Photography Workshops & Tours

Note: The events listed here are subject to change without notice.  

Year-round
Online Daytime & Evening Photo Workshops
​Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
We meet three times a week (2 hours each session) on Zoom plus an additional one-hour-or-so introductory gathering to start it all off.
There are assignments, group critiques, and extensive discussions on photography to further your knowledge of this art form.
Botswana Photo Workshop - Mobile Safari
hosted by WildFoot Travel
A classic Botswanan Safari itinerary with a twist. Travelling in the company of an expert photography guide you will journey in authentic safari style, visiting the fantastic destinations of Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Community area and camping each night in comfortable tented accommodation. 
Learn about both technical and compositional aspects of photography which will enable you to perfect those “classic” wildlife portraits and also open the door to more creative techniques.
Annually - October to July
Botswana
Basecamp Antarctica
hosted by WildFoot Travel
This unique Antarctica cruise combines spectacular scenery, excellent wildlife encounters and a thrilling range of adventure activities and photography workshops so you can get those wildlife and landscape pictures just right. All activities are included in the price of your voyage, allowing for kayaking, mountaineering, hiking and overnight camping on the ice excursions.
Annually - November to March
Antarctica
Yosemite Photo Workshops
with Phil Hawkins
Learn landscape photography from a 37 year veteran of the park, leading workshops in Yosemite for 14 years. Workshops in Fall, Winter and Spring.
Throughout the year
Yosemite National Park
ICM Photography Workshops in Morocco
hosted by Rosa Frei Photography
​​Are you looking to take your photography in a new creative direction? 
Join me on an exciting, immersive workshop creating beautiful, expressionist ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) and multiple exposure images.
Half-day, 1-day, 2 days workshops available.
All year round
Marrakech, Essaouira, or another location of your choice in Morocco
​Photography Workshop in Marrakech, Morocco
hosted by Rosa Frei Photography
You will enjoy a photography workshop in Marrakech, the most famous city in Morocco, which holds a powerful fascination and magic for visitors. The so-called ‘red city’ is considered a paradise for photographers. Colorful gardens, magnificent palaces, the bustling medina, and the famous place Djemaa el-Fna, with its snake charmers, storytellers, and acrobats, offer limitless photographic opportunities for narrative images.
Year-round
Marrakech, Morocco
Tailormade Private Photo Tours
hosted by Vietnam in Focus
Our unmatched knowledge of travel, culture and shooting great photography in Vietnam means we are experts at designing tailor-made photo tours.
Since 2012, we have planned and run tours for everyone from FujiFilm creators on a mission to serious amateurs who want to get to know their cameras better. Our country-wide team of photography experts allows us to lead immersive, visually-rich tours in northern, central and southern Vietnam.
Joining us on a tailor-made photo tour suits many of our guests. You are able to customize your trip beforehand, from itinerary and photography focus to accommodation and cuisine, as well as discuss with your photographer guide throughout to make any possible changes.
Get in touch to start your ideal Vietnam photography adventure today.
Year-round
​Vietnam

October 2024
Rocky Mountains of Idaho - Workshop 2
hosted by Stoecklein Photography
Stoecklein Photography Workshops are distinct and immersive Western experiences. We collaborate with each ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios and genuine photographic moments. Carefully curated, these real-life adventures in the field help students of all levels expand their knowledge.
Our Rocky Mountain Photo Workshop is held at Three Sisters Ranch in Mackay, Idaho. Outdoor Photographer magazine once called the ranch one of the “greatest outdoor photo studios in the world”.
Nestled in Idaho’s Big Lost Valley, the majestic Lost River Range looks down over the ranch, peaking at over 12,000 feet. Students will capture fall colors in the mountains, running horses, and candid moments with cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle.
October 4-6, 2024
Mackay, Idaho / Three Sisters Ranch
​Ethiopia: Exotic Tribes of the Omo River Valley
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
Imagine Africa before colonialism… when tribal peoples had their own languages and customs… when wealth was not measured in currency…
Join us to step back in time, as we visit the tribes of the Omo River Valley. Here, villagers live close to how they have lived for eons. What you see here will stretch your mind – and send you home with images of subjects few will ever see.
There is also a nature/wildlife component to this adventure. Check it out!
October 6-20, 2024
Begins and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
We'll travel by vehicle south to the Omo River Valley, lodging in various locations along the way. Our return will feature days and lodging in Bale Mountain National Park.
Fall Lake Tahoe Photo Workshop
hosted by Josh Miller Photography
Join professional photographer Josh Miller for the day photographing California’s famed Lake Tahoe at peak fall color. 
Being a Tahoe local Josh’s knowledge of locations around the lake will help put you and your camera in the right place at the right time. 
This one-day workshop begins at sunrise and ends at sunset, while spending the day photographing dramatic fall colors around the lake.
October 12, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA
Route 66 Oklahoma
hosted by Tom Bol Photoworkshops
Join Tom and Cree on a photo tour of Main Street USA, following Route 66 from Oklahoma City, Ok to Amarillo, Texas. We visit small towns with old brick buildings that give a glimpse of time gone by. In between towns we drive on sleepy roads winding through cotton fields and oil derricks. We found some of the best old road bed we have ever seen on this section of Route 66.
On our road trip, we will: 1) discuss how to create an effective picture story 2) explain techniques needed to produce a compelling portfolio of images. We will shoot long exposures of street scenes, and photograph neon at night. Participants will have the opportunity for portrait photography using available light and speed lights . Our days will be filled photographing all aspects of Route 66. Get ready for classic Americana including neon signs, gas stations, windmills, classic cars and more!
October 15-22, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK

