Tasmania Van Diemens Land Australian Wilderness
- September 22nd, 2027 - September 29th, 2027
- Spaces Left: 4 (Maximum 6 People)
WORKSHOP AT A GLANCE
This bespoke, custom-tailored workshop to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, is for keen and passionate landscape photographers who want to experience and capture dramatic, iconic photographs of Tasmania's spectacular landscapes. We have a small group size and personal, one-on-one tuition for the duration of the workshop. There will also be wildlife opportunities during this workshop, although our primary focus is on landscapes.
- Dates: 22nd September 2027 until 29th September 2027 (Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days)
- Why Travel with Us: Wild Nature Photo Travels Point of Difference
- Investment: $9,950 USD ($950 USD Single Supplement). Wild Nature Photo Travel Team members pay no single supplement.
- Deposit: Deposit to secure a place $3,500 USD, with the balance due 120 days before the workshop commences.
- Participants: Maximum 6 Photographers plus leader
- Start and Finish: Melbourne, Australia
- Trip Leaders: Joshua Holko Master Photog II
- Fitness Level: Easy
- Temperature: Moderate
- Experience Level: Beginner to Professional
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
In September of 2027, I will lead a dedicated workshop to photograph the iconic and ancient landscapes of Tasmania. Tasmania is a primordial landscape of relatively untouched beauty. It offers outstanding opportunities to create iconic photographs of its rugged coastline, ancient forests and dramatic mountain peaks. During this workshop, we will visit multiple locations around the island, offering opportunities to photograph a variety of landscapes in different lighting conditions.
This is a unique opportunity to travel and photograph a local full-time professional photographer with more than 30 years of photographic experience that can take you to the best locations that are off the beaten track and at the right time – when the light is best. You’ll be spending eight days (seven nights) with others who are just as passionate about photography as you are, and to ensure everyone gets plenty of individual attention, the maximum number of participants is capped at just six. We will travel in two large modified 4-wheel drive / mini-bus vehicles to provide ample space for camera equipment and gear.
We will be staying in both hotels and guest houses that are functional and clean. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included and will generally be held at the accommodation where we are staying. However, this workshop tour is all about photography, and we will be putting in long hours in the field to ensure we get the best possible light for photography. We may take food and drink into the field to ensure we are in the right locations to get the best possible light.
This workshop is about photography and lots of it. During the workshop, we will go through camera settings in detail and the correct techniques for creating strong landscape photographs. We intend to ensure you get the best possible results from each shooting session. We will be providing instruction in the field and will be on hand for any advice you may need. As time permits, we will also cover some aspects of post-production in the evenings.
If the idea of photographing the spectacular and ancient landscape of Tasmania appeals to you, then now is the time to register for your place. Places in this workshop are strictly limited to just six photographers, and once they are gone, the workshop will be sold out.
Accommodation: Our accommodation for this workshop will be a combination of hotels and guest houses that provide convenient access to our shooting locations.
Wildlife: Landscapes will be our primary focus for this workshop. However, there will likely be opportunities to observe and photograph wildlife, including both marsupials and birds, during the workshop.
Dietary Requirements: If you have special dietary requirements, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please ensure you let us know when you make your booking.
Travel: We will travel by commercial plane from our starting location in Melbourne airport to Tasmania. Once in Tasmania, we will travel by private 4-wheel drive. Typically, there is no significant hiking during the workshop.
Equipment: Zoom lenses provide the greatest flexibility for photographing the landscape. Recommended Lenses: Wide Angle: 16-35mm, 14-35mm or equivalent. Mid Range: 24-70mm, 24-105mm or equivalent. Telephoto: 100-500mm, 200-600mm, 400mm, 500mm or more. A selection of Neutral Denisty and Graduated ND filters and tripod are strongly recommended.
Who is it for? This workshop is ideally suited to landscape photographers looking to capture images of Tasmania's pristine wilderness and coastlines. There will also be limited wildlife opportunities during this workshop. However, our primary focus is on landscapes.
If you are excited about travelling to Tasmania with a small group of dedicated photographers to photograph landscapes, then now is the time to secure your place. Places are very limited; once they are spoken for, that’s it.
WORKSHOP ITINERARY
22nd - September: Transfer to Melbourne International Airport for the internal domestic flight to Tasmania. Flight time is approximately one hour. On arrival in Tasmania, we will transfer to our accommodation and have our welcome dinner.
23rd - 28th September: We will explore and photograph the central and eastern wilderness and coastline of Tasmania.
29th September: On our final day, we will transfer to the airport in time for flights back to Melbourne. We conclude on arrival at Melbourne airport.
Weather in Tasmania: At this time of the year, Tasmania will be temperate to cool with temperatures hovering around 10º Celsius. The weather in Tasmania can be fickle and is subject to frequent change. We reserve the right to make last-minute changes to the itinerary to avoid bad weather and take advantage of good weather and light as the conditions permit.
Flights to Melbourne: Flights to Melbourne International airport can be booked directly with multiple international carriers.
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
- Transportation: Start of service, including transfers from the city of Melbourne to Melbourne airport. Return economy airfare from Melbourne to Tasmania (approximately 1 hour flight). All ground transportation for the duration of the workshop.
- Accommodation: 7 Nights' accommodation.
- Food and Beverages: Includes breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (excluding alcohol) for the duration of the workshop
- Tuition: Expert one-on-one Photographic tuition and guiding services
Exclusions
- Transportation: Any travel required to arrive at the workshop starting location in Melbourne, Australia.
- Duties and Taxes: Any taxes, levies, insurances, Immigration, duty, and visa fees where applicable.
- Travel and Evacuation Insurance: We partner with and recommend Global Rescue for all travel and medical insurance.
- Personal Items: Any personal items, including alcoholic beverages, souvenirs and travel insurance. No tipping is required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A deposit of $3,500 USD must be paid at the time of booking to secure your place, with the balance due 120 DAYS before the workshop commencement date. Deposit Methods Accepted: Credit card Visa/Master (+3%) or Direct Deposit / Wire Transfer.
Refunds and Cancellations: Our standard workshop policy requires an initial non-refundable deposit for the reservation of your space and your payment balance in full 120 days before the commencement of the workshop date, unless otherwise noted. If we do not receive the balance on or before the due date, and we are unable to get in contact with you via the contact details you have provided, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. At our discretion, we may apply your deposit to be used for another workshop within one year. Please note that price increases may apply in this instance.
If the workshop is cancelled for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full. Wild Nature Photo Travel Pty Ltd., trading as Joshua Holko Photography and Joshua Holko, is not responsible for any financial commitments that registered attendees have with third parties such as airlines or other travel services.
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Travel Insurance: You must purchase travel and evacuation insurance in the event of illness or any other emergency that delays or otherwise prevents you from travelling on the trip. Wild Nature Photo Travel partners with and recommends Global Rescue for Evacuation and Medical insurance.
REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
If you are excited about photographing the wild and untamed landscapes of Tasmania with a small group of like-minded, passionate photographers, now is the time to register your interest. Places are extremely limited, and once spoken for, that's it.