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Italian Dolomites

The Italian Dolomites are arguably the most spectacular and photogenic mountains in the world. The light coloured jagged limestone peaks absorb the warm light at either end of the day and take on a golden glow which has to be seen to be believed. Divided by lush green valleys, often dotted with picturesque churches, this place is any photographer’s dream.

We offer the unique opportunity to stay in remote refuges high up among the peaks. This not only gets us well and truly off-the-beaten-track but puts us in the perfect locations for the optimum dawn and dusk light - ensuring that you capture these truly epic mountains in truly epic light. Such locations are only accessible by foot, but we use chair lifts and cable cars where possible to reduce the vertical hiking to a minimum. This trip is however only suitable for those of good fitness and a sound head for heights.

Combine the copious amounts of exercise with fresh mountain air and an abundance of good Italian food, and you will soon realise that our Dolomites trips are not only good for your soul but the perfect base to practice and improve your photography. We’re now in our third year of organising photographic holidays to this region. Here’s what our previous customers have said about their experiences….

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Meet the class of 2017.

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Above is one of the mountain refuges we often stay at, perched on the edge of some incredible cliffs.

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Ali, framing up a shot. This was his second trip to the Dolomites with us.

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"You ran a great tour, and I really wouldn't have change anything if I could do it again. The places you got us into, at the right times were all excellent." - Phil.

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"You have a great way of blending fun with learning. Don’t change your style!"- Leanne

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"What a great trip! Thank you and Harry for all your expert guidance in the Dolomites." - Judy

These unique mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site for good reason.
Great views along the way to each refuge.
The Dolomites seem to attract epic light.
The refuges are ideally located for amazing photography.
The views can seem out of this world.
We're always on hand to help improve your images.
Framing up the perfect shot.
Praying for the light.
The view from our first mountain refuge, not bad!
He carried the phone all the way up the mountain, so he might as well use it.
First light kisses the peaks, reflected perfectly in this lake.
Exploring composition and locations for the sunset.
Framing up a classic shot of these 3 peaks.
Perfect place, perfect time.
The Dolomites are littered with picturesque churches like this one.
Dawn on the second morning wasn't too bad either.
These mountains can appear to stretch forever sometimes.
Learn how position the sun and use the light.
The views just keep getting better.
Hiking to our second refuge through some incredible scenery.
Not a bad view to wake up.
All set up waiting for the light.
How to create a starburst effect without photoshop.
How to create a starburst effect without photoshop.
Deciding what aperture to use.
The pre-dawn glow in the Dolomites is incredible.
Learning how and when to use filters.
Learning how and when to use filters.
The final hike of the trip.
The toughest route of all but everyone made it.
Overnight snow gave us a blank canvas for the morning.
Only the brave ventured out.
A typical summer day in the mountains!
Lightroom sessions are a good way to fill the evenings.
Watch the mountains turn red at dawn and dusk.

  • It was everything I had hoped it would be and a lot lot more.
    Katharine (St. KIlda 2015)
  • "All in all - 10 out of 10!"
    Leanne (Dolomites 2016)
  • The quality of the tuition was absolutely perfect. James alongside yourself pitched the course in a manner that catered for everyone's needs. The dynamic between the two of you immediately set a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere which developed on many occasions into amusing and, at times hilarious, banter.
    Adam (St. Kilda 2015)
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