Posted on Kim RoweTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The photo tour was a great way to see Cuba. Things were all arranged and prepared for us and there was also lots of time to explore. If you are interested in fully engaging in your photography and traveling, this is a great way to do it.Posted on Vivian NieuwsmaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fabulous trip! It went way beyond the familiar photos of old cars, taking us to different regions of Cuba. I would never have had the opportunity to see ballet or salsa dancers in unique settings if it were not for this tour group. And that was with three professional photographers available to answer any questions! Truly a hard-to-beat opportunity.Posted on Mark GrolmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I very much enjoyed the Cuba tour. It was as advertised - a lot of fun, educational and enjoyable. Thank you very much to Dan and Darlene for taking such good care of everyone. The local guide, Carlos and local photographer, Adrian were also excellent. I learned a lot and made unforgettable memories!Posted on Carol HarrisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I just got back from the Cuba tour, and it was great! Darlene and Daniel organized a great tour, with local guides that explained the places we were going to. I learned a lot more than I though I was going to, and came away with a great appreciation for what the Cuban people have to deal with. We were with a good group, and had a much better time than I expected. Darlene and Daniel were a lot of fun, and good teachers. I would recommend this trip.Posted on warren andersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had wanted to travel to Bhutan for many years – so for me this was a trip of a life time. I can only thank Daniel for enabling that for me. I had read many books on Bhutan, researched it online and watched any films I could get my hands on over the years. And a lot of the key sites and experiences I would have wanted to cover were indeed in the DAK itinerary. My interest in the people, the country, the culture all helped me get a lot out of the experiences we had. They brought to life so many aspects of Bhutan that I had read about. The local guides seemed to appreciate our interest in their country and culture which led them to enable a number of unique experiences for us. People ask me ‘was it everything I expected’ and I have to answer ‘hell yea’. Being part of a group led by two confident and competent photographers certainly had its advantages. Along with the local guides Sangay and Norbu and driver Yungku, Daniel and George helped open doors to experiences that would not have been possible for someone like me traveling alone or in a small group. Their confidence to approach people and create photo opportunities was a real benefit. I appreciated Daniel’s help and assistance on the tour with the camera and various settings etc., esp the night shots which I was not very confident about. And Daniel always made himself available to answer questions. When visiting a specific site, Daniel would take the time to talk about how to approach the shoot, and how best to maximise the situation. Overall I had the time of my life. I was so grateful for the opportunity and as I reflect on the experience I am well satisfied that I could see, photograph and experience many aspects of the Bhutan I had in my head. Thank you Daniel for that opportunity.Posted on Anne AmbroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a novice photographer, I had the chance to travel with Daniel and George to Morocco. What an amazing experience having two mentors! Daniel's forte is landscape and award winning portraits and willingly shares his insights. Daniel was very patient in explaining how to setup night shoots on rooftops, getting me to understand the camera settings involved...wow, very patient and the results were tiers above where i started. George has a resume that extends from amazing landscapes to photographing flying planes while he is hanging out of a plane. So I became George's shadow, following him through the markets late in the day, asking questions. He can find the right corner, right alley, the right light..working with him, you will learn how to see things with from new perspectives. Thanks to George, I got comfortable doing street shots and portraits. Ask for help, they will offer up their ideas and work with you. But where Daniel and George are at the best are doing blue hour setups -- sunsets or sunrise....they know the spot to be! They know the right hillside, field, tower...but mostly the best street corners to capture a multitude of views. A corner location and a coffee, you are now set to try this style. Best mentors and fun people to travel with! Yes, we dressed them up in local attire, even got to meet goats. Most important, they are good sports to have on a tour.Posted on Kim KramerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Photo Tours and Expeditions is an outstanding tour company. I just returned from a tour to Peru (highlands) with PT&E and every aspect of the trip was excellent, but I would like to highlight a few details. First, PT&E's relationship with local guides excellent. Flavio, our primary local guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but