Photography News Issue 48

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The UK’s premier photographic tours and workshops brand will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. Photography News takes a closer look at the company with its founder, expert landscape photographer CharlieWaite Light and Land celebrates at 25

Photographic tour companies are plentiful today but that wasn’t the case when world-renowned landscape photographerCharlieWaite, with fellowphotographer Sue Bishop, set up Light and Land in 1993. Celebrating its 25th anniversary next year, Light and Land, with its programme of tours offering a wide variety of compelling photographic locations led by experts, has built an enviable reputation and is often the first port of call for photographers wanting to enjoy great locations with their cameras. “I never dreamed that it would have the longevity that it has had,” says Charlie, “and with the loyalty of our expert tutors and clients it has become the UK’s premier photography tour company. We have 93% of our customers rebooking. In fact, over 200 clients have travelled with us more than four times and one intrepid client has travelled with us over 50 times. “Our repeat booking rates speak for themselves, as do our reviews on TripAdvisor and Facebook. Being a small company we always listen to our customers, always offer 24/7 care and attention on tours and try to offer the highest levels of customer service possible. And of course, the incredible images our Light and Landers upload to our gallery makes it all so worthwhile!” Looking at Light and Land’s current line-up of products on its website reveals an exciting mix of tours and workshops at locations far and wide, but there are a considerable number of events happening around the UK, too. So if you want to hone your urban landscape skills in London, that is an available option, but your tastes might be more rural so North Norfolk, Snowdonia and the Orkney Islands are among the many locations for tours and workshops. Abroad, there are stunning locations to tempt photographers of all interests and experience levels. You can enjoy winter in Yellowstone National Park, go on safari to Botswana and aim your lens at the lovely architecture found on Santorini. The long list of locations features many old favourites, with new destinations regularly added to the portfolio. “Tuscany remains one of our most popular European tours, while Myanmar for somewhere

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further afield is always a sell-out, too,” says Charlie. “Recently, we’ve found that European destinations such as Albania and Macedonia are proving to be really popular for their unspoilt beauty.” Going to a wonderful location is one thing but to make the most of the opportunities and overcome any technical issues, you need tour leaders that have an intimate knowledge of the location and have the photographic skills to help clients get the most from their adventure. That’s not an issue with Light and Land, as Charlie explains. “We aim to always use the best photographers in the business, who understand the methods of Light and Land, and always go to the best destinations in the world. A lot have worked with us for many years and one leader has just clocked up his 100th tour. Their dedication and loyalty as well as their patience and kindness with clients are second to none. And of course, their incredible photography skills help clients get pictures they can be proud of.” We aim to always use the best photographers in the business, who understand the methods of Light and Land, and always go to the best destinations

third parties, add NO to the subject line. The winner will be the first correct answer picked at random. QWho are the two leaders of the Light and Land one-day workshop to StourheadGardens inNovember 2017? A David Clapp & Sue Bishop B Charlie Waite & Andy Farrer C Peter Hendrie & Joe Cornish

You can help Light and Land celebrate its 25th anniversary by entering this contest. Answer one question correctly and you could be attending a UK-based one-day workshop of your choosing. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and email your answer to competition@ photographynews.co.uk with L&L in the subject line by the closing date of 9 October 2017. If you do not wish to be contacted by Photography News and selected

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For the latest tours, workshops and availability please see lightandland.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: You must be a UK resident, and aged 16 or over. Entry is restricted to one entry per email address and closes at 11.59pm, 9 October 2017. The prize must be taken as offered, and cannot be exchanged for an alternative. In the event, the prize cannot be supplied, no liability will attach to Bright Publishing. Travel, accommodation and food are not included in the prize. Employees of Bright, Light and Land and their immediate family and agents may not enter. Entries not in accordance with these rules will be disqualified; by entering, competitors will be deemed to have agreed to these rules. The winner will be notified within seven days of the closing date, and must respond within seven days of being notified, otherwise another winner will be chosen.