Wild Tigers Safari

Mar 23-Apr 5, 2027 - 14 Days - 1 Spot Left!!

Join us in India during the prime season for Bengal tiger activity. With temperatures still moderate, tigers are on the move—roaming, hunting, and interacting—giving you the best opportunities to capture unforgettable images. We’ve secured 6 full-day safaris in Tadoba and Kanha National Parks. Full-day permits allow early entry, flexible zone selection, and the ability to stay out from dawn to dusk—dramatically increasing your chances of extraordinary encounters. Then, we’ll head to Rajaiji National Park for 2.5 days of wildlife-rich exploration, with strong chances to photograph Indian leopards, tigers, and Asian elephants. With only two participants per jeep, you'll have plenty of space and the freedom to shoot from both sides. This 14-day, all-inclusive adventure is your chance to learn from the best pros and come home with portfolio-worthy images.

Tuition

  • $12,200
  • All-Inclusive

Max Group Size

  • 3 Students per Instructor
  • Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

  • Josh Miller
  • Nitish Madan
India Tigers and Leopards Photo Workshop

Highlights

  • Photograph the iconic bengal tiger and Indian leopard in the beautiful landscapes of Tadoba, Kanha, and Rajaiji National Parks over 9 safari days.
  • Take advantage of SIX full-day safari passes, allowing us to choose any zone and enter earlier and leave later than the other jeeps.
  • Other wildlife includes Asian Elephants, sambal deer, sloth bears, kingfishers, eagles, parakeets, owls, wild dogs, barasingha, and much more!
  • Small group of 6 photographers and 2 pro instructors so there will only be one photographer per row in the jeeps.
  • All-inclusive 14-day workshop with 4-star accommodations, domestic flights, meals, and ground transportation.
  • Classroom time will be scheduled throughout the workshop for image critique, post-processing, and photography instruction.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 (Mar 23): Optional arrival day.  If arriving today, you will be responsible for booking your own lodging near the airport.  We recommend the Pride Plaza Hotel near the airport. Mar 22 is the Holi Festival day, filled with vivid colors, expressions, and traditional scenes.  You may wish to arrive a couple days early if you want to experience Holi.
  • Day 2 (Mar 24): We meet midday at the Delhi Airport for our flight to Nagpur. After we arrive, we meet our drivers in comfortable and spacious vans. After lunch, we make the 4 hr drive to Tadoba National Park and get checked into our hotel.
  • Days 3-5 (Mar 25-27):  We have three full-day tiger safaris booked in Tadoba National Park. With the full-day permit, we can enter 20 mins before the rest of the groups and exit 20 mins later.  We can also go to any zone we want, allowing us to be in position for the best tiger sightings!
  • Day 6 (Mar 28):  After breakfast we pack up to relocate to Kanha National Park.  We'll be in transit most of the day. We'll get checked in and enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at our beautiful jungle lodge.
  • Days 7-8 (Mar 29-30): We have full-day tiger safaris in Kanha National Park.  With the flexibility of the filming permit, we can maximize our chances for incredible and exclusive tiger sightings in one of the most beautiful national parks in India!
  • Day 9 (Mar 31): We do a half-day morning safari in Kanha.  That afternoon we hold a post-processing and image critique session.  We may have time for a village tour or river walk in the evening.
  • Day 10 (Apr 1): Today is our final full-day safari in Kanha.  We'll spend our time finding the best sightings, especially with our early and late access in the park.
  • Day 11 (Apr 2): After breakfast, we pack up and drive to either Raipur or Jabalpur to catch a return flight to Delhi.  Our drivers will meet us at the airport and take us north to Rajaiji National Park.  We'll get settled at our new lodging and prepare for the next day's adventure.
  • Days 12-13 (Apr 3-4): On these days we are focused on capturing great shots of the Indian leopards with AM/PM safaris.  We'll find them both on the ground and up in the trees. We'll also look for other wildlife like Asian elephants!
  • Day 14 (Apr 5):  We finish our workshop with a final morning safari in Rajaiji before packing up and driving back to New Delhi.  We'll arrive no later than 6PM. Most international flights leave late at night so you can plan your return travel for this evening.  Alternatively, you can book an extra night hotel in New Delhi and fly home on Apr 6th.
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India Tigers and Leopards Photo Workshop

