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Lieu convivial pouvant accueillir une à huit personnes maximum. Situé en plein centre de Tours, je réalise des portraits en solo, en duo, en famille, et aussi entre amis.

Pensez également à vos photos d'entreprise pour des clichés personnalisés au studio ou au sein de l'entreprise.

Vous décidez que vous serez plus à l'aise chez vous je viens avec mon Home studio.

quelques échanges téléphoniques ou un rendez-vous pour planifier ce superbe moment en photo.

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Le Studio . Si vous voulez avoir des souvenirs uniques et qui resteront au coeur de votre famille, rejoignez-moi dans mon studio à Tours , ou bien accueillez-moi chez vous, j’installe mon studio mobile en 15 minutes. Les séances photo studio sont toujours des concentrés d’énergie, de sentiments, il faut donner et recevoir, ensemble pour réaliser des photos intemporelles pour vous. Choisissez votre formule, à domicile ou au studio . Il nous reste à organiser cette séance photo, discuter du ou des thèmes voulus, et des petits détails tout autant importants, comme l’origine de votre envie de vous faire photographier, votre démarche, ce que vous aimez dans la photo et ce que vous n’aimez pas.

Vous avez envie d’un portrait en solo, de photos de votre couple, de votre famille, de vos enfants, ou bien encore entre amis, confiez-moi vos projets.

Contactez-moi ici .

J’adore écrire avec vous les petits et les grands moments de votre vie, en famille ou en solo.

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Vous souhaitez découvrir le déroulement complet d'une séance photo allant de la prise de rendez-vous jusqu'à la remise des photos...

POURQUOI FAIRE DES PHOTOS EN STUDIO ?

La démarche de se rendre dans un studio photo est personnelle. Chacun vient avec une motivation différente, son histoire et ses propres émotions. J'aime vivre les séances avec beaucoup de complicité. Je ne recherche pas le narcisse en vous, mais de capter l'essentiel de votre personnalité. Un pur moment d'authenticité et de générosité vécu ensemble pour des photos vraies. Besoin de se sentir vivant(e) et épanoui(e) le temps de nos photos.

L'ESTIME DE SOI

Je ne conçois rien dans mon métier sans que vous preniez du plaisir à être pris en photo. C'est un moment intime et joyeux et votre volonté doit aboutir à des sentiments de bien-être.

Il est primordial de bien préparer la séance photo. Je dois vous comprendre et connaître les aspects les plus fragiles ou les plus exaltants chez vous.

Progressivement, j'ai pris conscience de la joie qui découle d'une séance photo. Et celle-ci je la partage avec vous le temps de beaux clichés.

Le résultat. Découvrir seul, en duo ou en famille les photos de la séance. Vous avez envie de partager ou de garder précieusement ces souvenirs. C'est une partie de votre mémoire, de votre propre patrimoine que nous avons écrit. Pour aujourd'hui et pour longtemps les photos voyageront.

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Photographe à Tours, Adrien Lanskin

Arrivé à Tours en 2018, Adrien fonde fin 2019 la société HUBA Photographie qui fait suite à son ancienne société ouverte sur Paris. HUBA Photographie vous ouvre ses portes pour un shooting photo en famille à Tours et ses alentours (Fondettes, Chambray-les-Tours, Montlouis-sur-Loire, etc.) ou pour des séances photo en famille, en couple, avec des amis, dans le département d’Indre-et-Loire.

Doté de plus de 14 ans d’expérience dans la photo, votre photographe à Tours , Adrien Lanskin, travaille avec les particuliers pour des séances photo en famille, en couple ou encore entre amis. Il travaille également avec les professionnels pour diverses solutions comme la publicité, des séances shooting corporate et mode, de l’évènementiel, du packshot ou encore dans le milieu de l’industrie. Des formations en photographie sont également proposées.

Studio Photo

Le Studio HUBA vous invite pour des séances photo dans le magnifique Hôtel Raimbault à Tours centre, situé dans le vieux Tours. Cet ancien hôtel particulier, puis musée, fut rénové en 2015 pour accueillir des logements.

C’est en 2020 que le studio prend vie, et que le public y accède pour des séances de shooting. Familles, modèles, entreprises et animaux y sont régulièrement accueillis. Nous vous invitons à prendre un rendez-vous pour une séance photo ! 

Restauration et reproduction de photos

Photographe à Tours, HUBA propose à ses clients de bénéficier d’un service de r estauration et de retouche de photos anciennes afin de leur redonner toute leur beauté. Une seconde vie qui permettra à vos clichés endommagés de continuer leur voyage à travers le temps. Une image du passé dans le présent à destination du futur, quel voyage !

Il vous est aussi proposé la reproduction numérique d’ œuvres, q ue cela soit un tableau, un document ou autres. L’objectif est de créer une empreinte numérique avec la plus grande fidélité possible. Pour cela, le studio est équipé de matériels très performants et adaptés à ce type de travail. 

Formation Photo

Adrien vous forme ! 14 ans dans le milieu de la photographie, une sensibilité et une expertise qui vous seront partagées avec cette formation. Allant des bases de la photographie sur le plan technique, à l’approche de la discipline par la passion de l’image, HUBA Photographie vous accueille et vous conseille pour une journée ou une demi-journée au studio photo à Tours.

Boutique en Ligne

Adrien Lanskin vous propose certains de ses clichés à la vente dans différents styles et supports. Une fenêtre ouverte habillant votre intérieur et invitant au voyage. 

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We offer over 100 carefully curated small-group photo tours in over 40 countries. Our authentic adventures offer you a chance to combine a spectacular vacation with a wonderful creative learning experience. We blend travel, culture, photography, cuisine, and more. Our casual format provides a unique blend of hands-on learning techniques and skills mastered over many years, including our exclusive “The Art of Seeing” approach. Whether you are a beginner, an enthusiast, or a professional, we invite you to join us on a truly amazing photographic and cultural adventure of a lifetime.

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Experience the art of travel photography with shuttermoon, welcome to shuttermoon.

At Shuttermoon, we offer an unforgettable experience for photographers of almost any level who are passionate about travel and photography. We design our photography tours to take you to some of the world’s most stunning destinations while allowing you to hone your photography skills and capture breathtaking images.

Our experienced instructors will share their expertise and knowledge with you, providing you with valuable insights and feedback to help you improve your skills. Whether you’re a knowledgeable beginner or a professional photographer, our tours cater to most skill levels. We guarantee you’ll return home with a fantastic portfolio of stunning images and memories that will last forever. Join us on a photography tour today, and let us take you on a journey of a lifetime!

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Photograph your way around the world, attentive guides.

Our personable photography guides are dedicated to helping you craft the perfect shot. They share their expertise and motivate you to push your boundaries. You'll get plenty of attention and learning opportunities, and our guides provide encouragement every step of the way.

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Our well-planned photography tours balance shooting time with unstructured downtime and flexibility to suit the group's needs. We're always prepared with alternative plans for bad weather. You'll have a stress-free and unforgettable experience.

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Join our photo tours with small groups, typically up to 8 participants, allowing personalized attention and ample time for photography. You can interact with guides and receive feedback, all while capturing stunning photos of the world's most incredible destinations.

