Mad About Morocco
Morocco Photography Tour
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Embark on a journey through Morocco, a land that offers a rich tapestry of visual delights for photographers of all levels. From the vibrant medinas of Fes and Marrakech to the ethereal blue hues of Chefchaouen, every corner of this country is a potential masterpiece. The diverse landscapes, from the windswept dunes of the Sahara Desert to the majestic peaks of the Atlas mountains, provide a canvas for photographers to create their own unique stories. This is a photographic journey that promises to inspire and captivate, offering you the chance to capture the essence of Morocco in a way that is truly your own.
No trip to Morocco would be complete without a visit to Chefchaouen, commonly known as the "Blue City." This small city nestled in the Rif Mountains is known for its distinctive powder-blue hue, which adorns its dwellings' walls, trim, and doors. The charm of the architecture and the city's residents make Chefcaoun a must-stop for any photographer wishing to capture the culture of Morocco. Images from Chefchaoen are known for their depiction of the city's narrow streets, winding passageways, and local daily life, offering a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Another must-stop on any tour of Morocco is a tour of some of its finest medinas. In days past, a medina was the central core of many North African cities, with distinctive defensive walls, narrow passages, and vendors hawking their wares. With alleyways so narrow that residents resort to moving in new furnishings over their neighbors' rooftops, Morocco's medinas represent a lifestyle and times past and are still vibrant markets to this day. Fes and Marrakech offer some of the best modern-day examples of traditional medinas, with photographic opportunities at every corner. From local artisans crafting their wares to myriad displays of regional cuisine, the bustling medina is a site to behold for new and seasoned photographers. Street photography takes on a new meaning when strolling the passageways of Fes or Marrakech with a camera in hand.
Leaving the medinas and cities behind, one finds a diverse and verdant landscape to be appreciated and photographed.
Venturing beyond the cities, Morocco's diverse landscapes beckon to be photographed. A photographer visiting North Africa would only consider the tour complete with a visit to the rippling dunes of the Sahara desert. Stretching endlessly to the horizon, the dunes of the Sahara provide a study in patterns, contrasts, and subtle tones of color. Add in the rugged Atlas mountains and their indigenous Burber residents, and you have a complete picture of Morocco's landscapes.
Our photographic tour is by far one of the best ways to experience Morocco's visual and cultural diversity. Our knowledgeable Moroccan guides will ensure you visit all the well-known spots and guide you to some of Morocco's hidden gems that few tourists know about. We have worked extensively with our local guides to ensure that our tour goes smoothly and that we respect the local culture and customs influential to the native Moroccans.
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Transportation:
All internal transportation is included in the cost of the workshop, including but not limited to domestic flights, transfers, chartered transportation, and specialty transportation, if required.
Lodging:
All lodging, during the scheduled workshop is included in the cost of the workshop. Lodging is based upon double occupancy, with upgrades to single occupancy typically available, for an additional fee. When and where available lodging is of 4 or 5 star quality. It should be noted that some locations only offer minimalistic lodging.
Dining/Meals:
All meals throughout the duration of the workshop are included in the cost of the workshop. Where possible meals are enjoyed as group events, fostering deeper communications and richer learning. When scheduling neccesity exists we have the capability to provided mobile meals, so that are photographic schedule can be met. Nutritious snacks and beverages are supplied througout the day.
Professional Guides:
All international workshops are guided by both a professional photographer, as well as a professional in-country guide. Our in-country guides are specialists in the countries that they guide in, holding the necessary permits and credentials to guide effectively in their specialty countries. Our photoghraphic guides are master photographers, with deep knowledge of photographic techniques as well as rich experience in guiding you to ideal compositions.
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FAQ - Why Choose Soft Lite Workshops?
This is the toughest and easiest of all the FAQs to write! Why so tough? Let’s face it: many workshop providers are in the marketplace today, and words are free. Why so easy? Because we say what we mean and mean what we say.
FAQ - What Is A "Destination Photography Workshop?"
That’s a good question, and we have an equally good answer for you! In a destination photography workshop, we take you to a specific destination, having already scouted ideal locations. While at that destination, we guide you through various photographic opportunities, helping you with advanced photographic techniques and reinforcing your composition style.
FAQ - Can I Get A Single Room If I So Desire?
The short answer is, of course! The longer answer is we will do everything possible to make that happen, and in most cases, it is not a problem. However, in some locations, depending on how busy an area may be or the possibility of minimal services, we may not be able to fulfill your request. But we will certainly give it our best shot.
FAQ - Pricing
All workshop pricing is quoted per person and based upon double occupancy lodging arrangements. Please upgrade to single occupancy lodging for a private room; we will make every attempt to accommodate that request. For this wishing to arrive early or depart later than the planned dates for the selected workshop, we can make those accommodations for you. We will extend your reservation as requested and will facilitate keeping you in the same room as during your workshop stay.
FAQ - Do I Need To Be An Experienced Photographer To Attend A Workshop
Absolutely Not! If you are familiar with your camera system, we can take you to the next level. As a personal baseline, it would be best if your familiarity included exposure settings, exposure modes, and the ability to adjust exposure compensation. If you can manage those things, we can assist you in getting to creatively correct exposures and finding compelling compositions.
FAQ - How Can I Be Ready For My Destionation Photography Workshop?
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FAQ - What Is The Typical Group Size?
For each workshop, we specify a Minimum group size and a Maximum group size. When you look at the Event Details for any workshop, you will see that information listed for that workshop.
FAQ - Do You Offer Discounts For Non-Photographers
The short answer is no. It would be nice if we could, but our research tells us that doing this is impractical. Experience tells us that more often than not, an attending companion wants to hang out with their travel buddy and, in the end, does the same things their companion is doing, leaving us with the same costs and logistics to manage for both the photographer and the non-photographer.
FAQ - Do I Need To Worry About Model Releases?
In short, no, as long as the images you create are for editorial work and not intended to be commercially used. As a practical concern, local models are compensated for their time and, as such, are content with that compensation.
FAQ - Can I Request To Share A Room With Another Workshop Participant?
In today’s day and age, we need to answer this carefully! We will make every attempt to accommodate all lodging requests that we receive. Pairing up roommates in mutual agreement about lodging arrangements is one of the most straightforward tasks for us to accomplish. Please be sure that your intended roommate agrees with your request so they are not surprised by our arrangements on their behalf.
FAQ - What Camera Equipment Should I Bring?
This is one of those questions that can be difficult to answer. Not because we don’t have preferences and recommendations, we do, but we are always cautious about the notion of “pushing” people into equipment decisions. A long-standing quote in photography goes something like this: “What’s the best camera?” “The one that’s in your hand.” It’s tongue-in-cheek, but there’s a lot of truth in those simple words.
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At Soft Lite Workshops, we are all about sharing our passion for acquiring fine art images while out in the field. Nothing is more rewarding than showing our participants outstanding image opportunities and how to capture them. Over the years, we have learned and embraced a wide variety of techniques for optimizing our image-capture capabilities, and we love to share those techniques with our workshop members. Remember, at our workshops, we are committed to helping you bring home some of the best images of your life.