. Charlie also led the development, writing and installation of Climate Solutions, an interactive 3,000-square-foot permanent exhibit on display at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York.
As an expedition leader, Charlie is driven by a desire to ignite curious minds. He brings a sense of wonder for the natural world to each assignment, guiding week-long wildlife photography and ecology trips in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks. In the winter, he guides trips to visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, where more than 250 million monarch butterflies overwinter in the high elevation oyamel fir forest.
What's in My Camera Bag
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z6
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Nikon 105 MC Macro 2.8
Nikon 20 mm 1.8 S
Nikon 35 mm 1.8 S
Nikon 70-200 mm 2.8 S
Nikon 400 mm 5.6 S
iPhone 12 Pro
Upcoming Adventures with Charlie Reinertsen
Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari
Track elusive wolves plus abundant bison, elk, moose and other wildlife, and witness geothermal phenomena amid the snowy splendor of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
Yellowstone Wolf Quest Photo Expedition
Passionate about wolves? Join us in the best place on the planet to search for them in the wild, on our most wolf-focused itinerary—and photograph an array of other iconic Yellowstone wildlife that shares their habitat.
Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Photo Expedition
Capture frosty wildlife images in winter solitude in Yellowstone and Grand Teton—go deep into the silent wilds by snowcoach, shoot dramatic landscapes, and photograph roaming elk in Jackson Hole.
Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition
Each winter, millions of monarch butterflies migrate to the fir forests of Mexico's Central Highlands—stand among them for exquisite photography opportunities as you listen to the air hum with the vibration of their wings!
Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari
A small-group exploration of Yellowstone and the Tetons as few get to experience these iconic parks—scout for wildlife and discover secret places with our naturalist guides who know this region intimately.
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition
Led by top photographers who are some of Yellowstone's most seasoned naturalist guides, seek shots of bison, elk, moose, bears, wolves and more, plus legendary landscapes, on a peerless national park photo safari.