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Enhance your photography skills with our post-processing sessions during the tour. Learn to edit your images and make them stand out under the guidance of our experts, and take your photography to the next level.

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Our photography tours not only offer a chance to capture stunning images but also provide an opportunity to form lasting friendships with like-minded individuals and create unforgettable memories through carefully designed experiences.

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We want to give you something extra - like exclusive access to restricted locations or the opportunity to shoot staged scenes with local models whenever possible. It adds variety to your portfolio and another skill to your photo quiver.

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Photo World Tours offers you the best photo tours and workshops to capture the best locations with your camera. Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, our workshops are thought to enjoy the passion of photographing the most amazing spots on Earth. Photo adventures all around the world to photograph landscapes, architecture, wildlife, and cultures. With a complete logistic plan to make you enjoy it.

We do not offer just our travel photography workshops , also we share with you our blog tips for photo travelers. From the moment you start to like photography, you start to dream about traveling to your favorite spot. Our mission’s that you enjoy the trips since the first moment to your back home. Then you may look back in your memory and see that dreams come true.

Great accommodations, comfortable transports & all safety measures to make the trip a complete experience. Travel with professionals and experienced leaders and come back home with dreamy photos. Together with our award-winning photographers and as official tourist tour operators, you can trust us to enjoy a complete trip focused on photographers like you .

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Whether you join our trips or photo workshops, we will help you to improve your photography skills during your holidays. We will teach you from composition to techniques in the field. Our selection of the best photography tours in the world is your opportunity to learn & travel.

Also in our online photography classes, we can help you before and after the trip. In our online private lessons of post-production, we will teach you even when we are not traveling. Learn the professional techniques to process your pics. We are near you before, during, and after the trips!

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In conclusion, choosing from our  photo workshops will be your best choice to learn photography while you travel. Whether you travel alone or with friends, our photo tours will make you feel like to be always a family. Reserve your trip now and bring your photos to the next level!

Choose between your favorite photo workshop in Europe or Asia, South America or North America, the Pacific or Antartic, Asia Central or a Photo Safari in Africa. We have the most complete offer of professional photography workshops!

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There is a typical question to understand what are the differences between both types. All our trips are focus to teach all participants , but as you can see in our list of trips, you can find different kinds of trips.

For us, teach & travel is essential on all trips. But we differentiate the tour according to the conditions we can find. Basically, a Photo Workshop is more focused to teach you than showing you a place , so the itinerary can change according to great opportunities that can appear through the trip.  A Photo Tour is focused to follow the itinerary and visit all places always that weather doesn’t make us change plans.

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You can choose any of our ready photo tours or upcoming, but also you can tell us where do you want to go. We are experts travelers & photographers, this way we have already prepared trips all around the world. We will study your dreams, to plan the tour in better conditions to take incredible photos.

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Tell us which dates adjust better to your schedule. We will help you to choose the best days for your trip, according to the photograph conditions in the destiny you want to visit. Northern lights, for example, can be viewed in several months, festivals in India have exact dates or Sakura & autumn colors if you want a trip in Japan according to the season, but also the weeks according to the place you want to visit. Together we will choose the best possible data, so your private group enjoy the destiny to come back home with the best photos.

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How to take professional large group photos (15 Simple tips)

At Surf Office, we’ve seen our fair share of large group photos.

From small groups of 20 to large parties of over 100 employees, we’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges of group photography.

That’s why—to take the pressure off you—we often provide a professional photographer to capture the memories of your offsite retreat .

But great photo opportunities inevitably come along when the professional is absent, and in these moments you’ll wish you had a few tricks of the trade hidden up your sleeve.

To help prepare you for this moment, we’re sharing 15 simple group photography tips for better large group photos. ‍

Level up your group photography with these beginner-friendly tips

Knowing how to take group photos is a useful skill with benefits that extend beyond your company retreat.

After learning the following tips, you’ll come up with better group photo ideas and feel more confident the next time you’re on a family holiday, at a birthday or attending a Christmas dinner.

1. Scope out a location ahead of time

Preparation is key to getting perfect group photos, and it starts with finding a suitable backdrop.

When you’re scouting your surroundings, look for somewhere that won’t distract too much from your subjects. A chaotic background with lots of patterns, colours or objects will make it difficult to pick out faces. 

Keep it simple.

A location with natural level changes will also help you to create more interesting compositions. Look out for gentle slopes, rocks, public benches, etc.

If you’ve got exciting activities planned for the day, consider taking your group photo on-site. For example, if your taking a tour of a football stadium, a group photo in the stands could be perfect! ‍

2. Bring props if necessary

Once you’ve found the perfect location, you can decide whether the scene could be enhanced by the use of props.

A flat location, for example, could benefit from a few chairs or blankets that will allow you to switch up the levels.

It’s up to you how visible you make your props. If they’re aesthetically pleasing, you might wish to make them a centrepiece. But if they’re purely functional, you might want to disguise them when you start composing your shot.

3. Prepare your camera gear beforehand

Besides the camera itself, two pieces of gear are must-haves for group photography, they are:

• A wide-angle lens

A wide-angle lens allows you to get closer to your subjects while keeping everything neatly within the frame. Without a wide-angle lens, you’ll be forced to stand far back, causing you to lose lots of facial detail.

The tripod helps keep your camera steady and gives your subjects a collective focal point. If you’re shooting at slow shutter speeds, the tripod is essential for achieving crystal-clear images.

And the nice-to-haves…

• Light diffuser

A remote allows you to take multiple photographs while away from the camera. Without a remote, you’ll be forced to use the timer setting, restricting you to just one photo at a time.

If you’re shooting indoors, it could be argued that a flash deserves a place on the must-have list. But because you can achieve great results without one, it’s here, among the nice-to-haves. Shooting with a flash delivers even light to all of your subjects and reduces heavy shadows. Just make sure to warn everybody that you’re using one first!

Light diffusers fold down pretty small and they’re lightweight, making them handy to travel with. If you’re shooting indoors, especially on a bright, sunny day, placing a light diffuser over the window will soften your lighting and improve your results.

4. Choose a time of day for your photos

The best time of day to take your group photo is during the early morning or evening (otherwise known as dawn and dusk).

This is because these times of day provide soft, warm light and long shadows—essential elements of great photographs.

Shooting in the middle of the day, particularly when the sun is bright, could result in flat colours, racoon-eyed subjects and squinting faces.

5. Establish a dress code

A group photo is a fantastic opportunity to show off the company merchandise!

If you’d like everybody to wear branded clothing, make sure to remind your employees to bring these garments with them.

Don’t want branded clothing? Opt for solid colours.

Too many colours and patterns in your group photo can be overwhelming. When the photo day comes around, ask your employees to wear plain clothing in simple colours like black and white.

If some employees didn’t get the memo, try to disperse the colours and patterns within the image. Prevent colours and patterns from clustering together as this can be distracting.

6. Pay attention to the details

When you’re busy directing a large group of people, it can be easy to forget about the little things.

But these details make a big difference to your final image.

When you’re arranging your group, look out for things like untucked shirts, scruffy ties, unkempt hair, etc.