November 2024
As the Mist Rises
hosted by Doug Hansgate
A photography masterclass set amidst the cypress lakes and bayous of Louisiana.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from acclaimed photographer Doug Hansgate, who focuses on storytelling through photography. (MasterClass).
• Scenic Exploration: Capture the hidden beauty of Louisiana's bayous and cypress lakes, including the vast Atchafalaya Basin, the largest wetland in the United States (Wikipedia).
• Historic Stay: Enjoy accommodations in the restored Albania Mansion, a former sugarcane plantation, blending rich history with modern luxury (Albania Mansion).
• Post-Production Mastery: Participate in daily post-production classes,
November 1-8th, 2024, or
November 8-15th, 2024
Atchafalaya Basin - Albania Mansion, Jeanerette, LA
​Iceland Winter Photography Adventure
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
Join us in Iceland in 2024 for a fascinating photographic journey along the south coast, as we seek beautiful landscapes, intriguing ice forms, and winter waterfall images by day - and the Northern Lights at night! 
This adventure is scheduled for outstanding light as the planet approaches what science says will be the most fantastic auroras for years. 
We have our best ever logistics for visiting ice caves. 
And, for three years Iceland has had an approachable small erupting volcano.
November 5-14, 2024
Iceland
Begins and ends in Reykjavik and journeys along the south coast to put us in the best situations for both daytime and nighttime photography.

December 2024
Wild Costa Rica!
hosted by Lightminded Photo Tours
Capture the magic of Costa Rica in the company of professional photographer Wayde Carroll and expert Costa Rica guide, Marco Fallas.
With a plethora of wildlife and natural wonders, charming locals, historical architecture, and quaint towns, Costa Rica is a photographer’s dream. On this trip our small group will also dine with locals, explore jungle canals, seek out the Resplendent Quetzal, traverse hanging bridges, dip in hot springs, learn how to make tortillas, and so much more!
December 1-12, 2024
Costa Rica (3 diverse ecosystems)
​Bosque del Apache and White Sands Workshop
hosted by Rod Barbee Photography
At Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, we'll experience the amazing annual gathering of wild birds in their premiere wintering grounds of the West. The Refuge offers dawn-to-dusk opportunities among thousands of Sandhill cranes, Snow geese and other birds.
In White Sands National Park, we'll explore the Chihuahuan desert's graphic landscapes and intimate details among the rare gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Park. December offers the low-angled light and desirable conditions that reveal the dunes environment's simple beauty.
December 7-11, 2024
Socorro and Alamogordo, NM
Bosque and White Sands
hosted by Tom Bol Photoworkshops
Bosque del Apache in New Mexico is one of the best places in the world to photograph sandhill cranes. The cranes fly into Bosque’s “Crane Ponds” each afternoon, sometimes silhouetted on a blood red sky. This is the perfect time to photograph the birds parachuting into the ponds…..they look like they are suspended in air. During the morning first light, the Bosque “blast off” provides the chance to shoot thousands of snow geese all taking off at once.
For the second part of the trip, we will travel to White Sands National Park to photograph stark yucca plants on dazzling white dunes of gypsum sand. The monument includes 265 miles of sand. There is plenty of space to roam looking for the perfect desert landscape.
December 8-12, 2024
Socorro, New Mexico

