Here at Intrepid Exposures we love photography and travel. If you have a passion for great imagery and stuffer from a bad case of wanderlust, you’re in the right place. We specialise in offering high quality, off-the-beaten track photography tours. Our tours are one-of-a-kind, you won’t see the same itinerary anywhere else.
We also love to share our passion for photography, and whether you travel with us or not, the Intrepid Exposures Academy is the perfect place to learn new techniques, be inspired by amazing imagery and find free resources to take your imagery to the next level.
Our aim is to do what no one else is currently doing: use our experience of travel and photography to give you amazing, authentic travel experiences whilst at the same time learning to improve your photography under the guidance of some of the best travel photographers in the world.
If you’re happy then we’re happy, that’s why we’re committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible; to see some of the most unique and breath-taking parts of the world far away from the beaten path, to learn skills and develop your craft with tuition from seasoned photographers and to meet some amazing people during your adventures.
You have a winning formula in re-imagining the traditional idea of a photographic workshop. The mixed ingredients of a small group size, assistance through a proven local, coupled with a flexible, off-the-beaten track itinerary, gave the tour a distinct character…I’ve learnt a lot and will be back for more.
Jacob’s workshop provided a hands-on learning experience like no other. His intimate approach allowed plenty of personal photographic pursuits with immediate feedback. Knowledgable and personable, he led 11 days of portfolio building, skill refining and confidence boosting in one of the most unique settings I’ve ever been in.
There’s nothing really all that adventurous about treading the same beaten path as everyone else, taking the same holiday snaps as everyone else, so why do it? Instead you could be out meeting the real people of the world, face to face, who live and breathe their culture on a daily basis. They’re the ones who make life so diverse and special.
We find guidebooks a bit boring, why read about it when you can live it? Offering something really unique is our game. We want to immerse you in the rich culture and history of some of the most intriguing parts of the world. With unique experiences that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else, and by taking you away from the tourist-beaten tracks you’ll be able to explore and capture some truly amazing sights.
Off the beaten track doesn’t necessarily mean sleeping in the dirt (unless you really want to) you can still expect to enjoy most comforts, and even a few luxuries while traveling. We want to teach you the skills and techniques to be able to take amazing professional-level photographs, and to put you amongst some amazing scenery to shoot to go with it. But you’ll do far more than observe from behind the viewfinder, you’ll explore the local customs and become acquainted with the area around you, you will be immersed by your surroundings for an unforgettable adventure. So when you return from your trip you will be able to show off some truly amazing photographs of some truly remarkable places.
They say 3’s a crowd, but we think a few more than that is pretty swell too. All the tours we run are based around groups of 6 (or 8 for Expeditioner trips), and with good reason too. We want our tours to feel like adventures. and adventurers need traveling companions, to see some of the most awe inspiring places on the planet and have somebody to share in that experience with. Groups that are too big can be daunting for the people we photograph and you can quickly become lost in the crowd.
Smaller groups ensure that nobody gets left behind, giving more opportunity for one-on-one help. This means that your photography skills will really shine as tour leaders can make sure that you get all the help and assistance you need, when you need it.
When it comes to money you want to know exactly what you’re getting, what’s included and what isn’t. That’s why we aim to make it as simple and straightforward for you, that way there’s no nasty surprises. We want to include all our costs upfront so you know what’s covered.
Well pretty much everything from when you arrive at the hotel at the start of the trip to when leave the hotel will be covered, your job is to get yourself there, and when you do we even throw in the first few drinks on an evening.
We leave the international travel up to you so you have the freedom to choose who and how you want to fly, whether that’s a first class flight, or a long distance train. Once you’re with us, you won’t need to spend an extra penny. The only extra cash you’ll need is for souvenirs to take back home.
Unlike some other travel companies we don’t mind if you want to travel solo or in a group. Whether you need time away from it all with just you and your camera or you travel with someone dear, the price is the same. There’s no extra supplement for traveling solo, and that’s the way it should be, one flat rate, simple and upfront.
We also like to keep everything covered, just in case the unexpected happens. We want you to feel safe and secure whilst you travel. Our liability insurance means peace of mind for you, and for us. This leaves you to get on with the really important stuff, like exploring our destinations, learning new skills, meeting new people and having the time of your life.
We don’t just like to protect you, but also your hard earned cash. That’s why we have PTS payment protection to ensure your money is protected if anything should happen to us or our local partners. You can find out more here.
We have a love for the world and all its splendour, and we want to keep it that way. That’s why we want to do our best to ensure that we are responsible in everything we do. We believe that experiencing these unique destinations comes hand-in-hand with protecting them. Sustainability is of the upmost importance to us, we want to protect theses wonderful and unique destinations for future generations to come.
Protecting the environment in these areas is one way in which we aim to do this. We know that international travel can sometimes be heavy on the environment, and so we are conscious to minimise our impact. Reducing the waste we produce and sourcing our supplies locally, will hopefully help us to reduce any unnecessary environmental impact. You also won’t find any of our trips supporting the exploitation of animals. We believe that experiencing a culture doesn’t have to be at the detriment to animals and for this reason you’ll never find us visiting Tiger temples or Elephant trekking.
Our responsibility to the countries and regions we visit is not just limited to the environment. All of our tours have been hand picked because of the unique experiences on offer. By utilising experienced local guides we can ensure that our travels minimise our impact culturally too. We want to make sure that the only lasting impressions we leave are good ones and that our love of photography does not come before our responsibility as citizens of the world to look out for each other. We want to promote cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect. We also make sure that all the local guides and staff are paid above the average salary for all their hard work, just the same as we’d expect.
To ensure the sustainability of these regions we also want to positively impact the local economy of the places we visit. For us this means living local, purchasing our supplies locally, using local transport companies and accommodation, and sampling some of the local cuisine at restaurants and eateries in the area. We do this because we want to put money in the pockets of those that live there, to add something to the area rather than just take. This way we can make sure that these areas are prosperous for years to come.
As a traveller with Intrepid Exposures we expect you to adhere to the same ethos and values that underpin all of our tours. Before each tour we will provide each individual with information covering the destination countries and any important social and political understanding that may be beneficial to the tour. We expect you to read through this information and act accordingly. We also expect all travellers to attempt to minimise the effect they have on the destination country. We expect you to be conscious of water use and waste disposal, and also to consider the effects of your actions to minimise negative damage to local culture, wildlife and the environment. We will be happy to give you guidance on this as we travel.
As a tour operator, working in unique locations, we feel that this is the least we can do. We’re always looking for new ways to travel more responsibly and more sustainably. If you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can improve, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us via email using our contact form.
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