Try not to take too long with this, as you don’t want your subjects to become bored or restless. If you need to, enlist the help of a detail-oriented assistant.

7. Find the right lighting

As we mentioned earlier, the best time of day to take your group photo is in the morning or evening because the light is warmer and softer.

If you’re taking your photos outside, look for a shady spot and position your subjects towards the light source. Remember this: good lighting is more important than a good background.

If you’re forced to take your photos in the sun, position your group with their backs to the sun or wait for some cloud cover.

For indoor group photos, make use of your flash and light diffuser to provide even lighting to each of your subjects. 

When you’re framing your shot, look out for any stray shadows from things like window frames, trees, buildings etc. ‍

8. Create a balanced composition

Composing a group image can be an overwhelming challenge. With so many people to organise, it takes a charismatic individual to hold the attention of the crowd and provide clear direction.

If you aren’t experienced with composing large group photos, here’s one piece of advice: don’t complicate things.

A balanced composition is typically the easiest to pull off. Here, you’ll position the tallest subjects at the back and in the middle, and the shorter subjects in the front and to the sides.

Oh, and don’t forget to use the landscape or some props to create different levels and overlap your subjects. 

Asymmetrical placements work too, but they’re more challenging to pull off.

If you’re dealing with a very large group, don’t make the composition too deep, that is, don’t create too much distance between the front and back rows—this can result in some blurry faces!

9. Form connections between your subjects

In the heat of the moment, you might not think about the connections between your employees. Sure, a congealed mass of people creates feelings of oneness, but maybe there are more creative ways to go about it?

Consider whether you can segment your group in some way. Perhaps you’d like to arrange your group according to departments, for example?

Whatever you decide to do, creating connections between your subjects can make an everyday group photo more unique. ‍

10. Find a good vantage point

You’ve probably noticed it yourself: photos always look better when they’re taken slightly from above.

The same goes for your large group photo.

If you can, take your pictures from an elevated position (bring a step ladder if you think you’ll need one). This eliminates unwanted double chins and—if the light is coming from above—reduces dark facial shadows.

11. Shoot with a smaller f-stop

Uh-oh, now we’re getting technical.

Don’t worry, this is a pretty simple tip.

F-stops control the amount of light hitting the lens. A large f-stop creates a shallower depth of field (more blur between foreground and background), while a small f-stop creates a deeper depth of field (less blur between foreground and background).

Large group photos are often layered, so using a smaller f-stop ensures that all of your subjects appear in focus .

However, if you’re shooting in low-level lighting, beware: a smaller f-stop will require you to use a slow shutter speed which could make your image blurry.

In this scenario, use a tripod and ask your subjects to remain as still as possible! ‍

12. Mix up the poses

To come this far, you’ve put in a lot of hard work—now make the most of it!

As the director, you dictate the mood of the photograph. If you want a serious picture, communicate this to your subjects. If you want something more casual, give them a conversation prompt and ask them to speak to the person next to them.

You can even ask your group to force a fake laugh, which, inevitably, will turn into genuine hilarity.

13. Don’t let others shoot over your shoulder

Organising a large group can be an intimidating task and—in an attempt to increase the likelihood of good photos—we’re often tempted to ask others to take photographs with us.

This is a big mistake and one you should avoid. 

The obvious problem with this is that your subjects will be looking in different directions. But what’s more, they’ll be receiving direction from multiple sources.

Some will be looking at the ground between photos, one employee might be picking their nose, while others have turned around to steal a glimpse at the sunset.

Take full responsibility for the photos and you’ll get better results. ‍

14. Look out for candid opportunities

A group photo doesn’t always need to be a choreographed procedure.

If your group is engaged in an activity and you happen to have your camera close at hand, make the most of the opportunity!

You might find—in these “fly on the wall” moments—that you capture your best images. Unaware that they’re being photographed, your subjects will appear more natural and at ease .

15. Be confident and take the lead

We’ve purposefully left this tip until last, but it’s as important—if not more—than the others.

Getting great group photographs is all about confidence. With so many people to organise, you need to embrace the role and provide the necessary guidance .

Don’t be afraid to be bossy and charismatic. People are looking for direction and it’s up to you to give it to them. Plus, the more direct you are, you quicker you can get your shots—you don’t want your subjects to get bored or frustrated, so make it quick!

Put your new skills to the test at your next offsite

Company offsite retreats are all about once-in-a-lifetime experiences, so it’s important to capture as many of these special moments as you can.

With the tips we’ve listed in this article, you’ll return home with a bucket load of professional-quality photographs that your employees will cherish!

Thinking about organising a company offsite retreat for your team? Get in touch with one of our retreat planners to get the ball rolling.

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• Lofoten Photo Tour
• Iceland Photo Tour
• Czech Republic Photo Tour
• Tanzania Photo Tour

Myanmar Photo Tour

New zealand photo tour.

• Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Photo Tour

Český Krumlov Photo Tour

Moravian tuscany photo tour, prague photo tour.

We specialize in small group photo tours and workshops in the most spectacular locations around the world. Our mission is to provide exceptional experiences to photographers of all levels and realize their true creative potential

Upcoming photo tours & workshops.

Czech Republic Photo Tour 2024

Dates: October 10 – 17, 2024 – 1 Spot left October 15 – 22, 2025 – 4 Spots left Duration: 8 Days, Extension Available Price: $3300 USD

Nestled in the center of Europe, Czechia is a fairy tale country with exceptional opportunities for photographers. Although it is relatively small in size, the Czech Republic will amaze you not only with its majestic castles, medieval towns, and cobbled streets surrounded by colorful houses but also with its rich nature and breathtaking landscapes .

Lofoten Photo Tour 2025

Date: 14 – 21 February 2025 – 5 Spots Available Duration: 8 Days Price: $3900 USD

Located within the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands offer spectacular opportunities for photographers. We will soak in the dramatic landscapes, incredible fjords , crystal-clear sea against a backdrop of gigantic mountains, and authentic fishermen’s life in well-preserved old fishing villages .

Here you can experience Aurora Borealis in all its glory, flowing over arctic beaches and rugged fjords.

Tanzania Photo Tour | Great Migration

Date: August 20 – 27, 2024 Duration: 8 Days Price: $ 4900USD Availability: Sold out

From the epic expanse of the Serengeti through the forests of the Arusha to the self-contained basin of the Ngorongoro Crater , our Tanzania Photo Tour delivers some of the planet’s most impressive natural spectacles. Experience the wildebeest great migration once in a lifetime and explore with us one of the best destinations for wildlife photography on earth.

Iceland Photo Tour 2024

Date: November 20 – 27, 2024 Duration: 8 Days Price: $4100 USD Availability: 4 Spots left

Iceland the ”Land of Ice and Fire” is one of the most spectacular places in the world. Over 10 days , our photography subjects will range from immense glaciers and cascading waterfalls to black basalt beaches. Ever-changing light conditions challenge us every time but reward us later. Last but not least, the Northern Lights might dance in the sky, and we will be there to capture this unearthly spectacle.

