Photo tour client responses, feedback

I most enjoyed the congeniality of the guide, John. He was always positive, un-slacking, dedicated, and exceedingly generous in every way. The pace was just right for me.	Jeff Quiggle, Aurora, CO New Zealand
"The diversity of photo opportunities in England, your well-researched locations, your fine organizational skills, and you ability to meld a divergent group of people with different personalities into a cohesive, close-knit, and fun group."	Grady Kimbrell, Santa Barbara, CA England
"Of course, it would be John and Laurie, wonderful experienced guides who knew where we needed to be when, and with which settings to try shooting, with respect to the balloon festival, and your personalities made the trip a lot of fun."	Laura McCue, Portland, OR Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, NM
"There are obvious real limitations about being able to be at great locations during the critical times of sunrise and sunset. However, I think John has done a great job of optimizing the need to keep the trip moving along on its journey with the specific great golden light locations. This is by no means an easy feat to accomplish."	David Mathies, Norwalk, CT Ireland
"Everything. It was refreshing and rejuvenating."	Mike Cook, Cincinnati, OH Yellowstone and Tetons autumn
"I told someone that it was "carefree". Seems like a much tossed about phrase, but it is true. An alternative comment one might use is regimented. I didn't have to think about much other than trying to take good pictures. Our faithful leaders took care of everything else."	David Mathies, Norwalk, CT New Zealand
"I would tell them that your trip is the only opportunity that I know of to do a photo tour of the whole Pacific Northwest. So it's a unique trip."	Jay Levin, Farmington Hills, MI Pacific Northwest: Oregon + Washington
"The combination of location, photo-ops and like-minded group focused on photography" "Renee and I greatly enjoyed traveling with you and will be reminiscing about this trip for years to come."	Julio Mulero and Renee Polizotto, Sunnyvale, CA Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
"Humour, (I think!) and laughter. The Field Notes (what/where would I be without them), John's quiet discretion when required, and most of all his energy and generosity of spirit.	Jane 'Sophie' Hansen, Vancouver, BC, Canada Ireland
"Locations, locations, locations, and someone else to get me to them at the right times and handle most of the logistics."	Bob Barnhill, Chicago, IL Yellowstone and Tetons autumn
"I loved seeing what one sees in the landscape by looking through the eye of the camera. I loved being taken care of in regard to schedule and accommodations etcetera, and just being able to enjoy the beauty without having to plan how to be in it. I loved that you knew what you were doing, both in photography and in trip planning."	Linda Bryant, Atlanta, GA Canadian Rockies
"That we saw the best part of New Zealand and didn’t waste our time there looking for sites that weren’t worthwhile. You did a great job with the itinerary. We got to photograph the best of New Zealand." "Going to all the places we went to and not being on the clock like when you are on a cruise expedition. New Zealand has two beautiful islands and the one you showed us has a lot to be proud of."	John and Mary Lou Dykes, Dayton, NV New Zealand
"For me, it had to be seeing Mt. Saint Helens from both Windy and Johnston Ridges. I guess because I remember it blowing it’s top back in 1980 and being shocked at that much destruction from a volcano occurring within the continental USA. Then to see the area still in the shape that it is after nearly 30 years; I just expected more recovery in that amount of time. It is still a humbling scene (don’t mess with Mother Nature)"	Joe Smith, Birmingham, AL Pacific Northwest: Oregon + Washington
"Awesome photographic opportunities! Congenial group and leader. Hospitable New Zealanders. Can't think of a better way of seeing a foreign land for the first time while enjoying the best of photography. Could never have accomplished what we did doing it on our own in the same time."	Bill and Hester Heske, Wolfeboro, NH New Zealand
"Beth and I went to experience the culture and to photograph per our separate interests and skill level. John gave us opportunities for photography that we could do or skip but that was our choice. Not all leaders do that."	Bill + Beth Wisecup, Frederick, MD Wales
"You supreme effort to make the trip a success. I believe the trip offered excellent value. You are hardly predatory."	Melvyn Bergstein, New York, NY Yellowstone and Tetons winter
