Norfolk Island is a photographer’s paradise. The island is only 8km x 5kms and is situated in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, half way between Australia and New Zealand. The air is crisp and clean, the scenery superb and the people are delightful. Photographic opportunities are endless and include stunning landscapes/seascapes, sunrises/sunsets over rocky cliffs, birds galore(including shots of birds in flight), convict ruins, cattle/ducks/geese roaming over the fields and much more.

No matter what your level of experience, Michael will help you gain valuable photographic experience that will ultimately lead to you taking better quality photos. With an experienced and enthusiastic tutor, there will be many opportunities to ask any questions you may have, specific to your own needs. Norfolk Island is the perfect place to improve your photographic skills, due to the variety of subjects to photograph. The workshop itinerary has some free time included, so you will be able to practice your photography or unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful island as well.

One of the wonderful things about visiting the island at this time is the abundance of birdlife and their relative fearlessness. Telephoto lenses up to 300 or 400mm can be fine, although there'll always be times you want more. For landscapes, a decent wide-angled lens is recommended. A tripod is also essential for our sunrise/sunset shoots and it can be packed into your main suitcase.

When capturing photos of action such as birds in flight, the optical viewfinders and fast autofocus of DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras really shine. Michael will be helping you take advantage of all these features.

If your luggage allowance allows, Michael encourages you to take a laptop computer to help you review and safely store your photos. Reviewing your images is an important step in improving your techniques for the next photo session and making the most of your limited time on the island.

• Landscapes
• Birds
• Sunrises / sunsets
• Convict ruins etc
• Composition
• Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc)
• Exposure and metering techniques
• Filters
• Audio-visual on Wildlife Photography
• Image critique
• And much more!

• Daily photography tuition from Michael Snedic
• Norfolk Island departure tax
• Return airport transfers on Norfolk Island
• Five night’s accommodation (twin share)

• All meals
• Flights to and from Norfolk Island
• Car hire
• Personal expenses including alcohol

For more information, or make a booking for this fantastic Norfolk Island photography workshop, please contact Michael via his Contact Form or call him on +61 408 941 965  

Your position on the tour will be guaranteed immediately upon payment of non-refundable deposit of $AU900 (plus GST) The balance will be due up to 90 days prior to the start of the workshop.

PS - My recommended travel specialist is available to book your flights, if required.

On this expedition you will have access every day to two professional nature photographers and instructors. Michael and David are there to help you photograph the stunning scenery and wildlife we will encounter. We will be conducting a series of classes throughout the voyage, as well
as being on-hand throughout the outings.

As full-time professionals, Michael and David are both accredited members of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP). As well as being experienced photographers they’re both experienced photographic tutors, and regularly run workshops together.

Michael is an experienced (20-years) and widely published photographer, writer and photo expedition leader. His photography articles and images have featured in numerous publications in Australia and across the world.

Michael is owner of WildNature Photo Expeditions and presents exciting photography workshops and tours to many wonderful photographic and travel destinations. He is also an Australian Ambassador for both Lowepro and LensCoat. Michael loves sharing his photographic knowledge and passion with workshop participants, helping them improve their photographic skills.

David has been photographing since the 1970s (professionally since 2002). As well as winning awards for his photography, and teaching the eld craft to hundreds of people, his IT background has provided important tools in managing the photography work flow.

He is an Adobe Certi ed Expert, and has spent years teaching Photoshop and Lightroom at a tertiary level and to individuals and groups. As the principal of LuminOdyssey Photo Expeditions, David regularly conducts photographic workshops and tours to destinations around Australia and the globe.

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• Photography tuition throughout the expedition.
• Transfer from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk hotel to ship, and to Magadan on completion of the voyage.
• Shipboard accommodation.
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners onboard.
  Coffee, tea, cocoa available around the clock.
• All ship-based excursions.
• Pre- and post-departure materials.

• Airfares and other travel expenses to/from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk/Magadan.
• Hotels in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Magadan.
• Optional Magadan birding (approx US$90).
• Passport/visa expenses. We provide assistance with Russian visa paperwork, but you’re responsible for the actual visa.
• Personal/travel insurance coverage.
  Heritage will discuss with you the required insurance coverage (due to the remoteness of our destination).
• Onboard bar, laundry, and telecommunications charges. Internet access is not available onboard.

