Join us for a short three-hour tour, a day trip or spend days with us!
We limit attendance to five or six photographers per workshop leader so that everyone can get individual attention.
We plan our tours so that every level of photographer will learn, have lots of fun and leave with amazing images!
We specialize in workshops in Florida, Cuba and Ladies-Only Trips.
January 2019
Everglades 4 Day Photo Adventure
Join Understand Photography in the Everglades for a 4 day photography workshop. Have fun, improve your photographic skills and return home with memorable images. Experienced workshop leader and mentor Joe Fitzpatrick will guide you to his favorite locations at the time of day when the light is right.
Find out more »Everglades 4 Day Photo Adventure
In Everglades the wildlife is everywhere. Birds, the Everglades is host to 350 species, as well as the ever present alligators will provide you with unique photo opportunities.
You will capture spectacular images of all this and more when you join Understand Photography in the Everglades for a 4 day photography workshop.
February 2019
Havana & Vinales, Cuba Ladies Photo Tour
7 day Ladies Only Havana and Vinales Cuba trip planned for February 2-9, 2019.
Workshop includes landscape and cityscape photography, street photography, off camera lighting with models, including a dancer in Havana and a farmer in Vinales, horseback riding, classic car rides and more. We'll go during tobacco harvesting time in Vinales so we'll get awesome images of the tobacco farming, farmers, etc.
Everglades 4 Day Photo Adventure
Join Understand Photography in the Everglades for a 4 day photography workshop. Have fun, improve your photographic skills and return home with memorable images. Experienced workshop leader and mentor Joe Fitzpatrick will guide you to his favorite locations at the time of day when the light is right.
Find out more »Old Naples Photo Tour
Learn a little bit about Naples and its history while learning about photography and getting great pictures! We’ll walk through Old Naples 3rd Street area and end up on the beach for sunset photos. Again, there will be a lesson on creating fabulous sunset images! Only $79 for a three hour tour. Please no walk-ons. If you do walk on and we have room, it’s $100 cash. Sign up here at least one hour before the tour for the regular…
Find out more »Wakodahatchee Wetlands & Butterfly World Transportation included
Join Understand Photography on a photo trip to learn photography techniques, enabling you to overcome exposure, lighting and compositional challenges. With guidance you will learn to control the complex features of your camera.
Find out more »April 2019
4 Day St Augustine Photo Adventure
Experienced workshop leader and mentor Joe Fitzpatrick will guide you to his favorite locations at the time of day when the light is right. At each location Joe will share his techniques, enabling you to overcome exposure, lighting and compositional challenges.
Find out more »Burrowing Owls & Matlacha Day Trip & Workshop Joe Fitzpatrick
Learn photography tips and techniques with Understand Photography! Burrowing Owls & Matlacha Day Trip & Workshop!
Find out more »May 2019
Florida’s Forgotten Coast 5 day Workshop
Join Joe Fitzpatrick on a trip to Old Florida in the Florida panhandle. Our base is the adorable town of Apalachicola, home of Tupelo honey and oysters!
Find out more »June 2019
Women’s Photography Weekend Naples Florida
Join professional photographer Peggy Farren for a women’s photography weekend. This weekend is designed for beginner to intermediate photographers. Enjoy while learning photography and go home with fabulous images!
Find out more »For other photography events please see our full schedule
Essential Preparation Tips for Travel Photography
This free report will help you choose the right cameras, lenses and accessories for your travels. You'll need different equipment depending on where you are going, your finances, and the weight of the gear. We'll show you how to determine the best equipment for your needs. Also included is a comprehensive list on what you'll need, some things you may not have heard before but you'll be so glad we let you know!