Yes. This workshop is built for passionate amateurs and experienced photographers alike. The teaching is adapted to each participant's level, so whether you want to master the fundamentals of landscape composition or refine an advanced personal style, you'll receive guidance that fits where you are. What matters is a genuine interest in landscape and travel photography and a willingness to be in the field early and late for the best light. Complete beginners with no camera experience are the only case where a different starting point may be recommended, so feel free to contact us if you're unsure.

Yes. Both Isabella Tabacchi and Alex Wides lead the entire tour in person, supported by local guides for logistics and driving. With two award-winning photographers accompanying a maximum of 12 participants, you get a real 6-to-1 ratio and personal attention at every location, from composition in the field to editing sessions during the trip.

You don't need professional-level gear, but a camera that allows manual control and interchangeable lenses will get the most out of the locations. A sturdy tripod is essential for sunrise, blue hour and night photography. A wide-angle lens and a telephoto zoom cover most situations, from vast desert scenes to wildlife in Etosha. After booking, we send a detailed gear and packing guide with specific recommendations for each part of the itinerary, so you arrive fully prepared.

Yes. Namibia is a vast country and distances between locations are significant, so some days include several hours on the road. We use comfortable private transport and plan the route to make the most of the travel days, with photo stops along the way whenever the landscape and light are worth it. The reward for the driving is the variety: wildlife, desert, coast, ghost towns, granite mountains and night skies, all in a single journey.

Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for this tour. We strongly recommend a policy that covers medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and your photography equipment. Namibia is a remote destination, and proper insurance ensures peace of mind for you and for the group.

We recommend against planning your photography around a drone on this tour. Drones are strictly prohibited in Namibia's national parks and protected areas, including Etosha, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and the Skeleton Coast, which are core locations of this itinerary. At the Etosha gate, drones must be declared and are held in storage until you exit. Flying elsewhere requires NCAA authorization, written landowner permission for each flight, and is limited to daytime, within line of sight. Because of these restrictions, a drone will not be usable at the main photographic locations of the tour, and we cannot guarantee any drone flying opportunities. If you still wish to bring one, you are responsible for all permits and for complying with local regulations. For aerial photography, we suggest the optional scenic flight instead (see below), which is the legal and far more rewarding way to photograph these landscapes from above.

Yes. A scenic flight over the dunes and desert can be arranged as an optional add-on, at an additional cost, for participants who want to photograph these landscapes from the air, which is the legal alternative to a drone in Namibia's protected areas. Because it depends on how many participants are interested, as well as on weather and local availability, it cannot be guaranteed in advance. We'll gauge interest within the group during the tour and organize it when conditions allow. If aerial photography is a priority for you, let us know when you book so we can plan for it.

When time and logistics allow, we may include informal image reviews or discussions during the tour. The main focus will be field instruction, composition guidance and creative decision-making on location. Any editing or review sessions will depend on the final schedule and energy of the group.

For most of our participants, yes. Since 1 April 2025 Namibia has ended visa-free entry for many nationalities, so travelers from the United States, Australia and most of Europe now need a tourist visa. The good news is that it's straightforward: you can apply online in advance through Namibia's official e-Visa / Visa-on-Arrival system, and the authorities strongly recommend doing so before departure to avoid delays at entry. Visit eservices.mhaiss.gov.na for more information. A few nationalities remain visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days, including Hong Kong (SAR).

Because these rules changed recently and can change again, always confirm the current requirements for your passport on the official Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs e-services portal, or with the nearest Namibian embassy, well before booking flights.

Everyone needs a passport valid for at least six months beyond entry, with at least three blank pages, and a valid return ticket. If you're unsure, contact us and we'll point you to the right official source.

We're honest about this: no photographer can guarantee exclusive or after-hours permits at Namibia's most protected sites, and anyone promising it should be questioned. What makes the difference at iconic locations like Deadvlei and Kolmanskop is not a special pass, but knowing exactly where to stand, at what time, and how to compose to create images that look like yours rather than the usual postcard. That local and creative knowledge, from two award-winning photographers working beside you, is what this tour is built on.

Expect a genuine field-based photography workshop, not a sightseeing trip with a camera. You'll photograph Namibia's most extraordinary locations at the best light, receive personal guidance on composition and creative decisions in the field, and take part in editing sessions to refine your work. You'll travel in a small group with two photographers dedicated to your growth, and return home with a diverse, personal portfolio spanning wildlife, desert, coast, ghost towns, granite landscapes and night skies. Above all, expect to come back seeing light and composition differently. .