In most cases I have never been to these areas before. I do thorough research when trip planning, to ensure scenic locations, ample movement opportunities, and enough down time so that you don't need a vacation when you return from a trip.

As needed, I book local guides.

My offering includes adventure, photography, camera, phone and drone planning and accommodation

You don't need a DSLR to attend. If you're an adventure buff, just come for the experience and learn how to optimize your phone camera and editing features.

I always travel with a drone (DJI mavic mini 3 pro), so I can help with figuring yours out too.

You are, of course, welcome to bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, I travel with a Sony a7iv, but spent 12 years in the Nikon sphere.

This is a very personal choice, and is always a balance between how much you feel like carrying, and how much range you truly think you'll need.

We will have a group call before the trip to discuss the logistics, equipment and recommended supplies. I will also provide a list of essential items and recommended ones.

As a reference point, I generally travel with my 28-70mm and 85 1.8. I might start bringing a wider lens as well. If we were going to Africa I would bring the longest lens I own, and would consider purchasing an extender.

50% of the trip price is due upon booking, and is non refundable within 30 days of departure.

The balance is due one week before departure, otherwise I will assume you are not coming and have forfeited your original deposit.

This is necessary because of accommodations, tour bookings and transportation arrangements.

Trips are exchangeable! If you can no longer attend, but someone wants to take your place, you are welcome to trade, just make sure you let me know ahead of time.

Kind of! As a professional photographer, and teacher for many years, I do tend to instruct, but won't be oppressive about it. Nothing is mandatory. There might be basic things you already know that someone else doesn't.

These trips are part workshop, part adventure and part movement retreat.

Prices vary per trip! In general it's around $300USD/day per person for more exotic destinations, not including flights.

Camping or hiking adventures will be around $200USD/day, again dependent on transport and logistics.

Great! Where are we going? Let me kow where you'd like to go (and why) and let's make it into a trip.