Magical San Miguel Allende - Mexico

Discover Light Around Every Corner

Embark on a visual adventure through the captivating Mexican city of San Miguel Allende! Our photography tour is designed for you to not just see, but truly experience the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Site through your lens.
Our teaching guide, Richard L. Camp will lead you on a journey through charming cobblestone streets; venturing beyond the typical tourist spots to reveal hidden gems bursting with character. We’ll help you hone your photographic skills, teaching you to take advantage of San Miguel Allende’s captivating light. Learn to use it to your advantage, capturing the essence of the city’s vibrant energy. We’ll work on the art of composition, framing your shots to tell a compelling story. we’ll embrace the soul and culture of San Miguel Allende and the nearby town of Guanajuato, capturing the warmth of its people and the rich tapestry of its traditions. This tour is perfect for:

Experienced photographers seeking a unique perspective on the cities of San Miguel Allende and Guanajuato, Mexico.

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Sample Itinerary

Day One

Arrivals in San Miguel Allende

Your journey begins with arrival at the Lyon/Guanajuato airport. You'll be met by our representative. Transfer by private vehicle to our hotel Casa De La Noche.

Day Two

We explore the city

We start the day by exploring the central part of the city. We'll divide into interest groups to focus on people, culture and architecture. In the afternoons we set time aside for photography instruction and review of the days work.

Day Three

Working with models

After breakfast, we use the hotel ground to work with models in traditional Mexican dress. We will also set up a studio to photographic models made up in the traditional Catrina face, common during the Day of the Dead Celebrations.

Day Four

Church at Antotonilco. Wine at Cuna Del Tierra.

Today we venture a few miles out of town to Antotonilco, a beautiful church with stunning interiors. Afterwards we will visit the oldest winery in the region Cuna Del Tierra. There we will have lunch then practice our skills with food and wine photography.

Day Five

Traditional Mexican Culture in Guanajuato

We say good-bye to San Miguel Allende to spend a few days in the beautiful city of Guanajuato. After we arrive we will have a quick orientation to the city to scout locations for a photo assignment: Mariachi portraits. After as street lunch of handmade Gorditas, (another wonderful photo opportunity), we will divide into three groups to photograph our Mariachis. We'll take a break, then venture out to the Jardin to photograph people and architecture.

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