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Carl Ackerman is an award-winning photographer from Clemson, SC. Best known for his time and work as Lead Sports Photographer for Clemson Athletics. He has traveled all over the country with various sports teams to capture many important moments in Clemson's sports history. His sports images have been published by various print outlets including program and magazine covers, wall murals, and an outstanding National College Football Championship book. Carl is a well-rounded photographer. He has experience in photographing weddings, family portraits, infants, pets, headshots, and various sports and award banquets. He also has extensive knowledge of working with flash and studio lighting setups. But, he has given most all of that up to return to his first love of nature and wildlife photography. He has put his heart and soul into creating a backyard bird haven known as The Nut House. Prior to his time as a sports photographer, Carl owned and operated a successful Lawn and Landscape Maintenance company for 23 years. For the past 10-plus years, Carl has used his knowledge of plants and landscaping in designing and building his backyard bird oasis. He has been busy adding a wide variety of native plants, perennial flowers, and natural water features. The diverse habitat he has created continues to draw a wider variety of birds each year. His love for bird photography has led him to become passionate about wildlife habitat conservation and restoration. He hopes to inspire others to make their own backyards a friendlier place for birds and other wildlife. Carl is also a splendid teacher. His laid-back persona may appear to mask his photographic knowledge, but he can explain the why’s and how to’s clearly. Be sure to check out the rest of his website: CarlAckerman.com.


Memberships

  • Nikon Professional Service Member

  • Carolina Nature Photographers Association (CNPA)

  • Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA)

  • Clemson Photo Club

  • National and State Wildlife Federation, Certified Wildlife Habitat

We must conserve nature and natural areas before they’re gone.