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Why Red Dot Photo Workshops?

  • Leica photography-focused small group workshops
  • Incredible destinations geared specifically toward photography
  • Expert Local Guides & Leica Specialists
  • Straight-forward pricing & easy booking
  • Loaner Leica equipment available upon request (subject to availability)
Leica Photo Adventure: New Zealand
Join Leica Store Miami for an immersive photography workshop through the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand.
  • Timeframe: Winter (Usually March)
  • Workshop Type: Landscape Photography
  • Arrival & Departure: Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
  • Duration: 10 Days

Join Leica Store Miami and acclaimed landscape photographer William Patino for a 10 day immersive photography workshop through the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand. Beginning in the alpine town of Queenstown, our journey will take us from rugged coastlines and ancient rainforests to glacial lakes, towering peaks, and the dramatic wilderness of Fiordland. Each day will offer carefully chosen locations at sunrise and sunset, complemented by time in the field learning composition, technique, and creative vision, as well as post-processing sessions to refine your craft.

We’ll explore the wild beaches and waterfalls of Haast, witness the majesty of Aoraki/Mount Cook rising over Lake Pukaki, and photograph the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo and the sculpted formations of the Clay Cliffs. In Fiordland, we’ll immerse ourselves in some of the world’s most pristine wilderness, capturing misty forests, cascading waterfalls, and the otherworldly beauty of Milford Sound, both from land and by boat. Throughout the workshop, William will provide personalized guidance, helping you to not only capture the iconic views but also find your own artistic perspective within these awe-inspiring environments. Peter Dooling from Leica Store Miami will be on hand to assist Will and to help you get the most out of your Leica.

By the end of this adventure, you’ll return home with a portfolio of powerful images and the experience of photographing some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth.

Physical Activity
Photographic Intensity
Classroom Instruction
Climate/Weather Severity
Food & Accommodations
Cultural Immersion
Good for Non-Photographers
What to expect

This workshop is dedicated to landscape photography, with a strong emphasis on capturing the golden light of sunrises and sunsets. That means early starts and some late evenings in the field, with downtime during the day for rest, classroom time, image review, etc. While the focus is on photography rather than luxury, the rewards are unforgettable images and the chance to immerse yourself fully in New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes.

Highlights
  • The tree-lined hills of Arrowtown
  • The tallest mountains in the country, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the surrounding
  • Southern Alps, are particularly good with light & atmosphere for telephoto imagery.
  • Rolling golden hills and mountains of central Otago
  • Reflection pools and ponds surrounded with trees and beech forests
  • Windswept waters of Lake Ohau, framed by the Southern Alps (often has waves for some fun seascape style imagery)
  • The ice filled glacial waters of the Tasman Lake (framed by snow-capped peaks)
  • Mount Sefton with its amazing ice fall and rugged textures (using telephoto for tight details and milky glacial rivers for wide angle perspectives)
  • The towering Thunder Creek Falls near Haast
  • Lake Manapouri (a picturesque lake with multiple vantage points to incorporate plant life, trees and mountains)
  • Lake Te Anau framed by beautiful mountains – the gateway to Fiordland
  • Waterfalls, waterfalls, waterfalls in Haast and Fiordland
  • A remote and rugged beach with multiple sea stacks at Haast
  • The legendary Milford Sound from the land and sea
  • Winding rivers of various greens and turquoise in Fiordland
  • Dense, mossy beech forest with ancient trees and vibrant ferns in Fiordland
  • Snow grass and tussock fields with imposing mountains in morning light (Fiordland)
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