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photographic tours
Relaxed, interactive 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. These special tours reflect our fascination and love for interesting cultures and the natural world which we capture through inspirational, evocative photography.

 

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 normal traveller looking to expand their horizons.  In short, our photographic tours include:

  • Attention to detail with seamless operations throughout operated by world-leading tour companies such as World Expeditions, who provide all the logistics, transportation, accommodation, food and more

  • Small groups and journeying to unusual and ‘off the beaten track’ places in the world

  • Destinations and activities specifically chosen for their photogenic nature

  • Itineraries custom tailored to take maximum advantage of photographic opportunities

  • Friendly, tuition throughout by master trainers and professional photographers

  • On location analysis and critique of your images after each days shooting.

  • Detailed pre- departure and on-location notes to rapidly fast track your skills

  • Travel with interesting, fun loving like minded individuals who love photography

  • Complimentary souvenir ebook, web posting and a CD portfolio of our adventures

     

   

TOUR DATES

Tasmania wilderness photography tour

:: nature :: wildlife :: landscapes :: easy walking :: boat trips :: lodges
Lake St Clair National park is simply outstanding for beautiful landscape photography. One of the most glaciated areas in Australia, this wilderness paradise with its many lakes and tarns and craggy mountain peaks covers some of Tasmania’s highest land. A walk around Dove lake gives us perfect reflection shots and if conditions allow we will walk up to the summit. A transfer to Strahan takes us to the lake St Clair ferry and a cruise to Narcissus before finishing off in Launceston.  Full details

     
 

7 Feb 2010

 
 

$1,950 ex Launceston

 
 

 

 

sailing the dalmatian coast:  photography tour 

::  vintage motor sailing yacht  ::  Split  ::  Dubrovnik  ::  roman ruins :: enchanting seaside villages   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 and yet romantic and perfect for great photographs.

     
 

21 August 2010

 
 

from $1,980 ex Split

 
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'sea to snow' - venice to zermat photo journey 

::  Venice  ::  Bernina Express across the Alps to St Moritz  ::  world famous Glacier Express across Switzerland to Zermatt   ::  fabulous mountain landscapes   ::  the Matterhorn   ::  snow and ice photography   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.

     
 

26 March 2010

 
 

from $2,400 ex Venice

 
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Land of the nile explored:  photography tour 

::  14 nights exploring the ancient history, culture and landscapes of the Egypt's stunning Nile River and region  ::   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, or the excitement of the bazaars, or the fascinating temples of Upper Egypt, or the timeless villages of the Nile Valley, or the Monasteries dating from the 3rd century. You need to see and photograph these for yourself.

     
 

16 January 2011

 
 

from $4,980 ex Cairo

 
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tanzania photographic wildlife safari 

::  stunning landscapes  :: wildlife :: Lake Manyara  ::  Ngorongoro Crater  ::  climb Mt Lemagrut through traditional Masai Villages  ::  Serengeti National Park  ::  Lake Manyara  ::  Zanzibar
This photographic safari will be conducted amongst some of the most wildlife rich regions of Africa, combining an exciting photography workshop in one of the world's most outstanding wildlife, landscape and cultural locations day walks wildlife safari game drives 17 days ex Sydney operated by World Expeditions. Full details

     
 

05 July 2010

 
 

from $7,650 ex Sydney

 
     

desert, dunes and wildlife photo safari

::  land of contrast ::  stunning landscapes  :: wildlife :: Livingstone ::  Okavango ::   Victoria Falls  ::  wilderness camping  ::   4WD ::   Chobe National Park  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 Botswana, this photographic adventures covers some of the most photographic regions of Africa's southern end, and is packed with variety, adventure and value!

     
 

25 June 2011

 
 

ex Livingstone

 
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wetlands of kakadu & beyond

:: nature ::  wildlife ::  bird photography ::  cruising ::  swimming  ::   walking
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. Great photography, wonderful trip...

     
 

20 June - 27 June 2011

 
 

$2,295 ex Darwin

 
 

Full details

 

 

 

 

umbria unveiled:  a photo cycle discovery

:: Assisi ::  Perugia ::  Spoleto ::  Terni ::  valleys of the Apennines :: Trasimeno Lake ::  Florence ::  Rome
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 the approx. 210 km 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.  (Adventure is rated beginners to moderate level)

     
 

10 October 2010

 
 

$2990 ex Florence

 
 

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photographic workshops - 1-5 days

 

 

 

A lifestyle photography workshop is a 'hands on', practical and enjoyable way to improve your photographic skills, experience new places and make new friends. Each location selected has its own flavour and photographic strengths. Beginners learn technique and camera handling, composition, lighting.... serious amateurs will revel in the fantastic photographic opportunities. These workshops are for anyone!

