dolomites Photography tour

Capture the Magic of the Dolomites

Experience magical sunrises and sunsets in famous locations like Alpe di Siusi, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Antorno, and many more, with personalised photography guidance tailored to your needs.

£ 2,400.00

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START / END POINT
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)

LODGING
Ortisei & Cortina

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to Advanced

DURATION
6 Nights

GROUP SIZE
Maximum of 5

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Strenuous

7 Days, 6 Nights

Dolomites Photography Tours

Embark on an intimate Dolomites photography tour where you’ll be expertly guided to the most awe-inspiring locations at the perfect moments. With personalised support, you’ll expand your understanding of light, lenses, and filters, all while enjoying the freedom to unleash your creative spirit.

My Dolomites Photography Tour is split between two picturesque bases: Ortisei and Cortina d’Ampezzo. While accommodations are set for specific dates, the activities during our stay are not, ensuring a flexible itinerary tailored to the best photography opportunities.

Every day, we’ll capture stunning images during prime shooting times, including sunrise, sunset, and even nighttime sessions, when conditions allow. After each sunrise shoot, we’ll return to our accommodation for a well-earned breakfast, followed by ample free time to edit your photos, rest, or explore the charming local area. As the afternoon unfolds, we’ll set out once more, ready to capture the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites at sunset.

Inclusions

Included

Transportation during the tour

Airport Transfers

7 Days of Photographic Guidance

6 Nights of Accommodation

Daily Sunrise and Sunset Shoots

Post Processing Sessions

Any Entry Fees & Tourist Tax

Small Group Size for Personalised Attention

Not Included

Any Flight

Visa Fees (if applicable)

Meals / Snacks

Travel & Equipment Insurance

The Plan

From my experience of running over 30 photography tours, having a fixed daily itinerary is limiting your chances of going home with the best possible images.

I work with the weather as much as possible and visit locations based on the best forecasted weather conditions. This ensures that I’m putting you in the right place at the right time.

Each morning will be on location 1 hour or so before sunrise, and each sunset we’ll be there until 1 hour after sunset.

The below will give you a rough idea of what the plan is.

Day 1 – Arrival Day

This is the arrival day. I’ll be picking everyone up from the airport at midday. Afterward, we’ll embark on a 3-hour drive to our accommodation in Ortesi, making a stop at the supermarket to gather any snacks we may need. We’ll also squeeze in our first sunset of the week, afterwards we’ll go out for dinner.

Day 2 to 6 – The Adventure

This is where the real adventure begins. Over the next five full days, we will be photographing during the best times of the day: sunrise and sunset. Each morning, we’ll rise early, regardless of the weather, to arrive at our location at least one hour before sunrise. After the sunrise shoot, we’ll return to our base for breakfast, and in the mid-afternoon, we’ll head to our sunset location.

Day 7 – Departure Day

We will shoot a sunrise before checking out of our accommodation and heading for the airport with drop offs back at the airport at midday.

Goodbyes are never easy. I’ll be saying “see you later” with the hope that you’ll join me on another adventure soon. On this day, we’ll take you to the airport for your flights home.

Drop-offs back to the airport will be around midday.

During this time of year, sunrise occurs around 7:00 am, and sunset is around 7:30 pm.

Trip Highlights

Alpe di Siusi
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Lago di Antorno
Selva di Cadore
Gardena Pass
Santa Maddalena
Chiesetta di San Giovanni
Seceda Ridgeline
Giau Pass
Cadini di Misurina
Cinque Torri
Piramides de Terra

Please Note: This is a suggested list of locations. Weather plays a significant role in shaping each day’s itinerary, so the locations we visit may vary from tour to tour. We could visit all of these or even more, depending on conditions and how much time we spend at certain places. Many of these locations offer diverse photo opportunities, giving you the freedom to explore and capture a variety of photographs.

Don’t just take my word for it…

THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Just got back from the Iceland tour. This was undoubtedly one of the best trips I have embarked on. Tyler definitely knows his stuff and brought us to each location at the best time of the day. We just needed to sit back, relax, and let him do his thing. It also meant that I was free of the hassle of looking at the substorm activity and weather when chasing the northern lights, having chased them on my own for a number of years only without much luck. I can imagine this is no easy job as the plan and itinerary of each day needed to change every hour depending on the weather and how crowded the locations were. Tyler is also the most encouraging when shooting on location, giving just the right amount of guidance and lots of freedom. I met the best companions on this tour, and I never would have thought I would bring home such precious memories. I have recommended Tyler to several of my friends, and I personally am looking forward to my next tour already.

30nylon

I loved the high level of intensity from early mornings to late nights waiting on the aurora. Most importantly, your advance location work meant I could give ample time and full attention to the play of light on the vistas before me~without the distractions of logistics planning or renting a car. I appreciated your flexibility and sense of timing to drive us to ideal locations at the best moment for the light. An added plus was being in the international company of three other dedicated photographers who were jolly good companions!

