Name: Japan Winter Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Item: Japan Winter Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Author: Andy Yee Photography

Highlights

* Tokyo streets and skyline sunset

* Mt Fuji

* Matsumoto Castle

* Takayama + Hida Folk Village

* Snow monkeys

* Sapporo Snow Festival

* Biei landscapes

* Shirogane waterfall

* Otaru Snow Path Festival

* Ebisu Rocks + Nikka Distillery

* The food!

* The culture!

Come and join us on a Japan winter workshop for some of the most rewarding and unique opportunities for any photographer!

Japan Winter Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 — Tokyo

The trip commences in Tokyo and takes in the bustling street life of Japan’s very own megalopolis. At this time of year its possible to capture “Diamond Fuji” with the Tokyo skyline that shows the incredible expanse of this modern city. We will also visit some of the picturesque traditional areas and temples at times which suit our goals to shoot without the crowds.

Day 3 — Mt Fuji

A drive to Mt Fuji and the surrounding 5 lakes offer a variety of beautiful lakes and landscapes all under the background of the majestic Fuji-san.

Day 4 — Takayama

We will then head north to Matsomoto where the “Black Castle” resides in the centre of town. With its surrounds covered in snow, its a great opportunity to see one of the best preserved castles in all of Japan.

Days 5 & 6 — Jigokudani

A day with the snow monkeys up in the hills of Jigokudani is something you won’t see anywhere else in the world. Photographing the snow monkeys in their natural winter routine of keeping warm while sitting in hot springs in the snow is something unforgettable. We will then fly to the northern island of Hokkaido.

Days 7 & 8 — Sapporo + Biei

The largest snow festival in Japan lights up in Sapporo at night, we then head out into the winter wilderness of the Biei area and its snow covered landscapes.

Days 9 & 10 — Otaru

The Otaru Snow Path festival is a held in a beautiful small fishing village which lights the canal and decorates areas around the village with ice installations. It really is a very picturesque and a beautiful time to be in Japan with a camera!

We then conclude our tour with a flight returning us from Sapporo to Tokyo on the last day.

The 11 day tour coverages a wide spectrum of photography and will be an unforgettable cultural experience. The trip will allow enough opportunities to capture key moments and also cover editing techniques and processes to help you get the most value out of the trip.

The trip is suitable for the photographer with basic knowlege through to expert level. Group size will be 6-8 people.

Accomodation will be 3-4 star and booked based upon location convenience, comfort and availability of onsens 🙂

Spots are limited and you are advised to book with a deposit as soon as possible to not miss out. Please go to www.andyyee.com for futher information and booking.

Included
* Two professional photography guides

* Ten nights accommodation

* Dual Occupancy (Single Supplement for additional $1000 available on request)

* Domestic flights to Sapporo and return to Tokyo (Narita Airport)

* All breakfasts

* One additional meal a day (lunch or dinner)

* Transportation in private cars and ferries

* All entrance fees to photography locations

* Post-Processing sessions during the tour

Excluded
* Airfare to/from Japan

* Alcoholic beverages

* Travel insurance

* Equipment and baggage insurance

* Visas (if applicable)

* Gratuities

Payment, Cancellation and Refund

To reserve your spot a 25% deposit is required. The final balance of the workshop fee is due no later than 60 days before the start of the trip. Space is subject to cancellation by Andy Yee Photography if payments are not received when due.

We would be sorry if you had to cancel, but we understand that sometimes unforeseen situations arise that require cancelling of a workshop booking. Should you wish to cancel your booking you must advise us in writing. The following cancelation fees are incured:

91+ days prior to departure date: 25% of the workshop fee
61 - 90 days prior departure date: 50 % of the workshop fee
31 - 60 days prior departure date: 75 % of the workshop fee
30 - days or less prior departure date: 100 % of the workshop fee
We will do our best to re-sell the cancelled workshop place/s and if able to do so we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a 750 (AUS$) service charge. For reservations made within 60 days of the departure date, full payment is required within five business days of the reservation. All refunds, due to participant cancellations, will be minus the associated bank transfer expenses incurred by Aperture Tours.

Andy Yee Photography reserves the right to cancel a Photography Workshop before departure due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case your entire registration fee will be transferred to another Photography Workshop or refunded to you at your discretion.

Under-subscription

The Workshop requires a minimum of two paying participants to operate, if we fail to reach this number before 60 days before the commencement of the tour, the workshop will be automatically cancelled and your registration will be transferred to another Photography Workshop or refunded to you at your discretion.

