Photography Workshops & Photo Tours 2026–2028 | Art of Seeing
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Wildebeest and giraffe in golden dust

Photography Adventures

Immersive, Creative, Beyond-the-Beaten-Path

Sharpen your skills and expand your creative vision on one of our photography workshops, or as we call them, Photography Adventures!

Find inspiration and focus on your photography in a place where everything is new to your eyes, you’re free from distractions, and among a small group of passionate photographers.

Our carefully crafted itineraries include the best of the must-see’s, but we veer off the tourist trail early and often to capture more authentic visions of local life.

I have been on a lot of photo trips with other groups but my last two major trips have been with Art of Seeing and they have been outstanding and I have learned more than all the others combined… in fact I have booked 3 more trips with them. If you’re serious about your trips and photography you need to check them out.

— David V.
Iceland 2026

Iceland 2026

Oct 6–16, 2026
Iceland, various locations

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.

From $8,750 USD
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Churchill Polar Bears 2026

Churchill Polar Bears 2026

Session 1: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026Session 2: Nov 2 – 8, 2026 Sold Out
Churchill & Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Dawn to dusk up-close, ground-level photography of polar bears and other arctic wildlife in the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Learn wildlife photography fundamentals and advanced techniques with Art of Seeing Photography Adventures.

$8,950
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean 2026

Galapagos of the Southern Ocean 2026

Nov 22 – Dec 3, 2026
Departs Queenstown, New Zealand

The Subantarctic Islands truly are one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses. The rich biodiversity, from the King Penguins of Macquarie Island to the unique plant life and seabirds, makes these islands a dream destination for photographers.

Starting at $10,490
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Best of Africa 2027

Best of Africa 2027

Feb 4–16, 2027
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 post-trip Uganda Mountain Gorillas trekking extension for the ultimate wildlife photography experience.

Starts at $14,500
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Antarctica 2027

Antarctica 2027

Feb 13 – Mar 7, 2027
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.

Starting at $16,950 USD
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Hokkaido 2027

Hokkaido 2027

Feb 24 – Mar 5, 2027
Hokkaido, Japan

Photograph Japan’s most iconic species—including Japanese macaques (aka snow monkeys), Red-crowned Cranes, Stellar’s Sea Eagles, Ezo Red Foxes, Sika Deer, and the elusive Blakiston’s Fish Owl—set against the snow-covered landscapes of Hokkaido.

From $9,250 USD
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Svalbard Polar Bears 2027

Svalbard Polar Bears 2027

July 28 – August 7, 2027
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.

$16,250
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Katmai Alaska 2027

Katmai Alaska 2027

September 1–8, 2027
Kodiak, Alaska

Travel deep into the remote coastal wilderness of Katmai National Park, where massive coastal brown (aka grizzly) bears rule the shoreline. Photograph these apex predators up close – as they fish for salmon, spar, and roam freely.

$12,500
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Sold Out — Waitlist AvailableAfrica Untamed 2027

Africa Untamed 2027

October 6–15, 2027
Lusaka, Zambia

Zambia’s Luangwa Valley is one of Africa’s last truly wild places. Our 10-day wildlife photography adventure combines the predator-rich floodplains of South Luangwa with remote, lesser-known Luambe. If you’ve been on safari before, this is different.

$9,750
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Private Instruction & Tours

Private Instruction & Tours

Your choice of destination

Customized, personalized instruction and itineraries. It’s not the cheapest way to fly, but it may be the fastest way to reach your goals.

By arrangement
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