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Photography Tours

Relaxed, interactive phototraphic tours and workshops to the world's most photogenic destinations

 

We take you on a personal journey of discovery, where life and the traditional cultures remain relatively unspoilt, where the wildlife viewing is spectacular, where the scenery is breathtaking. A Focus 10 photography tour reflects our fascination and love for interesting cultures, great architecture, the world's great cities and the natural world. These tours are not just for expert photographers. In fact, we attract an eclectic mix of people who blend other interests with photography - the lover of wildflowers, the birder, the naturalist, the antiquities buff, the painter, the wine and food lover, the avid traveller looking to expand their horizons. Using professional operators companies such as World Expeditions and Utracks who look after the logistics, transportation, accommodation and food, leaves us free to concentrate on the photography.

  • Small groups and journeying to unusual and 'off the beaten track' places
  • Destinations & activities specifically chosen for their photogenic nature
  • Itineraries tailored to take full advantage of photographic opportunities
  • Friendly tuition by master trainers and professional photographers
  • On-location analysis and critique of images after each days shooting
  • Detailed pre-departure and on-location notes to fast track your skills
  • Travel with interesting, fun loving, like-minded individuals
  • Complimentary souvenir e-book, web posting and a DVD portfolio
 
 
 

Worldwide Photography Tours with workshops

 

Our goal is to offer excellent value photography tours in Australia and around the world. Travelling photographers have such an amazing opportunity to discover this wonderful planet, discover new horizons and cultures in locations that are almost always off the beaten tourist path, enabling you to get the most of your journey as well as taking amazing photos in stunning destinations whilst indulging in the local culture, entertainment and atmosphere of the places we visit. These journeys capture a passion for photography and help you bring back the most memorable of photographs.

Whether you are doing a 1 day tour in Venice or a 2 week wildlife safari in Tanzania, we take you to the best locations, create the situations, adapt the photographic style to suit the weather, the group and the season. This maximizes shooting opportunities, whether its local festivals, springtime flowers, or catching the migration of animals. Each tour is broken down into workshop modules and into a course structure giving specific photographic lessons to build your expertise.



 

'Best of Perth' Photography tour

Perth Australia   |   Photographing unique locations in beautiful Perth with custom workshops over 2 days

We have put together an exciting 2 days of photography showing Perth locals and visitors how to take beautiful images of some of the most famous and unusual locations in Perth. Our itinerary includes a walking tour through the cosmopolitan town of Fremantle where you will see an eclectic mix of street life, people, cars and buildings, the beach culture of Cottesloe, historic Guildford and the wine, food and art scene of the Swan Valley.

5, 6 May 2012

2 days

 

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Copy Of 'Best of Sydney' Photography tour

Sydney Australia   |   Photographing unique locations in beautiful Sydney with custom workshops over 2 days

Photographing Sydney with custom workshops throughout the two days. Sydney has a seductive outdoor lifestyle, exciting events and great natural beauty. Our program includes worshops on lighting, composition, landscapes, architecture, portraiture, nature, macro, motion and shooting flora and fauna. Our Sydney photography workshops on this tour include Cockatoo Island, the historic Rocks District, The Royal Botanical Gardens, South Head, The Gap, Watsons Bay, historic Strickland and Vaucluse Houses, Neilson Park, Bondi and Tamarama.

7, 8 Feb '12 / 8, 9 March '12 / 24, 25 April '12

2 day

$495

 

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A photographic journey in Myanmar

Myanmar (Burma)   |   The very best of culture to Inle Lake, temples of Bagan, famous Pindaya Buddha caves & Yangon

Now is the right time to visit this beautiful and still untouched corner of South East Asia. Offering the absolute best of Myanmar, this wonderful journey will take you right into the heart of a friendly land, where exceptional hospitality is guaranteed. Visiting Inle Lake, the temples of Bagan, famous Pindaya Buddha caves and Yangon

10 Feb 2013

9 days

$3390 (ex. Yangon)

 

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Best of Venice

Italy   |   Venice photography tour with workshops taking in the architecture, food, wine and glorious history of this fabled city

One of the world's most interesting, romantic and lovely places, our Venice (Venezia) photography walking tour includes the medieval architecture of St Mark's square, St. Mark's Basilica, Marco Polo’s House, Pantheon of Venice and capturing the traditional life of the 'real Venice' and locals in the Jewish quarters and around the markets of Rialto.

26 October 2012

8 hours

$290

 

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Copenhagen City Tour - NEW

Denmark   |   Capturing the best of wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen!

See the best that the beautiful city of Copenhagen has to offer - picturesque canals, colourful and historic architecture, waterside cafes, bicycles galore plus great beer, open sandwiches and ice cream! Visit iconic landmarks such as the stunning modern Opera House, the Amalienborg Palace, Christiania, Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid.