Full Day Safari Permits

Many India photo workshops will advertise having full-day safari permits.  But pay attention to the number of full-day safaris they offer.  Many times, it's only 1-3.  On the other hand, we are offering SIX full day safaris.  These permits are 5 times the cost of regular safari days.  The benefits include:

  • Enter 20 mins before the other safaris and leave 20 mins later.
  • Choose any zone we want depending on where the best sightings are.
  • Enjoy the midday hours when all other jeeps have to leave the park.
  • Fewer restrictions, like being able to stay on a location as long as we like and being able to back-up on the road.
  • These are the same permits given to film crews like the BBC, National Geographic, etc.
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India Tigers and Leopards Safari Workshop

Logistics

We recommend arriving in Delhi the day before the workshop begins on Mar 23rd.  If you arrive the day before, you will need to book your own lodging near the airport.  We recommend the Pride Plaza Hotel.  We will meet at Terminal 2 at the Delhi International Airport around midday on Mar 24th for our flight to Nagpur.

If you are interested in photographing the Holi Festival on March 22nd, i.e. the Festival of Colors, we recommend arriving at least 2 days early.  The festivities are quite lively with numerous photo opportunities in places like Old Delhi, Agra, and Vrindavan.

The workshop is all-inclusive, meaning your lodging, food, domestic flights, and transportation are all covered during our 13 days together. The base price assumes double occupancy. If you book as a single participant but want double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant of the same gender. But with our small groups that is not always possible. If we cannot pair you up, you will be asked to pay the single supplement.

All lodging during the workshop is in upscale 4-star hotels and jungle lodges.

As a requirement of joining the workshop, participants must purchase their own travel insurance.  The proper policy will cover things like last-minute cancellations, medical emergencies, and non-refundable expenses. You can visit the Travel Insurance Marketplace to compare policies from multiple providers.  Please see the Pricing Section below for the Special Workshop Terms and Conditions.

We will setup a zoom meeting with all participants a few months before the workshop to discuss gear and pre-trip planning.  You will receive additional information via email to ensure you are set up for a successful and memorable trip!

Pricing

$12,200 per Person

Trip Includes:

  • 12 nights double-occupancy lodging in 4-star hotels. Single supplement is $1600 if you want your own room.
  • Six full-day safari permits at Kanha and Tadoba National Parks.
  • AM/PM safaris at Rajaiji National Park.
  • All meals during the workshop.
  • Airfare between Delhi, Nagpur, Raipur/Jabalpur.
  • Ground transportation between all other destinations.
  • 4x4 Safari Vehicles with drivers and spotters. Each participant will have their own row.
  • Services of exceptional English-speaking guides.
  • All permits and entrance fees.
  • All gratuities for the local guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
  • In-field and classroom instruction by 2 pro photographers.

Trip Does NOT Include:

  • Transportation to/from your home to New Delhi, India.
  • Beverages besides water, tea, and coffee.
  • Travel/Medical/Interruption/Cancellation Insurance.
  • Passport and Visa Fees.
  • Gratuities for photo instructors.

Special Workshop Terms and Conditions:

  • 25% deposit required to hold your spot.
  • Another 25% payment is due Jul 22, 2026.
  • Remaining balance is due Sept 22, 2026
  • If you need to cancel, a full refund less a $300 cancellation fee will be given once your spot is filled by another participant.
  • Travel Insurance is highly recommended for this workshop.
  • We cannot offer the Loyalty Discount on this workshop as it is an international collaboration.
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India Tigers and Leopards Photo Workshop

It's More Than Just Tigers

Meet Your Instructors

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Nitish Madan

Nitish Madan is a landscape and wildlife photographer based in Delhi, India, deeply committed to the cause of wildlife conservation. He specializes in private guided wildlife photography tours to Indias best known national parks.

He works closely with clients to ensure they return home with a portfolio of images that they would be proud to show to their friends, family and colleagues. He has well over 1000 tiger safaris under his belt.

He has been visiting national parks of India since 2002 as he has always had a deep, spiritual love of nature, wildlife and adventure. He saw his first wild tiger back in 2004 in Kanha National Park in central India. He was totally mesmerized by its beauty. After this sighting, he decided to buy a camera so he could relive those special moments to cherish those memories.

Compared to other genres of photography, wildlife photography is very challenging as you have no control over nature or animals, but that is what makes it so exciting and deeply satisfying.