Date: TBD Duration: 11 Days Price: $5500 USD

Let us take you to one of the most spectacular locations in the world. Cascading waterfalls, snow-covered mountains, rugged coasts, ancient forests, crystal clear lakes, and magnificent fiords. This and much more we will photograph in the paradise of New Zealand . Last but not least we will experience an unforgettable helicopter flight in Mount Aspiring region and a cruise in the heard of the Milford Sound.

Date: TBD Duration: 10 Days Price: $4100 USD

Who wouldn’t love to shoot the sunrise in Bagan overlooking over 2000 ancient temples with dozens of hot-air balloons floating over them? Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a world treasure because of its warm-hearted, smiling people who make it a truly  magical photography destination for compelling portraits of locals . Myanmar was frozen in time and opened its doors to the world only a few years ago. Now is the right time to experience the vibe that may vanish in the next couple of years.

One-Two Days Photo Tours

Duration: 3.5 hour Availability: All Year Private Tour Price: From $220 USD

Explore Prague’s top spots and hidden gems with a local photography pro. Sunrise or sunset private photo workshops for all levels.

Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Photo Tour

Duration: 2 Days, One night accommodation Availability: April – October Private Tour Price: From $790 USD

Photograph the top three highlights in Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland. Gorges of the Kamenice river, monumental Bastei Bridge and Pravčice Gate.

Duration: 2 or 3 Days with accommodation Availability: April – October Private Tour Price: From $790 USD

Let’s submerge ourselves in the rolling hills of South Moravian region of the Czech Republic. Photograph rolling hills full of lines, shapes and patterns.

Duration: 2 Days, One night accommodation Availability: All Year Private Tour Price: From $790 USD

Explore the top 4 photo destinations in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. Český Krumlov, Holašovice, Chateau Hluboká and more.

What our participants say about our recent photo tours?

I have been in Prague before and have taken many “tourist” pictures, but on this photo tour, I was not a tourist. I was a photographer (and Martin had to occasionally remind me of that. ) This time, I took photos that were different from those that millions of tourists take every day. Our tour group visited several places that tourists don’t even know about, and when we shot in the popular tourist locations, we were shooting photos in a different way – seeing the tourist sites through the eyes of a photographer. We looked at details, patterns, and interesting compositions in the Moravian landscapes, and in the many different types of architecture and streets across the various cities and towns. We even photographed some ordinary, mundane things and turned them into fascinating photographs. One afternoon, when it started to rain during our shoot, we found something else to photograph and came away with creative, unusual pictures. I even captured a photo of a “ghost” lurking around the Old Town Hall tower. Some new techniques for me were: shooting in very poorly-lit locations, shooting long exposures, and using ND filters. I also learned new Photoshop techniques that make pictures pop out more. Overall, the tour was an exciting experience and I have greatly benefited from it. I am not a tourist. I am a photographer!

I stumbled across Inscape Photo Tours on one of my many internet searches – and am I ever thrilled that I did! Right from the first contact by email with my initial enquiry, Martin was attentive and helpful answering all of my many questions. And my experience on the tour itself was no different. The tour was extremely well organised and ran absolutely smoothly. I have no doubt about how much work was put in behind the scenes by Martin and his team to make sure things went according to plan – and everything did – making the tour an absolute pleasure to be a part of.

Not only did I learn an enormous amount about landscape photography and editing techniques under Martin’s guidance – I had an absolute blast! (Made even better by the awesome group I was on tour with:-). I would have no hesitation recommending Inscape Photo Tours to both beginner and experienced photographers alike – and I for one will definitely book another tour with Inscape.

Thank you Inscape!

This was my first photo tour with Inscape tours and it won’t be my last. Everything was very organized. As traveling photographers, we didn’t have to think about anything but our camera gear. We had two guides (Martin, the owner) and Jan. Both were wonderful and always willing to help with any photography advice. On a couple of days, we had some local models which we got to photograph in various locations. We also received candid feedback during post-processing which is always helpful.

Martin had all the details worked out ahead of time and was quick to resolve any issues were encountered. Our tour was made up of solo travelers. We had a small group and everyone got along. Looking forward to joining about photo tour in the future!

This trip was fantastic thanks to Martin’s great planning and enthusiasm. Every detail was well executed from the lodging to the photography locations. I did not know any of the participants beforehand other than Martin. The group was diverse, engaging and alot of fun. Everyone was willing to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for getting some great shots. Even when weather did not cooperate, there were plans for expanding our photo processing skills at every level. I would not hesitate to book another amazing tour with Inscape Photo Tours. Hopefully, soon.

I was a bit nervous regarding the extent of the physical and extreme environmental challenges of photography in Iceland at this time of year.  However, Martin’s planning and attention to the details of the itinerary ensured a very enjoyable trip.   Each and every day was fun and filled with learning regardless of what the weather dished out. Both Martin and Jan were committed to making sure everyone came away with great photos and the knowledge to continue in their photography journey.  If we weren’t outdoors on a shooting adventure, we were indoors learning how to post process our photos to their greatest potential. Regardless of the level of ability, experience or camera equipment, everyone was equally inspired and encouraged by both Martin and Jan with genuine enthusiasm for our learning. I will treasure the memories of this adventure!

“I had a wonderful experience of joining Martin and Jan on a recent Iceland photography tour. The entire tour was well planned, good accommodations, safe transportation and spacious cars for 2 small groups. Jan and Martin provided knowledgeable in photography as well as the locations for the best ways to get amazing shots. It was a pleasant, fun, a lot of memories photo trip, I enjoyed every moment!”

Let me start off by saying that I learned so much from Martin of Inscape Photo Tours. I’ve been shooting landscapes for well over 10 years and have watched dozens of YouTube videos on landscape photography. But there is no substitute for going on a photo shoot with a knowledgeable and experienced photo guide.

I am well versed in the technicalities of my Nikon D850 but I’m lacking in the nuance of composition. I always thought that I had no control over the placement of elements in my viewfinder. Martin taught me otherwise. By making minor adjustments in position and/or camera settings, I was able to come away with some amazing photographs that were balanced and harmonious.

Regardless of you experience level (novice through advanced), Martin will work with you to get that compelling photograph. He will teach you how to look for leading lines, patterns, colors, and how to frame that shot. He’s very patient, he’s hands-on, and he’ll even work with you during post processing. I highly recommend Inscape Photo Tours with Martin Bišof. You will not be disappointed.

This was our second photo tour with Inscape and just as before all details were nicely handled to maximize time for photography. Martin had great locations lined up for photo stops but also showed flexibility in some impromptu locations, one of which turned out to be amazing. Martin and Jan (often one of his guides) are both great photographers and helpful with issues that arise with cameras or gear.

They help with composition if needed or will just let you go off to shoot alone if that is what you prefer. They are both quite pleasant and fun to be around. We had a great time and have already signed up for another photo tour! Thanks guys!

Hi Martin and Pedro. I am home now and showing my wife the pictures of our trip. I was very pleased with your tour and would recommend it to anyone considering on signing up.

It was a great group and I would definitely go on another trip!

This Photo Tour with Martin was absolutely great! We did this in autumn, the colors of the fields and the woods were stunning. Under Martin’s guidance, I took incredible photographs, I never thought I would ever be able to shoot such beautiful pictures. Not only the autumn colors, the beautiful sights in Prague, Telc, and Cesky Krumlov, and Martin’s insightful photography advice made the tour a great success for me. A highlight was the (photographic of course) shooting of owls, a new experience, that also resulted in beautiful images.

