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News, Travel, Workshops/Training

Springtime in Japan 2027

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The Photo Enthusiast’s Tour

When: March 31-April 10, 2027
Where: Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto
Group size: 6-8

Join me on an 11-day private photo tour through Tokyo, Nikko, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto during cherry blossom season. Limited to 6–8 participants, this immersive experience blends cultural exploration with expert photography instruction.

Tour Highlights

  • Tokyo city tour: Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shibuya Sky.
  • Excursions to Nikko temples, shrines, and Kegon Falls.
  • Sunrise photography at Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka.
  • High-speed Shinkansen train ride to Osaka.
  • Nara day trip with Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, and deer in Nara Park.
  • Osaka’s top sites: Osaka Castle, Tenjinbashisuji, Umeda Sky, and Shinsekai.
  • Kyoto experiences: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji, and a traditional ryokan stay.
  • Leisure days in Tokyo and Kyoto for personal exploration

This special tour is capped at eight participants. Booking is on a first-come basis. Reserve your seat by contacting me directly. Check the link below for the detailed itinerary and tour pricing.

Tour Brochure & Pricing
Travel, Workshops/Training

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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Podcasts, The Image Doctors

The Image Doctors #279

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Fujifilm X Half Camera; Rick is back from Peru

This week, Rick returns from his trip to Peru and he’ll share his experiences along with the camera kit he chose for this trip. Plus, there’s a new “retro” camera from Fujifilm, the Fujifilm X Half. This camera only shoots JPEGs and can be configured to function like a mechanical film camera, including a film “advance” lever!

Gear, Olympus, OM System

OM System Lenses for Travel Photography

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These lenses will make your next photo trip even more memorable

As you probably know, I moved over to OM System gear last year. After trying the OM-1 as a wildlife camera, I quickly realized that it was perfect for just about everything I do these days, which is a combination of wildlife, landscape, and travel photography workshops and tours.

In my new video, I wanted to talk about a variety of lens options for travel photography. These are all lenses that I’ve purchased myself; I’m not sponsored by OMDS in any way. What I really came to appreciate within the lens lineup is that there are a LOT of good choices and you can go from a single lens kit (14-150mm or 12-100mm) to 2 or 3 lens kits of differing sizes, depending on your needs.

You can check the prices on all of these lenses here.

Lens choices for the traveling photographer using the OM System.