Where to Travel for Solo Photography Holidays

With no single supplements and small intimate groups, it is guaranteed that you will meet like-minded people while indulging in your own personal space without paying the price for being a solo traveller. We’ve searched far and wide for the best photography holidays for solo travellers. We want to make sure that our trips are perfect whether you want to meet new people or if you just really want to hone in on your skill – so these trips offer both! These amazing photography holidays make sure everything is taken care of for you, and that you head out daily to a new location so you can capture the complete beauty of the area – the only thing you have to do is decide which destination you want to explore with your camera!

1. Photography Holiday in the Dordogne

The small and intimate group sizes on this singles photography holiday in France allow your skills to develop and flourish during fun photographic excursions, during which you’ll capture authentic local life around the Dordogne region.

And it’s not just the tuition you’ll enjoy – they’ll also be guided visits to local points of interest with your hosts, Paul and Pam. Stunning chateaux, vibrant local markets and rolling countryside – they have it covered.

This photography holiday beautifully combines intensive teaching sessions with plenty of free time to ensure that you get the most out of your photography holiday. The small class sizes mean that this holiday can be tailored to your individual needs and preferences and you will receive large amounts of individual advice and attention.

Your hosts believe that despite the fantastic development of the digital camera, the basics of taking a good photograph remain as fundamental today as they were a century ago. During this 7 night / 8 day photography holiday you will be given expert tuition to improve your understanding and use of light, technique and composition in order to transform your photographic abilities.

Your photography classes will have no more than 4 students to maintain a high level of one-to-one tuition and you will develop your photograph composition and technique as well as your ability to manipulate and adjust your photographs using state of the art technology in the onsite studio set up.

In addition, you will be taken on 6 planned excursions. Enjoyable visits to stunning countryside locations, a traditional French chateau and the vibrant local market will give you the opportunity to take beautiful photos and learn how to put your newly found photography skills to the test on the go.

Buried deep in the beautiful French Countryside, yet only 6 miles from Brantome in the Dordogne, is our lovely 17th century home and studio in Les Ages, your base for your week’s photographic workshop. From the moment you arrive, for a full 7 days, you can relax and soak up the unique atmosphere, whilst pursuing your passion for photography to the full.

Find out more about this photography holiday here.

2. Photography in Umbria

Learn the art of photography on this adventurous photography holiday in Orvieto in Umbria that promises not just a photography course but also an Italian cultural immersion as you explore the regions of Umbria, Tuscany and Latium. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you’ll be learning to photograph the incredible scenery that Umbria has to offer.

Learn the art of photography on this adventurous photography holiday in Orvieto, a stunning hill top city in the heart of Umbria, famous for its white wines and even whiter gothic cathedral.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, a photography holiday course capturing spectacular landscapes, dramatic seascapes, beautiful buildings, lakes and stunning sunsets promises a unique learning experience that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.

Get out and about in a 4×4, explore the delights of Umbria and Tuscany, learn photography and take home images from this beautiful area that you will be proud to show to others.

Your accommodation is located in the historic centre of Orvieto. Orvieto is a lively town and a pleasure to stroll in as it is almost completely pedestrianised. Learn more about this trip here.