Everything was very well organized, we stayed in excellent lodgings, and even had the occasion to taste Czech wines (which were excellent). Martin is an incredibly nice person, very patient and always in a good mood. I hope to join him on a photo tour again in the future. Thanks, Martin!

I have booked 2 photo tours with Inscape Photo Tours, the first was the trip to Iceland and the 2nd one was to New Zealand. Both tours were extremely well organized. Both Martin and Jan are excellent in assisting the clients.

I had a fantastic time on both tours and can only recommend taking part in these tours. I am already preparing for the next on in Lofoten!

What an incredible tour! I was able to get the most iconic shots I’ve been after for years. Each day was extremely well organized so that we were able to best make use of the light and location. Even when the weather wasn’t cooperating, there were contingency plans on what best to shoot so that no time was ever wasted.

Martin and Jan’s expertise and friendliness was over the top. Their unique ability to provide individual instruction on both composition and editing to photographers of various levels of experience was amazing. I’m thrilled having finished this photo tour with dozens of pictures I’m proud to hang on the wall and can’t wait to sign up for the next trip!

Thanks Inscape!!!

Martin Is absolutely fantastic as a photographer tour guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the Czech Republic and therefore was able to take me to those great out of the way places I would never find on my own.

Martin’s goal was always for me to get the shot and he was extremely helpful when I had issues with some of my camera settings, even though he shoots Canon and I shoot Nikon. Martin is very talented, pleasant, and well organized. It was a joy to spend the week photographing with him and I intend to make a return trip during the Fall of 2024.

Since my last trip with Martin and his crew at Inscape Photo Tours, and the wonderful people I was able to meet in Iceland. I was eager to make another one and it was on… Lofoten 2020 Wow such a blast having to meet all the same people and have one of my best time in my life with such a rich country with beautiful landscapes and vistas.

To me Inscape Photo Tours is not only about the actual photo tour and be able to be in front of outstanding landscape, it is about meeting with great people exchange knowledge and most importantly make friends with whom to spend more good times like this. Thank you all for the great time and experience, stay safe and well, for till our next photo tour <3

10 days in Iceland with Inscape Photo Tour has been one of the great trips for me. Martin and Jan opened a door to post-processing world that I never knew could make your photos go from good to wow. Martin and Jan both are passionate about photography and same passion reflects in their exemplary efforts to make sure every participant became friends with their camera and lenses and had great pictures of Iceland. Visiting Ice cave was one of the coolest experiences for most of us on the trip. Thanks to Martin for going an extra mile to reschedule Ice cave tour with another company earlier than the planned one as weather was getting miserable.  As an added benefit, everyone in the group was enthusiastic and fun to travel with.

Iceland is beautiful country and exploring it with Inscape photography tour was a perfect fit. Now, whenever I take a picture whether phone or camera, I am always thinking “Have I clipped the highlights in the sky or how can I make this composition better” 🙂  Hope to explore another part of the world with Inscape Photo Tours in future.

“Attending the workshop in Iceland 2017 with Inscape Photo Tours was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Jan and Martin are not only excellent photographers, but also great friends. They do much more than teaching you the techniques and art of photography. They know how to inspire and motivate the attendants. More than a group, it became a supportive team. I had lots of fun and I´ll never forget it.”

My sister and I joined Martin’s trip to the Lofoten Islands to photograph the northern lights. The entire trip was very well organized – lodging, transportation, and some meals taken care of just as described, and the accommodations were all very nice.

The locations we visited were amazing and we got beautiful photos, including photos of the aurora! We really appreciated Martin’s local knowledge that allowed us to find the best locations for shooting depending on light and weather. One thing that made this trip extra-special was the one-on-one post-processing that Martin provided to help us organize and edit the many photos we were taking. I came home from the trip with amazing photos and an improved understanding of how to work with lightroom and photoshop to get the most out of those photos. I also really appreciated the small group setting and the amount of communication that Martin provided. We always knew what the plan was and what factors might cause us to re-evaluate the plan, such as weather. The whole group was able to provide input on what kind of photos we wanted to take and what techniques we were interested in learning about.

Overall an incredible trip and a great opportunity to improve my photography skills!

I cannot recommend Inscape Photo Tours more highly. I met Martin after doing a morning photography class in Prague and was so impressed with him that I decided to come on one of his multi-day package trips. I am so glad that I did! My sister, who is a much better photographer than me, met me in Norway and we visited the Lofoten Islands, which were incredibly beautiful. We met up with the rest of our small group and our two guides and quickly formed some new friendships. Everything was organized for us so we really didn’t need to think much, which was great! All of our accommodation was really nice and also within proximity of insane views.

At first, I thought I wouldn’t be taking great photos because I am such an amateur, but with the help of Martin and our other guide Pedro I got the MOST AMAZING PICTURES! I can’t even believe I took them! Turns out when you have professionals teaching you how to take and edit photos, as well as chauffeuring you around to the best spots during the right times for the best light, you too can be an amazing photographer.

I learned so much and had a fabulous time. I will definitely be doing another trip with this company in the future. This was a once in a lifetime experience, and I am so thankful.

We enjoyed the tour to Iceland so much that immediately signed up for the incoming tour to New Zealand with Inscape Photo Tours. Martin and Jan are very professionals. They have the ability to teach at all levels with patience and encouragement. I’m personally improving my photography techniques by capturing amazing images in some of the most incredible travel destinations under their direction. We are also happy that we had the chance to meet nice people, especially on the New Zealand tour. We had fun and unforgettable memories that will stay with us forever!

Awesome, awesome trip! I had the pleasure to go to Lofoten Islands in Norway with Martin and Pedro this February ( 2023 ). It was a great experience! They were both very helpful and available at any time to help us with composition, technique, post-processing, gently critiquing our work and providing constructive criticism and always ready to answer any questions we might have.

Great atmosphere, a lot of good laughs. Accommodations were spot on, clean and simple. I will definitely book another tour with Martin at some point in the future!

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What's a PhotoShoot Tour?

The PhotoShoot Tour is a new concept of tours developed by us in 2012 where we combine a photosession and a guided tour. During the activity we show different parts of the most historical neighborhoods in Barcelona and we explain some legends and secrets of the places that we go through while we take original and professional pictures of you. This is the best way to have some natural pictures because people enjoy with the stories and forget about the camera.

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GOTHIC PHOTOSHOOT TOUR 1h 30 min | +40 edited pictures

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PARK GUELL PHOTOSHOOT TOUR 1h 45 min | +50 edited pictures

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Trogontours.net is your gateway to unforgettable adventures in the world of wildlife photography! We are here to take you on an extraordinary nature photography tour with captivating birds and wildlife.

We understand the importance of hands-on learning and personalized attention. That’s why we offer small wildlife photography trips designed specifically for photographers like you. Our expert photography tour leaders are passionate about photography and deeply knowledgeable about the destinations we explore. They will provide invaluable insights, tips, and techniques to enhance your skills and help you capture breathtaking images.

