Cultural Photo Tours

Sometimes the cities, villages, people and customs we encounter while traveling become the subjects of our photography. Our cultural photo tours are highly rewarding, allowing you to meet and interact with people from backgrounds much different than your own and leave with a better understanding of the folks we meet. Cultural tours will also push your photography skill set into new territory with challenges that you won't find when photographing wildlife and landscapes. Even if you consider yourself exclusively a nature shooter—as many of our clients do—you might be surprised at just how much fun and photographically productive our cultural photo tours are!

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Glacier National Park
Jul 02 - Jul 10, 2022
Photograph the rarefied light on the rugged mountain landscapes of the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park. Spectacular scenery abounds, framed by forests and flowers of the Rocky Mountain summer.  Trip is timed to photograph Indian tribal dancing at North American Days celebration.
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Wild Madagascar
Sep 16 - Oct 05, 2022
Completely isolated for nearly 100 million years, Madagascar—the “eighth continent”—has evolved into an amazing collection of photogenic endemic plants and animals.  Travel with private chartered flights and spacious ground transportation to the island’s best photo spots.
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Scotland's Highlands in Autumn
Oct 07 - Oct 17, 2022
Photograph iconic landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands in autumn's colorful tapestry. Time-weathered mountains, lochs, coastlines and castles beckon us through this ancient land's dramatic mix of light and mist.
Dalmatian Pelicans and Meteora Monasteries
Jan 16 - Jan 26, 2023
Dalmatian pelicans—world’s largest, rarest, and most photogenic—in breeding plumage, and the spectacular Meteora monasteries landscapes are featured in this diverse winter photo tour in Northern Greece.
Whales, Dolphins and Deserts of Mexico's Baja Peninsula
Feb 24 - Mar 07, 2023
Experience the thrill of photographing at one of Earth's prime locations for whale and dolphin photography. Shoot Pacific gray whales at extreme close range, plus blue whales, dolphins and colonial Mexican architecture.
Croatia
May 02 - May 14, 2023
Croatia—a rising premier photography destination—offers timeless, unspoiled nature coupled with centuries-old medieval villages and a lively contemporary cultural and gastronomic scene. Join us as we spend 11 days on the ground, capturing Croatia’s spectacular scenic beauty.
Undiscovered Montenegro
May 14 - May 25, 2023
Discover a new and exciting photography destination with great landscape, cultural and medieval village photo opportunities. Explore four exceptional national parks during the vibrant spring season. Shoot a dramatic cross-section of habitats from ocean to mountaintop packed into a very tiny country.
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Essential Ireland
May 14 - May 25, 2023
Photograph the verdant landscapes of Ireland in springtime when mists swirl around medieval castles, wildflowers add a touch of color, and curling waves crash on grand rocky shores. Experience the humor and warm hospitality of Ireland’s pub culture and imbibe in a Guinness or maybe a whiskey or two.
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Alps in Autumn—The Best of Austria and Germany
Oct 04 - Oct 15, 2023
For photographers, the Alps are like no other place in the world with such easily accessible and photogenic towering glaciated peaks, alpine meadows and lush forested valleys. Striking fall colors, incredible mountain scenery, great food and lodgings combine in this outstanding European photo shoot,
Scotland's Highlands in Autumn
Oct 06 - Oct 16, 2023
Photograph iconic landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands in autumn's colorful tapestry. Time-weathered mountains, lochs, coastlines and castles beckon us through this ancient land's dramatic mix of light and mist.
Slovenia in Autumn
Oct 16 - Oct 27, 2023
Explore timeless, tiny Slovenia, ablaze with autumn color.  Photograph spectacular lakes, majestic mountains, striking waterfalls, alpine meadows, vineyards, bucolic farms and architecturally picturesque villages.  Shoot some of Europe's most beautiful natural areas virtually devoid of tourists.