Small-Group Photography Tours and Workshops in New Zealand

New Zealand Photography Workshops is based in Wanaka and has been running landscape photography tours and workshops across New Zealand’s South Island since 2013, for photographers of all levels and taught in the field by award-winning New Zealand photographers.

Local Tutors

Learn in the field from award-winning New Zealand photographers who live and work here.

Small Groups

Usually four guests per tutor, never more than five. Every tour travels with two tutors.

Since 2013

More than a decade of Gold Qualmark-awarded photography tours and workshops.

New Zealand Photography Tours

Be immersed in New Zealand’s most iconic locations on our seven to eighteen-day photography tours, travelling with two tutors.

Photography Workshops

Master technical skills, light and composition on our four and five-day workshops and masterclasses.

Gold Qualmark Endorsement

New Zealand Photography Workshops has achieved Gold Qualmark status, having been recognised as one of New Zealand's leading tourism operators by Qualmark – New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance.

Recent Highlights

From our latest workshops and tours

What our guests say…

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    “I highly recommend these wonderful workshops. The tutors are highly passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, and we felt very well looked after throughout the trip. I just returned and am about to book my next one!”

    Nelson Wang
    Winter & Astro Photography Tour - 2022
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    “Have now done a masterclass and a tour. Both were fantastic. The tuition and advice were first-class. I would highly recommend them and I’ll be booking another one.”

    Paul Davidson
    Deep South Photography Tour - 2022
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    This was an amazing, inspiring workshop with superb tuition – helpful and far beyond my expectations. I cannot praise the whole experience enough!

     

    Margie Michael
    Autumn Masterclass, Wanaka - 2023
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    “My daughter and I had a brilliant experience on our 10-day Winter and Astro Tour. The tutors were great and were very passionate about photography and teaching. They left us buzzing for the next stage of the workshop. We booked our next workshop the day after we got home.”

    T. Meetan
    Astro Masterclass, Mt Cook - 2022
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    “The workshop was great.  Gail is so inspiring and very focused on the participants.  I would definitely recommend your company/workshops to other photographers.”



    Rosalie Adlam
    Raglan Workshop - Feb 2023
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    “I had a brilliant experience recently on the 7-day Portfolio & Processing Retreat. Both Richard & Glen were outstanding tutors, guides and mentors, they changed the way I look at my photographic style and I could not recommend this course any higher.”

    Doug Fyfe
    Portfolio & Processing Retreat - Aug 2023

Official Partners

Official Nikon and Epson workshop provider in New Zealand.

Featured Tours

Ultimate New Zealand Photography Tour

Ultimate New Zealand Photography Tour

Availability : 22nd April - 9th May 2027
New Zealand Photography Workshops

Landscape Summit & West Coast Photography Tour

Availability : 4th June - 14th June 2027
New Zealand Winter Photography Tour

New Zealand Winter Photography Tour

Availability : 31st July - 6th August 2027

Upcoming Workshops

Catlins Coast Photography Workshop

The Wild Coast Photography Workshop – Catlins

Availability : 5th - 8th March 2027
Fiordland Milford Sound Photography Tour

Fiordland & Milford Sound Photography Workshop

Availability : 13th – 16th May 2027
New Zealand Wildlife Photography Workshop

Wildlife Photography Masterclass – Otago

Availability : 7th-11th May 2027
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Who We Are

New Zealand Photography Workshops

New Zealand Photography Workshops is a Wanaka-based photography tour operator running multi-day, small-group landscape photography workshops and tours across New Zealand’s South Island for photographers of all levels, from enthusiastic beginners to professionals.

Founded in 2013 by photographer Richard Young, we run four to five-day workshops and seven to eighteen-day tours, usually with four guests per tutor and never more than five. Our tutors are award-winning New Zealand photographers including Craig Potton, Ken Wright and Glen Howey.

We spend extended time at each location rather than long days driving, so you photograph in the best light and can return when conditions change. It is a learning experience, not a guided drive.

Finalist, Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards 2021 · Department of Conservation approved to guide in New Zealand’s national parks · Nature First Silver Partner · Tiaki Promise supporter