Join myself, Nick Rains, and my partner-in-photography, Christian Fletcher,  for a 9 night exploration of Havana and Trinidad on the Caribbean island of Cuba.

As with all my photography tours this is for a small group only – Christian and I take only 8 guests so that you have every opportunity to get the photos you want without everyone getting in each other’s way.

The price includes twin-share accommodation and is also fully inclusive of all meals, travel on the island, accommodation, drinks, fees. Essentially you enjoy yourself without having to worry about paying for anything. It’s a tried and true approach which all of out past guests have greatly appreciated. You are on holiday to enjoy yourselves and concentrate of shooting awesome images.

If you want a single room there is a surcharge of $1000. The workshop starts and finishes in Havana which is best reached from Australia via Los Angeles, then Mexico and on to Havana. We can recommend a travel manager to assist you with flights if you like.

This workshop focuses on Havana and Trinidad allowing you to experience the essence of the country without wasting too much time on travel. Excursions have been arranged to make the most of the available light with downtime in the middle of the day so you can recharge your batteries and begin to process images.

With Nick and Christian on hand to guide your efforts, you will be able to build up a portfolio of classic Cuban images as well as to rapidly develop your technique and personal style both in capture and processing.

These two world-class photographers will be supported supported by a local guide and driver. The team maintain a very flexible approach to arrangements in a way that maximizes your opportunities for shooting fine images.

Day 1: Arrival day You will be met at the airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel in the old city. Later there will be a chance to meet the other photographers at dinner. (D)
Day 2: Ol’ Habana We make an early start so as to capture some of the delightful architecture around our hotel in the best light. Later we will visit Roberto Salas, Personal photographer of Fidel Castro and local photographer par excellence. We finish the day’s shooting with an exploration of Havana Centro, the city of the locals, and a place to discover the Cuban lifestyle in the raw. (BLD)
Day 3: Classic Cuba This morning we focus on a specific villa in order to pay attention to the architectural details. We then continue to a private cigar rolling demonstration where Nick and Christian will demonstrate environmental portraiture. We finish with a late afternoon excursion to photograph Morro Castle at sunset. (BLD)
Day 4: Coastal explorer We visit the Havana malecón (sea-front) before heading off to the port of Trinidad on the south coast. We will head off to nearby Cienfuegos for our first evening shots on this side of the island. (BLD)
Day 5: Alternative views We return to Cienfuegos to catch the early morning street action. In the afternoon we use a vantage point to get a different angle onf the architecture of Trinidad. (BLD)
Day 6: Sugar Mills We have a full day excursion to Valle de los Ingenios, the first part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and capture the remnants of a once-thriving sugar industry. (BLD)
Day 7: Trinidad de Cuba We spend the day exploring the second part of the UNESCO site, the “urban ensemble”, including the Plaza Mayor. There will be a review session in the hotel to take stock of progress to date. (BLD)
Day 8: Classic train There will be an opportunity for early morning shots around town again before we return to Havana. We drive as far as Matanzas and then take a classic train ride for the rest of the way. (BLD)
Day 9: Classic dance and classic cars We have two excursions lined up for this final day. In the morning we will attend dance rehearsals and capture some of the classic moves. In the afternoon we have a session scheduled with classic cars and models. (BLD)
Day 10: Departure day You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight. Check-out is normally 12:00. Please enquire about a later check-out if you have an evening flight. (B)

Important Note Regarding Currency Fluctuations

Cuba is a very volatile country with prices that change almost overnight. There is a huge demand for hotel rooms and the hotels are charging premium rates for advance bookings. This means that the price quoted above is correct right now, but could change due to circumstances outside our control.

Paying the deposit guarantees you a place – paying the full amount guarantees you the price. I’d urge you consider paying the full amount as soon as you are comfortable, to get peace of mind by locking in the price.