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Dates: August 10-17-2026 (Sold Out - Waitlist Available)
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.
Please note: This year’s workshop is sold out, but we will be doing it again in 2027. Subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group to be notified as soon as it is announced.
Session 1: Sold Out
Aug 15 – Aug 26, 2026 Pantanal Jaguars Wildlife Adventure
Aug 26 – 28, 2026 Iguazu Falls by Moonlight (Optional Extension)
Instructors: Ken Lee & Leighton Lum
Session 2 Sold Out
Aug 29 – Sep 9, 2026 Pantanal Jaguars Wildlife Adventure
Aug 26 – 28, 2026 Iguazu Falls by Moonlight (Optional Extension)
Instructor: Leighton Lum
Cost: Starting at $9,750
Location: Pantanal, Brazil
Brazil's Pantanal is a wildlife photographer's paradise. It's not only the best place on the planet to photograph jaguars in the wild, but home to hundreds of other species including caiman, giant river otters, capybara, macaws, toucan, fish eagles & more!
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Dates: September 5–11, 2026
Cost: $8,800
Location: Lake Clark, Alaska
Rich tidal flats, lush meadows and salmon-filled streams make Lake Clark, Alaska prime habitat for a large population of coastal brown (aka grizzly) bears and one of the best places on the planet to photograph these apex predators.
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.
Dates:
Session 1: Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2026
Session 2: Nov 2 - 8, 2026 (1 Spot Left!)
Cost: $8,950
Location: 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.
Dates: Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2026
Cost: Starting at: $10,490
Location: Depart from Queenstown, NZ
The Subantarctic Islands truly are one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses, offering a rare glimpse into an ecosystem that is both pristine and remarkably diverse. The rich biodiversity, from the King Penguins of Macquarie Island to the unique plant life and seabirds, makes these islands a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike.
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.
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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Dates: Feb 24 - Mar 5, 2027
Cost: From $9,250 USD
Location: 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.
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.
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