An amazing trip to an awesome geological area, probably one of the best of the Earth. Here you see the best of the USA national parks like Arches or Monument Valley but much bigger, combined with the dessert sand and big dunes, and finally with great canyons and gorges with many carving looking like Camboyan goodness faces. If that was not enough, the night full of stars with the Milky Way over the dunes and the rock formations puts the icing to trip. A travel perfect and professional organized by Dmitry, as usual, where you have an extra bonus: sleep in tents over the dunes (amazing star nights) with the Tuareg hospitality: good food, tea and music during the night fire camp...

It was the most amazing trip of my life! In my youth I read a lot of Max Frei, and now I found myself in one of the worlds he described, or rather in the space between worlds. All this is stunning and you fall into confusion from such beauty. For a photographer, this is paradise! A huge absolutely empty space on one side, and the boundlessness of the sands on the other, where there are no animals or people. Almost a vacuum and, of course, a digital detox.
Black rock outcrops, rock paintings, and fancy stone sculptures stick out among the yellow-red sand. The smooth lines of the dunes are mesmerizing.
The Tuaregs gave us a wonderful welcome. Excellent food, comfortable tents, songs around the fire under the stars. Thanks to the organizers and guides for the impeccable service in the desert, which you did not expect at all.

I recently traveled with Dmitry to Indonesia. A really varied workshop with various flights and 3 days on board, to be able to visit several islands and scenarios. This allowed us to combine different styles of photography: landscape, fauna (incredible monkeys and orangutans), native people…

We could photograph unusual landscapes of a volcanic nature, fantastic sunrises and sunsets, feel the atmosphere oh the jungle and waters of the Indian Ocean. Good relationship with the rest of the participants and the best, a serene and reliable direction from Dima who, together with the gentle Tamara, make a fantastic team.

The organization has been exact and has met expectations in accommodations, meals, spots,… in short, a workshop that leaves its mark in photos and memory.

I hope to meet again with Dima.

I am returning from the 2023 Indonesia tour, and my experience was exceptional and memorable. Having the opportunity to visit such amazing places and landscape was fabulous. From the planning to the delivery everything went well. This is not a peaceful stroll, it is a demonstration that exceptional pictures need to be earned. But thankfully to Dmitry and Tamara's experience and knowledge, you can be sure to see everything the program is offering and more, in a friendly and fun environment. They make sure we are at the right place at the right time to capture most memorable images.

This was my first but certainly not my last workshop with Dmitry. I highly recommend taking this tour. I enjoyed every minute of it and I learned a ton.

Thanks for everything

I did the main tour to Indonesia in September 2023. Overall, I really enjoyed this tour which gave me a lot of exciting moments, photography tips and many good pictures. I really enjoyed this tour, and I think that Dima & Tamara took very good care of the clients. Accommodation was generally at a very high level. I strongly recommend this tour.

It's been an amazing trip through the wilderness of Madagascar.
Memories we will cherish for a long time, from the lemurs and chameleons to the furtive fossa (what a luck to see it for almost one hour!!!).
Ile Saints Marie and the humpback whales were the icing on the cake!
Last, but not least, we enjoyed the companionship of Dmitry, great person, beyond the photographer. Looking forward to join Dmitry again in a new trip! The best vacation always is the next one!

My photo trip to Morocco was a total success. Dmitry leaded us to the right place at the right time to capture some amazing images. Highly recommended.
Phillip Kwan, Toronto, Canada

We thoroughly enjoyed the Morocco workshop. The best part we liked was the authentic experience rather than touristy. The locations were carefully chosen to optimize the photography experience. Some of the Riads could have been better but we know it was out of your control. We hope to join you in the future photography tours in Central Asia and Russia.

The Morocco photo trip with Dmitry was an incredible experience. Dmitry leaded us to beautiful locations and provided directions to capture amazing photos. Looking forward to more photo trips with Dmitry!

I attended a fantastic photographic workshop in the swamps of Louisiana and Texas. Our leaders Dmitry and Mike were perfect teachers, organizers, and best friends. We all had a great time, and I would highly reccomend this experience to anybody passionate with photography.

I can't wait to booking some other destination with them.

