Are you an adventurer, an artist, and a learner? Do you want to become a traveling equine photographer, but are unsure of how to find the best locations and models? Are you looking to upgrade your portfolio, photography skills and connections? If that is the case, this photo tour is definitely for you!

Experience the magic of Finnish landscapes, photograph the rare Finnhorse (along with numerous other breeds) and improve your photography and editing skills during this 7-day tour of North-Karelia. We warmly welcome you to join us on this experience of a lifetime!

Photo tour

Date: 25.07.21 - 31.07.21
Location: North Karelia, Finland
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Photography days: 5 days
Available spots: 6 participants

Details

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COVID-19 DISCLAIMER

Worried about COVID-19? No need! In case the tour is cancelled either in full or on your part as a result of COVID-19 related illness or travel restrictions, you will be refunded in full -including the €500,- retainer.

-Insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Camera / laptop gear
- Horse riding tour (€80,- p.p. for 2h)
- Upgrade to single bedroom (€150,- p.p.)
- Travel between your home and Helsinki airport

Excluded

- Accommodation for six nights
- Breakfast each morning
- Dinner on the first night
- Variety of photoshoots with equine models
- Location permits
- Workhops & coaching
- Transport to and from photoshoots
- Train tickets from Helsinki airport to North Karelia
- VAT 21%

Included

€1850,-

Investment

" I participated in Minh’s ‘Italy Tour 2019’ and I am beyond happy with the photos I was able to take thanks to them. Every session was new and interesting, with stunning models and inspiring surroundings! Minh is professional with a lovely personality, making the time in between shoots enjoyable as well. I was also positively surprised by the accommodation and the restaurant. Overall, I can’t find a negative aspect of the trip and I would strongly recommend joining one of Minh’s upcoming photo tours! "


— My Hager
Joined Italy tour 2019

'I would strongly recommend minh's tours'

"I would like to thank you so much for being part of this incredibly great photo journey to Poland! The locations and models were professionally selected and unique. In addition, there is your very lovable and very helpful nature. It was not a workshop, but you have always helped me as a beginner with words and deeds, always! The organisation was very elaborate and planned with great attention to detail. I was very impressed. I learned a lot and am so proud of the wonderful shooting results. I’ll be back next time! Many thanks Minh!"


— Renate Koller
Joined Poland tour 2019

'Planned with Great attention to detail!'

“Before the trip to Poland I was having a small loss of motivation. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the trip, but whatever it was, I came back with so much more. We had an amazing group of photographers and I learned something new from everyone. Our models and locations where stunning and I got many new ideas for my own shootings. I’m so thankful for Minh for having me and she was ready to help anytime. I absolutely recommend Minh’s photo tours if you’re up to a fun, exciting trip where you learn a lot and meet amazing photographers around the world!“

-Vilma Ignatius
Joined Poland tour 2019

'I came back with so much more than expected!'

Testimonials

Six weeks prior to the start of the tour, the remaining fee is due. We'll also send you information about how to best prepare for our shared time ahead!

4. Complete full payment

After confirmation, you will have two weeks to pay the 500€ non-refundable retainer. This payment fully secures your spot! Yay!

3. Pay non-refundable deposit

Within two weeks, you will hear if there is a spot available for you! In case there is a large number of people willing to participate, you may be placed on a waiting list.

2. receive confirmation

After you have read through the brochure and become just as excited as we are, fill in the sign-up form at the end of this page! You will receive an automated email to let you know we have received it.

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6. The retainer of €500,- is required to secure your spot on the tour and is non-refundable, unless the cancellation is proven to be due to COVID-19 related illness or travel restrictions

7. The tour organisers are not to be held responsible or liable for any personal injury or damage to property during, or immediately surrounding the tour

8. The tour organisers are allowed to use the images taken by the participants during the photography tour to use, with credit to the participant, for the promotion of any future photography tour

9. The tour organisers reserve the right to refuse participation during the photography tour for participants who are not willing to cooperate with the group or behave disrespectfully towards other participants, the hosts, or the models


1.  The participant retains copyright to all images taken by them during the photography tour

2. The participant is allowed to use the photos for commercial use, excluding the promotion of their own photography tour or workshop held in Finland

3. When posting images taken during the tour on social media, the participant must mention the following “Photo taken during Nordic Tales tour 2021 organised by @kreetales and @minhdanvufotografie” and use the hashtag #nordictales2021

4. The participant allows for the tour to be filmed and recorded and gives permission to be seen on the video created during the tour for the purpose of promoting future tours

5. The participant shall not to seek monetary compensation from the owners of the horse models in return for releasing images to them

6. The retainer of €500,- is required to secure your spot on the tour and is non-refundable, unless the cancellation is proven to be due to COVID-19 related illness or travel restrictions

7. The tour organisers are not to be held responsible or liable for any personal injury or damage to property during, or immediately surrounding the tour

8. The tour organisers are allowed to use the images taken by the participants during the photography tour to use, with credit to the participant, for the promotion of any future photography tour

9. The tour organisers reserve the right to refuse participation during the photography tour for participants who are not willing to cooperate with the group or behave disrespectfully towards other participants, the hosts, or the models

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Important

The photos taken by you are yours and can be used commercially. The only limitation is that it is not allowed to use the images to promote your own tour or workshop held in Finland.

