The Galapagos Islands
WiIdlife Photography Workshop
August 6th -14th
8 Spaces Available
Intro Video Below...
About the Workshop
Discover the extraordinary wildlife of the Galápagos—one of the most iconic and unique places on Earth. Improve your wildlife photography skills, capture once-in-a-lifetime moments, and enjoy an unforgettable adventure.
The workshop is open to all experience levels, with the goal of helping you return home with incredible images and the confidence to get the most out of your camera.
We’ll cover mastering exposure and focus modes/techniques, composition, framing, bird in flight photography, story telling with your images, photo editing and more.
Testimonials
Group Size
Each workshop accommodates up to 14 people. While this is larger than our Costa Rica groups, the Galápagos offers wide open landscapes, incredibly approachable wildlife, and predictable animal behavior making it an ideal destination for guiding a bigger group without compromising on personal attention.
Despite the larger group size, you will still receive 1-on-1 photography tuition throughout the trip to ensure you get the best possible shots and tailored guidance whenever you need it.
The Boat
For this workshop, we’ll be staying on a spacious private yacht fully dedicated to our group for the entire journey. The boat is exceptionally comfortable and comes with a full crew available 24/7 to assist with anything you might need, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience both on and off the water.
One of the biggest advantages of doing this workshop from a boat is the freedom to explore more of the Galápagos. While we sleep, the yacht travels between islands, allowing us to wake up each morning at a completely new location.
This means we can access remote areas, experience a wider variety of wildlife, and make the absolute most of our time in the archipelago — something that simply isn’t possible when staying on land.
There are 2 type of rooms available:
(All rooms have AC and En-Suite Bathroom)
Twin Rooms
2 Single Beds
(Same Gender Sharing for Solo Travellers)
Double Rooms
1 Double Bed
(For Couples)
Boat Tour
About Your Guide
Award winning photographer Charlie Page will be your workshop leader and photography guide for Galapagos.
Find out more about Charlie here.
You will also have a variety of knowledgeable, local nature guides that work together with Charlie to create an incredible wildlife photography experience.
What Wildlife?
Blue-footed Boobies
Red-footed Boobies
Nazca Boobies
Great & Magnificent Frigatebirds
Galápagos Albatross
Flightless Cormorants
Galápagos Penguins
Lava Herons
Marine Iguanas
Sea Lions
Land Iguanas
Giant Tortoises
Lava Lizards
Green Sea Turtles
Some of the animals you can expect to see include...
Itinerary
Even if not stated on each individual day, once we arrive in Galapagos, all days will have breakfast, lunch and dinner included as well as snacks through out the day. We will also have evening editing sessions most days.
Day 1
Arrival in Quito
This the day you will arrive in Quito and transfer to a comfortable hotel near the airport. In the evening, we meet for a relaxed welcome gathering to get to know each other, ask questions, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day 2
Flight to Galapagos & Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
This is the morning we have all been waiting for....We are heading to the Galápagos Islands!!!
We will have an early start but nothing to worry about our team handles all the check ins, the migration card etc.., so you can relax and get excited about there journey ahead.
Once aboard the yacht, you will be shown to your rooms and we will go through everything we need to know about living onboard for the next week.
Once we are all settled in we take a peaceful panga ride through Black Turtle Cove, a quiet mangrove-lined lagoon with marine turtles, rays, herons, pelicans, and Blue-footed Boobies. The day ends with a welcome cocktail an introduction to our crew for the week and a beautiful sunset over the water.
Day 3
Genovesa
(Prince Philip’s Steps & Darwin Bay)
At Prince Philip’s Steps, we explore a seabird-rich plateau home to large colonies of Red-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Frigatebirds, and the elusive Short-eared Owl.
During this time of year, it’s common to see birds nesting right along the trail, many tending to their eggs or feeding their chicks just a few feet away. It’s a wonderful opportunity to photograph natural behaviors courtship, nesting, feeding, and parent chick interactions.
In the afternoon, we visit Darwin Bay, a beautiful coral beach surrounded by coastal vegetation. Here, we continue with intimate wildlife photography, capturing herons, mockingbirds, marine iguanas, and Swallow-tailed Gulls.
Many species also nest in this area, offering great chances to observe adults caring for their young and to photograph chicks in natural, scenic settings.
Day 4
Rabida & Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
We begin the morning on Rábida’s striking red sand beach, another worldly landscape that offers a beautiful and unique backdrop for photography.
Here, we spend time capturing relaxed sea lions resting along the shore, Brown Pelicans gliding low over the water, and flamingos feeding in the nearby lagoon and Blue-footed boobies diving at full speed into the water for fish.
After exploring the beach, we enjoy a 90-minute snorkeling session in the sheltered bay an excellent opportunity to swim alongside playful sea lions, observe colorful reef fish, and explore the rocky underwater terrain.
