Offering unique photo adventures commenced in 1989 as a project to combine the experience of a holiday and the education of photography. The camera is an essential item that we all bring away with us on holiday. What we are continually striving towards, is the chance to turn those holiday photographs into something a little more. We want to offer an experience, where you can learn about photography and a destination, whilst making photographs in the field with a small group.
As a family business, World Photo Adventures work ethic is simple, offer personalised service and treat our customers the way we would like to be treated. Our guides put your photo interests before their own.
Our events often see return customers like Bill, just completing his 65th event with us, Fran on her 50st event. We have a long list of other adventurers who have also joined us on numerous trips.
As a company, we take you straight to the photographic locations that we regularly revisit, offering lovely accommodation, beautiful meals and the chance to build bonds with like-minded people. Since travel can be quite a stressful time for some, we endeavour to make your time away from home a pleasant one!
What goals are you trying to achieve in photography? This is a key starting point as we endeavour to help you understand everything from equipment to techniques, to using those fantastic results. We are a huge believer in KISS. Keep It Simple Shooter, a concept that Darran first started teaching in 1981. It allows any photographer of any interest to create fantastic images within a short period of time. We combine this teaching method with fantastic field experiences, where you can learn about photography and a destination, in a personalised small group adventure. As a family business, our work ethic is simple, we put your photo interests first!
OPPORTUNITY
Is opportunity important? We take you straight to the photographic locations that we know will offer you the most amazing images and experiences. Our carefully crafted itineraries help to maximise your adventures, along with our world class local operators and guides. This is combined with hand picked accommodation, tasty meals and the chance to build bonds with like- minded people. We offer this from short two day workshops in Australia, to exotic locations around the world.
Our adventures see around a 50% booking rate of return photographers and non photographic partners per trip. Photographers like Bill Madden, just completing his 66th event with us and Fran Gass her 45th event, join us for the magical opportunities that we create. We have a long list of other adventurers who have also joined us on numerous trips.
TEAM EFFORT
Darran Leal has led over 400 photo events world wide. His experience and dedication to helping all photographers is legendary. Son’s Pearce and Frazer have completed traineeships and have guided photographers around the world. Julia is the backbone of the business and is famous for her prompt replies, help and pleasant nature. Importantly, World Photo Adventures is fully covered by Tour Operator Insurance. This is not standard travel insurance and is not available until a rigorous check of a businesses procedures and use of travel operators is made. Darran and Julia have been running photo adventures for over 30 years and would love to offer you the best of our beautiful planet.
We look forward to offering you a unique photographic experience!
Explore our site for great example images and for our unique itineraries. Have a question, or need photographic help?
Value for Money…
Guided small group tours will never be as cheap as large group tours. They are also most likely to be more expensive than travelling by yourself. So why would you travel with us?
1. An experienced professional operator who can book complete travel packages for you.
2. Our dedication to service, from the time you book, to maximising adventures during the event, to helping you after the event – our service is second to none.
3. We offer locations that are world class for photography interests. We are adding new locations each year.
4. We use world class photo guides who will not treat the tour as a holiday – it is their passion to offer you the best value for your hard earned money.
5. Our local expert operators have taken us years to find. They are the best at working with us, to offer you an amazing adventure.
The result, we are Australia’s only photo tour operator that has been running tours and workshops since 1989. We have a huge return customer database that understands our value and in return we continue to offer the best service possible. Why not join a WPA event? We will not let you down…
There are many reasons our events are so successful. Here are just a few…
STAND-OUT SERVICE
Since 1989, our tours have gone from strength to strength — and continent to continent. Wherever you travel with World Photo Adventures, our superior service levels are a mainstay. From our friendly helpful staff, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind and exceptional experience that only comes from working with one of the world’s most experienced photo travel companies.
UNTAMED QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE
With over 70 years of combined experience in tailoring premium travel quests, our team ensures you never settle for less than the best. We offer lovely 3/4 star accommodation for your comfort and enjoyment.
EXCEPTIONAL END-TO-END EXPERIENCE
We work towards delivering the time of your life. Our office gem Julia, helps you with all your pre- and post-tour needs. Once you are ‘out in the field’ our professional local drivers and guides are right by your side. Your personal photo guides are the best in the world! World Photo Adventures and its expert team know this captivating land better than anyone.
GREAT TOURS COME IN SMALL GROUPS
Small group travel gives you flexibility and the ability to follow your interests. That’s why we keep tour group sizes small so you can savour your travel experience.
FIRST TIME ON TOUR WITH US?
We’ll happily answer your questions, offer advice or connect you with the experiences that will satisfy your wanderlust. Contact Julia at: julia@worldadventures.com.au
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Your safety and security is very important to us. Apart from the experience of your WPA guides, our local operators are outstanding and very experienced to local cultures and customs. Our itineraries, accommodation and tour information all adds up to helping you enjoy a great adventure, with peace of mind.
