Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact you?
Our Contact Us page has contact information for Scott and Boris. We also use Gmail so that no matter where we are, we have access to your emailed questions. To contact a specific instructor or tour guide, send us an email and we'll forward it on.
Who attends your tours and workshops?
Everyone from beginners with point-and-shoot cameras to professionals. The workshops have prerequisites listed, if there are any, or contact us if you're not sure. For Tours, there is a write-up in the Tour Details that lists the skill level, and this is more important if it is a Tour/Workshop - again, contact us if you're not sure. There is no better way to improve skills and open up your creativity than hands-on workshops, and even on a tour, you're going to learn something in every venue you shoot.
What equipment do I need?
The level of Workshop or tour will usually dictate the type of equipment required. This is stated in the Workshop or Tour details and we also have a general list of thing that can be very helpful to have and can be found on our EQUIPMENT & PREPARATION webpages.
If I only have a Point-&-Shoot camera, am I excluded?
No, not at all. On photography travel tours, you'll get better photographs if you have a more advanced point & shoot that enables you to use a Manual or Aperture priority setting. Your photos will have less color noise and won't come out as blurry (a light weight tripod is also important). If you're not sure about your camera or you want to upgrade, consider our PRE-TRAVEL PHOTO FUNDAMENTALS CLASS. It's like our basic Fundamentals class that Scott Kelly teaches, but with a slant toward what you'll be doing on a travel tour.
How large are the workshops and tour groups?
Workshops range in size from just a few participants to as many as 15 when held in our Studio/Classroom location. Tours also range in size depending on the location and type, but are typically limited to 8 to 12 participants. For Tours, the maximum and minimum numbers are given in the Tour Details, which is the right-hand section on the tour webpage.
Do the tour guides/instructors shoot while guiding?
As a rule, guides and instructors on tours do not shoot - they are there to help you get the best shot and it is all about you. For Tour/Workshops, the instructor may be shooting as part of the instruction, but not to capture his own personal-use photos.
Is there a detailed itinerary provided to the participants, and what is sent to use before the tour?
Before you leave, detailed itineraries and where to meet up with the tour are provided to you either by email or mail. Information includes both domestic and international contact numbers, names, and addresses. Other helpful information such as the best way to get there is also provided.
What are the qualifications of the instructors?
The qualifications of our Workshops instructors are provided on the INSTRUCTOR BIOS webpage. In general, we look for instructors that are very qualified in the areas of the specific workshop they teach. Also, we feel that even if you're taking a 2-hour, or a 3-day workshop, the amount of material is usually much greater than can be readily absorbed in the time period. We provide concise hard copy materials so that afterwards you can review and practice the skills learned and make them a real part of your photography knowledge.
What is included in the Tour and Workshop prices?
What is included is spelled out in the workshop or Tour's Details. Generally, Tours do not include air or ground travel to the tour beginning point. Other travel is specifically mentioned so that you can make prior arrangements. For Workshop or Tour lodging, the Details section will provide who is responsible and what is included.
If lodging is provided, what is the quality?
Every effort is made to provide clean and comfortable lodging as a minimum. The level is quality is dependent on the location and the price level of the Tour being offered. In places like Bali or Spain, good quality affordable might be a Palace or Parador, and in England or Scotland, it might be an older but colorful bed and breakfast.
Will I be sharing a room if I travel solo?
When you register for a Tour or Tour/Workshop, you'll specify whether or not you want a single room or a roommate. Contact us to make sure of your arrangements.
How many hours per day are spent shooting on tours?
This varies with each Tour and is spelled out in the Tour write-up. Our focus is photography with ordinary sightseeing a distant second. That said, as much time as is possible is provided for shooting, but if you want to spend more time relaxing or sightseeing, that is up to you. For Tour/Workshops, the itinerary is a little more rigid with specific downtimes in which you might be processing or reviewing photos or techniques.
Are the guides or instructors bilingual?
Yes, even in Scotland.
Is there a cancellation policy if the Workshop or Tour doesn't get a minimum number of participants?
Yes, it can be found on the POLICIES webpage. For local Workshops, if we cancel it, we give you a full refund or credit it to the next one based on what you want to do. For Tours and Tour/workshops, we have a Date of Adequate Notice to you so that you can make travel arrangements in a timely manner.
On the tours, are there any critiques or classes?
This depends on whether or not you are on a tour or Tour/Workshops. For the Tour/Workshops, the instruction, classes, critiques, as well as equipment needed (such as computer), are spelled out in the Tour Details. On straight tours, the Tour Details will give you an idea, and the guides will be able to assist you with techniques specific to the location or type of light in which you're shooting. As far as critiquing, some like to travel light and may not have a computer to review and be able to critique images, but there are a few tricks, like using a cord from the camera to a television video input to see a larger image.
How do I contact you?