For total flexibility, you can make your own travel plans. This gives you the freedom to stay with friends or a 5 star hotel, choose what to eat, and perhaps add on a workshop to other travel itineraries. In some workshops we may rent out a house or a villa and have a food kitty with the cost shared between the group. On others you look after your own accommodation food and logistics. Each day's program is specifically tailored to suit the weather and events like local festivals with enough flexibility to take advantage of any unexpected opportunities that may arise.  We also offer one of the best client to instructor ratios, with groups of no more than 10 people.  Plus, some workshops run concurrently, so why not capture the best of the world's most photographic places.

 

 

 

 

Jervis Bay photography workshop

:: nature :: wildlife :: beaches :: fun :: dolphin cruise :: ocean beaches
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. To make our stay more comfortable we have superb accommodation in Hyam's Beach and finish an exciting weekend with a Sunday afternoon dolphin cruise on Jervis Bay.  Full details

     
 

 

 
 

11, 12 September 2010

 
  Weekend:  $495  
 

 

 

Best of Sydney - photo weekend workshop

:: ferry to Manly :: beach culture :: nature :: North Head :: Chinaman's beach :: Balmoral :: Taronga zoo :: Rocks :: Balmain :: Ku-ring-gai park
We have put together a very exciting weekend program showing Sydneysiders and visitors alike how to take beautiful images of some of the most famous and unusual locations in Sydney. Our weekend includes ferry trips on the harbour, the beach culture of Manly, historic Balmain and the stunning natural beauty of Sydney's northern beaches and National Parks. It also includes evening and night shooting around the Rocks and the Opera House. Full details

     
 

06. 07 Feb 2010

 
  Weekend:  $495  
     

Best of Melbourne –2 day photo  workshop

:: food, wine, fashion and photography :: outdoors and studio :: modelling in Melbourne's side streets :: dinner party in the Yarra valley
Get the best results from your digital camera. This popular workshop takes in the best locations and encapsulates the vibrancy and sophistication of Melbourne with an emphasis on fashion, wine and food photography. Highlights include St Kilda’s Pier, the back alleys around Collin St, lifestyle photography on the Yarra River, twilight shots over Federation Square, wine tasting in the Yarra valley, Yering Estate, the Old Dairy and much more. Full details

     
 

04, 05 Feb 2010

 
  Weekend:  $495  
 

 

 

New York photography workshop

:: all of the major attractions of this iconic city :: Brooklyn bridge :: all the major sites ::  great food  :: reportage style shooting
Brooklyn Bridge is the starting point of our photographic journey in this vibrant city. We show you how to capture the vibrancy of New York. A ferry trip to Staten Island gives us iconic shots of both the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty. We visit Wall St, Greenwich Village, Midtown, Soho, Little Italy, the Empire State Building, Central Park and the magnificent Grand Central Station, Guaranteed to dramatically improve your camera handling and creative skills!  Full details

     
 

TBA

 
  2 Days:  $AUD595  
     

London photography workshop

:: iconic landmarks :: hidden gems :: large variety :: any camera :: 4-6 km walking ::  twilight and night shots :: shooting pub interiors :: 10 hours
"When you are tired of London you are tired of life" so wrote Samuel Johnson. London has an endless variety of subjects to shoot - the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden market, Soho street markets, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery and other famous landmarks. We also take as ferry down the Thames to Greenwich, shoot the London Eye in twilight and Trafalgar square and Big Ben at night. Full details

     
  23 August 2010  
  1 Day:  $AUD290  
     

PARIS photographic workshop

:: the left bank :: museums :: Montmatre ::  Palace of Versailles :: Eiffel tower :: Parisian street scenes and markets
Just being in one of the world's most beautiful and romantic cities is a pleasure in itself... the buildings, the women, capturing Parisian street life, cafes, tiny squares, old Citroen cars and workers puffing on Gauloises, French poodles, the flower lined Champs-Elysees, photographing the Eiffel Tower in the dawn light, the stunning spectacle of the Notre Dame cathedral looking from the left bank, the magnificence of the Arc de Triomphe at night, the classic beauty of the Jardin de Tuileries. We do the lot. Full details

     
 

25 August 2010

 
  1 Day:  $AUD290  
     

oxford and the cotswolds photographic workshop

:: medieval & scholarly buildings :: classic English countryside :: punting on the Thames ::  photographing old English pubs :: landscapes :: architecture  ::  portraiture & still life
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. On Sunday its to
The Cotswolds photographing captivating villages such as Bilbury and Stow on the Wold, all steeped in their medieval heritage with great pubs as an added bonus! 
Full details

     
 

28, 29 August 2010

 
  2 Days:  $AUD495  
     

blue mountains photography workshop

:: landscapes :: nature :: historic buildings :: black and white :: self contained lodges ::  any camera
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.  Full details

     
 

01 March 2010

 
  1 Day:  $AUD290  
     

southern highlands photography weekend

:: the perfect weekend escape :: Berrima :: Bowral :: Robertson :: Bundanoon :: Berry ::  landscapes :: historic buildings
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 and the perfect ‘hands on’ opportunity to get great shots. Full details

     
 

18, 19 Sept 2010

 
  2 Days:  $AUD495  
     
     
     
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