dorset & wiltshire photography workshops

Your work, my complete attention.

Bespoke, one-to-one, and focused entirely on you - along one of Britain's most spectacular and ancient coastlines.

Landscape

Landscape

Astrophotography

Astrophotography

Long Exposure

Long Exposure

Uncompromising photography that's steeped in natural history

An all-inclusive, luxury Dorset & Wiltshire expedition, designed around your photography.

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Photograph the ocean sunrise over Lyme Regis and The Cobb

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Capture the ancient boulders of Stonehenge up-close at sunrise

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Explore the iconic Old Harry Rocks formation as it reaches out to sea

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Take in a golden sunrise over Clavell Tower and Kimmeridge Bay

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See the marvel a perfect sunrise "through the hole" of Durdle Door

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Shoot the stars and light beams from Portland Bill lighthouse

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Photograph the ancient ruins of Corfe Castle and the steam railway below

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Witness our amazing galaxy as it rises over World Heritage coastlines

How your expedition unfolds

On location, decisions are made in real time as your photographs take shape.
We work at your pace, adjusting to conditions and refining our approach as we go.

A bespoke, privately commissioned photography workshop.

Meticulously planned. Expertly delivered.

 

10 day Dorset & Wiltshire expeditions starting from $42,000 / £32,000

Your work, my attention.

One-to-one, from planning to print.

One of only five private expeditions created worldwide each year.

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Bespoke itineraries

Designed around you.

Your destinations, your goals, your pace. Every expedition is built from scratch around what you want to create, planned in detail before departure, refined as conditions evolve, and shaped each day around the work you're there to produce. Every element is considered carefully, right up until the moment we leave.

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Unique locations

Access transforms opportunity.

Two decades at the highest commercial level means permits, credibility and relationships that open remarkable places. You arrive at locations that have been secured, scouted and prepared in advance, privately and professionally, with the groundwork already handled.

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Incredible experiences

Rare. Deliberate. Unforgettable.

Doors-off helicopters, private ice cave access, first light at iconic sites with space to work properly. These moments are made possible through long-standing relationships and experience operating at the highest commercial level worldwide, arranged with precision and discretion.

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Best equipment

World-class kit, in expert hands.

As one of Phase One’s Global Ambassadors, the highest-resolution medium format systems are available if you want them. If you prefer to work with your own equipment, we refine it together and extract performance most photographers never realise.

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Expert tuition

Know why it works.

On location, you learn why a frame works, how light shapes it, and how to build it with intent. From fieldcraft to post-production discipline, every decision is explained and refined so the work you produce carries weight and holds its value beyond the moment.

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Ultimate flexibility

The light leads. We respond.

We make decisions based on what you’re creating. If conditions evolve, we move. If timing improves, we adjust. The itinerary exists for one reason: to place you in the strongest possible position to produce exceptional photographs, with time and space to execute them properly.

Design your expedition

10 day Dorset & Wiltshire expeditions starting from $42,000 / £32,000

Luxury is part of the adventure

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Premium journeys

Flights and train journeys are booked in business class or above, so you arrive at each location rested, comfortable and ready to shoot.

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Top rated hotels

The finest accommodation available, chosen specifically for proximity to your shooting spots. The right bed in the right place makes a real difference.

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Private transportation

Dedicated vehicles throughout the expedition. When conditions change and we need to move, nothing slows us down.

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Time to recharge

On longer expeditions, downtime is built into the schedule. Time to breathe, explore and arrive at each shoot fully refreshed.

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Taste the difference

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks from the finest restaurants each destination has to offer. Every meal, a highlight.

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Calm surroundings

With fast-track access and executive lounges throughout the journey, you get the time and space needed to focus on your craft.

What you'll bring

When your trip is all-inclusive, this list isn't long.

Passports, visas, medications and clean underwear are all on you  - the rest is largely taken care of.

Pack clothing suited to your destination - conditions can vary enormously between locations and seasons, and we'll advise on what to expect when we plan your itinerary together. If you'd prefer to shoot with your own gear rather than a Phase One system, take a look at our recommended equpment list here.

Your own travel, medical and equipment insurance are mandatory, and must be in place before you go - for cancellation, medical emergencies or anything else life may decide to throw at your itinerary.

25 years of experience. All of it, yours.

Every decision, every location, every frame - explained as we go.

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Here's how it works:

1

Choose Your Destination

Tell us where you've always wanted to shoot, or browse our locations for inspiration. Your ambitions shape everything we design.

2

Build Your Itinerary

We design the expedition around your goals, your pace and the work you want to produce. Every detail planned before departure, refined as we go.

3

Confirm Your Expedition

A full quotation is provided with no hidden extras. A deposit confirms the expedition and moves planning into production.

4

Prepare Your Kit

You'll have access to Phase One medium format kit, if you'd like to use it. If you're bringing your own gear, we’ll review it together and refine where needed.

5

Final Arrangements

Travel insurance, entry requirements and any medical considerations are yours to arrange. We flag anything destination-specific well in advance.

6

On Location

Now we work with conditions and light, shaping the expedition as it develops, making deliberate decisions in the field and building a serious body of work.

Expedition Base

An all-Inclusive, private Dorset & Wiltshire photography workshop

10 day Dorset & Wiltshire expeditions starting from $42,000 / £32,000

Design your expedition

Each expedition is priced to reflect its bespoke, private nature. With a maximum of five worldwide each year, availability is genuinely limited.

Get in touch by email, phone, or the form below - whichever works best for you.
workshops@paulreiffer.com | +44 (0)208 123 0250