LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION
UNDISCOVERED PATAGONIA and the CHILEAN FJORDS
WHERE?
Argentina / Chile
DATE
ACCOMM.
TRANSPORT.
PRICE
25. April 2027 - 15. May 2027
Hotels / Boat / Tents
Cars / Boats / Hiking
23995 $
Welcome to the most unique and diverse Patagonia trips you can do. Our tour is designed for dedicated photographers who want an unforgettable experience along the routes less traveled and possess a desire to go above and beyond what has been done before. During our time together our team of professional guides and us will immerse our small group of passionate photographers in the essence of a region like no other on Earth. Unlike so many other trips offered to this region, our goal is to facilitate for you rare access to ALL sides of the Patagonian region, and not only the iconic park images so many have come for. We want to take you to see the real, entire Patagonia, most of which is only available through unconventional means of transportation such as boats, our own private vehicles, drones and more! The undiscovered regions of Patagonia are vast, and the most hidden of them all is the Fjords.
Here lush green rainforest composed of the incredibly photogenic Coigue trees adorn the lower slopes of mountains which rise into some of the largest glacial-glad walls on the continent. The iceberg laden seas give way to the gardens of unimaginable beauty, completely hidden from the eyes of those who come here to visit only the parks.
Few boats are allowed into this region, but we have the only one specially equipped for the voyage, based out of Puerto Natales, the closest town. From this main boat, which sleeps a crew of 6 along with up to 7 clients very comfortably, you will have shore access wherever we like via zodiacs and our smaller ice boat – perfect for hiking in a region with no trails or established routes besides those we have personally maintained. Here you will be explorers. We want to show you why we find nothing more rewarding than that. Imagine trekking to a place no photographer has ever stood and making world class images – that’s our motivation for trips to this remote land. In addition to our sea voyages, we will employ other boats on the region’s largest inland lakes to reach remote refuges and hiking routes. We will also have our own vehicles throughout the trip, a rarity and great convenience in the parks.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON EXPEDITION?
This 21-day adventure is a special trip I will do with a small group for the purposes of exploration photography. This is the only trip on Earth that explores the icy inner-depths of the Fjords, home to the most remarkably diverse landscape in all of Patagonia, and nearly 100 miles from the nearest trails, roads or civilization. This is also still the fall colors season for Chile and much of the Fjords!
We will spend time in the Argentinian and Chilean parks, but if you desire to see explore like no other, this is the trip for you. This trip spends the most time exploring new and never before photographed areas deep in the wild as you can get. We begin our time together in El Calafate and detour over to Chalten for some great views of Fitz Roy and surrounding peaks during the first 2 nights and 3 days of our trip. At this time of year, early May, the weather historically starts getting better as well, with less wind and more clearings over the high summits. After spending our 3rd night together in Natales, near Torres Del Paine, we board our boat early in the morning.
Photos by ©Marc Adamus
The boat is our mothership for our voyages through twenty thousand square miles of untouched wilderness where great glaciers reach the sea, icebergs mix with the rainforest and the mossy bonsai trees are unforgettable. Here you have peaks the equal of Fitz Roy or any others in the park, but also a far more interesting and meticulously detailed landscape to explore surrounding them. It’s a good thing we will have two weeks out here to explore, because our adventures will take us hiking, boating and camping in the most remote regions in Patagonia!
During the expedition we will have our regular crew, including local guides and porters to assist us to do many hikes and even overnight camping forays. We will camp on beaches with thousands of crystal blue icebergs, see more waterfalls than you can imagine, take day- long journeys with our smaller ice boat to see glacial calvings and remote islands. You will find the most amazing rainforest environment I have ever seen right alongside these breathtaking waters and fall colors are at their peak here the first two weeks of the trip.
Photos by ©Marc Adamus
At the conclusion of our Fjords journey we will spend the last few days of the trip in Torres Del Paine, hopefully getting some good shots of the famous May fog in the valleys below the peaks.
What makes our Expedition trip different is the length of time spent in the fjords and the exploration involved in that. Here you will be some of the only people to ever visit many of the locations we photograph and our specialized crew are the only ones who will take you there. Each Fjords expedition is unique. Details on your specific trip will be determined based on a variety of factors leading up to the trip and even more specific information will be given out later to help you prepare for our journey.
Photos by ©Marc Adamus
WHO ARE LEADERS OF EXPEDITION?