Marco, Switzerland

Thanks again for a great workshop in Texas and Louisiana! I really enjoyed being in the magical places we explored. I don't think I did justice to the places with my pictures, but I'm still going through them. It's a beautiful environment, but also a challenging place to shoot well. I would love to go back some time, probably with my wife to explore on our own.

It was a diverse and interesting group! I enjoyed being with everyone and the family style meals at the Hodge Podge Cottages were fun.

The pace of the trip was quite relaxed which was nice, but some more structured time might have made it even more engaging. The typical non-travel day was shoot sunrise and sunset hours with free time in between. There was a lot of opportunity for some kind of organized activity in between whether to look at what people have been shooting, some presentations by either or both of Mike and Dmitry, or a post-processing session. Could also have used that time for a bit more formal preview of what to look for in the places we were exploring and shooting. I don't think you want to fill up all the hours - having some rest time is welcome, but some days to have the option of something more would have been great.

I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to be in my own canoe and I know Ashley did too. It worked out for me to have that option most days, but if the other person who got sick had had ended up joining or if others had wanted to go in the single canoe more, I wouldn't have had that as much. I would have paid more for that to be an option. Maybe consider offering that. You'd have to be sure that the person was capable of handling it by themselves, but I think some people would prefer that option.

I hope to meet you both again someday in another magical place.

Best regards,
Tom

For many years now I wanted to go to the swamps. The workshop really exceeded by far my expectations. The spots were beautiful, the timing excellent, learned a lot, took beautiful pictures and had a great time with all of you. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks a lot! Hope to see you in another trip.

Just finished another exceptionally exciting and successful photo expedition with Dmitriy Arkhipov: this time it was Indonesia. It was such a unique experience in many ways: seeing and photographing remarkable temples, rare wild animals, astonishing volcanos , meeting locals and learning about their culture and traditions from everyday people and local guides; the journey with an extremely complex and ambitious logistics including multiple flights, train, boat transfers, fighting with and winning over a tricky weather and other obstacles and circumstances; it was so flawlessly designed that we were able to visit and see everything what was planned , but in addition do some extra activities: still cannot believe how we did it! And all of these would not be possible without unprecedented Dmitriy's leadership, who designed this whole expedition, his enthusiasm and efforts to make everyone successful and happy, sharing his experiences and photography skills, building a strong team out of a great group of crazily enthusiastic and fearless people, who made this adventure so unforgettable and fun!

Svetlana

Dima, one more time thank you for a Great trip and enormous experience
Will remember it and cherish it for very long time.
Challenging , extremely well organized ,good hotels, perfect logistics. Just great
Hope I will be able to try and do more expedition
All the best

Excellent organized trip, fantastic group and enjoyable experience!
Dmitry opened up my eyes and learned a lot of knowledge from him, making this amazing work shop so productive!

Lovable memories and looking forward to meet him again!

Morocco and Cypress Swamps ... and soon South Georgia

I have taken two trips with Dmitry so far and am anxiously awaiting my third. He is not only a phenominal photographer, but has also become a friend. Dmitry cares greatly about his art and his clients. He wants to be sure to provide you with the best locations, any advice on shooting them and also enjoying yourself along the way. In short, he wants to provide the best possible experience and he works hard to achieve it. The primary focus is obviously on photography, but he takes time to allow you to experience the food, and the culture of a place as well. He takes time to get know you, and is always there if you have questions. From beginer to pro he has you covered.

As mentioned above, I have taken two trips and am signed up for my third. I have simply never been disapointed on one of his tours. You won't be either.

If you have one shot at visiting Morocco and you want to see it all in 8 days with proud photographs, Dima's tour it is! As a well experienced traveler of Morocco, Dima knows the best locations and also understands the nuances of Morocco's personality. He's a suitable guide for all levels of photography: from a beginner to a seasoned pro.

Even a non-photographer can enjoy this trip although you will get most value if you come with a camera. Travel within Morocco was comfortable, well planned and quite efficient. Dima is a client-first person and ensures we are in position for the best photographs.

An amazing Morocco trip - and I'm not even a photographer! I wanted to have really nice pictures of myself around Morocco and your itinerary was awesome! I enjoyed modelling in different locations and thank you for directing the posing! I now have a greater appreciation and understanding of photography too. Hope to travel again and hear more of your stories.

Dear Dima,
Morocco photography workshop was a unique, enjoyable, and greatly productive photo tour for me.