Capture the Wonders of the Wild with Our Photography Tours in the USA!

SMALL GROUP TOURS AND WORKSHOPS

We are one of the leading companies in the bird and wildlife photo tour arena.  We have been leading great photo tours and workshops since 2007. We lead dozens of small group tours and workshops throughout the US and the world every year.  On many of our tours we include excellent photo opportunities of both birds and mammals.  We strive for a great variety of subjects on our trips.  A lot of the trips we put together are unique in that no other photographers are offering the itineraries that we do.  On the group trips professional level photo instruction is included.  To see our list of offerings click on the links in the menu above or on the right.

Featured Photo Tours

ICELAND BIRD PHOTO TOUR

July 1-12, 2024

This workshop focuses on photographing birds during the breeding season in Iceland.

PUMAS OF PATAGONIA PHOTO TOUR

November 14-25, 2024

This Patagonia Photo Tour features 4 full days of Puma photography on private reserves near Torres del Paine National Park.  At this time of year the Pumas are teaching their young how to hunt Gunacos, it’s also the time period when birds are very active, so it’s a great time to visit Patagonia.

KENYA WILDLIFE PHOTO TOUR

November 6-20, 2024 November 20-25, 2024

This Kenya Photo Tour features 6 days in the Masai Mara, probably the premier wildlife photography location in the world with visits also to Aberdare and Samburu National Parks and several other wildlife reserves.

POLAR BEARS PHOTO WORKSHOP

August 24-September 2, 2024 Extension September 2-7, 2024

August and September is a great time to visit Churchill, Manitoba to photograph a great variety of wildlife including Polar Bears, Beluga Whales, Birds, Foxes and the Aurora Borealis.

ECUADOR BIRD PHOTO WORKSHOPS

October 7-21, 2024 Amazon Extension October 21-26, 2024

This comprehensive photo workshop visits the best lodges and locations for bird photography on both the west and east slopes of the Andes in Ecuador.

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At Trogon Tours, we specialize in offering wildlife photography tours in the USA that take you to some of the most incredible destinations worldwide. This is what we have to offer:

Small-Group Photography Tours: We organize small group photography tours specifically tailored for bird photography enthusiasts. Our tours provide unique opportunities to capture stunning images of wildlife in their natural habitats.

Bird Photography Tours: We understand the fascination and challenges of bird photography. That’s why we offer specialized bird photography tours, where you can hone your skills in capturing the beauty and grace of avian species.

Global Coverage: Trogon Photo Tours is a US based photo tour company which operates photo tours on almost every continent, allowing you to explore diverse ecosystems. Our destinations include Africa , North America , South America , Europe , Asia , and Australia .

Extensive Knowledge and Experience: As one of the leading wildlife photography companies, we have a team of expert tour leaders who possess extensive knowledge about the destinations we visit. They are passionate about photography, ensuring you receive the best guidance and support throughout your journey.

Small Group Advantage: We believe in the power of small groups. Our tours are designed to provide you with personalized attention and ample opportunities to learn from our experienced guides. Limiting group sizes ensures that everyone receives individualized instruction and guidance. The vast majority of our wildlife photo tours have a maximum of 5-6 photographers.

Expert Tour Leaders: Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our passionate team of photography guides. They possess an in-depth understanding of the destinations we visit and have a wealth of experience in photography. They will provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance throughout your journey, helping you capture stunning images. Our experts even offer private photo tours catering to bird photography’s unique challenges and rewards.

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Photography Tours : Embark on our carefully curated nature photography tours that take you to some of the most breathtaking destinations worldwide. From the iconic African savannas to the remote corners of Asia and the diverse landscapes of North and South America, our tours offer incredible opportunities to capture mesmerizing images of wildlife in their natural habitats.

Workshops and Instruction : Sharpen your photography skills with our workshops and instruction sessions led by our experienced photographers.  Learn techniques, from composition, in field settings and lighting to post-processing, and receive personalized guidance to take your wildlife photography to the next level.

Small Group Advantage : Enjoy the benefits of traveling in a small group setting. Our tours and workshops maintain limited group sizes to ensure personalized attention, allowing you to interact closely with our expert photo tour leaders and fellow participants, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Expert Tour Leaders : Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our passionate team of photography guides. They possess an in-depth understanding of the destinations we visit and have a wealth of experience in wildlife photography. They will provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance throughout your journey, helping you capture stunning images. Our experts even offer private tours catering to bird photography’s unique challenges and rewards.

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Trogon Photo Tours offers small group settings, personalized guidance, and exceptional experiences in diverse wildlife photography destinations across the globe.  Many of our itineraries such as Spectacled Bears and Harpy Eagle Photo Tours are unique in being only offered by Trogon Photo Tours among us based photo tour operators.

The guides leading Trogon Tours are highly experienced in wildlife photography, possessing extensive knowledge and field experience to provide top-notch guidance throughout the tours.

Yes, wildlife photography trips with Trogon Tours are suitable for beginners. Our tours cater to all skill levels, providing personalized attention and guidance to help beginners develop their photography skills .  We also sometimes have professional level photographers go on our tours as participants and we have many intermediate level photographers as participants.

Yes, you can customize your itinerary on a wildlife photography tour. Contact us with your interests and preferences, and we will work with you to create a personalized and private photo tour or workshop. 

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We are here to navigate you through Moscow and beyond. We specialize in private and customer-tailored tours for individuals and groups.

Tour options include:

• Moscow tours in 1 day/2days/3days (Red Square tour, Kremlin tour, metro tour, panoramic city tour, etc);
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• Layover tours in Moscow;
• Moscow cultural heritage tours, Moscow themed tours;
• Russian home hosted visits (visit to the Russian dacha);
• Russian culinary classes;
• Moscow-St.Peterburg tour package. Two Russian capitals in one week;
• Moscow-St.Petersburg educational tours for students and children;
• Russian towns of the Golden Ring (Sergiev Posad, Suzdal, Vladimir); Trips out of Moscow
• Shore excursions (Moscow/St.Petersburg)
• Russian honeymoon tours, photo walks in Moscow;
• Moscow tours for children
• Christmas time in Moscow;
• AK-47 shooting tour, tank T-34 ride, segway tour, fishing in Moscow region.
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We are officially endorsed by Moscow Government to guide in most iconic tourist attractions of Russia’s capital such as Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, museums of the Moscow Kremlin, the Tretyakov Art Gallery, etc.

We love our city and are ready to share with you our in-depth knowledge of Moscow, this old but very dynamic and amazing city. We will be glad to provide context and fun in equal measure opening up your eyes to Russian history, culture and art.

We know how to make the most of your time while you are here and will be delighted to turn your stay in Moscow into a life experience.

Why book with us?

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• Our friendly booking service will help plan your itinerary according to your wishes. We are very flexible and design the tours individually for every customer.
• We are officially recognized by Moscow Government.
• Our training, qualifications, experience and personality will ensure that your visit to Moscow is a great success.

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7 First Impressions of Moscow, Russia (From a Street Photography Perspective)

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the second largest city in Europe by population. It’s an urban, cosmopolitan city of the highest level, with more than enough glitz to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of European and Russian that makes it stand out on its own. And the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen.