CAN I USE THE IMAGES I TAKE COMMERCIALLY?

The photoshoot programme is relatively intense, but besides photography, editing, and workshops, you will also have some free time. During this time you will have the opportunity to explore Finnish nature, jump in a lake for a morning swim, as well as enjoy a traditional, wood-burning sauna. On one day you will also have the opportunity to go on a two-hour long trail ride on well cared for icelandic horses (optional and excluded from the price)

WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

Every level of photographer is welcome! However, it is recommended to know your camera before joining the tour. This tour contains two workshops on improving your technical and theoretical skills on both photography and editing. There will also be editing sessions during which you can analyse your results and work on your editing skills while receiving tips and tricks from us. And of course, we will be there for all your questions during the photography sessions!

I AM STILL A BEGINNER. WILL THIS TOUR SUIT ME?

We have carefully curated a variety of photoshoots at different locations such as forests, flower fields, and lakes. We will have sunrise shoots, which means waking up at 03:00, as well as sunset shoots which end at around 22:00. We have a fantastic selection of horse models of different breeds (including the very special Finnhorse) and colors lined up. The focus of the photoshoots are on the horses and the nature. 

What can you expect?
- Beautiful horses in beautiful, natural sceneries.
- Action shots, mostly without a rider.
- Herd in freedom.
- Portrait of horses and humans (in traditional Finnish clothes).

What not to expect?
- Princess dresses.
- Architectural backgrounds.
- Trick trained horses (although there may be a few exceptions).

WHAT KIND OF PHOTOSHOOTS CAN I EXPECT?

Yes, or you should be accompanied by a legal guardian. As much as we would like to be able to offer everyone the chance to participate, for liability reasons we cannot have a minor join the tour without their parent our other legal guardian also taking part as a participant (paying full price). 

DO I HAVE TO BE 18 years TO JOIN?

Everything offered during the trip has been carefully organised to provide the best, most authentic experience for everyone. We have worked hard to make the tour as financially accessible to everyone as possible, while still maintaining the high quality and comfort provided by our chosen accommodations. Because of this, no discounts will be offered and everyone is encouraged to stay at the accommodation locations arranged by us. Our accommodation is carefully selected for a authentic and comfortable experience. Linen and towels are provided.

CAN I ORGANISE MY OWN ACCOMMODATION AND GET A DISCOUNT?

We know that the future is still uncertain because of COVID-19. Should the tour be cancelled either by us or by you in case of travel restrictions or illness, you will of course receive a full refund, including your retainer. We want you to have full comfort in knowing that you will not be out of your money in case the pandemic stops you from joining the tour. During the tour, all COVID-19 regulations applicable in Finland at the time of the tour will be followed.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to go through. If the number of participants stays below this, the tour will be cancelled and all money paid will be returned to the participants in full. The retainer of €500,- is non-refundable in case a participant cancels for any other reason. 

WHAT ARE THE (COVID-19) CANCELLATION POLICIES?

We have carefully curated a variety of photoshoots at different locations such as forests, flower fields, and lakes. We will have sunrise shoots, which means waking up at 03:00, as well as sunset shoots which end at around 22:00. We have a fantastic selection of horse models of different breeds (including the very special Finnhorse) and colors lined up. The focus of the photoshoots are on the horses and the nature. 

What can you expect?
- Beautiful horses in beautiful, natural sceneries.
- Action shots, mostly without a rider.
- Herd in freedom.
- Portrait of horses and humans (in traditional Finnish clothes).

What not to expect?
- Princess dresses.
- Architectural backgrounds.
- Trick trained horses (although there may be a few exceptions).

WHAT KIND OF PHOTOSHOOTS CAN I EXPECT?

Yes, or you should be accompanied by a legal guardian. As much as we would like to be able to offer everyone the chance to participate, for liability reasons we cannot have a minor join the tour without their parent our other legal guardian also taking part as a participant (paying full price). 

DO I HAVE TO BE 18 years TO JOIN?

Everything offered during the trip has been carefully organised to provide the best, most authentic experience for everyone. We have worked hard to make the tour as financially accessible to everyone as possible, while still maintaining the high quality and comfort provided by our chosen accommodations. Because of this, no discounts will be offered and everyone is encouraged to stay at the accommodation locations arranged by us. Our accommodation is carefully selected for a authentic and comfortable experience. Linen and towels are provided.

CAN I ORGANISE MY OWN ACCOMMODATION AND GET A DISCOUNT?

We know that the future is still uncertain because of COVID-19. Should the tour be cancelled either by us or by you in case of travel restrictions or illness, you will of course receive a full refund, including your retainer. We want you to have full comfort in knowing that you will not be out of your money in case the pandemic stops you from joining the tour. During the tour, all COVID-19 regulations applicable in Finland at the time of the tour will be followed.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to go through. If the number of participants stays below this, the tour will be cancelled and all money paid will be returned to the participants in full. The retainer of €500,- is non-refundable in case a participant cancels for any other reason. 

WHAT ARE THE (COVID-19) CANCELLATION POLICIES?

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Travel and explore new sceneries
Get to know the equine culture of Finland
Expand your portfolio with unique images
Learn more about photography and editing
Connect with international equine photographers
Photograph a variety of horses, including the Finnhorse

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