New video of Squiver workshop Turkey

It took a while, but the video impression of our landscape photography workshop in Cappadocia (Turkey) is finally ready! I am reposting for those of you that have subscribed to our blog, as the embedded video does not show in the email. You can view the video on Vimeo.

The setting for this tour is simply stunning. We will take you to the best spots to photograph the surreal fairy chimneys, bizarre rock formations and beautiful valleys where cave houses and churches hewn out in the rocks used to be. We will also visit some hidden gems far off the beaten track where regular tourists don't go - that is how you get truly original images.

Because driving times to the various shooting locations are short, the day-to-day schedule allows for plenty of daily image reviews and photo tuition. So if you want to improve your landscape photography skills and photograph the wonders of Cappadocia, this is a great tour to make it happen! 

The tour takes place early May and we still have some places left. More info and pictures can be found on our website. If you want to make a booking, you can do that here. Ballooning is offered as an optional activity and comes highly recommended. 

This image was shot by Daniella with her iPhone, and processed with SnapSeed.

Just to show you, you don't need an expensive camera to enjoy our trips!

New landscape workshop to Turkey now online!

We're proud to announce that we've put together a new and exciting landscape photography workshop: Lunar Landscapes of Turkey (17-23 April 2011).

With so many photographers copying not only our website design, but also our tours and workshops, we thought it was time to add something different. After extensively shooting wildlife last year, Marsel decided to spend more time doing landscapes this year, and this new trip is the direct result of that. Earlier this year he traveled to Cappadocia in the south of Turkey in search of photogenic landscape locations, and he was not disappointed!

Cappadocia is a region of exceptional natural wonders and a unique historical and cultural heritage. The spectacular volcanic landscape is entirely sculpted by millions of years of erosion. Wind and rain have created a bizarre field of hundreds of conical formations. Many of these pillars, known as fairy chimneys, contain labyrinths and caves where Christians once hid to avoid persecution. We will explore and photograph the lunar landscape, strange rock formations and rock hewn churches in the many valleys. We will stay in a small hotel right in the heart of a historic village. One of the highlights is an optional balloon ride, shooting the surreal landscape from above.

Spouses and non-photographing travel companions will also enjoy this amazing trip!

All accommodation is in a small family-run hotel. This trip is suitable for photographers of all experience levels. There will be daily briefings, one-on-one in the field instructions, raw processing tips, and image reviews in the evenings. You'll return with spectacular images!

This tour is already filling up very quickly with returning guests, so if you're interested in joining us, don't hesitate and make your reservation now!

For more information look here.