His goal as a photographer is to share these jewels of nature with everyone to inspire more interest and compassion for the natural world in the hopes that they may be conserved for generations to come.

Josh Miller Profile

Josh Miller

Josh has been a professional photographer and educator for more than
twenty years. His work has been published by National Geographic, Sierra Club, Audubon, Microsoft, The Wall Street Journal, and Outside Magazine. Josh is also passionate about the environment and shares his photographs and knowledge with conservation projects whenever possible.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Josh developed a passion for “the high country” and “bad” weather. He became interested in photography while working at Denali National Park for a summer job during college, and after graduation he moved to the mountains of northern California to spend as much time as possible climbing, skiing, and photographing in the Sierra. In addition to being a professional photographer, Josh is a California
credentialed art and science teacher. Josh and his wife spent seventeen years running an environmentally focused high school academy in Northern California where they were both honored as teachers of the year. Josh also loves to travel, and after the Covid pandemic, he and his wife spent nearly two years abroad traveling and photographing the world with their two young boys.

During workshops, Josh loves sharing his passions for the environment and travel, and his expertise as both an educator and photographer helps students improve their technical skills and feel comfortable pushing their creative boundaries.

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I have been on three Action Photo Tour’s trips. That, in itself should say that I’m impressed and have enjoyed these trips. The leaders on all three trips were there to teach/help wherever they saw it was needed and to make sure you got memorable photos. The most recent trip was to the Dolomites in Italy. It was a wonderful trip, well planned, and I have some phenomenal photos from it. I would not hesitate to book with Action Photo tours again.
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I would travel with them again! I have been on three trips with Action Photo Tours. On all three trips the leaders were well informed, helpful and insured we got memorable photos. Two of the trips were within the States, while the third trip was to Europe. All trips were organized, and well planned. Needless to say, I would book with them again.
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When I booked the tours, I wanted to learn more about landscape photography and not just look at unusual rock formations and pretty sites. My hopes and expectations never imagined how fantastic our time with Mark would be. His experience and knowledge of camera settings and helping me see the shot before I took it was amazing. I learned much more than I had hoped about framing the photo and how my camera functions than I had hoped. I am bird/wildlife photographer, and this week expanded my landscape horizons. We had some weather challenges that Mark used his super knowledge to visit places that were not planned but even better for me. Plus, I celebrated my 84th birthday at Toroweap that was very exciting and truly memorable. I hope to come back more.
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Fantastic When I booked the tours, I wanted to learn more about landscape photography and not just look at unusual rock formations and pretty sites. My hopes and expectations never imagined how fantastic our time with Mark would be. His experience and knowledge of camera settings and helping me see the shot before I took it was amazing. I learned much more than I had hoped about framing the photo and how my camera functions than I had hoped. I am bird/wildlife photographer, and this week expanded my landscape horizons. We had some weather challenges that Mark used his super knowledge to visit places that were not planned but even better for me. Plus, I celebrated my 84th birthday at Toroweap that was very exciting and truly memorable. I hope to come back more.
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I attended the 2026 Colorado Fall Colors Workshop in early October and the locations, conditions and itinerary were fantastic! I had never been to this part of Colorado and words cannot describe the beauty. I was even more impressed with our photography guides Shane and Kevin. They were helpful, accommodating, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I met them. Highly recommend them! I did have an issue with the hotel room in Crested Butte, which was not the fault of Action Photo Tours. The situation was manageable but I would have been disappointed had we stayed at this location more than 2 nights. The hotel was aware of the issue but their "solution" was unusual and wasteful. I have shared the specifics with Action Photo for future reference and they noted my comments for future tours. I will highly recommend this workshop to my photographer friends!! The one common statement said by most of the workshop attendees while shooting in the field was “ this place is amazing!” I couldn’t agree more! I have never seen more grown men standing in silence with just smiles on their faces! I still give a rating of 5 stars based on the photography experiences, which I will never forget. I look forward to future tours with Action Photo !!
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Great overnight tour of White Pocket I did the overnight tour of White Pocket with Mark as my guide. The trip was great. Conditions for photography were very good as the large storm spawned by the hurricane had just passed through, so lots of ponds and lakes to work with. Mark was an excellent guide. He is very personable and knowledgeable about White Pocket and other sites in the area, took care of all the logistics of the overnight stay, and provided good information and instructions for photography, including night photography. Couldn't be more pleased with the trip.
