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by Donna Brawner, Seguin,
Texas
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For anybody who wants to
improve their photography
skills at any level
, these are the
photography tours you should
take!
I have taken at least six
photography tours with
Travel Images, and they just
get better and better. On
every trip I learn new
techniques regarding
composition, exposure, and
how to shoot what are new
subjects for me.
I taught photography for 34
years in a Texas high
school, but I never had the
time to actually to go out
and shoot, say, animals in
the wild. This is what I
love about John Baker's
tours. I had the 'book
knowledge', but John showed
me how to go beyond that in
practical terms. The results
over the years have been
beyond my wildest
expectations, with many of
my images looking like a pro
had shot them!
For those of you who are
just starting out in
photography, or feel that
you might ask 'dumb'
questions, put those
apprehensions aside. Most
folk on photography tours
are willing to learn, and
John makes it easy to ask
questions while suggesting
practical ways to improve
your pictures. Also, don't
be apprehensive about having
the latest equipment as
you'll be treated equally
whether you have a point and
shoot, pro equipment, or
something in-between.
The locations and subsequent
photography are extremely
pleasing to me, but the
camaraderie among the other
photo travelers is even
better. Another great point
about Travel Images tours is
their willingness to
'detour'. We were in
Brittany, France, and had
some extra time. We were
close to Fontevraud Abbey in
France, an historical
location I had wanted to see
for decades because Eleanor
of Aquitaine was buried
there. John willingly added
the detour, and I could not
get out of that van fast
enough when we arrived. That
was also one of the most
memorable moments of my
tours with him, and the
Normandy, Brittany and Loire
valley photography tour is
one everyone should take!
Like everyone, the cost of
tours always comes into
play. This is how I look at
it. Most photography tours
are large groups and you
don't get to know your
fellow travelers, much less
exchange ideas, whereby
Travel Images averages just
4 to 7 travelers. Also, with
larger groups you, don't
have as much one-on-one
mentoring from a
professional like John.
Secondly, most tours will
strictly adhere to their
time schedule, and they
might not care if you
capture the shot you have
dreamed about. One often
hears it's time to get back
on the bus! They also
aren't going to make detours
to take advantage of any
opportunities of light and
events that might present
themselves.
Thirdly, the tours include
accommodations, breakfast,
lunch on day one and dinner
on the last evening, plus
you're being 'chauffeured'
to the best locations at the
ideal times for awe
inspiring images. All that,
and your own photography
teacher.
What else could you ask for
from a photography tour?
Take a tour, and you'll be
hooked like I am! My next
tour with Travel Images is
this coming October, and I
can't wait!
Donna Brawner, Seguin,
Texas
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