21 November 2012

1 day (8 hours)

$290

 

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Tasmania photographic adventure

Tasmania   |   Tasmania’s east coast offers sunshine and sea life, wine and wildlife, crags, beaches, history & adventure

Tasmania’s east coast offers sunshine and sea life, wine and wildlife, mountains and beaches, history and adventure. It’s a coast of national parks with its quietly flowing rivers, eucalypts and Oyster Bay pines, for bushwalking & coastal landscape photography, spectacular history, walks and fauna. It’s also a coast of fine food & wine, ideal for shooting still life subjects.

15, 16, 17 May 2012

3 days

AUD $1390 (ex. Launceston)

 

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A Scottish Highland Grand tour

Scotland   |   Photographing the landscapes of the Grampians, historic castles, ancient distilleries and dramatic coastlines

The majestic Grampian Mountains dominate the skyline to the west whilst miles of unspoilt and often dramatic coastline frame the area to the east. Our fantastic Scottish highlands tour includes the Whisky and Castle trail, historic fishing ports, magnificent castles, stately gardens and Scottish highland festivals. Discover for yourself the best that Scotland has to offer.

22, 23, 24 Sept 2012

3 days

$890

 

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'The 'Best of Paris' photography tour

France   |   Photography tour and workshops in Paris- the 'City of Light'

Capturing the essence of Paris on this spectacular city tour which cover the historic splendour of this 'City of Light' and to everything Paris has to offer. The Latin Quarter, Louvre, Montmartre, Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, romantic images, Parisian street scenes, Champs-Elysees

30 Sept or 01 Oct 2012

1 day (8 hours)

$290

 

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The 'Best of London' photography tour

England   |   Photography tour and workshops in one of the world's most vibrant cities

Explore and capture the historic and iconic landmarks of London on this photographic adventure filled with bustling culture, historic buildings and age-old charm, Tower of London, Covent Gardens, Greenwich, Trafalgar Square at night, Notting Hill, Soho, Kings Road, Harrods, Hyde Park.

29 Sept or 30 Sept 2012

1 day (8 hours)

$290

 

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Croatia: Sailing the Dalmatian coast

Croatia   |   An active photographic extravaganza with sailing and cycling

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines, characterised by dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and countless unspoiled islands. And the finest way to experience this is aboard a ‘vintage' motorized sailing ship which is both practical yet romantic and perfect for fun filled photographs.

21 August 2012

8 days

From $1790 (ex Split)

 

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Tanzania wildlife photography safari tour

Kenya , Tanzania   |   Photographing the 'Big 5', visiting the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar.

Our Tanzania photographic safari in The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater is the most wildlife rich region of Africa combining photography workshops on wlldlife, portraiture, Masai village life with day walks and wildlife safari game drives for the ultimate in variety. Our grand finale is Zanzibar, the exotic spice island blending Swahili and Arabian cultures.

23 June 2012

14 days

From $7990 (ex Syd) Ex. Nairobi by request

 

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'Best of Melbourne' photography tour

Australia   |    Streetscape workshops in Melbourne and lifestyle photography of the Yarra Valley wineries

Photographing 'cosmopolitan' Melbourne in the CBD, 'lifestyle' Melbourne with action galore along the Yarra River and 'nature' Melbourne at St Kilda and the Yarra Valley with custom workshops throughout. Melbourne has a seductive, avant-garde European style lifestyle, exciting events and great natural beauty. Our program includes workshops on lighting, composition, landscapes, street scenes, architecture, portraiture, nature, macro, motion and shooting flora and fauna.

26, 27 May / 1,2 July / 4,5 Aug '12

2 days

$495

 

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'Best of Sydney' Photography tour

Sydney Australia   |   Photographing unique locations in beautiful Sydney with custom workshops over 2 days

Photographing Sydney with custom workshops throughout the two days. Sydney has a seductive outdoor lifestyle, exciting events and great natural beauty. Our program includes worshops on lighting, composition, landscapes, architecture, portraiture, nature, macro, motion and shooting flora and fauna. Our Sydney photography workshops on this tour include Cockatoo Island, the historic Rocks District, The Royal Botanical Gardens, South Head, The Gap, Watsons Bay, historic Strickland and Vaucluse Houses, Neilson Park, Bondi and Tamarama.

23, 24 May / 15, 16 June / 17, 18 July '12

2 days

$495

 

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Cinque Terre photography tour

Italy   |   Exploring on foot timeless fishing villages photographing timeless landscapes, the locals, wine and food

The Cinque Terre in northern Italy are a series of five small fishing villages dug into the cliffs. Our 3 day walking tour is a brilliant way to photograph a timeless landscape learning pro techniques on composition, lighting, landscapes, shooting the locals, wine and food photography. There is critique on your images and workshops on 'image manipulation' throughout.

19 October 2012

7 days

$995 (ex. Vernazza)

 

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Jervis Bay photography tour

Australia   |   One of the true gems of the NSW, crystal clear waters and the whitest of sands

Jervis Bay is an area of outstanding beauty and makes for an ideal short weekend break. We concentrate on nature and seascape photography throughout. Our walks take us to the rugged and weather beaten cliffs of the Steamers Beach and around to the tranquil white sandy beach of Green Patch. We finish a memorable weekend with a Sunday afternoon dolphin cruise on Jervis Bay.