Marc Adamus
Expeditions leader
Marc Adamus is a landscape photographer based in Western North America. Marc's pursuit of landscape images have taken him around the world almost continuously for well over a decade now. The visual drama and artistry of his photographs are born of a keen eye for the many moods of Nature and a life-long passion for the wilderness. This passion shines throughout Marc’s work and has attracted a wide audience around the world.
A full-time professional from 2005 onward, Marc has been frequently mentioned and recognized as an original artist, an innovator and a trendsetter in the modern age of landscape photography. Marc is regularly described as one of the most influential landscape professionals of his generation.
Filip Hrebenda
Expeditions leader
Filip Hrebenda is an award winning photographer focused on artistic landscape photography, especially mountain areas. His work is characterized by the sensitive use of colors found in nature. Using these colors, interesting light, and working with creative composition, he try to convey the atmosphere of the photographed locations to the viewer as best as possible. This is exactly the ability that he want to pass on to every participant of a workshop or expedition.
WHAT TO BRING TO AN
PATAGONIA PHOTO EXPEDITION?
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
Camera body with Manual mode. We recommend bringing a backup camera body as well.
Wide angle lens (such as 14-24 mm - the wider the better)
A medium zoom lens (such as 24-70 mm)
A tele-photo lens (100-400 mm or simillar). The longer end of that range is used more often. Aperture doesn’t matter.
Tripod (Your tripod should reach ground if possible)
Other gear (SD cards, batteries, ND filters)
Camera backpack for carrying your equipment
Drone - drones with telephoto lens are preferred (Not necessary, but recommended)
CLOTHES / FOOTWEAR
Sturdy hiking boots
Right clothes for average temperature in range of -5ºC to 15ºC. (6-10 days comfortable clothing, 6-10 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of gloves, 2 wind-proof hats, 2 lightweight down or syntetic jackets, thick down coat)
Waterproof jacket and pants
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Comfort shoes for town / hotel
Headlamp
MONEY AND DOCUMENTATION
We recommend bringing around $500 to cover local expenses. You won’t need more cash than that.
You will need a passport expiring at least 6 months after the end of our trip to enter Argentina and Chile at customs.
PRICE OF PHOTO TOUR
FULL PRICE: $ 23995
DEPOSIT: $ 5000
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Complete "know how" about landscape photography based on years of experience (without hiding "our own secrets")
Leading by 2 professional photographers and tour leaders and 3 other local guides.
Entry fees to an National Parks
Processing lessons + HD processing videos by Marc Adamus and Filip Hrebenda
More than 2 weeks spent in private boat and iceberg boat with zodiacs transportation to photo locations. (On the only boat that can take you to these exceptional places, where no tourists go.)
Cook during the trip in boat + food
Car transport with experienced drivers
BONUS: 200-pages E-book "Composition in landscape photography" by Filip Hrebenda valued on 99$.
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
Flight tickets (We can help you with choosing right flight ticket)
Other meals not mentioned in "INCLUDED" section
Insurances, visas, souvenirs and other things not mentioned in "INCLUDED IN PRICE" section
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN DURING THIS PHOTO TOUR?
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
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You will learn to effectively control your camera in manual mode
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Right focusing in every situation
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Landscape photography composition basics
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Planning of shooting in best possible conditions
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Long exposures shooting (Using ND filters)
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Basics of drone photography
ADVANCED LANDSCAPE
PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
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Creative composition (with focusing on create your own style)
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You'll learn, how to handle with light in every possible conditions
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Pro techniques like Panorama, Focus stacking, HDR, Time blending, Focal blending, Antireflex blending etc.
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Night photography - milky way and aurora shooting
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Color theory and how to have it on your mint on field
PROFESSIONAL POST-PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
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How to quickly and efficiently find out how to process a photo of all possible light situations
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Basics of working in Lightroom, Photoshop and Camera RAW
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Merging of Focus stacking, Panoramas, HDR, Time blending, Focal blending, Antireflex, etc.
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How to improve mood and dramatic atmosphere of your photos
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Processing of night images (stars and aurora)
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Professional processing tricks
OUR HAPPY CLIENTS
Great workshop! It was my first group photography tour, and I'm absolutely thrilled with the organization and the relaxed atmosphere within the group. Everything was perfectly prepared, the theoretical presentations, and recordings of the post-processing are excellent. I gained a lot of new skills, and I thought I already knew quite a few things. Thank you very much for a fantastic tour, and I'm sure it won't be the last!
Anastasia