So here are my first impressions of Moscow, from my personal Street Photographer perspective…

7 First Impressions of Moscow  (From a Street Photography Perspective)

1. big city with so much to discover.

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own. 

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

2. Museum Metro

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to definitely check out:

• Novoslobodskaya 
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya 
• Komsomolskaya 
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

3. Not as walkable as Saint-Petersburg

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have a lot of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

4.  Gorky Park is like a Russian Central Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Half the city under construction

European cities in general seem to be filled with more construction than usual lately. But while this won’t be true forever, Moscow was filled with the most I’ve ever seen. Moscow already has the most skyscrapers in Europe, with many being less than a decade old. In only the last few years, the three tallest skyscrapers in Europe have opened here, giving it five of Europe’s ten tallest. The 2018 FIFA Word Cup is bringing much of this on, but the city is pushing to complete a skyline here than will rival any in the world.

The recession has slowed down the construction some, but the government is pushing it on. So all over the city, there were sidewalks covered with wood boards and lined with striped construction walls. At first, it was a little disappointing from a street photography perspective to see so much blocked by construction. After a while, though, it became something to capture. The striped construction materials and signs are colorful and all the workers created some interesting activity. It will be interesting to see what the city looks like when everything is complete, but for now, the construction provides interest itself.

6. Learn the Russian Alphabet

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, it can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

7. Where East Meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with a museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more European package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline and modernities with soviet emblems and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet nostalgia, and a whole lot more.

Russia’s Metropolis

Moscow is famous around the world, but it might not be completely what you expect from Russia’s capital. The city’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it brings something changed over time since its Soviet days. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. Most might say it feels more like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

If any of you have been to Moscow before, tell me about your experience and impressions of the city and country in the comments below! And stay tuned for more on Moscow, including some of the best Street Photography shots I captured while there.

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Australia's Grace Kim Opens 4-Stroke Lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club

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Grace Kim hits from the 16th tee during the first round of the LPGA LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club.

A stroke ahead after an opening 64, Kim had an eagle, four birdies and a bogey to get to 12-under 130. The 23-year-old Australian patiently worked her way around the tree-lined layup, trying not to get frustrated with the bumpy greens.

“I think the less thoughts, the better,” Kim said. “Obviously, during the afternoon round today, we’ve got poa annua greens so just have to stay patient with them. You can kind of see how it can get bumpy, so working with the course and not getting too wrapped up around putts not going in.”

Maja Stark was second after a 69, also in the afternoon.

"I feel like maybe not taking everything so personal because they are a little bit wobbly.” Stark said. “Especially late. Like the whole day pretty much the ball has been wobbling because there has been so many people walking on it.”

The Swede finished second last week in Texas in The Chevron Championship, two strokes behind top-ranked Nelly Korda in the first major of the year. Korda withdrew Monday, a day after her record-tying fifth straight victory.

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Defending champion Hannah Green of Australia shot a 69 to join Germany's Esther Henseleit (68) at 6 under. Denmark's Kristine Pedersen (67) and American Auston Kim (71) were 5 under, and Rose Zhang (69) topped the group at 4 under.

Grace Kim won the LOTTE Championship last year in a playoff in Hawaii for her first LPGA Tour title. She missed the cut in The Chevron , shooting 76-72.

She started play Friday on the back nine, rebounding from a bogey on the par-3 12th with the eagle on the par-5 13th and a birdie on the par-4 14th. On 13, she hit a 5-wood to 10 feet. She added birdies on Nos. 3, 6 and 7 on the second nine.

“I think I’ve got to breathe a little bit,” she said. “I did get a little bit nervous on my back nine, so making sure I don’t rush too much and just staying in the present."

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Kyle Rittenhouse, deadly shooter, college speaker? A campus gun-rights tour sparks outrage

Kyle Rittenhouse is not a typical college campus speaker.

In 2020, at the age of 17, he took an AR-15-style rifle to a Black Lives Matter demonstration and fired it, killing two people and injuring a third. Rittenhouse said he pulled the trigger in self-defense and was acquitted of wrongdoing .

He has since penned a book, “Acquitted,” and has set out on a series of college speaking events dubbed the " Rittenhouse Recap ." He is slated to appear Thursday at Clemson University in South Carolina.

Rittenhouse is selling books, and ostensibly promoting the right to bear arms on campus, but he’s also trying to persuade young people to join the conservative movement. The key group behind the appearances, Turning Point USA, is led by the self-described “youth director” of President Donald Trump’s first campaign and a key ally rallying votes for Trump this year.

The group told USA TODAY that it isn’t a nationally organized tour – that its chapters independently requested Rittenhouse. Student chapter leaders told USA TODAY that Rittenhouse is an important conversation starter. “I think sometimes you have to be kind of polarizing to pull a crowd," said Brady Seymour, president of Turning Point USA's chapter at Kent State University in Ohio.

The provocative choice of backing the Rittenhouse tour is par for the course for Turning Point and its local affiliates, which have hosted controversial figures like Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist and Holocaust denier . But it has stirred up devastating pain and disdain in a man he almost killed.

"He has used every moment to gloat and to make light of taking life," Paul Prediger said, speaking publicly for the first time about what happened in protest of a Rittenhouse speech last week at Kent State. "As if that were not enough, Kyle has embraced and been embraced by those who peddle hateful rhetoric, who believe in nationalism that excludes those who do not look like or think like them, and who have sought to amplify a troubling desire for violence against supposed political, cultural, and religious enemies."

Rittenhouse's message on his campus tour – that students should be allowed to take up arms, including to fend off "these Hamas, Palestinian terrorists" if they invade dormitories – has sparked protests and raised questions about free speech and just how far it should be allowed to go. A similar question helped lead to the resignations of the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University , who stepped down amid fierce criticism for equivocating when asked if calls for the genocide of Jews would be allowed on campus.

Rittenhouse, in a statement provided by spokesperson Jillian Anderson, said his campus appearances are not part of an official tour or book-selling venture, and he is reminding students of their rights. "Every American has a constitutional right to bear arms," he said, "and it should not be infringed by a college campus."

Experts say context matters. Tom Ginsburg, a law professor at the University of Chicago and faculty director of the forum on free inquiry and expression, told USA TODAY that federal regulations require colleges and universities to ensure their learning environment is not hostile. Within that framework, some incendiary language could be permitted in a general public space but prohibited if directed at an individual or group.

"That's a key distinction," he said. "Is it said in general, as part of a general demonstration, or is it shouted at a particular group of people who might then reasonably perceive it as being a threat of some kind? And if it's the latter, then it could be punished."

Kyle Rittenhouse says students should carry guns on campus

On the evening of Aug. 25, 2020 , Rittenhouse brought a rifle to the site of intense protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man. Amid a scuffle with protesters, Rittenhouse fatally shot Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounded Prediger.

In a trial that drew national attention in 2021, Rittenhouse said he shot the men in self-defense after Rosenbaum threatened his life and Prediger pointed a gun at him. Prediger said he thought Rittenhouse was an active shooter. Critics said Rittenhouse had no right to fire his weapon and was illegally acting as a vigilante militia. A jury acquitted him of all five charges he faced, including intentional homicide.

