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A bespoke range of photographic tours, designed and lead by travel photographer Steve Davey with land arrangements provided by Intrepid Travel. These tours draw on Steve's years of experience and intimate knowledge of some of the most fascinating and evocative parts of the planet.

More than a holiday, you will benefit from many picture taking opportunities as well as tailored photographic tuition & encouragement.

Intrepid Travel have been running small group adventures for twenty years and you will be fully protected by their travel industry bonding.

Testimonials for Steve Davey

"Impressions of Ladakh was an unforgettable experience. Not only because of the immense beauty of the Ladakh region, but also because of the complete trip experience; headed by Steve Davey. Steve is a great tour leader with an extensive knowledge of photography as well as being a great travel companion. I learnt some invaluable skills from Steve, which have helped me to construct better pictures ever since. The tour group was relatively small compared to other tour companies - which was ideal as we had a full timetable of places to go and see, but without feeling rushed like it would have been if we were in a large group. Steve had set up a Facebook group so we could all get to know each other before the trip started, this helped us to all “hit the ground running” when we arrived in Delhi, and also gave us a chance to chat about what we needed to take with us, etc. All-in-all, an immensely enjoyable trip; and one that I have recommended, and will keep on recommending to other friends and colleagues that are interested in photography. I can’t wait until my next trip with Steve."

JC - Impressions of Ladakh

“Impressions of Ladakh” takes you to an amazing and fairly remote part of the world where you will experience some stunning scenery, beautiful architecture and very welcoming people. As you would expect, there are plenty of opportunities taking photographs with Steve being to hand to provide practical help, assistance or guidance. Additionally, during the evenings Steve provides a series of informative & illustrated talks on both technical and creative aspects of travel photography. Of course, travelling with a like-minded set of people is an excellent chance to have a great time and make new friends which is in no small part thanks to Steve’s enthusiasm and charisma. I would definitely recommend one of Steve’s tours for anyone would enjoys travelling and wants to improve their photography.

NC - Impressions of Ladakh

Impressions of Ladakh surpassed my expectations in so many ways. Ladakh is beautiful, with its peaceful monasteries, stunning landscapes and welcoming people. This leads to amazing photo opportunities and with Steve as your teacher, you can't go wrong. Steve is a fantastic photographer and a brilliant teacher. Whether you're a beginner like me or an experienced photographer, there is so much that Steve can teach you and you're only bound by your ability to take it all in!

Travelling with like minded people makes all the difference as you have so much fun sharing experiences and learning from each other. The greatest achievement for me was learning to shoot in manual mode! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to improve their photography, no matter what level you're at, whilst seeing an amazing part of India.

MF - Impressions of Ladakh

If you enjoy photography you will love travelling with Steve on one of his amazing adventures. I learnt more about photography from Steve in a couple of exciting weeks in Ladakh than I have in years! On top of this Ladakh was the most amazing destination - filled with ancient monasteries, surrounded by rugged & stark mountains, delightful people (who love having their photos taken) and a Tibetan Buddhist festival – this is a trip of a lifetime.

LY - Impressions of Ladakh

Steve's Impressions of India trip did everything it said on the tin and more. Not only did I get to see some of the most incredible sights, I've got spectacular photos to prove it. The combination of an intrepid tour guide with local knowledge and Steve's travel experience and photography instruction made it stand out from other trips I've been on. In three weeks I managed to go from complete beginner to competent user. SLR's not needed!

SG - Impressions of India

My trip to Morocco with Steve Davey was truly inspirational and one of the best trips I have ever been one. During the trip, Steve gave me a great insight into what it takes to be a great travel photographer. He willing shared his expertise with all the group throughout the day whilst we took photographs and gave talks most evenings. Personally, Steve has help me improve my photography both technically and artistically – I particularly remember him pointing out a great photo opportunity in Casablanca which he taught me to anticipate and take the photo I want rather than missing the opportunity. On top of all of this, Steve is a very charismatic and funny guy who is great fun to travel with - I would definitely travel with Steve again!

NC - Impressions of Morocco

... Steve Davey was the best. I can't believe everything that I've learnt about photography in those 2 weeks or the places that we saw but I have the photos to prove it!

JT - Morocco Through the Lens

The range of places visited made it a fantastic introduction to a fascinating country. While Steve Davey's excellent tuition and encouragement made it a brilliant intro to the art of travel photography. I'm now hooked on both.

FB - Morocco Through the Lens

Steve Davey certainly knows his stuff and I would recommend that trip, most highly!

LR - Morocco Through the Lens

Steve Davey did a great job with the tutorials keeping them to the point and giving impromptu talks on the bus on whatever people were interested in, plus personal support as necessary

AR - Morocco Through the Lens

India through the Lens accompanied by Steve Davey was an unforgettable experience. Steve went out of his way to share his knowledge and ensure that we got the best photographic opportunities. I learnt so much and it was a great experience to travel with others who shared my love of photography...

...Fantastic trip for anyone who has an interest in photography. Steve Davey's ability and willingness to share his amazing talent far exceeded my expectations

CB- India Through the Lens

Steve gave excellent lectures and was very generous with his time

GW - India Through the Lens

Photo tours with

Steve Davey

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About Us

By combining experience gained from years as working professional travel photographer, with that gleaned from leading a number of photographic trips for Intrepid Travel, Steve has designed and created a range of tours that are completely different from anything else that is available.

On Steve's tours, you will see some fascinating parts of the world in Intrepid's unique style whilst gaining a valuable insight into the life of a professional travel photographer. With Steve's patience, enthusiasm and experience you will drastically improve your travel photography and learn more about taking pictures than you ever thought possible.

What is Steve's vision for these tours?
Steve's vision for his tours can be seen here.

Why are Steve's Tours different?
Learn what makes Steve's tours different here.

How is Steve Qualified to run tours?
To see Steve's experience by clicking here.

What topics are covered on Steve's tours?
The subjects generally covered are here.

Testimonials for Steve Davey
Some feedback from previous tours is here.

Who are Steve's Tours suited to?
Click here to see if Steve's tours are right for you.

Is there a summary of booking conditions?
Click here to see a booking conditions summary.

Are there any BTP booking conditions?
Click here to see the Better Travel Photography booking conditions.

Any press coverage of Steve's tours?
These tours were recently featured in the
Daily Telegraph and also in the Metro. We have also just been featured in Conde Nast Traveller.

Do you have a Responsible Travel Policy?
Our responsible travel and environmental policies can be found here.

How about some FAQs?
These are on the bookings page, but you can also see them here.