Join Bruce Byers. Create landscapes and learn streetmoments in front of a famous NYC landmark. For the past 30 years Bruce has been walking the streets of NY and the world. My photowalks become great adventures. “See with their eyes and capture with their cameras” and have lots of fun doing it.
Join us on a trip to Cuba where you will have a 16th century backdrops to most of your photographs. The colors of Cuba will inspire you to create. The people and culture will engulf you with its kindness and music. We will travel a part of the island that will take you from the busy city, to the private farm and back to the stone streets of the past.
When we visit some of my favorite less remote places, like Cuba and Italy, we’ll be sure to give you a trip with a twist that no ordinary group would offer. For instance in Cuba, we’re going to not just visit magnificent urban and rural areas, we’ll be following the tobacco harvest with some of the most famous growers and cigar makers in the world, across the country, a trip equivalent to being on the ground for the great wine harvests of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
This beautiful tour around Nepal’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity. Camera Odysseys lead by Bruce Byers will take you far past the tourist stops getting you as close to the culture of Nepal as you can.
When we visit some of my favorite less remote places, like Cuba and Italy, we’ll be sure to give you a trip with a twist that no ordinary group would offer. For instance in Cuba, we’re going to not just visit magnificent urban and rural areas, we’ll be following the tobacco harvest with some of the most famous growers and cigar makers in the world, across the country, a trip equivalent to being on the ground for the great wine harvests of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
When we visit some of my favorite less remote places, like Cuba and Italy, we’ll be sure to give you a trip with a twist that no ordinary group would offer. For instance in Cuba, we’re going to not just visit magnificent urban and rural areas, we’ll be following the tobacco harvest with some of the most famous growers and cigar makers in the world, across the country, a trip equivalent to being on the ground for the great wine harvests of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
When we visit some of my favorite less remote places, like Cuba and Italy, we’ll be sure to give you a trip with a twist that no ordinary group would offer. For instance in Cuba, we’re going to not just visit magnificent urban and rural areas, we’ll be following the tobacco harvest with some of the most famous growers and cigar makers in the world, across the country, a trip equivalent to being on the ground for the great wine harvests of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Join us on an unforgettable photo adventure of Gujarat, India, where the rich cultural tapestry and vibrant landscapes will inspire your lens. This professional and immersive itinerary promises to unveil the hidden gems of Gujarat, offering a unique perspective for photography enthusiasts. With a small group, you'll experience personalized attention and ample opportunities to capture stunning shots.
Join us on a trip to Cuba where you will have a 16th century backdrops to most of your photographs. The colors of Cuba will inspire you to create. Jim Reed, Phofoto expert, will run lighting workshops during the trip. Using the strobe and natural lighting with Boxers, Dancers, Farmers, Artist and all our friends in Cuba. We will be reviewing our images as we shoot.
Join us on a trip to Cuba where you will have a 15th century backdrops to most of your photographs. The colors of Cuba will inspire you to create. The people and culture will engulf you with its kindness and music. We will travel a part of the island that will take you from the busy city, to the private farm and back to the stone streets of the past.
Join us on a trip to Cuba where you will have a 15th century backdrops to most of your photographs. The colors of Cuba will inspire you to create. The people and culture will engulf you with its kindness and music. We will travel a part of the island that will take you from the busy city, to the private farm and back to the stone streets of the past.
Join us online or in the store for a great talk about travel photography. We will talk about what to expect on local photo walks and workshops around the world. From inside Berger Brothers Camera store, Jim and Bruce will talk travel, equipment and how to take your photography to the next level. They will take you onto the streets of places like Cuba, Nepal, Bhutan, China and other places in the world, giving you the ins and outs of what to expect and the value of doing workshops. Think of this as a fireside chat amongst the shelfs of great equipment.
Join Bruce Byers for 2 1/2 day in the historical town of Old Lyme, CT. We will stay at the Old Lyme Inn and photograph in the historical town and along the seashore of Long Island Sound. With camera in hand, and even your cell phone Bruce will help you bring your photography to the next level. Bruce has been behind the camera for over 35 years, walking the streets of the USA and the world. He will be very hands on to make you feel comfortable with your equipment allowing you to create.
Join Bruce Byers for a walk around the streets of NYC. For the past 30 years Bruce has been walking the streets of NY and the world. Always with camera and a desire to capture what he sees, his photo walks become great adventures. As head photographer and owner of Camera Odysseys, Bruce has guided and taught photographers of all levels to “See with their eyes and capture with their cameras” and have lots of fun doing it.
The light of Cuba is enticing. The colors are all engulfing. As we travel to the countryside and into the historic cities you get that feeling that time has stood still for many years. Our connections with the people is one of questioning and the need for engagement. Beside the famous three words,' This is Cuba", we have coined another saying, "Hey, I can sleep at home". because you just can't get enough. This is a once in a lifetime experience to learn, grow and use the #HasselbladX1D in a unique location that you do not want to miss.
This beautiful tour around Bhutan’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity. Camera Odysseys lead by Bruce Byers will take you far past the tourist stops getting you as close to the culture of Bhutan as you can.
This beautiful tour around Nepal and Bhutan’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity. Camera Odysseys lead by Bruce Byers will take you far past the tourist stops getting you as close to the culture of Nepal and Bhutan as you can.
This beautiful tour around Nepal and Bhutan’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity. Camera Odysseys lead by Bruce Byers will take you far past the tourist stops getting you as close to the culture of Nepal and Bhutan as you can.
This beautiful tour around Nepal’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity. Camera Odysseys lead by Bruce Byers will take you far past the tourist stops getting you as close to the culture of Nepal as you can.