The enormous effort you put in arranging the places, and accommodation , made this tour a memorable and enjoyable experience for me. It allowed us to be in the best places, for photography in the right time.

I was deeply connected with everyone in this tour group, such lovely, kind, friendly great people.

Above all, the learning experiences in photography , improved greatly my skills to be at the level of professional ones. Photography is my passion, and I am always trying to improve my skills through self learning, watching YouTube , reading articles, and buying photography magazines. I, must say here that what in leaned from Dmitry in 9 days is worth of what I have done in 9 years self learning.

This photo tour is addictive, looking forward for opportunity to join you in next photo tour.

I sincerely thank you

Sarwat Ibrahim
Family Physician , Toronto, Canada

Dmitry

I totally loved our trip. You picked the BEST hotels! You led us to the perfect scenic spots at sunset and sunrise. Your expertise was so helpful!! I haven't shot much of anything since pre-Covid, so I needed a refresher, especially with my new mirrorless camera. (And your tripod was most welcomed.) You also came to my rescue as I almost fell into the sea at Essaouria!

I really learned a lot from your slide show (good idea!) I would have only loved one more day at Marrakech or Fes since that felt rushed. However what a great way to end at Chefchouen. I felt relaxed and we all had fun. It was a nice group as well. All in all, I'd give you 5 stars! Thanks so much and I hope to join you again!

Barb

I just got back from an AMAZING phototour to the Cypress Swamps hosted by Dmitry Arkhipov and Mike Reyfman!

This is my second tour with Dmitry and it did not disappoint. Dimitry planned and executed everything beautifully. He knows exactly where and when to take you for the best photographs, as he knows these swamps so well.

Dmitry and Mike both are world class photographers and they shared their knowledge with us throughout the trip. If we had questions (no matter what kind of cameras we had), they had answers.

It was also a great group! For a few days we stayed in these cabins and it was a fun time collaborating on photography, cooking and eating meals together. and establishing friendships...it really made this tour special!

I will definitely be taking another tour with Dmitry ...hopefully soon!

Dmitry thank you for making my first Photo Workshop with you and my first workshop since Covid so fantastic! The effort and energy that you and Mike Reyfman put into securing canoes, kayaks and wonderful accommodation in remote locations made for such an enjoyable and memorable trip. We made photos during the day and formed friendships in the evening as we shared wonderful home cooked meals, discussed our day and learned photo tips for composition while on the water.

I look forward to traveling with you again!

Dmitry

After a long long trip back home I finally have the time to write you and thank you for this unforgettable fantastic and incredible trip.

I have taken several workshops and the trip to the swamps with you has been by far the best.

You shared with us your very favorite spots and for your generosity I thank you.
The group was very very special but you were responsible for integrating us as a team.

I hope to have the opportunity to travel with you
Thank you very much!

I have been on many photo trips and the Cypress Swamps tour was without question a fantastic and productive photography experience. Mike Reyfman and Dmitry Arkhipov were both excellent in the planning, location scouting and execution of this trip. They are without exception world class photographers and individuals that I will be venturing out with in the future.

All my life I organized trips to somebody else - family, friends and clients. But this time everything was different. The photo tour with.. was a real new experience. Great company of amazing people from different countries, beautiful landscapes, a lot of fun and, I hope good photos, that I still haven't time to see. Thanks a lot, Dima @.. and hope to see your soon in the next tour!

Thank you, Dimrty for a great work shop, it was very educational & adventurous.
Locations all were great.
Hotels, food & company with you and the Team was amazing.

I rarely write reviews, but our photo trip to Morocco definitely deserves a glowing one. It was a perfect balance of carefully chosen locations for photo shootings, excellent organization and time management that allowed us to be at the best places at exactly the right times, and relaxed friendly atmosphere throughout the whole trip.

Dmitry gave all of us great photo tips, and somehow he managed to tailor them perfectly for each member of our team which is truly amazing, given that we all have different backgrounds and photo experience. He was always there to lead, guide and teach, and also to make sure that everyone feels comfortable and everything goes smoothly.

We experienced the best of Morocco with its historic medinas and camel caravans in the desert, while staying at exquisite authentic riads and really nice hotels. Thank you, Dmitry, for a memorable and flawless trip, - it's been an honor and great pleasure to be a part of it.

