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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Alps in Autumn
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,
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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.
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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. 
Dalmatian Pelicans and Meteora Monasteries
Jan 16 - Jan 26, 2024
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 14 - Feb 25, 2024
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.
Mountain of Butterflies
Feb 25 - Mar 02, 2024
Shoot the incomparable natural phenomenon of millions of migrating monarch butterflies in the mountains of central Mexico. At three butterfly sanctuaries, we shoot dazzling clusters of orange and black wings blanketing fir trees, bending branches with their weight, and rising to fill the blue sky.
White Horses of Camargue
Apr 07 - Apr 14, 2024
Consider the dreamlike quality of a herd of white horses as they thunder—manes flashing, foam flying—across the shallow marshlands of France’s famous Camargue. Consider, too, the prospect of four days of electrifying photography, capturing every nuance of these powerful horses hurtling directly toward...
Turkey
May 11 - May 26, 2024
Where East meets West. An exciting cross section of spectacular Cappadocia landscapes, extraordinary architecture, incredible Greek and Roman ruins, a wonderful cuisine, and friendly people that combine to make this a trip of superlatives. Explore the best of Istanbul and beyond.
Croatia and Slovenia: Food, Wine & Photography
Oct 22 - Nov 02, 2024
Focus on the breadbasket of this beautiful region.  Photography concentrates on the autumn landscapes of rolling hills, traditional villages, vineyards, private estates, wine cellars, and the Adriatic seacoast.  Wine tastings of regional wines plus food photography with a professional food stylist.