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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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Fall Travel Photography Cruise: Canada and New England 2025

Join me aboard Enchanted Princess for a 7-night photo cruise & workshop experience!

Explore Canada and New England with me on a fun photo cruise and travel photography workshop!

Join me on an exciting 7-night cruise round-trip from New York City as we journey to Canada and New England aboard the majestic Emerald Princess. This all-inclusive photo cruise includes private excursions at four major destinations and on-board photography workshops where you’ll hone your travel photography techniques and image processing skills. Companions and smart-phone shooters are welcome on this tour, too!

Ports of call

  • New York City/Brooklyn (Embarkation)
  • Halifax, Canada
  • St. John, Canada
  • Boston, MA
  • Newport, RI

Off to Croatia!

Photo Tour of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

I’m heading to meet my photo tour group in Split, Croatia! We’ll be boarding a 40-passenger luxury yacht on Saturday and spending the next 7 nights touring and photographing the Dalmatian coast. Our tour concludes in the ancient city of Dubrovnik. I’m very excited to meet my clients and help them discover creative travel photography techniques.

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Rescheduled: Croatia and Panama Photo Tours

Cruise the Croatian coast with your camera, Oct. 7-17, 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, my photo tours to Croatia and Panama have been rescheduled to fall 2021. I have limited availability for both of these tours, please contact me if you’re interested in attending!

Panama Rainforest Wildlife Photo Adventure: Sept. 19-25, 2021

Discover the biodiversity of Central America as we photograph the wildlife of western Panama. On this unique photo safari, you’ll photograph rainforest birds, mammals, insects and more. Observe colorful birds from a 65′ high observation tower, tour the rainforest with experienced naturalist guides, and enjoy home-cooked meals at our airconditioned eco lodge retreat.

When: September 19-25, 2021 from Panama City, Panama
Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced
You are expected to have a working knowledge of exposure and how to set up your camera’s exposure and autofocus settings.
Maximum Group Size: 8 Photographers*

Croatian Coast by Luxury Yacht: Oct. 7-17, 2021

Discover the ancient cities along the Adriatic Coast on a 8-day cruise aboard a chartered yacht. Unlike traditional cruises, we’ll be aboard a 30-passenger yacht and spending nights in ports of call. That means we’ll be able to explore each city on our itinerary during the peak times for photography, including sunset and twilight. Along the way, you’ll get expert photographic instruction, learn mobile workflow, and discover creative approaches to travel photography with professional photographer Jason P. Odell.

See all of Jason Odell’s upcoming live and online photographic events here