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September 15, 2026
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This is for people who want to be better photographers and get great shots - it's not for the faint of heart. We were up well pre-dawn each day and late each night (with a break during the day) and hiking to great locations. This company is serious about finding the great places to be at the right time of day, and then working with each attendee to improve their shots. I learned a tremendous amount on this trip from how to use my camera better for focus bracketing plus exposure bracketing to new techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop (and I wasn't a novice in these apps.) Highly recommended.
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Go where few have gone. See what few have seen. David Swindler has built a reputation as an outstanding photographer but also runs small personalized photography workshops around the world. Recently I attended the 5 day Marble Canyon workshop in Arizona. We were able to capture spectacular sunrise, sunset and monsoon photos (still and drone) of Marble Canyon at different locations along its 65 mile path into the Grand Canyon. Base camp was Cliff Dwellers Hotel. We enjoyed clean comfortable rooms and excellent food at their restaurant. Our photography expert and guide, Shane McDermott -a professional photographer himself, was very easy going and willing to help us in anyway we needed. The workshop taught us new drone skills as well as better composition techniques for shooting stills. I am not an advanced photographer but was looking to advance my photography knowledge and experience and achieved this in spades. If you are looking for a new experience and willing to step into a place very few people have ever witnessed, then the Marble Canyon workshop with ActionPhotoTours.com is for you!
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David Swindler has built a reputation as an outstanding photographer but also runs small personalized photography workshops around the world. Recently I attended the 5 day Marble Canyon workshop in Arizona. We were able to capture spectacular sunrise, sunset and monsoon photos (still and drone) of Marble Canyon at different locations along its 65 mile path into the Grand Canyon. Base camp was Cliff Dwellers Hotel. We enjoyed clean comfortable rooms and excellent food at their restaurant. Our photography expert and guide, Shane McDermott -a professional photographer himself, was very easy going and willing to help us in anyway we needed. The workshop taught us new drone skills as well as better composition techniques for shooting stills. I am not an advanced photographer but was looking to advance my photography knowledge and experience and achieved this in spades. If you are looking for a new experience and willing to step into a place very few people have ever witnessed, then the Marble Canyon workshop with ActionPhotoTours.com is for you!
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I took a photo workshop at the Wave and Escalante near Kanab, Utah, Moab monsoon workshop, and a Marble Canyon drone workshop. They were awesome workshops! Great instructor, locations, and people. I highly recommend the Action Photo Tours Team!
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I recently returned from the Mount Rainier workshop, and it was an incredible experience. From the beginning, A.J.Rich and Shane McDermott made sure everything was well organized and that we had the best opportunities to capture great images. They carefully scout locations before the workshop and are always available in the field to answer questions about cameras, tripods, drones, and other equipment, regardless of the brand. Their knowledge, patience, and professionalism truly make a difference. A.J.and Shane clearly love what they do, they represent Action Photo Tours exceptionally well, I highly recommend them for both private or group workshops. Thank you for another amazing trip, I’m proud to be part of the Action Photo Tours family and already looking forward to the next adventure!
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Great workshop with a reliable and professional company! I recently returned from the Mount Rainier workshop, and it was an incredible experience! From the beginning, A.J Rich and Shane McDermott made sure everything was well organized and that we had the best opportunities to capture great images. They carefully scout locations before the workshop and are always available in the field to answer questions about cameras, tripods, drones, and other equipment, regardless of the brand, their knowledge, patience, and professionalism truly make a difference, A.J. and Shane clearly love what they do and represent Action Photo Tours exceptionally well, I highly recommend them for a group or private workshops. I’m proud to be part of the Action Photo Tours family and already looking forward to the next adventure!
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July 21, 2026
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I had a really outstanding photog workshop into Glacier National Park with AJ Rich and Kevin McNeal of Action Photo Tours. They both went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great experience. They were very helpful while in the field shooting and informative with processing procedures. Can't wait to join them on another adventure!
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July 4, 2026
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This was my first photo tour, and I am just floored with how much fun we had, how much we learned, how much sleep we lost =]. We shot gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, Palouse Falls, barns, the Weber house, Steptoe Butte, everything was just so photogenic. Our guides, Wendy and Ryan, were excellent. I learned a lot in the afternoon classes as well as when we were out shooting. We had a wonderful group of ladies, it was so much fun. I signed up for another one, down south, for next year.