22, 23 Sept '12

2 days (1 night)

$495

 

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Blue Mountains photography tour

Australia   |    The Blue Mountains cliffs, rugged landscapes & historic buildings makes it an ideal photographic location

The Blue Mountains offers a diverse range of landscapes, remote valleys of Glen Davis gorges, plunging waterfalls, abundant bird life and beautiful historic architecture. We run two fantastic weekends per year, with the autumn weekend going to Mount Davis and the Spring trip to Mount Wilson with its glorious spring flowers. These trips offer a diverse range of photographic subjects and most of the time is spent in unusual non touristy areas.

10 May 2012

1 day (8 hours)

$290

 

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Southern Highlands NSW photography Tour

Australia   |   Untouched natural bushland and historic villages, the Southern Highlands are a perfect weekend escape

Located only 2 hours from Sydney is the beautiful Kangaroo Valley and the historic Southern Highlands. An amazing amphitheatre of high sandstone escarpments enclosing a lush river valley provide a rich and diverse environment for the photographer. You will learn how to shoot stunning landscapes, 19th century architecture, nature and much more. This is a varied and fascinating weekend.

22, 23 Sept 2012

2 days (1 night)

$290

 

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Cycling Umbria - a Photographer's Perspective

Italy   |   One of Italy’s most beautiful regions, rich in history, art and culture explored at leisure by bike

A photographic cycling adventure through the 'green heart' of Italy, from the enchanting city of Florence to the nation’s capital of Rome. The contrasts are very noticeable as you leave behind Tuscany and arrive in the peaceful, mystical and sometimes unexplored Umbria. During our weeks of cycling you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto and Terni, each town revealing an incredible wealth of art treasures, which take visitors back to the Middle Ages.

06 October 2012

11 days / 10 nights

$2,990 (ex. Florence)

 

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"Sea to Snow" Venice to Zermatt

Italy, Austria, Switzerland   |   a ‘classic lifestyle’ photography tour starting in Venice then by train over the Alps to Zermatt.

This is an epic photographic adventure! Travel by train from the romantic Italian city of Venice, over the Alps and across Switzerland to the majestic mountain villages of St Moritz and Zermatt. The chocolate box snow clad landscapes, forests and mountain streams and some of the finest mountain and glacier vistas outside of the Himalaya will result in sublime photographs.

25 March 2013

8 days / 7 nights

$2490 (ex Venice)

 

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Desert, dunes & wildlife photographic safari

Namibia & Botswana   |   Capturing some of the best wildlife photography in Southern Africa

From Livingstone, the gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls (and the best vantage point being on the Zambian side), to Chobe National Park with its prolific elephant population to Ngepi Camp deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta of Namibia, this photographic adventures covers some of the most photographic regions of Africa's southern end, and is packed with variety, adventure and value!

01 June 2012

11 days, 10 nights

$4990 (ex. Livingstone)

 

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Land of the Nile Photography Adventure

Egypt   |   Cairo, a Nile cruise to Aswan and Luxor, exploring Valley of the Kings and pyramids galore

Ancient temples and religions, restless sands, vibrant cities, the timeless Nile, golden beaches. Egypt offers all of this and more. Words or pictures can’t describe the enormity of the pyramids, a traditional felucca sailing in the soft Nile breeze, the excitement of the bazaars, the fascinating temples of Upper Egypt, the timeless villages of the Nile Valley or the Monasteries dating from the 3rd century. You need to see and photograph these for yourself.

14 January 2013

15 days / 14 nights

$3,790 (ex. Cairo)

 

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Oxford & Cotswold Photographic Tour

England   |   Spires, Shires and Sonnets - Oxford, Central Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford

Oxford is synonymous with its famed university and its marvellous buildings. It is a delightful town to explore on foot. We concentrate on architectural photography and in capturing the classic images associated with Oxford - its university, the scholarly atmosphere, punting on the Thames, its bridges, and churches. Then into the Cotswolds photographing captivating villages such as Bilbury and Stow on the Wold, all steeped in their medieval heritage with great pubs.

28 Sept 2012

1 day (8 hours)

$ 290

 

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Wetlands of Kakadu & Beyond

Australia   |   Kakadu photographic adventure embracing aboriginal cultures, landscapes & unique flora & fauna

World heritage listed Kakadu contains features of great natural beauty and sweeping landscapes. Its focal points are the internationally important wetlands and the spectacular escarpment and outliers. In Kakadu we visit Ubirr and Nourlangie, cruise the Yellow Waters, shoot Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls swim at Maguk and Koolpin Gorge, photograph Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) and then finish in Manyallaluk with an afternoon Aboriginal Cultural Tour.

24 June 2012

6 days / 6 nights

$2,395 (ex. Darwin)

 

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