"Pictures, pictures, pictures.....I loved the small group....I loved the flexibility of our guides....I loved the places we went and saw.....I loved not having to think about anything but taking pictures....and the adventure just around the corner...I would recommend Johns tours to anyone interested in photography....and hope to go on another tour as soon as I can."	Michael Carlucci, Jacksonville, FL Ireland
"The ease of how everything seemed. You are both very organized and seem to have every situation thought out…made it so that all I had to do was focus on taking photos and enjoying the time away from work."	Dara Fong, Folsom, CA Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, NM
"That Ireland is a wonderful country to visit and to photograph; that we had a great group of people; that John knew the country well and knew the best places to photograph."	Joan Loeken, Seattle, WA Ireland
"Wonderful. They should try it at least once in their life time if they are into photography. The best part is you will be accompanied by like-minded photographers who share the passion rather than regular 'ho hum tourists'. Also learning from a photographer in real time situations."	Ferry Irawan, Houston, TX Yellowstone and Tetons winter
"That John runs a fabulous trip, but it's a lot of work not a vacation. It is a photo tour for photographers. It's not a sightseeing trip although you will see the sights. It is early mornings and late nights to get the shots and have the opportunities. It is not for a rest but to photograph. However, if you want to sightsee or rest on your own, do it. You don't have to go take pictures with the group. It is reasonably priced and well worth it. We'd go again in a heartbeat."	Sue + Bill Zupko, Huntsville, AL New Zealand
"The gorgeous scenery everywhere in both England and Wales, the Cotswolds, the fields of lambs, the Lake District, the castles, the very friendly people we encountered, and of course, our wonderful host, John."	Pam + Arthur Benjamin, Sarasota, FL Wales England
"First, I have no friends. But if I did, I'd tell them what a wonderful time I had sharing the experience with a terrific group of people who share my interests in nature and photography."	Mike and Laura Caplan, Chicago, IL Yellowstone and Tetons winter
"John’s witty jokes and upbeat personality was the best part of the trip. Travel Images would not be what it is without him as the Leader."	Kara Stallings, Houston, TX Ireland
"It was all good – the cloud forest experience as well as the islands were fantastic."	Doug and Mary Lu Canham, Reno, NV Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
"The trip's comprehensiveness. A well thought out, solidly filled, working photographic experience. Very-full days where we maximized our time out shooting--and had a wide variety of subjects too keep us focused."	Micah Kaplan, San Francisco, CA Yellowstone and Tetons autumn
"John Baker got us to the best spots for the shoot. Don't miss the experience"	Angelo and Martha Mourino, The Woodlands, TX European Alps
"All I can think about is how fast we can save up the money to take off with you again. From beginning to end it was the most fun we’ve ever had! I swear John Baker [Travel Images] travel is more addictive than any pill! This was our ‘dream of a lifetime’ and I was worried it would be anticlimactic after the years of imagining it. But you delivered up our dreams and I can’t find words adequate enough to tell you what it meant to us.”	Eric + Judy Giberson, Hemet, CA Red Rock Country, Utah + Arizona
"Small group, good accommodations, high level of local knowledge and customs, and knows where to get the shots."	Chuck Thompson, Colorado Springs, CO Ireland
"Good photo opportunities, meeting fellow photographers with different or similar interests, having logistics and itinerary planned by an experienced guide"	Robert Ito, Vancouver, BC, Canada Yellowstone and Tetons winter
"Good locations- sussed out well; good tuition; good company"	John and Barbara Buchanan, Melbourne, Australia Tasmania
"The location, the logistical coordination, the meals, and the attempt to be fair to everyone's desired subject. The professional response to medical emergencies like my leg, even [though it was] before the official start of the tour. I think the price was excellent."	Ron Macklin, Livermore, CA New Zealand
"Your knowledge of the terrain and places to shoot. Great job John . . . thanks for the memories"	James Karpac, Dublin, OH Vermont
“It’s not about the culture, it’s not about the history . . . just get out and take pictures!” WOW, I’m overwhelmed with images. You are the best. The scenery was fantastic. You’re a wonderful person in a fun occupation – you share your joy very well."	Eleanor Culling, Leavenworth, WA European Alps
"That you drove us so expertly to so many photogenic places. You are an expert guide and we appreciated your stories and good humour - a great guy and a good friend. Hope we travel with you again."	John + Kay Ryckman, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Scotland
