Are you searching for a brand-new digital camera? Whether you’re a seasoned pro photographer or an enthusiastic amateur, picking the appropriate moment to buy will help you avoid unnecessary costs and hassle. The world of photography has seen a stunning transition in this fast-paced digital era. Modern digital cameras come equipped with cutting-edge features that enable photographers to fully express their creativity. These cameras have unmatched image quality, enabling you to take clear, detailed pictures thanks to high-resolution sensors and enhanced autofocus algorithms. Additionally ..read more

“Finding Purpose in Street Photography” is an article written by Laurie Cohen for the March 2023 issue of Fujilove magazine. The founder of Barcelona Photography Tours & Israel Photography Tour, Laurie has been an avid reader of Fujilove content since the magazine was established in 2015. Laurie decided to write the article for his 10-year anniversary with the Fujifilm X system, and how it has found a permanent place in his camera bag. Finding purpose in your photography, regardless of your preferred photographic genre, will give your photography a direction when creativity may be lacking ..read more

Laurie Cohen, founder of Barcelona Photography Tours & Israel Photography Tour wrote an article for the December issue of Fuji X Passion magazine, a source of information and inspiration for Fujifilm X camera users. “Fujifilm and the return to photographic zen” is based on Laurie’s experience in using Fujifilm mirrorless cameras and lenses, since he joined the system in 2012. As it is now a decade since using these marvellous cameras, he thought it fitting to talk about his 10 year love affair with the system, how he uses them on his international photo workshops, and how they have transfo ..read more

Our Morocco photography workshop has always been one of our favourite photo vacation destinations. This exotic country, located on the north west corner of the African continent, borders the Atlantic ocean and Mediterranean sea, and includes a wonderful mix of Berber, Arabian, African and European influences. It is this mix of tradition, authentic customs, geographical diversity, ancient cities, stunning architecture and wonderfully photogenic people makes for excellent photo opportunities for the architectural, landscape, environmental portrait and street photographer. From the High Atlas mou ..read more

Ancient Kingdoms of Judea and Edom: Experience unique landscapes of the Biblical Kingdoms of Judea and Edom in the southern regions of Israel and Jordan on this memorable photographic adventure. Our itinerary includes a journey through the largest erosional crater in the world, unique desert landscapes, salt deposits at the lowest point on earth, Jerusalem and a Nabatean city lost in time. This photography workshop is designed for private or small group trips. We have made a shorter 3 Day itinerary in the past, that is specific to Wadi Rum and Petra, at our sister company websit ..read more

Our Barcelona street photography course is a 4 day photo workshop. New to 2022, we have created a fully immersive itinerary brought about from years of experience in guiding our clients in the Raval, Borne, Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta and other neighbourhoods of the city. This workshop is specifically designed for street photographers, carefully planned to take advantage of the best light in the most photogenic locations. We have recommended the ideal camera equipment needed for successful street photography in past blog posts, but in short, we suggest small, discrete cameras and lenses that d ..read more

Barcelona photography tour blog post on our photo tours, walks, workshops and photographic trips. For tourists visiting Barcelona in the time of the Coronavirus in particular, current updates on travel restrictions and information from the local health authorities are important to be aware of due to the global pandemic. One of the advantages of touring with Barcelona Photography Tours is having a private tour, therefore reducing the risk of catching an infection from others in a group. Laurie and our other photo guides have all had the necessary vaccinations and follow health guidelines for ou ..read more

Travel photographers that have up until now delayed their travel plans due to Coronavirus travel restrictions can now finally get ready to pack their camera bags and explore Marvellous Morocco! With an increase in the global vaccination rate and a decrease in Coronavirus infections, Morocco has slowly but surely begun to open up to tourism. To find out about the current travel status and the necessary documentation needed according to your country of origin, we recommend that you initially visit the government website from your home country. This link will inform you of the current status of t ..read more

This post is all about composition techniques, and how to implement them in your photography. There are many “so called” rules that photographers are aware of, though I am of the opinion that rules in photography can be broken and should only be used as a guide and not necessarily implemented in every image you create. The point here is to be aware of the different techniques available so that you can keep them in your arsenal of photographic techniques, as a good image can become a truly compelling one when the viewer’s attention is engaged to full effect. Together with lighting, a strong com ..read more

Our Barcelona photography tour itineraries are as specific to the needs of the individual photographer, as they are comprehensive in their choice of locations, lighting sources, subject types and tour durations. Designed specifically for incoming tourists, business-people and company incentive trips, our guests come from all walks of life and from different backgrounds but all share one common trait – a love affair with the art of photography. While our guests have their own individual preferences on their favourite photo subjects and have skill levels ranging from absolute beginners to profes ..read more