January 2025
Lamar Valley Wildlife Photo Workshop
hosted by Jennifer King Photography Workshops
Escape to winter and join us as we explore the Lamar Valley, the most wildlife populated area of Yellowstone National Park. Private transportation will escort you through the park to the most remote and beautiful locations. Imagine the snow covered wildlife and minimalistic landscapes.
January 12-17, 2025
Gardiner, MT & Yellowstone National Park
Cuba Photo Tour 2025
hosted by Photo Tours & Expeditions
Cuba photography tour, a country with an exciting history and vibrant culture, a nation like no other; join us on this incredible photo trip to document the fantastic people, traditions, and best-hidden spots of the “Pearl of the Antilles". Cuba is a photographer’s dream. Think and imagine beyond old cars, rich in traditions, colorful streets, unique architecture, and a fantastic musical and art scene. Cuba has endless photo opportunities, like nowhere else in the world. This is your opportunity to join a group of like-minded people to embark on a creative journey as you have never experienced before.
January 15-28, 2025
Havana, Cuba
Oaxaca Mexico Photo Tour
hosted by Tom Bol Photoworkshops
Experience the colors of Mexico as you travel with Tom, Cree Bol through one of Mexico’s most colorful regions. Oaxaca is one of the cultural hubs of Mexico with a rich history of art, food, mezcal and the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. This portrait and food photography workshop will include portraits with live models, a visit to a mescal farm and some of the best fine dining and food photography of Southern Mexico. The colors and tastes are vibrant and we will use creative photography techniques to capture it all.
January 19-25, 2025
Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico

February 2025
Tanzania Photography Safari
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
If you only visit sub-Saharan Africa once in your life – this is the safari we would suggest. Or for your very first visit. Tanzania has enormous national parks – with no fences – not parks and private reserves with “stocked” wildlife you find so often.
Timed around the great migration giving birth to a million baby wildebeest, you’ll love getting to know and photograph the Serengeti. Ngorongoro Crater at its best! Tarangire – think elephants, baobab trees, abundant wildlife, great raptors. Join us!
February 2-14, 2025
Begins and ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport outside Arusha, Tanzania
First and last lodgings at Arusha Serena Lodge
Time (and lodgings) in Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, the southern Serengeti, and Lake Manyara National Park
Mexico City Photo Workshop
hosted by Mark Schumann Photo Tours
Join me in Mexico City to explore the challenging and rewarding genre of street photography. Our experience together will include group discussions in which we will consider different styles, ways of working and approaches to street photography, as well as image sharing, group photo walks, one-one photo walks, and personal time for each participant, if they desire, to photograph on their own.  We will also take advantage of opportunities to practice cityscape photography. 
February 10-16, 2025
Mexico City, Mexico 
Cats! Cats! Cats! Photography Safari
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
Imagine a photography safari dedicated to cats! Two weeks in prime habitat (Tanzania’s Ngoronogoro Crater and Serengeti) in a great season, with great guides, super lodging locations and quality. We’ll head out each morning on Cat Quest – seeking lions, leopards, and cheetahs. We’ll position for the best photography opportunities. We may wait, seeking interactions or actions. None of this “click and move on stuff”. Young, old. Hunting. In trees. Feasting. Portraits. Lions in landscapes. Don’t miss this one!
February 16 - March 1, 2025
Northern Tanzania
Red Rocks of Moab, Utah Photography Workshop
hosted by Stoecklein Photography
Join us for a photography workshop amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Moab, Utah, where cowboys and cowgirls are the subjects of your images. 
This immersive experience will bring you up close to the wild beauty of the American West, as you capture the spirit of horseback riders against the backdrop of red-rock canyons and expansive desert vistas. 
From action-packed shots of wranglers to serene moments in the desert landscape, our workshop in Moab promises to be a photographic adventure like no other.
February 28 - March 1, 2025
Moab, Utah

March 2025
Japan Photo Tour 2025
hosted by Photo Tours and Expeditions
Japan is a photographer's paradise, offering a rich tapestry of contrasts and harmonies that blend ancient traditions with modern innovation. The country's profound cultural heritage is reflected in its temples, shrines, and historical sites, providing a deep insight into Japan's past and present. Join us on this unique opportunity to photograph Sakura season in Japan.
March 25 - April 9, 2025
Japan