The trip is being put together with our partners at Heritage Expeditions in Christchurch, and they take care of the bookings and travel arrangements for us, while we run the photography program.

Do note that these prices are the same as for booking this voyage directly with Heritage. We’ve managed to arrange a deal where by booking as part of our group you essentially get access to our photography program for free!

There are a variety of cabin classes, mostly twin- share cabins. Your choice of berth/cabin type directly impacts the price of your ticket.

The twin-berth cabins can be reserved as single cabins for 1.8x the standard price. There’s also a mandatory charge of US$500 per person to cover local fee payments.

These prices are in US dollars per berth. A 25% deposit is required to secure your place.

The Following Is A Sample Kenya Photo Safari

Expect to photograph the elephants at Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, plus its other resident wildlife. In Samburu the ecosystem offers unique northern species of animals only found in this area including Gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Gevy’s Zebra and Beisa oryx. You may also capture the elusive leopard, the rare striped hyena, civet cat and African wild dog. Another highlight is Saruni Samburu’s new elephant hide giving you eye level safe access to capture the beauty of these creatures. Plus of course the colourful Samburu people will be with us sharing stories, cultural traditions and outstanding photographic opportunities.

The finale to our Kenya safari is the famous Masai Mara. Maasai guides will help us capture the incredible diversity of animals and landscapes. Most famous for its excellent lion and cheetah photography, the Masai Mara also boasts over 500 bird species from five species of vultures, the tawny, bateleur, fish and snake eagles, saddlebilled storks, grey crowned cranes, the colourful lilac breasted rollers to ox-peckers, bush shrikes and many more.

This is an exclusive small group photographic safari with a maximum of 8 guests travelling in two vehicles, affording ample space in the vehicle for camera equipment and unobscured viewing. There is ample time to photograph landscapes, wildlife and culture. Well-priced, this trip is sure to become a regular on the WildNature Photo Expedition calendar!

• Kenya is the original safari country of Africa
• This is a five star experience
• Private concessions
• Intimate and spectacular accommodations
• Private vehicles
• Private plane
• Total exclusivity to maximise your time photographing
• Small group to guarantee quality time with Michael
• Just three locations to ensure a relaxed pace and allow you to immerse in the wilderness
• Exceptional local guides to get you in the greatest position for the ultimate shot

This is the ultimate luxury photographic safari to Kenya with time in three beautiful locations. A night in Nairobi will see you gather as a group and enjoy a dinner briefing. Next day you head off to the airport and from here everything is in private charter aircraft, a Cessna 208 which gives you space and 20 kilograms luggage allowance! Fly to first stop, Amboseli National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Two nights here to capture that iconic image of the Mountain as your backdrop and wildlife in the foreground. Then it's off to Samburu for three nights. This mountainous region is famous for its beauty and culture. Meet local Samburu tribes, learn their culture, head into the bush with them as your guide, meet camel herders, game drive and much more. The finale to any decent Kenya safari has to be the Masai Mara. Enjoy four nights here in a private reserve which means you get off road day and night to spend time in the savannah landscape capturing images of its residents including the big cats. All the while Michael Snedic will be accompanying you and providing guidance throughout.

We hope you like the itinerary and look forward to welcoming you along. There are just 8 places, so be quick and reserve your seat.

Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterised by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife.

The nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70 unique ethnic groups from the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast. Add to this: an exquisite tropical coastline fringed with breathtaking golden sand beaches; gorgeous coral gardens providing excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities; and a slew of lively beach resorts, and it is easy to see why so many visitors flock here from around the world to experience a truly unique African adventure in one of the world’s most pristine safari destinations.

• Meet and greet on arrival into Nairobi
• Private road transfers to and from airport
• House of Waine accommodation, Nairobi outer suburbs with dinner and breakfast
• Private charter flights to all camps in Cessna 208
• Luxury accommodation at Tortillis Camp, Saruni Samburu and Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara with all meals, activities, park fees, private guides and 2 vehicles plus local drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks at safari properties) and laundry.
• Hands-on photography tuition from Michael Snedic, making sure you come back with the BEST photos possible!

• International airfares
• Visa to Kenya
• Tipping
• Items of a personal nature