Mexico is and always will be special. It’s one of the most photogenic countries in the world and a brilliant place to be a photographer.

Our photography workshops and tours are designed to guide guests through each city’s most photogenic locations, often away from the typical tourist trails, while helping them improve their photography skills. Here are some of the reasons why.

People skills are more important than camera skills

Being able to take a technically good photograph is very different from being able to take one that captures the mood of a person or situation. Knowing your exposure triangle by heart isn’t going to help you get invited into someone’s home to take photographs. For photographers, people skills are far more important than technical skills.

This is something we work on in our workshops. We will put you in situations that are far outside your usual comfort zone, situations where you have no choice but to make a connection with someone who may not speak the same language as you in order to get the shot.

And guess what? That’s what travel is all about: being out of your comfort zone, putting your trust in the kindness of strangers, finding common ground and discovering a way to break the ice and make a connection.

Making friends is more important than getting the shot

Some photographers are so focused on getting the “perfect” shot that they seem to forget that the people they photograph are, in fact, real people and not just props in a play. It can be painful to watch, and it doesn’t make us feel too good about this profession.

In our workshops, we don’t just teach you how to improve your photography skills; we also help you connect meaningfully with local people and culture.

Smart travel makes you a better photographer and traveler

Learning to travel smarter will make you a much better photographer. At the same time, being a photographer, at least one with the right attitude, tends to make you a better traveler. It’s a great cycle to be part of.

Being a photographer also tends to mean that you are naturally quite curious. You like finding new things and visiting new locations. Photography gives you an extra reason to explore further and look deeper.
Why? Well, if you were simply on holiday, you would rarely have a reason to walk down that smoke-filled alleyway or visit the shipyards but as a photographer, you do, because that’s where the pictures are. By exploring these places, you learn so much more about a country than you ever would on a regular holiday.

In every workshop, we take you to some of the most photogenic places and showcase some of the most stunning sights. Cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Tulum and many others are among the destinations we most look forward to sharing with you.

Apart from teaching you how to quickly navigate the controls of modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras, we show you how to use your creative eye to create images you can be proud of. We explore various techniques for capturing images using light, composition, perspective, selective focus, shadows, highlights and more.

These workshops combine adventure with traditional photography instruction. They benefit semi-professional photographers, beginners and advanced amateurs alike. Ready to put these skills into practice? Explore our private photography workshops in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and San Miguel de Allende.

Happy snapping and bon voyage!