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February: This photography tour is not currently in the
schedule, but can be added by request
8 nights/9 inclusive days | Maximum of 8 participants, and a minimum of 4 participants
$3,944 USD per person | Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip
The deposit for this photography tour is $400. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance
here
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Arrival and departure airport:
Mobile Regional, Alabama [MOB]
Arrival window: For a variety of travel related reasons, arriving one day early is recommended
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Mobile Bay photo gallery
Map of overnight locations
Client responses to our photo tours
For the single supplement, cancellation policy and enrollment guidance see below
8 places are available at this time
Updated: Wednesday the 2nd of October, 2024
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Photography Tour Overview: We specifically designed this short photo tour to
complement our other 'winter escape' trips in the southern United States. On
this particular photography tour we circle Mobile Bay and cross the estuary via
the ferry to Dauphin Island, then return to the mainland via the Gordon Persons
bridge. Our first base is Orange Beach from where we'll explore multiple
locations on the Gulf coast, and make a short side trip to Big Lagoon State Park
in the Florida panhandle. Then via Fort Morgan and a ferry ride to Dauphin
Island for a three night stay. Island highlights include the Audubon Bird
Sanctuary and Fort Gaines and more. A
Dolphin watching trip is also included in our itinerary, and we hope you'll consider
joining our small group. As with all of our photography tours, early and late shooting is scheduled for each day.
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Our
itinerary . . .
But first things first! We suggest that you set your camera's clock to the local time, as your images will then synchronize with the times in our included photo tour
field notes.
Day 1 |
Mobile to Orange Beach
We'll kick things off at 9:30 a.m. in the lobby of our gateway hotel, and
following introductions we'll head for nearby Battleship Park at the top of
Mobile Bay. Then on down the eastern shoreline of the bay for several stops
including Fairhope. We'll pause for the included lunch on our way to the coast,
and after hotel check-in and a short break we'll head out for the late light,
and a Gulf coast sunset.
Orange Beach, 4 nights
Days 2, 3 + 4
| Gulf Coast plus a side trip to the Florida Panhandle
We'll have three full days for subjects such as Shelby Lake, a Dolphin watching
excursion just off the coast, plus a side trip into Florida for Big Lagoon State
Park in the Florida panhandle. Gulf sunsets are stunning, as are easily captured
images of Heron, Pelican, and Crabs, plus Sanderling and Willet shorebirds.
Sunrises and sunsets at various viewpoints are also in our schedule.
Days 5, 6 + 7
| Dauphin Island
We'll finish off our 'mainland' photography along the Gulf Coast prior to
heading to Fort Morgan Historic Site. The fort is an earthen and stockade type
fortification that was involved in the final land battles of the War of 1812.
Construction was finally completed in 1834. After our ferry crossing across the
mouth of Mobile bay to Dauphin Island we'll check-in to our accommodations prior
to shooting another Gulf Coast sunset.
On days 6 and 7 you'll have ample time to photograph a variety of subjects
including Fort Gaines which was named after one Edmund Pendleton Gaines. The
fort was established in 1821, and is best known for its role in the Battle of
Mobile Bay during the American Civil War. Also scheduled are visits to the
Audubon Bird Sanctuary and several early and late excursions for sunrises and
sunsets. Off-shore oil rigs create an eerie contrast, and picture opportunities
as they sit on the distant horizon.
Dauphin Island, 3 nights
Day 8 |
Dauphin Island to Mobile
After early photography and breakfast we'll make our way to Mobile via
Bellingrath gardens which is 65 acre public garden and historic home of Walter
and Bessie Bellingrath, located on the Fowl River. By mid afternoon we'll be
checking into our last hotel, and ready to venture out for our closing photography
shoot in Mobile's historic district. The included dinner on the last night of our photography tour will feature an
'It's You!' presentation of clients in action on this tour by John.
Mobile, 1 night
Day 9 | Departure day
As there isn't any photography scheduled for the day of departure on this trip, your flight home can be arranged for any time today. Transport to the airport is included unless you’re staying on for a day or more.
Photo Tour Photographer/Leader: John Baker, Travel Images Photography Tours
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours
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Enhancing Your Photography Skills
Describing the assistance you'll receive on one of our photography tours takes more than a few words, so for greater detail please go here.
Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'non strenuous' to 'mildly strenuous'
A majority of images are found in close proximity to our vehicle
In every other respect this photography tour is considered non-strenuous to mildly strenuous
Do you need a Visa for travel to the United States?
Travelers from all countries can do a quick check of visa requirements here or here
Our international clients may need to contact the embassy of their intended destination in their own country for a visa. Go here or here
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Photography Tour Cost, Deposit, Cancellation Policy and Enrollment Guidance
Trip Cost: $3,944 USD per person not including airfare. A 5% discount is applied to all double occupancies. A single room supplement is required for single occupancy
Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip
The deposit for this photography tour is $400. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance
here
Cancellation policy: Go
here
Enrollment guidance: Go here
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 Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are included in the trip cost . . .
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Photography instruction throughout the trip by John
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All accommodations with private facilities [en-suite]
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All breakfasts
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Lunch on day one of the trip
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Dinner on the last night of the trip
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On-vehicle snacks and bottled water
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All ground transportation
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Airport pick-up on day 1, and drop-off on departure day. Arrival prior to day 1 is not included
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Entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions Included’
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Following the trip you'll receive detailed field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, plus image uploads to a private web page of clients 'in action' on the trip
 Not Included in the Trip Cost: The costs for these items are the responsibility of each participant . . .
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Airfare
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Travel costs between your home and the gateway airport and return
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Any transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s inclusive dates
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Pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation
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Lunches and dinners except for lunch on day one of the trip, and dinner on the last night of the trip
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Alcoholic beverages
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Entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary
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Baggage fees
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Medical expenses
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Personal items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry et cetera
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Incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie rentals, internet and phone
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Travel insurance
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Passport or visa expenses
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Airport departure taxes, if applicable
Admissions Included in the Trip Cost:
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Two hour Dolphin watching boat
trip
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Audubon Bird Sanctuary
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State Parks and forts
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Ferry crossing to Dauphin Island
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Other possible rides, admissions or excursions are optional and not included
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