Join us in Havana, Cuba, where you’ll have 15th century backdrops, the stone streets of the past, colorful cars, music, art and dance. Then travel to Vinales, away from the busy city of Havana, to a private tobacco farm. Cuba will inspire you to create!
When we visit some of my favorite less remote places, like Cuba and Italy, we’ll be sure to give you a trip with a twist that no ordinary group would offer. For instance in Cuba, we’re going to not just visit magnificent urban and rural areas, we’ll be following the tobacco harvest with some of the most famous growers and cigar makers in the world, across the country, a trip equivalent to being on the ground for the great wine harvests of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Join us on a trip to Cuba where you will have a 16th century backdrops to most of your photographs. The colors of Cuba will inspire you to create. The people and culture will engulf you with its kindness and music. We will travel a part of the island that will take you from the busy city, to the private farm and back to the stone streets of the past.
The light of Cuba is enticing. The colors are all engulfing. As we travel to the countryside and into the historic cities you get that feeling that time has stood still for many years. Our connections with the people is one of questioning and the need for engagement. Beside the famous three words,' This is Cuba", we have coined another saying, "Hey, I can sleep at home". because you just can't get enough. This is a once in a lifetime experience to learn, grow in a unique location that you do not want to miss.
Come with us and visit the less-often traveled parts of Cuba.
In November the team of doctors of Smile Bangladesh are going to do a medical mission to Sri Lanka for Cleft Lip Repair. I plan to be on that mission to document their work and I invite you to join me. Part of the time we’ll be part of the medical mission, part of the time we’ll be exploring. If you have ever had the desire to get behind the scenes of a medical mission this is the trip. It has been my way of giving back. The team of Smile Bangladesh will be on it's 20th mission to help to neediest children to repair clefts and help correct the damage of burns from the war.
January 18th 2018 (Thursday)
We will meet in either Tampa or Miami ( depending on the flights into Havana ) Seeing how people are coming from many different cities.
Day 1: January 19th 2018 (Friday) Fly to Havana
Havana to Trinidad
Day 2: January 20th 2018 (Saturday)
Sunrise photowalk before the town wakes up.
8:30 am Breakfast served in Casas
Walk the streets to create images
Local lunch provided
-Drive for a mountain expedition to the incredibly scenic and breathtaking destination of Topes de Collantes, replete mountain rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy swimming in the El Cubano pools and nature hiking. Bring your bathing suits.
Dinner will be with a night of music and art at the now famous Fabrica de Arte Cubano.
Day 3: January 21st 2018 (Sunday)
7:30 am Breakfast served in Casas
8:30 am board bust to travel to one of the most historic cities in Cuba for walking city tour Trinidad
- Time to explore Trinidad and interact with the local Cubans
Local lunch provided
-Drive for a mountain expedition to the incredibly scenic and breathtaking destination of Topes de Collantes, replete mountain rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy swimming in the El Cubano pools and nature hiking. Bring your bathing suits.
Day 4: January 22nd 2018 (Monday)
Early morning departure for Havana
Breakfast at casa.
Stop at the Bay of Pigs
Lunch on the road
Stop a local farm for people to people and portraits.
Day 5: January 23rd 2018 (Tuesday)
Lets go Boxing ( photographing the boxers )
Sunrise on The Malecon of Havana always has an interesting sunrise with the fishermen and great light, if you up for it.
After breakfast and by 10:30 we will arrive at : Gimnasio de Boxeo Trejo, boxing gym. The best of Cuba will show off their skills and create photos with you.
Lunch at an Artist studio. (CO)
Early afternoon ride the old cars to visit El Cristo de La Habana (The Havana’s statue of Christ) ending up at Moro Castle to photograph it's 15th to 18th century walls and canons. Great skyline of Havana and the Malecon.
Return to the Malecon for sunset and music.
Dinner at local cafe' (on your own)
Night photo walks. (optional)
Day 6: January 24th 2018 (Wednesday)
Early Morning
Flamenco Dancers in the Havana Cathedral Square. These great dancers will make it easy for you to create images with them with a once in a life time backdrops of 15th century buildings.
Breakfast in a local cafe'
We will be joined by one of the teachers from Old Havana Restoration School and Workshop of to take a tour of the school that is putting Havana back together. We will be allowed to photograph the students and their work.
Lunch (on your own)
The Old Square has one of just 7 commercial Camera Obscura in the world. It is a great way to step inside a camera and see Havana live. After which we will photograph the other great square of old Havana.
Sunset we will be at the Malecon with dinner near by. (on your own)
There are many evening music and club options that you can choose for the evening.
Day 7: January 25th 2018 (Thursday)
Havana/ Vinales (B,L)
7:00 am Breakfast served in Casas. Day begins at 7:30 am
-Full day excursion to the beautiful mountainous province of Pinar del Rio, approximately 180 kms. This western most region is known for its amazing valleys, landscapes and mountains.
Visit one of the famous tobacco farms (Finka de Tobaco). Learn how this mainstay crop of Cuba is planted, harvested and prepared for shipping to tobacco factories to bring to final product. A personal guided tour by the owner Montisino will highlight.
Lunch provided at the only Cuban Organic farm on the island, Finka de Organico. Take a tour of the farm.
Visit an authentic tobacco factory in Pinar del Rio. See how the leaves are transformed into the final product of Cohiba cigars
Photograph the Sunset in the valley.
Return to Havana casas,
Day 8: January 26th 2018 (Friday)
Your final day in havana
Day 9: January 27th 2018 (Saturday)
Time to head home.
Whats NOT included
Note: Final schedule may deviate from plan due to conditions on the ground.
