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Andalucia is arguably the most exotic and stunning region in all of Spain. With its remarkable architecture and breathtaking landscape, the region has evolved into a wonderful amalgam of Moorish culture and recent Spanish tradition.

Every year in February, the hills and valleys of the magnificent Las Alpujarras become clothed in a sea of pale pink blossom as hundreds of thousands of almond trees burst into life with a truly memorable show that can be seen from many kilometres away. 

Our tour is as much for the ubiquitous almond blossom as it is for the remarkably pleasing architecture to be found throughout the region. We’ll visit Granada and its Alhambra Palace, Seville and Ronda, and some of the ‘Pueblos Blancos’ - the white villages that are so typical of the region.

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Light & Land Valencia Photography Tour

Valencia is one of Spain’s most exciting cities to visit and photograph. Founded in 138BC, it has a long and colourful history, influenced by Romans, Moors, Visigoths and Christians.

Our Valencia photography tour will give us the chance to soak up Valencia's atmosphere and explore its character with our cameras, from the medieval past that shaped its old town El Carmen to the futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències – the City of Arts and Sciences. At this time of year, the city is buzzing with excitement as the festivities connected with the Fallas Festival get under way. And of course there will be time to sample the traditional hot chocolate and churros, as well as enjoy paella in the city that claims to have invented it.

Valencia has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Following a devastating flood, the river Turia was diverted and its drained riverbed converted into a huge park, which stretches for several miles through the city.

We will be based in El Carmen, and we’ll start our photo tour with a stroll around the old town and a visit to La Lonja de la Seda – the Silk Exchange. This magnificent Gothic masterpiece was built in the late 15th and early 16th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

With an area covering 8000 sqm and 1500 stalls, Valencia’s Mercado Central is one of the largest indoor markets in Europe, and certainly the most exciting to photograph. We will immerse ourselves in the hustle and bustle, observe and photograph the locals going about their business and the architectural splendour of the modernist construction, which was built in the Valencian Art Nouveau Style. 

Valencia is also a city at the cutting edge of architecture, and one of the most spectacular recent developments is the City of Arts and Sciences. Designed by architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, it features five main buildings stretching out over 2km. We will spend time photographing the weird and wonderful shapes, and will also venture inside the fabulous Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, the performing arts centre with its opera and concert halls. The water features surrounding all the buildings give us the opportunity to hunt for reflections and produce more abstract images using a variety of techniques, including multiple exposures. 

Back in El Carmen, we will use our walk to look out for an altogether different aspect of Valencia as well – street art is prevalent on many walls in town. Often, the murals have a political or social message, sometimes they are humorous. They are constantly changing, and we may discover new ones, which have only just been painted.

To top it all off, we may well encounter processions, people dressed up in costumes and on floats carrying their Ninots, and brass bands in El Carmen, as Valencians get the annual Las Fallas festival under way. One thing can’t be missed wherever we happen to be in the city at the weekend – the noise of a few minutes of fireworks - the Mascletàs - going off at 2pm every day at the Plaza Ayuntamiento!

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Over the last 30 years, Romania in general, and Transylvania in particular have developed into one of the most visually and culturally interesting places to visit. Our 2025 Light & Land tour will span 9 days to allow us plenty of time to visit locations with a wealth of photographic opportunities.

Transylvania, Romania’s most famous and largest region, is usually associated with vampires and legends. But this tour will provide you with an insight into the actual reality, culture and beauty of this truly fascinating region. On the agenda, there are mountainous landscapes with mist in the valleys, medieval towns and truly interesting people, from local organic farmers to Romany coppersmiths.  

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Provence and Camargue Photography Tour with Light & Land

The Camargue, located along the French coast between Montpellier and Marseille, is renowned for its salt marshes, white horses, and pink flamingos. This photography tour offers a fantastic chance to capture these incredible creatures, along with the famous pink salt flats of the region.

Provence is most celebrated for its lavender fields, but visiting during the cooler months, away from peak tourist season, allows you to discover the rich artistic history of this stunning area, where Vincent van Gogh spent his final years creating remarkable works of art.

We will not be short of inspiration during this tour, with numerous photographic opportunities to explore. Art enthusiasts will love our visits to many of the iconic settings featured in Van Gogh's paintings. Charlotte and I love exploring creative possibilities with our photography, and we will encourage you to experiment with these, enabling you to recreate some of his masterpieces with your own interpretation.

Both Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence boast charming old-world French architecture, while the surrounding landscapes will further ignite your creativity. Additionally, we will visit Roussillon, famous for its ochre pigment that was mined and exported globally in the 18th century. Recognised as one of France’s most beautiful villages, we will explore both the rugged quarries and the village itself.

To complete the tour, we will visit some of the picturesque villages and landscapes around Roussillon.

Join Charlotte Bellamy and me in the south of France for this photographic feast!

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Photograph: Phil Malpas

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Light & Land founder Charlie Waite will join me for this tour.

Sweden’s capital Stockholm stretches across 14 islands, which are connected by 57 bridges, giving this waterfront city its unique charm. Our tour will give us the chance to explore Stockholm’s multi-faceted character, as we will take in grand views of its skyline, fascinating architecture, and the unique art installations in the ‘Tunnelbana’, the city’s Underground railway network, often dubbed the world’s longest art installation.

We will be based in Gamla Stan, the island on which Stockholm’s old town was built. It is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centres in Europe and features cobble-stone streets, narrow alleyways and colourful houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. We will explore Gamla Stan both during the day time and after dark, to indulge in some low-light photography.

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At the heel of Italy, Puglia is an untapped gem for photographers. Its long history as a melting pot of wealthy civilisations during Greek, Roman and Baroque times, coupled with its fertile soil, extensive coastline and unique trulli architecture that is still lived in today, makes Puglia a truly exceptional destination.

Remarkably, our photography tour of Puglia will include two UNESCO world heritage sites within just over an hour's drive of each other. We have chosen to visit Puglia at a time when tourist numbers are lower, and the countryside will be bathed in warm amber autumn light. 

I will be joined by Light & Land founder Charlie Waite for this tour.

For more information and to book your place, visit the Light & Land website here.

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Thanks to its canals and more than 80 bridges, Bruges is often referred to as the Venice of the North. Most of its period architecture remains intact, making Bruges one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Cobblestone streets, windmills and spires all add to its charm. This tour will take place in early December when the natural light is low, and shadows are long. Advent time will add a sparkle to the city and will provide us with plenty of photographic opportunites. 

Light & Land founder Charlie Waite will join me in Bruges.

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I am thrilled to be returning to this spectacular Greek island for what promises to be a feast of photographic opportunities when the wild flowers start to bathe many of the hillsides in resplendent colour. Many of the villages are perched on the edge of one of the most spectacular volcanic calderas on the planet. The magnificent views from the edge of the caldera take in picturesque villages scattered with the exquisite blue domed churches for which the Greek island is famed.

For more information and to book your place, visit the Light & Land website here.