April 2025
Vietnam by Rail
hosted by Vietnam in Focus
Travel from Saigon to Hanoi on the legendary Reunification Express, while creating a stunning visual narrative of life in all three regions of Vietnam. From street photography in Saigon's Chinatown and little-known railway village, we'll head up the eastern coastline, to the sand dunes of Mui Ne. By the sea, we'll explore fishing villages and sleepy harbors, snap portraits of traders and fishermen at work with their nets. Between World Heritage-listed Hoi An and the Imperial capital of Hue, we'll cross the Hai Van Pass, one of the world's most spectacular short train journeys. Then it's north to the scenic splendor of a cruise on Ha Long Bay, before we roll into Hanoi, Vietnam's richly-cultured and highly photogenic capital.
April 21 - May 1, 2025
Vietnam
The Spirit of Bhutan
hosted by Strabo Photo Tour Collection and Focus Adventures
​Join experienced photographers and educators, Karen and Joel Schulman on a photographic and cultural journey across the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. They will share their ideas and knowledge to help you create great travel photographs whether you use a DSLR or an iPhone! Bhutan’s dramatic landscapes encompass its monasteries, fortresses, sub-tropical plains to steep mountains. Spring brings a fabulous array of bright colors, and is perhaps the most beautiful time of year. Fortunate are the few travelers to visit Bhutan as it remains a mystery to the rest of the world.
April 23 - May 6, 2025
Bhutan
Santa Fe Photo Workshop
hosted by Jennifer King Photography Workshops
Santa Fe is a city drenched in art and design – every corner has a blend of history, heritage, and inspiration. This area is a one-of-a-kind destination for photographers and art enthusiasts. Our creative photography workshop will focus on finding art in nature, and in the colors and shapes surrounding you. With focus on Santa Fe and its surrounding area, we will have field and class sessions with focus on Abstract Photography, City Photography, Nature Photography and Black & White Photography.
April 27 - May 1, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico

May 2025
Ultimate Vietnam Photography Adventure
hosted by Vietnam in Focus
Want to capture it all in one go? This photo tour is for cultural adventurers who plan to see and shoot the best of this amazing country in a single, epic adventure.
We begin in Saigon, with photographic explorations of Vietnam’s bustling commercial capital. We’ll wander the alleyways of Chinatown and vintage apartment complexes, mixing with the locals while we capture dynamic street shots. In the Mekong Delta, we’ll cruise the lush-leaved canals of Tra Su Cajuput forest by longboat, and mix with the busy traders at Long Xuyen floating market.
Heading north, we stop by the ancient town of Hoi An to photograph local fishermen working with their nets and basket boats, before a breathtaking trip over the coastal Hai Van Pass. From Hue, we travel north on the Reunification Express to Ninh Binh, a province of mesmerizing landscapes and hand-crafted silk, ceramics and incense. Arriving in the capital Hanoi, we’ll experience and document authentic daily life, from the Old Quarter to ‘train street’, to the atmospheric Long Bien night market.
Our journey culminates with an adventure into spectacular Ha Giang province for a close encounter with the colorful hill tribes of the far north. We’ll enjoy the hospitality and music of our Red Dzao hosts, and spend a thrilling morning at Meo Vac tribal market, where villagers converge from afar to buy, barter and catch up with old friends. It all makes for an incredible photographic adventure, experiencing and capturing this diverse and fascinating country from south to north.
May 4-20, 2025
Vietnam

June 2025
​Brown Bears of Lake Clark
hosted by Tom Bol Photoworkshops
This is our most popular bear destination in Alaska. 
We fly from Anchorage in a small plane to our comfortable lodge in Lake Clark National Park to photograph coastal brown bears and their spring cubs. 
This time of year they graze on sedge grasses and dig for clams on the mudflats. 
The bear density in this area is remarkable. 
We will also photograph Horned Puffins on a nearby island and search for Trumpeter Swans on local lakes.
This tour offers four nights and five days of bear photography instruction at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge.
June 17-22, 2025
Silver Salmon Creek Lodge in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

July 2025
Katmai Alaska Bears Wild Adventure
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
This is not your ordinary Alaska Bear Photography Adventure. We have booked five days in float planes to fly from our base lodging on Lake Clark to where the bears are actively fishing for salmon. Look at the images on our website. You’ll see the difference. Bears fishing. Bears fighting. Moms and cubs. Catching salmon at Brooks Falls. Amazing views from the planes and from our lodging. Outstanding food. This is a rigorous adventure! Away from the crowds!
July 31 - August 7, 2025
Starts and ends in Anchorage, Alaska.
Included round trip private airfare to Lake Clark, Alaska.
Lake Clark Lodge is our base camp.
We fly daily into the Katmai to intercept bears feeding on salmon.