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July 3, 2026
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Fantastic Photography Tour! Ryan and Wendy, our guides, were fantastic, very knowledgeable, and very patient lol. We all had a really fun time. Ryan and Wendy both kept asking if anyone needed help with composition or anything. The places we went to were very cool, I felt like I was on another planet in Steptoe Butte. We packed a lot in while we were there. Everyone in our group was fantastic (we were the Chicks that Click group). I enjoyed it so much I signed up with another tour down south next year.
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June 8, 2026
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My 3rd trip with Action Photo Tours was along the southern Oregon /Northern California coast. They are the Swiss multi-tool of the photo-travel world. They go everywhere, all at the right times, with the most considerate, knowledgeable and organized tour leaders. I highly recommend them.
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May 17, 2026
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Great tour to white pockets My husband wanted to go to White pockets and it would have been a difficult drive for us. You must have a four-wheel-drive high clearance vehicle. The drive there is one hour on paved highway, but then another one hour on a very bumpy back road so be prepared. We met Kevin at the office in Kanab. It's out-of-the-way and hard to get to so it was nice to have someone who knows the area. Kevin was really good about pointing out areas to take pictures and advising my husband on photo opportunities in a different perspective. Kevin was knowledgeable about photography & very nice.
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April 16, 2026
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Incredible workshops. Excellent Company. Very profesionals. Strongly recomended.
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April 16, 2026
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Extremly recomended. Wild Horses in Utah, an incredible experience. Action Photo tours is highly recomended. Been in many workshops with them and always a great experience.
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Andree Thorpe
April 1, 2026
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I’m honestly not even sure where to begin, this photography trip completely exceeded every expectation I had. I’ve attended and assisted in many workshops over the years, and I’ve been fortunate enough to experience incredible places like South Georgia, Svalbard, Antarctica, Iceland, and Greenland. But this journey to the Maasai Mara was something else entirely. It moved me in a way I didn’t expect, there were moments when I literally had tears running down my cheeks. Everything was absolutely flawless. The organization was seamless from start to finish, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience without worrying about a single detail. The depth of knowledge shared about wildlife photography was exceptional, insightful, practical, and truly inspiring. And the team, just phenomenal. From the workshop leaders to the drivers, everyone played a part in making this experience unforgettable. The drivers, in particular, were outstanding, their skill, intuition, and ability to position us perfectly for incredible shots made all the difference. This wasn’t just a photography trip. It was an emotional, inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay with me forever. I’m beyond grateful to have been part of it.
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March 31, 2026
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A great Time! What a great time! Very well executed flexible schedule which brought us to the right location each day. Wendy and Sara are knowledgeable and top tier guides. The hardest decision is which trip to do next with Action Photo Tours.
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Lynn C
March 28, 2026
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Great Action Photo Tour to the Southern Plantations in Charleston, SC My husband and I just finished our first photography tour with Action Photo Tours. It was excellent! Each day's activities were timed so we were in the best location at the right time. Our guide, Shane did everything possible to make our experience the best it could be. He was always available and able to answer our questions, and the group used different brands of cameras with various plug-ins. He has an incredible depth of knowledge, and he clearly loves photography and helping people. We had two classroom sessions. The first session was very informative and really highlighted a global way of looking at processing pictures. It has changed the approach I will take going forward. Shane was very positive about the pictures we had taken and then worked with us to achieve the best outcome for each picture. We will definitely try other tours with Action Photo with the hope that all the guides share Shane's level of enthusiasm for photography and desire to make the tour the best experience it can be.
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Dean Fiergang
March 26, 2026
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Milky Way Photography with Wendy Casey and Sarah Shumaker was an excellent trip!!!!!! These two people hosted a perfectly executed photo tour with ample hands on assistance, and the most wonderful disposition ever! They are true professionals, in their own photographic skills, ability to teach and communicate effectively, plan and execute, adapt to changes in weather, and cater each trip to the abilities of the group. I hope to join them each on future trips!!! WILD HORSES NEXT?
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March 26, 2026
