The emphasis for our photography tours is on learning photography/taking better photos and having a relaxing/cultural experience. Our tours are suited for all levels and are focused on developing your photographic technique and compositional skills as well as indulging in a cultural experience/adventure.

Anyone with an interest in photography, regardless of age, skill level, or equipment – you just need a sense of adventure and an eagerness to learn. Whether you are a novice, or a professional photographer, you will come back with great images and deeper understanding of the photographic medium.

As intensive as you want. You’re here for the photography but there’s some midday time free for yourself to your liking. On our tours there’s very little time to yourself but you won’t be complaining! We try to get the balance about right and take into account individual needs.

For our Workshops most people don’t bring a laptop as we work on our computer here to review images. Increasingly guests are bringing tablets to download their images and review them which seems quicker. For our multi-day tours people do tend to arrive with laptops as they like to process some of their images in the evening.

Many soon realise the provided 18 – 55mm kit lens with most cameras is restricted however before you invest in another lens do email us first and I will advise you what may be suitable to buy. Also you may need to enjoy the week’s photography before you choose to decide on another purchase and by doing so understand what kind of photography you like and the ideal focal length lens for this.

Our tours are not workshops, with classroom instruction each day; rather, they are journeys of discovery that take you to great photographic locations with wonderful opportunities for informal, hands-on learning. Learning takes place through personal tutoring sessions, discussions around the dinner table, impromptu lectures or demonstrations, and while photographing in the field.

Each photo leader has years of experience in photographic education, and each has his or her own philosophy and style. They will help you see the world with new eyes, and create images that reflect your unique experience.

Tours are usually not physically strenuous, but some require better physical fitness than others. You’ll have long days in the field, from early in the morning to late in the afternoon and evening, in order to take advantage of the best light. Each participant is required to carry his or her own photo equipment. If you have physical limitations please contact our office and we can discuss specific locations that may suite you.

As long, as they are patient and are happy to linger at locations. In our tours photographers as non-photographers will see much more than a casual traveler; additional we take our time on each spot to explore the area. Feel free to contact us regarding specific tours.

To ensure you'll have the absolute best experience, group size is limited, particularly important to photographers, who need to take time at each location and move about as unobtrusively as possible. The majority of tours have a maximum group size of 8 participants, with a few destinations being only 6. This allows enough one-on-one tutoring, and helps bring out the best photographer in everyone joining.

Each photo tour leader will prepare you on the suggested photo gear list for your journey. We will contact each participant in order to answer any questions prior to the tour, in order to prepare you as best possible. We will be there for you before, during, and after your journey.

Unfortunately we can’t predict what the weather will be like on your tour, but we will give you the best information available in order to pack and prepare for the photo tour.

Each tour lists the meals included for each day (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Meals will consist of what is typical for that region. Please let us know if you have specific dietary needs or allergy.

On all of our trips, the accommodations reflect that destination’s special characteristics and cultures. In cities you may stay in large hotels, while in the countryside we try to stay in locally owned lodges that reflect each regions distinct flavor and hospitality. They may be different from our own but they can each certainly be savored for what makes them unique and different. Typical accommodations will range from 3-4* where possible. Please note not all lodges or inns have elevators, and you need to be able to handle your own luggage and equipment.

Whether you are sleeping in a locally owned B&B in Australia or a Luxury tented camp or sleep under the stars, each will help to unravel the mystique of each place and provide you with a unique experience unparalleled for that locale. This is the only way to truly unlock the secrets of each destination.

Travel and Medical insurance is mandatory for all We Are Raw Photography Photo Tours trips.