August 2025
​Pantanal Wild Adventure
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
Brazil’s Pantanal is the only place in the world where one can predictably photograph jaguars. The Pantanal has incredible opportunities to photograph giant river otters and jabiru storks. Birds catching and eating fish! The Pantanal is logistically difficult – we have those logistics worked out. We’ll put you in great positions to photograph jaguars from a boat that doesn’t cram the photographers together. We’ll photograph from both land and boat. Great opportunity to fine tune flying bird photography technology. Join us!
August 11-23, 2025
Begins and ends in Cuiabá, Brazil
From there we'll visit land-based lodges and spend our jaguar quest time based on an anchored floating hotel.

September 2025
Best of Africa Classic Safari 2025
hosted by Jennifer King Photography Workshops
Our 2025 safari is located in the heart of Kenya - Amboselli National Park, the Maasai Mara, and Mara North Conservancy. These are the most sought after locations for wildlife photographing. We will adventure to capture elephants, big cats, the Maasai giraffe, and the wildebeests (among other animals) of the great migration. We will have the opportunity to visit and learn from the ancient tribes of the Maasai Mara, visiting a local village to learn their tradition and culture.
September 6-16, 2025
Kenya, Africa
NORTHWEST ARGENTINA Overland Photo Tour and Expedition 2025
hosted by Photo Tours and Expeditions
Join us on our 2025 Northwest Argentina Photo Tour and Expedition for an incredible journey through the dramatic landscapes and vibrant cultures of Salta, Jujuy, and Catamarca provinces. Explore the lush Yungas, colorful Humahuaca Gorge, and the surreal Pumice Stone Fields of El Peñón.
Travel in 4x4 vehicles guided by expert photographers, capturing the region's raw beauty and rich heritage. Photograph the iconic Hill of Seven Colors in Purmamarca, the vast Salinas Grandes salt flats at sunset, and flamingos in serene high-altitude lagoons.
Northwest Argentina offers endless opportunities for photographers of all levels, promising unforgettable experiences and breathtaking images that will fill your portfolio with unique, awe-inspiring shots.
September 7-20, 2025
Salta Province, Argentina
​Vietnam by Rail
hosted by Vietnam in Focus
Travel from Saigon to Hanoi on the legendary Reunification Express, while creating a stunning visual narrative of life in all three regions of Vietnam. From street photography in Saigon's Chinatown and little-known railway village, we'll head up the eastern coastline, to the sand dunes of Mui Ne. By the sea, we'll explore fishing villages and sleepy harbors, snap portraits of traders and fishermen at work with their nets. Between World Heritage-listed Hoi An and the Imperial capital of Hue, we'll cross the Hai Van Pass, one of the world's most spectacular short train journeys. Then it's north to the scenic splendor of a cruise on Ha Long Bay, before we roll into Hanoi, Vietnam's richly-cultured and highly photogenic capital.
September 8-18, 2025
Vietnam

October 2025
Slovenia 2025 Autumn Photo Tour
hosted by Photo Tours & Expeditions
Join our 2025 Slovenia photography tour to capture autumn’s vibrant colors. Explore Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Soča River Valley, Julian Alps, and Jeruzalem’s vineyards. Experience Slovenia’s stunning landscapes and cultural richness, perfect for crafting extraordinary images.
October 14-24, 2025
Slovenia

January 2026
Rwanda Gorillas Wild Adventure
hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
To sit quietly in a bamboo thicket with a gorilla family, interacting with eye contact, observing, and making compelling images is truly a life changing experience. Venture out into the wilds of Rwanda with a small group to experience photographic encounters with wild gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and much, much more. Fitness level is necessary to accomplish this adventure. Dates are tentative until we secure permits.
January 8-20, 2026
Begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
Time in Nyungwe National Park (chimps and colobus monkeys) and Volcanoes National Park (gorillas).

April 2026
Galapagos Photography Odyssey
​hosted by Nature Photography Adventures
​It’s easy to go to the Galapagos. There are many itineraries online. But, most are not photographer friendly (you have to stay with a group and it keeps moving). Most minimize fuel costs, picking a short route to overused landings. Our Galapagos Photography Odyssey is built around photographers. We stay ashore longer. We get ashore for good light and active animals. And, our route takes us away from the crowds, to more diversity and photography drama. Check us out!
April 17-27, 2026
Begins and ends in Quito, Ecuador.
Flights to the Galapagos included.
Galapagos aboard the Nemo II.