Photographer Andy Yee will be present if the workshop has two or more participants. Photographer Alexander J.E. Bradley will be present if the workshop has four or more participants.

Subject to Change

Itineraries have been carefully designed to assure participants the best each destination has to offer; however, should events arise that are beyond our control such as weather, airline strikes or delays, natural phenomenon etc.)., activities and hotel arrangements are subject to change without notice. The itineraries summarise typical areas you will explore. Since it might not be possible to visit all of them, your guides will plan each day considering the interests of the group and the weather at hand. Be assured that we will make substitutions that are as similar in quality and interest if necessary.

Health and Fitness

Anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to take part in most of the activities. If you have any special needs or any physical condition that you feel might prevent you from fully participating, please make us aware when registering for the tour or email us in advance with your questions or concerns.

Limitation of Liability

Andy Yee Photography aims to provide every participant with a safe, educational and enjoyable experience during the workshops. As there is always an element of risk associated with the outdoors and travel in general, we accept no responsibility for any personal injury, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay, or additional expenses associated with Photography Workshop participation.

Andy Yee Photography may contract with independent contractors to provide transportation, guide services and/or all other related travel services. We assume no responsibility, however, caused, for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service provided by an independent contractor. Andy Yee Photography does not give any warranty or guarantee subsidiary services supplied by a third party as to their quality, fitness for purpose or otherwise but shall, where possible, assign to you the benefit of any warranty, guarantee or indemnity given by the person supplying those services.

Insurance

Each participant must be covered by medical insurance that is valid overseas. Travel insurance is vital to protect your trip investment and yourself while travelling. The applicant's travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. Andy Yee Photography recommend that you purchase travel insurance also for reimbursement of the tour costs if you need to cancel after the deadline.

Travel insurance helps to minimise the risk of monetary losses you would incur in the event of a delay of your departure due to weather, airline strike, missed connection, etc., your inability to travel for reasons such as illness, injury, unforeseen financial complications and other personal circumstances, or if you were required to cut the trip short for medical or any other reasons.

We recommend that you secure enough travel insurance to provide adequate cover for the camera equipment you will be bringing on the Photography Workshop. You bring your camera equipment at your own risk. It is up to you to keep it safe at all times during the tour and is well protected from any adverse conditions we may encounter while on the tour.

Passport, Visa

The Client is responsible for possessing a valid passport and all required visa permits at the time of travel, as well as making arrangements for all required vaccinations or any other travel requirements for each of the countries visited during the trip. Andy Yee Photography will provide information about these requirements, but any recommendations about these matters and related subjects will be given in good faith and without any responsibility on the part of Andy Yee Photography.

Accommodation

All prices are based on standard single occupancy. Please contact with any further enquiries of dual occupancy.

Photo Release

Andy Yee Photography reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of the tour and to use resulting photographs, videos of individuals on tour for use for promotional and publicity purposes. We also reserve the right to use clients photographs for promotional and publicity purposes, when submitted to Andy Yee Photography.

Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Andy Yee specialises in travel and tourism photography . When not leading workshops in exotic locations, he can be found in Sydney, Australia working as a visual content creator and photo educator.

As evidenced by his diverse portfolio and winner of the Sony Alpha Landscape Award, Andy utilises his camera to capture the harmony between people, culture, and landscapes. His work has been described as “expressive” and “inspiring.” He harnesses his attention to detail and compose images with a classic look as opposed to chasing trends.

Andy’s passion for photography is infectious. He has a knack for translating the mysteries of image creation into concrete, practical language. Using his work as a springboard, he guides people to draw upon their own creativity to discover their individual styles. His balance between one-on-one instruction and critique enables learners to capture the shots they see in their minds.

Photographers at all levels learn from Andy’s in-depth knowledge while exploring captivating places such as Japan, Morocco, Jordan, Cambodia and Oman on his own workshops or leadings for The Giving Lens, Aperture Tours and Intentionally Lost. In Sydney, he trains individuals and small groups through all aspects of the creative process – from composition to post-production in Lightroom.

What Andy finds most rewarding is inspiring others to to take their cameras along on their own adventures. He is passionate about leveraging his professional skill and knowledge to advance others to the next level. Experiencing learners’ joy of capturing images the way they want to see them is what motivates Andy to continue finding new ways to support the creative process.

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