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Milky Way photography Milky Way Photography with Wendy Casey and Sarah Shumaker was an excellent trip!!!!!! These two people hosted a perfectly executed photo tour with ample hands on assistance, and the most wonderful disposition ever! They are true professionals, in their own photographic skills, ability to teach and communicate effectively, plan and execute, adapt to changes in weather, and cater each trip to the abilities of the group. I hope to join them each on future trips!!! WILD HORSES NEXT?
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Robert Shely
March 25, 2026
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I've just returned from an OUTSTANDING ADVENTURE led by Wendy Casey and seconded by Sarah Shumaker in the MILKY WAY AND BEYOND WORKSHOP. At least three characteristics of this trip stood out and made it an excellent experience. First, the Milky Way itself. The skies cooperated and the Milky Way stood out prominently, inviting observers to consider themselves as citizens of the Galaxy for those few hours where we stood alone in peaceful night weather soaking it its lights. Second, the Utah foreground opportunities in this workshop are simply outstanding -- almost other-worldly. They are just made for this adventure. And third -- the instruction. Wendy had all participants -- even very experienced photographers -- bring their camera body, night time lens, tripod and cable release to a day-time pre-shoot session, to ensure that everyone could and did find the settings on their camera in the light, which made the participants much more efficient and effective at night, when we wanted to douse lights as quickly as possible. If you are a Milky Way fan, try this workshop. If you have no experience with the Milky Way, this is great way to work into it. Bob Shely
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March 25, 2026
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If you are looking for an "obsessed" photography itinerary that pushes your skills and fills your heart, look no further. I just wrapped up the March 15–20, 2026 Death Valley workshop, and it was a masterclass in both curation and community. This wasn’t just a tour; it was a deep dive. We hit the icons like Artist Palette, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and Badwater Basin but the real magic was in the "grind." The team’s dedication is unmatched; they coordinated a midnight departure for a 2.5-hour drive just so we could capture the Milky Way over Racetrack Playa. So cool!!! Between that and two other early-morning astro sessions, the "minimal sleep" was a small price to pay for the full heart and amazing photos I’m taking home. A massive thank you to Ryan McGinty. His technical expertise helped me master more of my camera settings and was so patient and kind. They don't just take you to a location; they ensure you walk away with the shot and the knowledge to recreate it. The best part of an Action Photo Tour is the kindred spirits you meet. From the endless laughs with fellow participants to the spontaneous connections made over sunrise excursions, this workshop attracts a fantastic group of creatives. Ryan and Kevin recommend additional areas for me to explore as I was stayed three extra nights. I’m heading back to work exhausted but with a very full heart (and numerous photos). If you want a workshop that values time, effort, and incredible locations, book with Action Photo Tours. I look forward to booking another workshop with them.
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Jen H
March 25, 2026
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Well Curated Itinerary and Fun! If you are looking for an "obsessed" photography itinerary that pushes your skills and fills your heart, look no further. I just wrapped up the March 15–20, 2026 Death Valley workshop, and it was a masterclass in both curation and community. This wasn’t just a tour; it was a deep dive. We hit the icons like Artist Palette, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and Badwater Basin but the real magic was in the "grind." The team’s dedication is unmatched; they coordinated a midnight departure for a 2.5-hour drive just so we could capture the Milky Way over Racetrack Playa. So cool!!! Between that and two other early-morning astro sessions, the "minimal sleep" was a small price to pay for the full heart and amazing photos I’m taking home. A massive thank you to Ryan McGinty. His technical expertise helped me master more of my camera settings and was so patient and kind. They don't just take you to a location; they ensure you walk away with the shot and the knowledge to recreate it. The best part of an Action Photo Tour is the kindred spirits you meet. From the endless laughs with fellow participants to the spontaneous connections made over sunrise excursions, this workshop attracts a fantastic group of creatives. Ryan and Kevin recommend additional areas for me to explore as I was stayed three extra nights. I’m heading back to work exhausted but with a very full heart (and numerous photos). If you want a workshop that values time, effort, and incredible locations, book with Action Photo Tours. I look forward to booking another workshop with them.
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Larry C
March 16, 2026
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Moab Photo Workshop - Great! Just completed a week in Moab, Utah on Actions Photo's "Level Up Moab" workshop. This workshop was billed as being designed to help "break through creative plateaus and take full control of your photography", so in addition to getting great shots I learned some new techniques and tricks even though I’m pretty comfortable with my camera in manual mode. The instructors are great and the scenery in and around Moab is unique and beautiful. Highly Recommend!
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lstuartmd
February 10, 2026
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Action Photo Tours is the best in the industry These guys are excellent. Great photo tours from those doing it as a hobby to professionals. They take you to the best locations and help you with composition and post processing. I've been on several of their tours and can't wait to go on more.