With Dmitry I went on the most impressive tours of my life. I can fully
recommend him as a tour guide.

Perfectly organized, competent and friendly. I felt safe and in good hands at all times.

It was an excellent organization, everything was in place. We did what we were promised, where we were promised and times were strictly respected. Since photography is highly dependent on weather, we had the flexibility needed to adapt to the changing weather conditions.

The hotel chosen was in a nice place. I am particularly grateful for the advices on camera settings and on diverse artistic photography topics. The advice we got in advance concerning how to dress and what to bring with us, it was quite useful too.

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and know I would never have found these locations on my own. The schedule and structure of the field sessions was followed closely but flexible for opportunistic changes in the weather and we were allowed creative independence once out in the field.

Advice was available whenever asked and I enjoyed learning about Dmitry's approach to photography and learning from his extensive travels and stories.

A big thank you again for these few days together in Khuzhir .. This stay was very enriching for me, I think I have learned a lot at your contact ... it is only positive and the goal that I was looking for are really achieved.
We were every day at the right place and the exact time for shootings ... A perfect organization.

I am sure that we will stay in touch in the near future and I will very quickly confirm a new workshop tour with you for 2021.

My husband and I really enjoyed this winter photography tour in Lake Baikal with you. The photo spots were unique, and the schedule was well planned.

We appreciate your willingness to share learnings and photography techniques both on the ground and in the lounge in the afternoon. All the pre-trip email correspondence was great in helping us to prepare for such cold weather. The only suggestion I can think of is to consider adding a "thermos flask" on the check list in case someone wants to bring some hot tea to drink on the ice.

Keep up the good work!

Dima, one more time thank you for extremely well organized Myanmar Photo Tour.
It was intense, interesting , just simply GREAT!!!

It was great from the hotel rooms to transportation, from the photo tour guide to logistics, from your personal help to the workshop.

Thanks again
Abba Starr
Looking forward to see you again.

Friendly small group and Dmitry was very approachable. Loved Plitvice and could have easily spent another day there.

Everything was well organized, and accommodation was great. As an older person I was a bit concerned about whether the trip would be a bit much, but I managed just fine.

What am I taking from the photo tour? First and foremost: Photos! Thanks to Dmitry, we are in the right place at the right moment. This is an amazing feeling when a beautiful, but banal tourist place seen from the right point gives a view that takes your breath away! The common "WOW!!!" was always the first reaction when approaching the place of shooting.

Second: ideas. I went to a photo tour to study, and from Dmitriy, I learned a lot about ideas and techniques. Those things that change me, my vision and attitude to photography. They require awareness and self-improvement, but I have no doubt that the result will be stunning.

Third: I'll feel satisfaction due to great time spent in the company of like-minded people. The opportunity to share and discuss the experience obtained in the process of taking photos is priceless!

The Madagascar Photo Tour was my first (and not my last) Photo Tour with Dmitry, and it did not disappoint! Dmitry is not only a great photographer, but he is also a great teacher. I was stepping out of my comfort zone and trying wildlife photography for the first time, and Dmitry was always there helping/encouraging me with settings, composition, etc. I came away with some amazing photos and I really learned so much on this trip. Also, I had just bought a new camera 5 days before the trip (not ideal), and Dmitry sat down with me and helped me set it up (loved that!).

Thank you for a fantastic tour. We had a great time and have some great images to process. The tour was incredibly well organised in a country where logistics were not easy! You and Dima did a fantastic job. Your advice and tips on composition and camera settings were much appreciated. I hope we will travel again with you soon.

Trip of a lifetime

I have dreamt about seeing the Arctic for years and when I heard about 10-days on a small ship with a bunch of photographers from various backgrounds, I was sold. Mike and Dimitry were great photography leads, helpful in regards to photography tips, and were genuinely concerned about their clients' experiences. Prior to the expedition Mike and Dimitry gave advice on gear, travel, and photography equipment. They also talked with me on the phone to ensure I would be a good fit for the group as the trip does involve being on a boat for 10 days with strangers. By the end of the trip you are all singing, drinking, laughing, and sharing photos together.

Beautiful tour in Provence and Camargue. Enjoyed it very much. Organisation was perfect and the group was great. A special thank you to Dmitry and Dima for being always ready to gîve advice and help.

