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For anybody who wants to improve their photography skills at any
level
, these are the photography tours you should take!
I have taken at least six photography tours with Travel Images, and
they just get better and better. On every trip I learn new
techniques regarding composition, exposure, and how to shoot what
are new subjects for me.
I taught photography for 34 years in a Texas high school, but I
never had the time to actually to go out and shoot, say, animals in
the wild. This is what I love about John Baker's tours. I had the
'book knowledge', but John showed me how to go beyond that in
practical terms. The results over the years have been beyond my
wildest expectations, with many of my images looking like a pro had
shot them!
For those of you who are just starting out in photography, or feel
that you might ask 'dumb' questions, put those apprehensions aside.
Most folk on photography tours are willing to learn, and John makes
it easy to ask questions while suggesting practical ways to improve
your pictures. Also, don't be apprehensive about having the latest
equipment as you'll be treated equally whether you have a point and
shoot, pro equipment, or something in-between.
The locations and subsequent photography are extremely pleasing to
me, but the camaraderie among the other photo travelers is even
better. Another great point about Travel Images tours is their
willingness to 'detour'. We were in Brittany, France, and had some
extra time. We were close to Fontevraud Abbey in France, an
historical location I had wanted to see for decades because Eleanor
of Aquitaine was buried there. John willingly added the detour, and
I could not get out of that van fast enough when we arrived. That
was also one of the most memorable moments of my tours with him, and
the Normandy, Brittany and Loire valley photography tour is one
everyone should take!
Like everyone, the cost of tours always comes into play. This is how
I look at it. Most photography tours are large groups and you don't
get to know your fellow travelers, much less exchange ideas, whereby
Travel Images averages just 4 to 7 travelers. Also, with larger
groups you, don't have as much one-on-one mentoring from a
professional like John.
Secondly, most tours will strictly adhere to their time schedule,
and they might not care if you capture the shot you have dreamed
about. One often hears it's time to get back on the bus! They also
aren't going to make detours to take advantage of any opportunities
of light and events that might present themselves.
Thirdly, the tours include accommodations, breakfast, lunch on day
one and dinner on the last evening, plus you're being 'chauffeured'
to the best locations at the ideal times for awe inspiring images.
All that, and your own photography teacher.
What else could you ask for from a photography tour? Take a tour,
and you'll be hooked like I am! My next tour with Travel Images is
this coming October, and I can't wait!
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