Our Contact Us page has contact information for Scott and Boris. We also use Gmail so that no matter where we are, we have access to your emailed questions. To contact a specific instructor or tour guide, send us an email and we'll forward it on.
Who attends your tours and workshops?
Everyone from beginners with point-and-shoot cameras to professionals. The workshops have prerequisites listed, if there are any, or contact us if you're not sure. For Tours, there is a write-up in the Tour Details that lists the skill level, and this is more important if it is a Tour/Workshop - again, contact us if you're not sure. There is no better way to improve skills and open up your creativity than hands-on workshops, and even on a tour, you're going to learn something in every venue you shoot.
What equipment do I need?
The level of Workshop or tour will usually dictate the type of equipment required. This is stated in the Workshop or Tour details and we also have a general list of thing that can be very helpful to have and can be found on our EQUIPMENT & PREPARATION webpages.
If I only have a Point-&-Shoot camera, am I excluded?
No, not at all. On photography travel tours, you'll get better photographs if you have a more advanced point & shoot that enables you to use a Manual or Aperture priority setting. Your photos will have less color noise and won't come out as blurry (a light weight tripod is also important). If you're not sure about your camera or you want to upgrade, consider our PRE-TRAVEL PHOTO FUNDAMENTALS CLASS. It's like our basic Fundamentals class that Scott Kelly teaches, but with a slant toward what you'll be doing on a travel tour.
How large are the workshops and tour groups?
Workshops range in size from just a few participants to as many as 15 when held in our Studio/Classroom location. Tours also range in size depending on the location and type, but are typically limited to 8 to 12 participants. For Tours, the maximum and minimum numbers are given in the Tour Details, which is the right-hand section on the tour webpage.
Do the tour guides/instructors shoot while guiding?
As a rule, guides and instructors on tours do not shoot - they are there to help you get the best shot and it is all about you. For Tour/Workshops, the instructor may be shooting as part of the instruction, but not to capture his own personal-use photos.
Is there a detailed itinerary provided to the participants, and what is sent to use before the tour?
Before you leave, detailed itineraries and where to meet up with the tour are provided to you either by email or mail. Information includes both domestic and international contact numbers, names, and addresses. Other helpful information such as the best way to get there is also provided.
What are the qualifications of the instructors?
The qualifications of our Workshops instructors are provided on the INSTRUCTOR BIOS webpage. In general, we look for instructors that are very qualified in the areas of the specific workshop they teach. Also, we feel that even if you're taking a 2-hour, or a 3-day workshop, the amount of material is usually much greater than can be readily absorbed in the time period. We provide concise hard copy materials so that afterwards you can review and practice the skills learned and make them a real part of your photography knowledge.
What is included in the Tour and Workshop prices?
What is included is spelled out in the workshop or Tour's Details. Generally, Tours do not include air or ground travel to the tour beginning point. Other travel is specifically mentioned so that you can make prior arrangements. For Workshop or Tour lodging, the Details section will provide who is responsible and what is included.
If lodging is provided, what is the quality?
Every effort is made to provide clean and comfortable lodging as a minimum. The level is quality is dependent on the location and the price level of the Tour being offered. In places like Bali or Spain, good quality affordable might be a Palace or Parador, and in England or Scotland, it might be an older but colorful bed and breakfast.
Will I be sharing a room if I travel solo?
When you register for a Tour or Tour/Workshop, you'll specify whether or not you want a single room or a roommate. Contact us to make sure of your arrangements.
How many hours per day are spent shooting on tours?
This varies with each Tour and is spelled out in the Tour write-up. Our focus is photography with ordinary sightseeing a distant second. That said, as much time as is possible is provided for shooting, but if you want to spend more time relaxing or sightseeing, that is up to you. For Tour/Workshops, the itinerary is a little more rigid with specific downtimes in which you might be processing or reviewing photos or techniques.
Are the guides or instructors bilingual?
Yes, even in Scotland.
Is there a cancellation policy if the Workshop or Tour doesn't get a minimum number of participants?
Yes, it can be found on the POLICIES webpage. For local Workshops, if we cancel it, we give you a full refund or credit it to the next one based on what you want to do. For Tours and Tour/workshops, we have a Date of Adequate Notice to you so that you can make travel arrangements in a timely manner.
On the tours, are there any critiques or classes?
This depends on whether or not you are on a tour or Tour/Workshops. For the Tour/Workshops, the instruction, classes, critiques, as well as equipment needed (such as computer), are spelled out in the Tour Details. On straight tours, the Tour Details will give you an idea, and the guides will be able to assist you with techniques specific to the location or type of light in which you're shooting. As far as critiquing, some like to travel light and may not have a computer to review and be able to critique images, but there are a few tricks, like using a cord from the camera to a television video input to see a larger image.
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Registration
Workshops
Photo Tours
Contact Us
Policies
About Us
FAQ
Equipment &
Preparation
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