Top 7 Providers for Photography Travel Programs

Learn more about incredible photography travel tours and programs. ☆ If you’re a shutterbug, you know that there’s nothing more exciting than taking a trip with your trusty camera in hand. Travel is the perfect inspiration for any photographer! But have you ever thought about going beyond your typical vacation snapshots? Participating in photography travel programs can provide you with invaluable workshops and lessons, as well as the chance to meet other passionate travel and photography lovers like yourself. Iconic cityscapes, local portraits, and adrenaline junkie snaps are all calling your name! 

Keep your camera at the ready with these popular photography travel tours & programs!

There are two important aspects to every photography trip: awesome subjects and an awesome team. The main goal of photography travel programs is to help photographers learn more about their craft, as well as experience new and beautiful places. Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, an adventure travel photography trip is an exciting way to improve your skills, find some new content to shoot, and go on a wicked adventure! Here are our top 10 program providers for photography travel programs for 2019:

Here’s a preview of the top photography travel tours this year:

• Broadreach
• Worldwide Friends Iceland
• Mente Argentina
• Travel for Teens
• GoEco
• The Experiment in International Living
• Abraham Hostels & Tours

The best providers for photography adventure travel this year

Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of publishing. Please refer to each individual program for current data.

1. Broadreach — 9.81 

“This trip was amazing. From snorkeling between tectonic plates to exploring the town we were staying in to going to an Icelandic movie that is shown every night in the same theater, the trip exceeded my expectations and I feel as though I have thoroughly experienced Iceland. I not only was able to have an incredible time in Iceland, but I was also able to take many new skills home. My photography skills have improved tremendously and I am more eager to go out and take more photos. Also, I was able to take home a new found confidence. I now feel comfortable expressing who I am and I am more eager to try new things. I have put my favorite photos on my wall and now when I look at them everyday I am reminded of the great friends I made, the amazing country, and the once in a lifetime experiences.” — Read more Broadreach reviews here

• Where? Panama, Italy, Scandinavia, Iceland, or Morocco 
• When? June or July start dates, 2 - 3 weeks duration
• Why? Broadreach runs awesome photography trips abroad that double as educational programs abroad for students of all ages. Their photography adventure tours are perfect for beginner or intermediate photographers who are want to hone their basic skills in an adventurous settings. Broadreach’s goal is for their students to leave their programs feeling inspired to keep creating. 
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2. Worldwide Friends Iceland — 10 

“To travel around Iceland was like a dream and I can tell you that I did not want to wake up after the camp. The amazing nature with rivers, mountains, glaciers, hot springs, black beach is incredible. Summercamp Iceland organized the camp in a great way with all the information and cultural experience that they gave to us. Me and my brother are for sure coming back for this program again in the future.” — Read more Summercamp Iceland reviews here

• Where? Reykjavik and surrounding areas
• When? July or August start dates
• Why? Summercamp Iceland offers 12 day expeditions for teens 14 - 17 years old. They offer small group expeditions with a focus on photography adventures, particularly nature photography. If you are a young budding photographer and traveler, then Summercamp Iceland is the perfect place to get your feet wet (although the water may be a tad cold!). 
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3. Mente Argentina — 9.98

“I came here with Mente to take photography lessons. I had a great time – the Mente group was awesome as far as helping out with any questions that I had, any directions, it was very stress-free. Everything was taken care of as far as routes, directions, getting money exchanged, any questions that I had throughout the course of my stay here were answered promptly and I had no issues with that whatsoever. Buenos Aires is a beautiful place, I highly recommend it. I highly recommend coming abroad with Mente overall – it was a great, great experience.” — Read more Mente Argentina reviews here

• Where? Buenos Aires 
• When? Year round, 2 - 12 weeks
• Why? Buenos Aires is known for being a vibrant and exciting city, so there are definitely plenty of photo opportunities! Participants are given both studio instruction time and adventure expedition opportunities. Mente Argentina even offers group lessons and one on one lessons, allowing travellers to get the most out of their photography adventures. 
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4. Travel for Teens — 9.80