"The relaxed and secure atmosphere of traveling to a strange place. Even though we were constantly on the go, it still did not seem like we were hurried."	Gary Kipp, Bainbridge, GA Machu Picchu, Peru
"The amazing variety of places that we saw and photographed. I will particularly remember the morning when we suddenly found ourselves looking at the sun casting shafts of light through the fog enshrouded trees. What a sight!! And my pictures turned out amazingly well. Also, I will always remember Jenne farm and the fog that was present while we quickly photographed the farm while we had the brief few moments of sunlight. I also enjoyed the several small villages of East Orange, Washington, Chelsea, Peacham, and, of course, Waits River."	Todd Johns, Silver Spring, MD Vermont
"Overall the best part of the trip is the photo opportunities. John keeps us working more than I am able to [sometimes], but I got some great landscapes, and that's what I went for."	Richard + Irma Davies, Newtown, PA Ireland
"I liked best the small group rather than a large group. I thought you were great, extremely patient and accommodating to the max. One thing I really liked was the variety. We had gondola rides, train trips, boat rides, and a van ride on a train. No van or cars in Zermatt. This kept things fun and interesting."	Randy Howard, San Dimas, CA European Alps
"I would recommend the trip!"	Ed Ryan, Gooding, ID Vermont
"Superb scenery, great wildlife (hooray for the bears!), relaxed style, friendly, knowledgeable and a helpful leader prepared to put himself out to provide a really personalized service and to bail you out when you need it!"	Sue Cleave, Botley, Oxfordshire, England Canadian Rockies
"I liked the itinerary. I was very appreciative of the considerate treatment that I was given at all times. Thank you for making the trip possible, and enjoyable!"	Jean Tillotson, Atlantic Beach, FL Vermont
"The free time to wander about the ruins of Machu Picchu and the relaxed but efficient nature of the whole tour. "	Dave Harrison, Carson City, NV Machu Picchu, Peru
"I loved the cool weather, the friendly people, the scenery was spectacular. I like the ruins, and castles, and history of the places. At the time I thought you were stopping too often at all the harbors, but some of my favorite images have turned out to be from those stops."	Jane Ashley, Houston, TX Ireland
"It was great to be able to go straight to good locations at the right times to be able to take nice shots. It is the next best thing to local knowledge."	Daniel Attema, Broadview, South Australia New Zealand
"Small intimate groups, a knowledgeable leader, informal settings"	Jana Jirak, Triadelphia, WV Wales England
"John knows photography and composition and will help you, if you indicate that you want help. He will do his best to get you the shot you want! He was willing to stop for a shot anytime if you indicated that you wanted him to. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with John again and I think this trip is well worth the money! John also has a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit, and that made the trip even more enjoyable. I hope to travel with him to New Zealand, and perhaps Ireland sometime in the future."	Chuck Thompson, Colorado Springs, CO England
"I would encourage them to go with you. It was a lot of fun."	Barb Child, Boise, ID Vermont
"By far, I point out the smaller size of the groups you take. To me much larger than 8 and you’d become just a name and a face."	Joe Smith, Birmingham, AL England
"The camaraderie between us all. You and Radu were funny with the puns, and joking around keeps things light hearted. The knowledge you have about the parks and places."	Jeff Wymore, Tucson, AZ Yellowstone and Tetons autumn
"I liked the opportunity to shoot so many different sites, and liked it that we covered all of Ireland. (well, much of Ireland.) I liked the fact that the whole tour was really a photo workshop, and not just a tour with a few hours to take shots. It was also good that people of different abilities and experience with photography could feel comfortable together, and in asking for help or giving advice. IN fact, I just ran into a photographer at the Williamsburg Farmers' Market on Saturday and recommended the tour, adding that it is remarkably good value for the price."	Judith Ewell, Williamsburg, VA Ireland
"If I had friends I would tell them you are fun, organized, know your stuff backwards and forwards and can sure pick those cookies."	Bonnie Lynn, New York, NY New Zealand
"I went with John to England in the spring, and we had a wonderful time. John is an excellent photography guide and driver, and has a terrific sense of humor. He has the patience of Job. You will like him a lot."	Carmen Sewell, Houston, TX Ireland