Rittenhouse soon took on celebrity status in right-wing circles where the right to bear arms and use them to defend life and property is sacrosanct. The weekend after his trial, he flew to Florida to visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort and to appear on Fox News for an interview with conservative host Tucker Carlson.

At Kent State, Rittenhouse implored students to fight to be allowed to carry guns at school.

"We have these blue boxes that are on the campus – we've all seen them, you push a button, it calls the police, and you get connected to a dispatcher," he said. "How long does it take a cop to show up, though? When somebody is trying to kidnap you or somebody is threatening your life, is that the quickest option to be able to protect yourself?"

He encouraged students to join conservative groups like Turning Point USA and said elected officials don't care about them.

"What makes me really scared, and I get really upset that people, especially young campus students, aren't allowed to carry firearms, just because I'm scared that what happens if these Hamas, Palestinian terrorists come to the U.S. and try to attack us?" Rittenhouse said. "Are we supposed to be left defenseless? Are you supposed to be left defenseless because you're not allowed to have a gun in your dormitory?"

After Prediger – formerly known as Gaige Grosskreutz – criticized his speaking tour, Rittenhouse posted a video clip on X, formerly Twitter. It showed Prediger admitting he pointed a gun in Rittenhouse's direction before being shot. Rittenhouse did not include text in the post.

Students accuse Turning Point of 'hateful actions'

In the days leading up to his arrival at Kent State, demonstrators staged a walkout, organized a vigil, and spray painted "Welcome, killer" on a free-speech landmark. A Change.org petition urging the university and Turning Point USA to cancel Rittenhouse's visit gathered more than 3,700 signatures. The event spurred Prediger to speak out. Hundreds showed up to protest.

"I stand with the students of Kent State University who have had enough," Prediger said.

Students said it was particularly insensitive for the campus to host Rittenhouse and his message about guns on campus given the school's history. On May 4, 1970, four students were gunned down at Kent State when the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd gathered to protest the invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War.

Aimée Flores, a representative from the university's Spanish and Latine Student Association, said the organization encouraged students "to learn more about Turning Point USA.... their hateful actions on campus and throughout this whole year, why we don't agree with their actions."

Seymour, the school's Turning Point chapter president, said the event was about "creating conversation." It had no relation to the 1970 killing of protestors, he said.

"In his speech, he talked mostly about having the right to carry on campus, considering students aren't allowed to at Kent State," Seymour said.

"These two stories are completely different and 50 years apart," he said.

Protests at every campus on 'Rittenhouse Recap' tour

Other “Rittenhouse Recap” appearances prompted vocal opposition and protest.

At Western Kentucky University , protesters held a sit-in and march last month. His appearance at East Tennessee State University in February also sparked demonstrations – local press reports show one protester wielding a sign accusing Turning Point of empowering "stochastic terrorism" – the incitement of violence through public demonization of a person or group.

In the days leading up to Rittenhouse's appearance at The University of Memphis in March, the school fielded a barrage of complaints from students, faculty, and community members. Protesters held signs with messages like, “Put Rittenhouse behind bars, not a podium.” Rittenhouse abruptly left the stage after about 30 minutes as protesters shouted him down.

Universities said allowing the events – and the protests – upholds key tenets of American democracy and academic tradition: Free speech and freedom of assembly. Turning Point USA’s chapter at The University of Memphis is a registered student organization, the school said.

"We cannot ban speech because it would go against a core value and because of well-established laws governing free speech on public university campuses,” Kent State said in a statement provided to USA TODAY. “Upholding the First Amendment rights of free speech and peaceful assembly for all, the university has a long history of allowing peaceful dialogue from all points of view, including those whom some may feel are offering different and/or sometimes controversial opinions."

Turning Point has history of booking controversial speakers

Turning Point USA has a track record of booking controversial and provocative figures, placing it at the center of debates over First Amendment rights on college campuses, where it says it has grown to more than 800 chapters since its founding in 2012.

In late 2016 and early 2017, the group was behind a nationwide campus speaking tour by Milo Yiannopoulos – a former Breitbart writer banned from Twitter for harassment and dropped from the agenda at a Conservative Political Action Conference after videos surfaced of him defending sexual relationships between 13-year-old boys and grown men. Yiannopoulos said he was joking and may have used "imprecise language."

In 2019, Turning Point’s Iowa State University chapter claimed partial responsibility for extending a speaking invitation to Fuentes, a white nationalist who has said he wants a "total Aryan victory" and self-identified as a "sexist man," according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Last year, representatives of the group confronted, criticized and assaulted an LGBTQ+ instructor at Arizona State University in Tempe.

Turning Point has taken action against members for promoting hate speech. In 2019, the group expelled a member at the University of Nevada Las Vegas after a video surfaced of the student shouting "white power" and using a white supremacist hand sign.

Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, said the Fuentes event was not sanctioned, and a local chapter official was tricked into arranging the appearance. He said that Turning Points has repeatedly denounced white nationalism . Kolvet said that in general, students should be able to hear from controversial speakers. "We do our best to make sure that there's going to be enriching discussion, that the speaker is going to be, I would say, uplifting, inspiring, productive."

He said Turning Point chapters chose Rittenhouse as a speaker. "There just happened to be schools that asked for Kyle because he came out with a book and he made himself available, essentially."

Turning Point touts itself as a key player in conservative politics , as does its founder and president, Charlie Kirk , who told conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh 's show in 2019 that he “traveled the country for about 70 days straight carrying Donald Trump Jr.’s bags and getting his Diet Cokes.” In addition to becoming Trump Jr.'s "body man," he took on the role of "youth director of the campaign," Kirk said. Speaking at the Republican National Convention in 2020, he called President Trump the "bodyguard of Western civilization."

Kirk also speaks on college campuses, where his fiery rhetoric has sparked controversy. At a speech last fall at Missouri State University , he said all immigration to the U.S. should be halted, called global warming an "academic distraction," and speculated about how many Hamas sleeper cells might be active in the U.S.

Expert says universities grappling with non-academic provocateurs

Ginsburg stressed that colleges and universities must allow free speech. "It’s pretty clear that their obligation is to make sure that event goes forward and to make sure it's not disrupted," he said. "At the same time, peaceful protest also has a long tradition on campus."  

Ginsburg said an added dimension to their challenges is the more recent phenomenon of campus speakers who intentionally draw negative attention.

"What we're now seeing is that people are sometimes getting invited to campus who aren't necessarily academics. They're not articulating a truly academic point of view," Ginsburg said. "In some cases, we have provocateurs, including some people who actually are seeking to be canceled, seeking to be protested."

He said people like Rittenhouse often capitalize on controversy. "He's certainly part of a media ecosystem in which you do have some of those kind of characters where, if you can get canceled, it ups your follower rate and you can portray yourself as a victim," he said.

To the Turning Point leader at Kent State, it's a tactic the group uses to advance conversation.

"That's the sad reality of how people are," Seymour said. "You kind of have to stir up drama or be a polarizing character for people to end up paying attention to you."

Cybele Mayes-Osterman is a breaking news reporter for USA Today. Reach her by email at [email protected]. Follow her on X @CybeleMO.