The Morocco photo tour was all I was hoping for: culture, scenery, and, of course, the Sahara (including camel rides). Photographic opportunities abound but I could not have covered as much ground and been at the right place at the right time for sunrise and sunset without the guidance of Dmitry Arkhipov. It was a great experience!

I participate in several photography trips each year and enjoy most of them. But rarely do I return with such a warm and fuzzy feeling about the trip that it prompts me to write a review. I did this time.

Our 9 day trip to Morocco was truly fun, thanks to our great group of 9 like-minded individuals. Dmitry Arkhipov, who is an amazing photographer, is also a wonderful group leader, proficient in both Russian and English. He held the group together very well and shared his photographic knowledge willingly.

This was an overall A+ trip and I already signed up for another trip with Dmitry later in the year!

Fantastic workshop to Lake Baikal. A must go to all landscape photographers. Amazing textures, colors and ice formations, all in one frame. Incredible cristal ice caves shots. Awesome sunrises and sunsets in extraordinary locations, with multiple choices for composition. A paradise for who is looking to shot bubble iced formations. All together from the hand, guide and tuition of Dmitry Arkhipov. A great, accessible and always friendly professional, giving to you the best advices and tips to get the most of these photographic sessions.

Morocco is an amazing kaleidoscope of colors, history, people, food, spices, diverse culture and traditions!
Traveling Morocco with Dmitry Arkhipov was that blissful experience when you have a chance to get it all; It's a unique opportunity to exploring the country and seeing Morocco at its best, learning from Dmitry's photo guidances and improving photography skills.

Dima, merci bien de tres interessant et entrainant tour photographique .
Je suis tres content.
J'espere etre votre tour encore fois!
Merci. Natasha

I really liked the tour... there are absolutely stunning place to photograph over there, the hotel was fine and so was the organization so am very happy.

It was such a great experience to attend this tour in Feb, thank you @d.arkhipov and all participants.

Once again, I want to thank you for a well-organized tour! It was an unforgettable adventure. Your coherent team, light, mist, mood, allowed us to get excellent results! I am sincerely grateful that you helped me to have an unforgettable trip. The results exceeded all my expectations. Sincerely, Alexander Nalivaev

My impression of the trip is spectacular. There are few places on the planet where you can find so many interesting stories. Everyone has his or her own view and there remain lots of others.

The very atmosphere of swamps, of patriarchal cypress standing in the water, creates a special feeling. Retrospectively I see that rather than chasing for a good view I should've stopped and listened and observed this magical world. I could listen to mysterious bursts and feel the unwinking stare of an alligator with my back.

If we had a little fog, it would intensify the mystical note and made the landscape more mysterious. However, what we could see was amazing. I remember the graphic reflections of cypresses, their fluttering gray hair, a magnificent sunset on the lake, which we saw in one of the first days, and of course "Heron in the interior". I also remember that I deprived myself of many opportunities, when I left a long-focus lens home.

We all were very lucky that you and Dimitriy had found such a wonderful place. There were practically no mosquitoes and no Chinese tourists at all! It couldn't have been better.

In general - it was great, thank you for a wonderful trip. Maybe I'll see fogs next time.

I don't often go to photo tours, but I can't help but notice with some surprise that I really loved it. I even should say that of all my trips with Russian-speaking groups, this one was more comfortable and maybe more protected than the others, the pics turned out to be unexpectedly good and somehow I got them easily, despite my grievous lack of practice. The company was absolutely wonderful, the shooting locations were completely magical, and it was interesting. I understand that some of the elements you got by accident - for example, the company... But mostly it happened because of you, your energy, optimism and enthusiasm, and sometimes restraint. As a result, the "price-quality" ratio of this trip is very good. This is one of the best trips I've ever been to.

It's been two weeks after the trip to cypress swamps of Louisiana and Texas. I thought that emotions will calm down, I'll pull the wool off my eyes and it will be possible to soberly assess the trip and the photos taken. But... it remains the same. This is the best photo tour I've had for the last couple of years. The place was so unusual and incomparable that masterpieces just turned out by themselves! It's a kind of mystical... it seemed to me that there was little in the life that could surprise me, but it did, it surprised me really much.
As for the organization of the tour, it was on top, despite the complexity of logistics and the unusual nature of the tour. Here also was some special warmth and attention of the guides to each participant, so in an emotional sense, this week was complete relaxation.