Laurie Laturell

Just back from a fabulous workshop in Lofoten with Tyler. First off - Lofoten is a landscape photographer’s paradise with a multitude of stunning locations all within easy reach. This means more time photographing and less time driving between photo stops. Bear in mind that the weather is volatile. and can be absolutely wild. This means potentially days lost (as we found out) but can also give some incredible shooting conditions as the storms clear. Tyler is a superb photographer (check out his images if you haven't done so) and he knows the locations intimately. He is knowledgable and willing to provide as much guidance as you need or to leave you alone to do your own thing if that's what you prefer. He is also very skilled in using Lightroom/Photoshop and gave us a tutorial one evening which was incredibly useful. The upshot is that you are bound to come back with lots of memorable and stunning images. Oh, and Tyler has a great instinct for finding the Aurora which meant we were chasing it whenever the skies were clear. This resulted in a truly epic night at Vik beach where we captured the lights in all their glory. The cherry on the top of a truly memorable trip!

Andy Carden

My trip to Senja with Chasing Light Tours was fantastic, the locations were great and the guiding first class. A real shout out goes to the choice of accommodation - comfortable and convenient with photo locations right on our doorstep! Adding to this a year later, having done a second trip with Tyler to the Lofoten Islands. A fantastic week which was well organised at every stage. He has a detailed knowledge of the classic locations to photograph, as well as small out of the way places that give you something different!

David White

What you’ll learn

Learning with me on this photography tour is a personalised and flexible experience. I encourage you to ask as many questions as you like; this is your opportunity to get the most out of our time together. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine advanced techniques, I’ll guide you through skills like bracketing for dynamic range, long exposures to capture movement, and refining your compositions, all explained in a way that suits your level. I’ll review your work in the field, provide constructive feedback, and share tips to improve your skills, from perfecting focus to using filters effectively. Most importantly, I want to inspire you to embrace your creativity and develop your own unique style, so you leave with not just great photos but work that truly feels like your own.

Here are a few of the key skills I can cover:

Camera Settings: Start with the basics—RAW, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. Learn how and when to use various modes on your camera to achieve the shot you want.

Composition: Discover the importance of composition in landscape photography. I’ll share what I look for when composing a compelling photograph.

Long Exposures: Learn how to create dramatic and interesting photographs using long exposure techniques.

Histogram: Master the art of reading histograms to expose correctly and capture maximum data without clipping.

Low Light: Explore techniques for photographing the night sky, including the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) if luck is on our side.

Bracketing Multiple Exposures: Learn how to capture multiple exposures for high dynamic range (HDR) scenes, ensuring no details are lost in highlights or shadows.

Editing: In the event of bad weather, I’ll demonstrate how I edit my photographs using Adobe Lightroom Classic with final touches in Photoshop.

Your Guide

Tyler Collins

PHOTOGRAPHER AND AURORA GUIDE

Photographer, Light Chaser, Aurora Guide, Web Dev, Biker, Daddy and I’ve got a very understanding girlfriend in no particular order.

Good to Know

Packing List – A full packing list will be emailed after booking.

Accommodation: During my Dolomites Photography Tours, we have the privilege of experiencing two distinct locations. The first half of our journey unfolds in the scenic Ortesi area, while the second half embraces the beauty of Cortina. Throughout our adventure, I aim to provide self-catering accommodations whenever feasible, allowing you the flexibility to savor your own culinary preferences. Rest assured, I will ensure the accommodation details are confirmed well in advance, ensuring a seamless and comfortable stay for all participants.

Flights – Fly to Marco Polo (VCE). I will fly into Italy a few days before the tour begins. I try and work with everyone in terms of their flights. All I ask is if you’re flying in on the day the tour start, just ensure your flight arrives no later than midday, if you can’t get a flight before midday, then I advise you to fly in a day or 2 earlier.

Meeting Point: We will meet at midday under the water tower outside the terminal at Marco Polo (VCE). Once you leave the terminal, continue straight and you’ll see it, you can’t miss it. I will also be in constant contact with you on the days leading up to arrival day. After I’ve picked everyone up, we’ll me heading straight towards our accommodation with a stop at the supermarket to pick up some supplies for the days ahead.

Ending Point: Dropoffs at the airport will be outside the terminal at Marco Polo (VCE) at midday.

Hiking – Many of the locations do require hiking. You don’t need to be an athlete but you must be able to walk on uneven, sometimes steep and slippery ground for maybe up to 2 hours one way. It’s also important to note that we’ll be hiking at higher altitude as well (2000m plus) where you can notice the air being thinner and at times it can be quite strenuous.

Gondolas – it’s worth knowing that there are gondolas to a lot of the locations we visit, however because we’re shooting at sunrise and sunset, they aren’t operating at the times we have to be there.

Self Catering – All my tours are based on self catering. We will visit the supermarket on the day we arrive and gather what’s needed for a few days so that we can bring packed lunches with us each day. We will revisit the supermarket a couple of times throughout the trip too. There will be opportunities throughout the trip to visit cafes and the odd restaurant if we have time. But primarily, we will be eating as we go.

Spending Money – On my last trip, I managed to spend approximately £30 per day. Most places take card, but it is recommended to also bring some cash for those smaller shops or Refugio’s if they’re open.

UK Mobile Network – If coming from the UK, your data roaming will work and come out of your data back home.

Travel Adapter – Italy use their own 3 pin plug, not the standard Euro plug.

Dolomites Photography Tours Dates & Prices

Prices quoted are per person. Secure your spot with only a 15% deposit for my incredible Dolomites photography workshop and bring home breathtaking images that capture the essence of your unforgettable adventure. The remainder of the balance is due 8 weeks before the start date of the tour.

15th – 21st September 2025