If you prefer not to snorkel, you’re welcome to stay on the yacht, relax on deck, or use the quiet time to review and organize your photos.
Later in the day, we head to Dragon Hill, a fascinating landscape of dry forest and lava outcrops.
Here, we search for the island’s iconic Land Iguanas, often seen basking on warm rocks or feeding on prickly pear cactus pads.
Day 5
Santa Cruz Highlands & Puerto Ayora
We begin the day in the highlands of Santa Cruz, exploring local birdlife and visiting the land where Giant Tortoises roam freely an unforgettable Galápagos experience.
We have the opportunity to photograph these living dinosaurs up close with the freedom to move around the highlands, so you can have your own personal photographic experience with one of the most incredible animals on earth.
We’ll also enjoy lunch on land, surrounded by this unique landscape.
In the afternoon, we head to Puerto Ayora for a relaxed walk through town. Along the waterfront and nearby streets, it’s common to see marine iguanas on the sidewalks, sea lions on benches, and pelicans fishing at the docks, all blending naturally into daily life.
Puerto Ayora is a great spot to browse local shops, grab a coffee or ice cream, and capture images that showcase the special connection between people and wildlife.
It’s a perfect mix of photography, culture, and free time to enjoy the town at your own pace.
Day 6
Floreana
(Baroness Point, Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point)
We begin the morning with a panga ride along the coast, where we have the chance to see Galápagos Penguins, along with sea lions, rays, and striking coastal scenery. We then stop at Baroness Point, a beautiful lookout with a short trail.
At Post Office Bay, we make a brief visit to the historic mail barrel and photograph Blue-footed Boobies and marine iguanas sometimes even spotting them swimming.
We will then have our optional snorkel session before retuning back on board.
In the afternoon, we navigate around Champion Islet in search of the rare Floreana Mockingbird, as well as Swallow-tailed Gulls and Nazca Boobies.
We finish the day with a walk from Cormorant Point, passing the Flamingo Lagoon and continuing toward the stunning La Picona Beach.
Day 7
Española
(Punta Suárez & Gardner Bay)
This is the most wildlife filled morning of the whole trip.
We land on Española where we are greeted with the sight of lava rocks teeing with marine iguanas and sea lions lazing on there sands.
We then walk the most wildlife-rich trails in the archipelago, with opportunities to photograph Waved Albatross, Blue-footed Boobies, Galapagos Hawks and Lava Lizards. This is also an excellent opportunity to photograph birds in flight as they soar past us on the cliffs edge.
We then have our optional snorkel session and later, we visit Gardner Bay, a stunning white-sand beach home to a large sea lion colony and Española Mockingbirds ideal for wide-angle and behavioral photography.
Day 8
San Cristobal
(Kicker Rock & Cerro Brujo)
We begin with a scenic cruise around Kicker Rock, where Boobies and Frigatebirds soar over dramatic vertical cliffs. Then we land at Cerro Brujo, a beautiful white-sand beach with sea lions, pelicans, marine iguanas and ghost crabs. This is also a great opportunity to capture the Blue-footed Boobies dive bombing the water in search of fish.
We will then return onboard and have our last editing session of the week, this is also when people can submit phots for evenings slide show. There is also a prize for one guest for a special type of photo captured through out the week which you will find out more about on board.
Finally we have our farewell cocktail and say goodbye to our wonderful crew before enjoying our last dinner of the trip.
Day 9
Mosquera Islet & Departure
Our final stop is Mosquera Islet, a narrow white-sand island filled with sea lions, Blue-footed Boobies, pelicans, and the vividly colored Sally Lightfoot Crabs. A chance to get a few more shots before leaving.
After this, we travel back to Baltra Airport for our return flight to the mainland. Everything is taken care of in terms of flight check in etc... and our crew will assist with getting all your luggage from your rooms back to land so you have nothing to worry about.
What's Included?
Galapagos Entrance Fees
Photography & Editing Tuition
First Night's Accommodation in Quito
Flights from Quito to Galapagos
All Meals Once Onboard the Boat
What's Not Included?
Flights to Quito
Insurance
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips
Prices
$6,750 per person.
All prices shown are in US dollars, it is possible to pay with other currencies including Canadian dollars, British Pounds and Euros.
This will be done via direct bank transfer and exchange rate will be taken as of day of payment. Please contact me if you would like to pay using this method.
Suggested Camera Equipment
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Mirrorless/DSLR/Bridge Camera
Mid Telephoto Lens (100-400mm)
Wide Angle Lens (24-70mm)
A laptop with lightroom installed
Other Essentials
Light weight shorts/trousers
Comfortable hiking shoes
Sunscreen
