High Sierra: Ansel Adams Wilderness
Dates: August 22-29, 2025 (Sold Out - Waitlist Available)
Cost: $4,877
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Sierra Nevada backcountry contains some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. It’s a landscape photographer’s paradise, but a roadless one, making it a challenge to access. Fortunately, our equine companions will do the heavy lifting on this expedition, carrying us and our gear into a particularly stunning section of the Sierra, the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
South of France 2026 Photography Adventure
Dates: June 27 - July 7, 2026
Cost: $8,450 Single Occupancy
Location: Camargue, Provence, and Luberon, France
Photograph the famous wild white horses of the Camargue. Explore the vast lavender fields of Provence and discover the ancient hilltop villages of the Luberon.
High Sierra: Ansel Adams Wilderness 2026
Dates: August 10-17-2026 (1 Spot left!)
Cost: $4,972
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Sierra Nevada backcountry contains some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. It’s a landscape photographer’s paradise, but a roadless one, making it a challenge to access. Fortunately, our equine companions will do the heavy lifting on this expedition, carrying us and our gear into a particularly stunning section of the Sierra, the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice 2026
Dates: Oct 6-16, 2026
Cost: From $8,750 USD
Location: Iceland, various locations
Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and Fellsfjara (aka Diamond) Beach. You may not be able to pronounce the names, but you’ve likely marveled at photographs of Iceland’s iconic natural attractions, including spectacular waterfalls, ice-filled black sand beaches, and active volcanoes.
Join veteran Iceland photo workshop leader Leighton Lum and Art of Seeing Photography Adventures founder Ken Lee on a comprehensive expedition of Iceland’s most breathtaking photography locations.
Best of Africa 2027
Dates:
Feb 4–16, 2027 Best of Africa (Kenya & Tanzania)
Feb 17–20, 2027 Optional Mountain Gorillas Post-trip Extension (Uganda)
Cost: Starts at $14,500
Location (Starts/Ends): Arusha, Tanzania, Nairobi, Kenya
Our 2027 Best of Africa Photography Adventure is the most exciting and comprehensive African safari itinerary we’ve ever offered. Join the optional pre-trip Uganda Mountain Gorillas trekking extension for the ultimate wildlife photography experience.
Antarctica 2027: Living Wilderness & Immersive Icescapes
Dates: Feb 13 - Mar 7, 2027
Cost: Starting at $16,950 USD
Location (Starts/Ends): Ushuaia, Argentina
Far from a frozen wasteland, the Antarctic region is bursting with life on a scale that’s difficult to comprehend! Our extended itinerary offers a rare opportunity to experience and photograph some of the most remote and biologically rich regions on Earth.
Stand among massive colonies of penguins. Photograph Elephant seals, Leopard seals, and a wide variety of seabirds including albatrosses and skuas, all set against dramatic backdrops of ice, rock, and sea.
Timed for peak whale migration, this journey also offers excellent chances to witness and photograph Humpback whales and other marine mammals in their element.
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Svalbard Polar Bears 2027
Dates: July 28 - August 7, 2027
Cost: $16,250
Location (Starts/Ends): Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway)
Travel into the heart of polar bear habitat—working the moving Arctic pack ice in international waters north of Svalbard. We follow the ice and the bears, not a schedule, adjusting constantly to maximize wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities.
Private Instruction & Tours
Anytime, Anywhere by reservation.
Customized, personalized instruction and itineraries. It’s not the cheapest way to fly, but it may be the fastest way to reach your goals.