“I had the best time on this trip! I was new to photography when I signed up, and I had never even used my high end camera. Once we got to Paris, I immediately knew that I would learn so much from this experience. Every morning we would have a meeting, where we would look at the best photos from the night before, and also discuss the plans for that day. I met so many amazing people and learned so much about photography. The pictures that I took were so beautiful and I have some framed up on my wall.” — Read more Travel for Teens reviews here

• Where? Italy or France
• When? June or July departure, 10 - 19 days
• Why? Travel for Teens offers high school students the chance to travel to romantic Europe to learn photography in cities that many travellers dream of visiting. Daily photo workshops and challenges make the experience even more unique, and pushes students to really think about the images they are capturing - all while exploring some of the most beautiful cities in the world!
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5. GoEco — 9.76

“It was absolutely incredible to be in the midst of the South African bush. The wildlife plays such a pivotal role in not only the environment, but the local economies as well. Being able to photograph and help protect these animals has given me a new appreciation for them. I feel as if many animals are misunderstood because of the communication barrier; however, they are so much more inquisitive than the normal person would suspect. Truly a life changing experience. It was incredible to have met so many like-minded people from all over the globe. In 4 weeks my project formed a family relationship, making it that much harder to leave and go our separate ways.” — Read more GoEco reviews here

• Where? Zimbabwe or South Africa
• When? Year round, 2 - 12 weeks
• Why? GoEco’s photography trips abroad mix photography with wildlife conservation, so not only do you have the chance to work on your photography skills, but you will also be doing important conservation work to preserve the beautiful landscapes you are capturing. As an award-winning travel abroad program provider, GoEco has every step of your trip covered so you can focus on your own photography goals! 
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6. The Experiment in International Living — 9.44

“Overall a great experience. I've made lifelong friends both in the United States and in France. I learned quite a bit about using a camera. The painting part was fun to, it was a more for beginners though. But there was a lot of freedom to do what you would like to do. That is what I liked most.” — Read more Experiment in International Living reviews here

• Where? Aix-en-Provence, Paris
• When? July departure, 4 weeks
• Why? Master travel photography before even turning 18! The Experiment in International Living offers summer camps for high school students who want to connect with communities and locations abroad. Their Fine Arts and Photography program that allows students to develop their creative skills all around, while visiting inspiring locations and world-famous museums. 
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7. Abraham Hostels & Tours — 9.38

“Volunteering with Abraham Hostel & Tours is a great way to improve your photography/videography skills and get to know the daily life in Israel. You get a lot of opportunities to go to events and local activities while you're working, the same goes for the tours. You get enough free time to see more of the country and beside the hostel that you are volunteering in you can stay in the other cities for free as well (Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Nazareth). While Israel can be quite expensive as a travel destination, volunteering is the perfect way to learn more about local culture and daily life and to experience Israel to the fullest, even if you don't have a lot of budget” — Read more Abraham Hostels and Tours reviews here

• Where? Jerusalem
• When? Dependent on organisation’s needs, 4 - 9 weeks duration
• Why? You can volunteer as a photographer for Abraham Hostels & Tours in exchange for a place to live and some free amenities. It is a great way to take part in daily life in Israel, while building up your photography portfolio and keeping your travel costs low! While volunteering as a photographer, you will have the chance to capture the life exciting traveler events and the life of locals as well. 
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For photographers, one of the best parts of visiting beautiful places is the chance to immortalize them through photography. When you’re on a photography adventure tour, you won’t have to deal with rushing to get the perfect shot or listening to the exasperated sighs of travel partners who just don’t get it—you’ll be with fellow travelers who will understand your need to get the perfect shot. 

Beyond just visiting exciting new places, photography adventure tours also allow you to learn more about photography and improve your craft. With any of these top photography adventure programs, your experience will be worth more than a thousand words! 

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