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Spain & Portugal Photo Tour 2026

Barcelona-Valencia-Lisbon

Join me for an exclusive small group (max 10 participants) on an unforgettable 11-day photographic journey through the vibrant cultures and scenic landscapes of Spain and Portugal. This meticulously designed tour caters to both avid photographers and their companions, blending iconic sights with hidden gems to capture striking, non-cliché images.

Highlights

  • Barcelona (Days 1-4): Delve into the dynamic streets, architectural marvels of Gaudí, and rich textures of local markets. Explore early morning light along Gothic alleys and capture sunset hues over Montjuïc.
  • Valencia (Days 5-7): Contrast modern City of Arts and Sciences with quaint coastal scenes. Private photo walks uncover lesser-known angles and vibrant street art.
  • Lisbon (Days 8-11): Fly to Portugal to photograph Alfama’s labyrinthine charm, colorful tiles, and panoramic views from hidden vantage points. Golden hour shoots along the Tagus River highlight Lisbon’s unique glow.

Tour Features:

  • Private driver ensuring seamless, flexible travel
  • Carefully selected accommodations for comfort and local character
  • Domestic flight from Valencia to Lisbon included
  • Guidance on photographic techniques to elevate your captures beyond typical vacation shots

This tour offers an enriching blend of cultural immersion and photographic inspiration, creating memories through your lens that will last forever!

Tour Style: Photo Tour | This tour is designed for us to maximize photographic opportunities while also providing time to enjoy the history and cultural heritage at each location. This trip will includes a mix landscape, architectural and cultural stops ideal for photography enthusiasts and their companions. You will also have independent exploration time during the tour to explore our stops depending on your desired activity level.

Experience Level: Open to all levels
You are expected to understand the basic operation of your camera and gear, especially exposure and autofocus settings. I will be teaching more advanced techniques during the tour!

Activity Level: Mild to Moderate
While we will have a private driver to take us between major locations, much of Europe requires walking. You should be able to carry your gear for distances up to 1km on our photo walks. 

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POTD: Christmastime in Prague

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Wishing you all a happy holiday season 2023

Christmas market in Old Town Prague

I just got back after nearly two weeks in Europe for a Christmastime photo tour. We started in Prague, and then continued to Vienna, where we boarded a Danube river cruise. Christmas markets in this part of the world are simply magical. I want to wish everyone here a joyous holiday season, and I’m looking forward to what 2024 will bring!

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Now Booking 2021 Travel Photography Workshops

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Prague & Vienna; Amsterdam & Bruges with Jason P. Odell Photography

I’m pleased to announce that my two European travel photography workshops are now open for booking. For 2021, I’ve lined up two dual-city photo tours. I hope you’ll consider joining me on one or both of these fun photo trips, where we’ll photograph two amazing destinations and learn creative approaches to travel photography.

What’s new for 2021

  • Smaller groups: Minimum 4, maximum 8
  • Centrally-located hotels within walking distance of most shooting locations
  • Local transportation passes within each city
  • First-class train tickets between cities
  • Independent exploration time in each city
  • Companions welcome

Prague & Vienna: April 17-24, 2021

Discover the beauty of Vienna & Prauge with professional photographer Jason P. Odell, April 17-24, 2021

Photograph the cultural beauty of two amazing European cities with professional photographer Jason P. Odell, Ph.D. Your tour begins in Prague, Czech Republic and continues on to Vienna, Austria. Learn travel photography skills for composition, exposure, and image processing. Other creative techniques will include demonstrations of long exposure photography, infrared photography, and time-lapse videos.

Vienna & Prague with Jason Odell

Amsterdam & Bruges: Sept. 18-25, 2021

Photograph the canals and architecture of Amsterdam & Bruges, plus a special visit to the Kinderdijk windmill historic site with photographer Jason P. Odell, Sept. 18-25, 2021

Photograph the cultural beauty of two amazing European cities with professional photographer Jason P. Odell, Ph.D. Your tour begins in Amsterdam, Netherlands and continues on to Bruges, Belgium. Learn travel photography skills for composition, exposure, and image processing. Other creative techniques will include demonstrations of long exposure photography, infrared photography, and time-lapse videos.

Amsterdam & BRuges with Jason ODell
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2021 Travel Photography Workshops

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Photograph Prague, Vienna, Amsterdam, & Bruges with Jason Odell

Amsterdam canals at twilight

I’m pleased to announce two travel photography workshops for 2021! On these small-group (max 8) events, we’ll be touring a pair of European cities with our cameras, and I’ll be showing you how to create dramatic travel images that do more than just document your visit. You’ll learn composition, exposure, and mobile workflow using Lightroom CC and Photoshop for iPad/Tablets. You’ll also get personal image review and critique sessions with me.

Prague & Vienna: April 17-24, 2021

Prague Castle at night (Image courtesy Pierre Blaché)

Discover the culture and architectural beauty of Prague and Vienna. This tour begins in Prague, Czech Republic and then we’ll travel by train to Vienna, Austria. Includes hotels breakfasts, train tickets, and airport transfers.

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Amsterdam & Bruges: Sept. 18-25, 2021

The windmills at Kinderdjiik, near Amsterdam, Netherlands

This travel workshop is round-trip from the amazing city of Amsterdam, where we’ll photograph the cultural centers and famous canals in the city. I’ve arranged for private transportation to the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, where we will photograph them at sunset. We’ll then take the train to Bruges, Belgium, another city famous for its food, culture and canals to go along with the impressive architectural sights. We’ll return to Amsterdam before flying home. Includes hotels, breakfast, round-trip train tickets, and airport transfers.

Learn More: Amsterdam/Bruges 2021
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Holland Spring Photo Tour Announced!

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8-Day Photo Tour From Amsterdam, April 15-23, 2018

Photograph tulips and windmills in Holland with me April 15-23, 2018

I’m excited to announce that I’ve arranged a spring photo tour to Holland for April 15-23, 2018 for the incredible tulip festival. On this 8-day, small-group tour, we will explore the Dutch countryside, tulip fields, windmills, and more.

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Our itinerary includes five nights in Amsterdam, plus three nights in the countryside exploring smaller towns and the coast. We will of course visit the world-famous Kerkenhof Gardens during the tulip bloom, and tour the windmill village of Kinderdijk. Our private tour includes a 16-passenger coach and local, English speaking guides to put us in the best spots for photography along the way.

After driving north into the countryside, we’ll stay in the “Venetian” town of Gierthoorn, which has canals but no roads. We also have a ferry to the island of Schiermonikoog, where we’ll have photograph  scenes and colorful lighthouses.

We’ll then return to Amsterdam for three nights. Our final two days will be filled with photo walks in Amsterdam as well as free time to explore the gardens, canals, and museums as you see fit.

This tour is limited to 8 photographers! To book, please call my travel partner, Pat Hand at +1 (404) 913-4386

See you in Amsterdam!