Cuba Photo Tours

Old Oct 11, 2014, 1:18 am
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Cuba Photo Tours

I have always been fascinated by the opportunity of photography in Cuba, especially Havana. The music scene is especially attractive since live jazz performances are one of my specialities. Looking for a small group tour led by a specialist who is not tourist oriented. Street photography, architecture, vintage cars, and real life. Cost is not a big issue.

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Old Oct 11, 2014, 9:20 pm
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I've got a friend who is leading a photo tour to Cuba in a few weeks. That one is sold out, but she may do another next year. PM me if you'd like her info.
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Old Oct 19, 2014, 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by SeAAttle
I have always been fascinated by the opportunity of photography in Cuba, especially Havana. The music scene is especially attractive since live jazz performances are one of my specialities. Looking for a small group tour led by a specialist who is not tourist oriented. Street photography, architecture, vintage cars, and real life. Cost is not a big issue.

Suggestions and experiences appreciated. Thanks.
This seems like the Cuba photography tour for you:
http://www.lorneresnick.com/cuba-trip-schedule
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Old Oct 19, 2014, 11:56 am
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Not a recommendation as I've never done any of his tours, but Ralph Velasco does regular trips to Cuba under the People-to-People program (ie, fully legal for US citizens)

http://ralphvelasco.com/
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Old Oct 21, 2014, 6:02 pm
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PQA

I have gone twice. Each time with Photo Quest Adventures. Group size is limited to 10.

https://www.photoquestadventures.com/quests_global.php
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Old Oct 22, 2014, 7:34 pm
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I am going to be giving a tour in Cuba next year. I am a full-time architectural photographer and as such we'll be focusing on the architecture and built environments of Cuba - let me know if you have any questions as I'll be dealing with a lot of the intricacies of it and would be happy to lend advice.
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Old Nov 1, 2014, 1:13 pm
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Thanks for all of the suggestions.
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Old Nov 5, 2014, 4:07 am
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Cuba has an awesome mix of food and music. I know a photography group which soon will be visiting Cuba. You can let me kknow if you wish to join them.
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Old Nov 26, 2014, 7:53 pm
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Two more sources:
Santa Fe workshops
http://www.santafeworkshops.com/phot...y/cuba_program
Peter Turnley
http://www.peterturnley.com/workshops/
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Old Aug 13, 2015, 4:46 pm
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I am finally planning seriously to go to Cuba Feb-March 2016. The Peter Turnley workshops mentioned by losta seem promising. About the right length of time and size of group. Does anyone have personal experience with this tour?

Thanks.
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Old Sep 2, 2015, 7:23 am
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Cuba associated for me with Ernest Hemingway. He loved Cuba so much that he considered himself a “Cubano Sato” - which translates to a garden variety Cuban.
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