enthusiastic, helpful, patient with participants navigating rough/uneven terrain and on top off all that, a terrific photographer!! Beatrice, our guide in Arequipa, brought that city to life for us. All credit to PT&E for sourcing such wonderful guides. The lodging and meals selected by PT&E were fabulous. In Arequipa we stayed in a lovely hotel right on the main square. as you can see from the main photo, we were able to capture outstanding 'blue hour' shots of the cathedral. All the hotels chosen were clean comfortable, and had VERY helpful staff. I'm of the opinion that every tour needs to have one fantasy (the kind where you state that you are never leaving) property, and our stay in Urubamba definitely checked that box! We dined at many MANY excellent restaurants; my waist band is proof of that ;-) As I mentioned at the top, this was a highlands tour. We spent a small amount of time in Lima, and then time a few days in Arequipa (really to start to adjust to the altitude, but there was plenty to see!) and then moved on to Cusco for more altitude adjustment, and rural life photography. Of course the highlight of the trip was vising Mach Picchu. I would take this exact trip again, but I've learned so much about places not on the itinerary, that I'm really hoping that PT&E will create a 'Peru-Part 2' trip! MANY THANKS to Daniel and George for sharing their expertise, and love of travel and photography. I anticipate many more trips with them.Posted on John TerryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from Photo Tours and Expedition’s trip to Peru. I am an 81-year-old photographer who has travelled and photographed on six of the World’s seven continents with many of the world’s leading photo tour companies. This month’s Peru trip was by far the best. A trip with Daniel, George and, in Peru, Flavio, doesn’t just visit the high spots, but includes the back streets, markets and less visited historic sites others might miss. It’s not unusual to pull off the highway and tromp through a field to photograph a farmer plowing with bulls or harvesting carrots among the corn stocks in the soggy ground. You photograph “real life”, but there’s often a model shoot in another perfect location as well. These guys are all about “blue hour” and “spectacular sunrises”, or you can sleep in, if you’re "that" kind of photographer. I have traveled and photographed over the past twenty-plus years with some of the World’s leading outdoor and wildlife photo tour companies. They’re all good, but honestly, these guys are better. A word about my age. I’m hard of hearing, mildly unstable in my balance and footing, and short of breath especially at high elevations. There was ALWAYS an arm to lean on and the necessary push or pull when needed. No one else has ever treated me so well. And at the end of each day, there’s a great meal and a high-end hotel room. Just sayin', if you’re serious, these are your guys!
I really enjoyed my day with Claudia. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and photography. I highly recommend spending some time with her if you are in the area and are interested in getting some great images.
We have been on 3 trips with Photo Tours Worldwide. Twice to Kenya and now the Galapagos Islands. These have been trips that will never be forgotten ( in a good way). The travel and excursions were all well planned and executed. Very little down time, always on the go to make the most of our time. Good bang for the buck. We were able to see and experience all the nature, birds, and animals we had hoped for. Looking forward to more trips in the future.
My niece and I had the best time. The food was delicious, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the accommodations were wonderful. Claudia truly went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and that we enjoyed ourselves—she was always available and happy to help. We had an incredible adventure and are so grateful we got to experience it.
Photo locations and opportunities, accommodations and travel companions were great. All in all a fun and worthwhile tour with Claudia.
The trip was delightful. Portugal was beautiful, the accommodations were charming, and the photography instruction I received was very helpful. I am looking forward to future trips.
This was a trip that was on my bucket list for a very long time. The trip was promoted on FB and it delivered everything and more than it described. Claudia went above and beyond to make it a trip of a life time. Accommodations were first class. Outings were well planned - meal locations were varied and took advantage of local food and restaurants. A first class trip and would recommend it to anyone that loves photography.
We had a great time. Wonderful people. Good food. Comfortable hotel . I have enjoyed very much the location of the 1st hotel in Florence.
I had a wonderful trip. Just the right amount of activities with shoots in the mornings and late afternoons. Claudia took excellent care of me being attentive to my needs and limitations. I felt super comfortable. Highly recommend!!!
The workshop was wonderful. there was lot of hands on education. The locations chosen were very good and the chosen timings were great. The group was small (only 5) which made it a very personal workshop.