- January 15: Meeting in the afternoon (Exact time tbd) at the Hotel Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações for an informal get together and informational session. Overnight at the Ibis hotel.
- January 16: Early morning shoot at the Vasco da Gama Bridge, breakfast at the hotel, transport to Lagos in the Algarve (2 hour 40 min drive)
- January 16-20: Hotel Marina Rio, Lagos. We will have plenty of time out in the field at sunrise & sunset for seascape locations, and we will concentrate on the blue hour & evenings while exploring old towns with our cameras. We will seek out interesting nooks and crannies as well as the better-known and more popular sites. Our aim is to give you ample opportunity to really capture the history and beauty of this amazing area.
- January 20: Drive to Lisbon International airport after breakfast (2 hour 40 min drive).
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Tripod.
- Remote shutter release cable
- Spare batteries
- Battery Charger
- Memory Cards
- Lens Cloth
- Electric Plug Adapter
- Raincover (or umbrella)
Recommended
- Lenses to cover a range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto
- Polarising filter
- Neutral density filter
- ND grad filters
- Head or small hand torch
(for working, and getting back to the vehicle in the dark)
January 15-16: Hotel Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações
January 16-20: Hotel Marina Rio, Lagos
- Accommodations
- Breakfast
- Transport to photography locations
- Photography Instruction
- Image Review
- Flights
- All other meals
- Beverages
- Insurance
Claudia Daniels
Claudia is originally from Mainz, Germany and for two decades has been enjoying life in Venice, Florida. Her artistic photographs are reflections of the natural world around her, especially landscapes and wildlife. She periodically employs diverse techniques to enhance and augment her photographs, such as artistic filters, high dynamic range imaging, and creative pre-and post processing effects.
Her images have been featured in various magazines, newspapers, and online publications. She is an experienced instructor and photography guide, and loves to share her enthusiasm for photography and travel. Her educational background encompasses an Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Business, and a Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in English and Multimedia; Claudia taught Graphic Design Technology at the State College of Florida for a number of years.
Paulo Silva
Paulo is a Portuguese photographer based in Porto with a passion for landscape and nature photography. He travels throughout the world as a photography guide and loves to share his knowledge of various photography techniques.
Paulo is a filter expert and knows how to catch the light just perfectly.
For many years, Paulo has worked as a freelance photography tutor for Discover Photography, and now runs his own regular multi-day and one day workshops in Portugal and abroad. Paulo attended the Portuguese Institute of Photography to develop his skills and learn from the Masters of Light.
Relatively easy but good footwear needed. Most locations and viewpoints are close to where we will be parked. There may be some walking on uneven terrain which could be wet and muddy, and some locations are hilly. Good sturdy, water resistant boots are advised.
Best place to fly to is Lisbon Airport. If coming from the UK or within Europe, you can find flights at Easyjet or Wizz Air or Ryanair.
You can get information and public transport options from Lisbon Airport here:
The weather can be quite cold this time of year, and the mornings and evenings colder, so warm clothes. Ideally layers that you can remove or put on as we’ll be shooting before sunrise and after sunset, in the dark, when it will be colder. Bring wet weather gear and a raincover for your camera equipment.
Group Bookings
Group bookings for all tours or bespoke tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact us by email or phone to let us know your requirements so we can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
Group Bookings
Group bookings for all tours or bespoke tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact us by email or phone to let us know your requirements so we can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
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