Capture stunning images across the globe on immersive photo tours 92% of Americans own a smartphone. We are all photographers now. Photography does not have to be hard. Stop photographing like an amateur and learn how to bend light. Make your pics an inspiration to others while taking an amazing trip. Apply your passion for travel to the art and science of photography. Exposure to Rustic Pathways tours helps aspiring photographers explore and shoot the world and all its weird beauty. Snap the bustling streets of Tokyo or tour the Guyana rainforest on our photo tours. All our private programs are customizable. Pick your destination, grab a camera and go make memories you’ll savor for many years. Customize Your Photo Tour
Who are photography tours for? Private groups Family groups School groups Church groups Solo travelers
Photography Trips We curate our photography travel programs to photographers of all levels, from the first-timer to the grizzled light benders. We offer photo tours, workshops, school trips, and summer camps focused on travel photography. We offer all-inclusive tour experiences with limited downtime for rest, so you can make the most of each moment. We can offer programs for a school group, group of friends, family group, or a professional photographer. Standard group sizes are small and customizable for interested parties, so students can get the most out of each tour. Sample Photography Tour Itineraries All of our travel programs can be customized to focus on photography. An expert photographer will travel with you, providing guidance and tips. Here are a few program itineraries that are perfect for your next photography tour: Japan: Tokyo Fusion Ecuador Wild Galapagos South Africa: Ranger Conservation and Safari Program Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon Morocco: Wanderer Mongolia: Off the Map Schedule a call to customize a program School Trips and Photography Tours Our photo tours highlight the elements of nature photography with a flexible itinerary that you can customize as needed. While many tour operators might focus on the business of travel, we help you take a moment to embrace, understand and develop the future photographer within each budding artist. School Trips Our school trips help teachers combine photography lessons with cultural activities. Students focus on portfolio creation and participate in daily photo reviews to enhance their camera skills on their photography tour. Our school trip photo tours are fun. We designed them for high school and middle school students to foster curiosity and critical thinking skills as they shoot. Join our travel photography workshops and photo tours to capture stunning images and create lasting memories while learning the art of travel photography.
Private Photography Tours Join our private photography tours and explore. Expect to learn to craft well-framed images on each trip, and gain light coaching, tips and feedback from experienced photographers. Photography Workshops Over 100 small-group tours in more than 38+ countries, including themes like landscape, wildlife, and street photography. Blend your love of travel with your love of local culture. Pair your visit with friends with learning about light and photography. Photography Volunteer Programs Each photography volunteer trip combines photography with community service. Participants work on conservation projects while enhancing their photography skills and focusing on capturing wildlife and landscapes. Schools Who Choose Us for Their Photography Tours St. Mark’s School of Texas Peru Trinity Preparatory School Australia, India, Peru American School of Dubai Morocco Palos Verdes High School Cuba, Thailand/Laos Singapore American School India Hong Kong International School Morocco
Photo Tour Learning Outcomes Technical Photography Skills Learn or improve your photography skills on each trip. Each photography trip includes techniques to help you master the perfect photograph. Understanding photography Genres Basic camera and lens knowledge When and how to use a tripod Lighting techniques The exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO). Depth of field management Managing blur Composition (Rule of thirds, visual weight, triangles, eye-lines and balance) Cultural Immersion Soak up the local culture while on tour. You’ll photograph vibrant scenes and learn to master your camera in diverse light conditions. During each trip, photographers will snap unique cultural moments like a day in the life of a Guatemalan merchant family. Top 3 Personal Growth Benefits of Photography On your photography tour and through our workshops, you’ll learn to see the world in a different light and develop personal skills and friendships beyond photography. Self-Discovery. Through photography, students and families may find talents they didn’t know they had. The images we create might provide insight into our values and beliefs. Achievement. Setting and achieving goals with photography can provide a sense of accomplishment and motivate continued personal development. One foot in front of the other. Emotional Expression. Photography can be a therapeutic way for introverts to express emotions. Our snapped images often reflect our inner state.
About Rustic Pathways: Rustic Pathways is the leader in educational travel programs for students, school groups and families since 1983. We offer spring break trips, summer camps, and Gap Year programs in 38+ countries, along with private, fully customized programs for school groups. Our programs combine community service with adventure travel for a culturally immersive experience. We foster the next generation of changemakers by expanding cultural knowledge and understanding. If you’re interested in teen travel programs or authentic private group travel, consider Rustic Pathways. You can explore the world, engage in meaningful community service, and gain new perspectives with our programs. Meet the Team Anna Beckerman is Head of School Group Travel at Rustic Pathways. Anna’s many years of international travel experience and her passion for travel gird her leadership of our photography tour group. Anna fell into the world of travel photography as a high school student traveling through China. She lugged around camera gear for 60 days through villages and mountain passes and rice paddy plains, capturing the everyday life, human interactions, and stunning vistas through China’s vastly diverse landscape. She credits this experience, and the resulting photography portfolio, with her acceptance to Dartmouth College. During her time at Dartmouth, she continued to practice her craft of photography during multiple terms abroad. Today, Anna helps Rustic’s travelers build personal, technical, and leadership skills on our global tours. Read More About the Rustic Pathways Team
Join Our Team of Talented Photographers Are you passionate about photography and travel? Whether you want to shoot for us or teach aspiring photographers, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Work with a community that values creativity and adventure. Here’s what some of our photographers have to say about their experiences: