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2010 Photo Workshops and Xpeditions

>Mary Ellen Mark’s Workshop in India November 6 - 20, 2010>Easter in Seville, Spain with Mary Ellen Mark March 27th – April 6, 2010>National Geographic Expeditions’ On �e Way of St. James By Private Train September 30 – October 10th>In partnership with Santa Fe Workshops: Easter in Antigua, Guatemala March 28 –April 4 >Raul Touzon’s Photo Adventure in Mexico’s Ruta Maya February 7- 14, 2010>Weekend workshops in Miami with Raul Touzon January 28 - 31, 2010 and March 18 - 21, 2010

New for 2010:

Partners: MARY ELLEN MARK

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Mary Ellen Mark Photo WorkshopsMary Ellen Mark in India Photo WorkshopHoly Week in Seville with Mary Ellen MarkMary Ellen Mark’s Workshops in Oaxaca

In Partnership with Santa Fe WorkshopsEaster in Antigua, Guatemala Photo Workshop with Raul Touzon

In Partnership with National Geographic Expeditions Photography Workshop: Oaxaca: Day of the DeadOn the Way of St. James, A Journey �rough Northern Spain with Raul Touzon

Small Group LearningPhoto Adventure: Mexico’s Ruta Maya Miami Weekend Workshops

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Do you feel stuck in your photographic ways? Are you hoping to expand your horizons and �nd new and exciting locations? Would you like to solve both of those questions in the capable hand of world-renowned, award-winning photographers, who can teach and guide you at the same time? Well then you’ve come to the right place. Photo Xpeditions o�ers you the opportunity to travel and photograph the world with award-winning photographer Mary Ellen Mark and with National Geographic photographer Raul Touzon among others.

Providing the very best photographic experience and instruction to our customers has been the mission on Photo Xpeditions right from the begin-ning – and when listening to our past customers, we’re con�dent that we’ve succeeded. We’ve created workshops for National Geographic Expeditions and the Santa Fe Workshops for over ten years – experience which we use to its fullest in planning and executing each and every one of our photography workshops and expeditions. If you want to learn how some of the world’s most stunning photos are created, join us on one of our photo expeditions.

For the 2010 season, we have introduced many new and exciting destinations. We use top-quality instructors, and our partnerships will ensure that you make the most out of your workshops:

1. Holy Week in Seville with Mary Ellen Mark Mar 27 to Apr 6, 20102. Mary Ellen Mark’s Photo Workshop in India Nov 6-20, 20103. Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala with Mar 28 to Apr 4, 20104. Spain’s Northern Coast by Private Rail Sept 30 to Oct 10, 20105. Miami Weekend Photo Workshops with Jan 28-31 & Mar 18-21, 20106. Mexico’s Ruta Maya: Photo Adventure February 7-14, 2010

For the 15th year running, we’re repeating the highly successful workshops in Oaxaca with Mary Ellen Mark. We’re also bringing back the amazing Ruta Maya with Raul Touzon which was previously promoted in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions, and �nally - also in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions - an expedition to one of the most astound-ing and photogenic celebrations in Mexico; �e Day of the Dead in Oaxaca!

Join us in one of our photo expeditions: You’ll learn with the best, travel with the best; have the experience of a lifetime and become a better photographer!

Photo Xpeditions

Raul Touzon Herzen CortesCo-Founder Co-Founder

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Welcome toPhoto Xpeditions

Mary Ellen Mark’s workshops are intensive workshops for photographers of various levels of pro�ciency. �e workshops are as successful as they are popular, which says quite a lot in itself, and they bene�t from Mary Ellen’s many years of experience. It’s so good, in fact, that, some students who have participated in Mary Ellen’s workshops in the past come back year a�er year!

�e workshops are a unique combination of one-on-one critiques with Mary Ellen, shooting your own projects, and group discussions. Don’t get us wrong, it’s hard work, but it’s worth it: Mary Ellen guarantees you’ll leave the workshops a much stronger photographer.

In 2010, we are running four extraordinary Photography Workshops with Mary Ellen Mark including a stunning photo adventure that will take Mary Ellen back to one of her favorite places on earth; India:

1. Mary Ellen Mark in Oaxaca Workshops: February and July2. Mary Ellen Mark’s Holy Week in Seville Photo Workshop: March3. Mary Ellen Mark in India Photo Workshop: November

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�e Workshopswith Mary Ellen Mark

Day 01 Arrive DelhiArrive Delhi’s International airport on your �ight, Upon arrival, one of our representatives will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building to escort you to your hotel.

Area Information, Delhi: India's capital and a major gateway to the country. Contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast-spiraling skyscrapers, the remnants of a bygone time stand as silent reminders to the region's ancient legacy, in the form of its many monuments. �e �rst impressions for any visitor traveling in from the airport are of a spacious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.

Hotel Taj Mahal – 2 nights (Deluxe room)

Day 02 Delhi B,L,DToday we proceed to Chandni Chowk, a fashionable promenade

and shopping center in Shah Jahan’s time. It is now the busiest area of Delhi, thronging with people and tra�c. Its side streets each specialize in a particular commodity – textbooks in Nai Sarak, silver and gold jewelry in Dariba Khan, beads and ribbons in Kinari Bazaar. Most of the residences and o�ces above the shops that line Chandni Chowk date from the early years of the 20th century.

Day 03 Delhi to Jodhpur B,LOn day three you will be transferred to the airport for your �ight to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Cox & Kings representative as you EXIT the ARRIVALS terminal and transferred to your hotel.

Area information: Jodhpur stands at the edge of the �ar Desert. �e massive fort, topping a sheer rocky hill, rises right in the middle of the town, totally dominates the city. Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rajput clan known as the Rathore’s, founded Jodhpur in 1459. A wall surrounds the old city of

Itinerary In Brief

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November 6 - 20, 2010

Mary Ellen Markin India Photo Workshop

For over thirty years, Mary Ellen Mark has been going to India for work and travel. She believes it is one of the most fascinating countries in the world: each city has its own character and personality. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph some of her favorite places in India.

We start the trip on the �rst day with a portfolio review. Each person will present their portfolio and we will talk about what you might be shooting during the trip and how you might use this experience to become a better photographer.

Every day, students will go out on their own to take pictures. We are working with a highly regarded group of local contacts and guides (Cox and Kings). �ey will help you �nd interesting people and places to photograph. Since this workshop is so mobile and the resources in India can be limited, students will be shooting digitally for this class. To participate, you will need a laptop and a working knowledge of your equipment so you can process and present the work that you shoot every day.

�ere will be time for learning every day of the trip: Mary Ellen will meet with each of the participants to review and edit what you shot the day before. �e rest of the day will be spent shooting, and putting what you’ve learned to good use! In the evenings, we come together as a group for discussions. Mary Ellen will show you some of her work, and perhaps we can arrange for a local photographer to come and speak to the class as well.

On the last day of the workshop there’ll be a �nal group critique where each student will show the edited work they’ve done over the course of the trip. �is workshop will be a wonderful opportunity for each of you to experience India as well as becoming a better photographer. It will be intense, challenging, and rewarding for everyone.

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Jodhpur, 10 km long, which was built about a century a�er the city was founded. From the fort you can clearly see where the old city ends and the new begins. �e old city is a fascinating jumble of winding streets of great interest to wander around. Eight gates lead out from the walled city. It's one of the more interesting cities in India and those baggy-tight horse riding trousers, jodhpurs, took their name from this locale.

Taj Hari Mahal Hotel – 4 nights (Standard room)

Day 04/05/06 Jodhpur B,L�ese days will contain a visit to Jodhpur’s massive Meherangarh Fort, followed by a heritage walk through the fascinating old city with its many spice and cloth stalls. Jodhpur is famed for its spice and textile markets - a dream destination for photo ops!

Day 07 Jodhpur to Calcutta (via Delhi) BLater this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your �ight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will transfer for your connecting �ight to Calcutta.

Area Information Calcutta, a creation of British rule in India, is today a teeming crowded city combining the old and the new. On one side you have buildings reminiscent of British rule (up to 1911 it was the capital of British India) and on the other, you have the local populace, faithfully traditional in customs and manners. �e true founder of Calcutta was the Englishman Job Charnock, who obtained a �rman (license) from the Mughal Emperor to set up a trading post in Bengal in 1690. Towards the end of the century three villages were sold to the English by the Nawab of Bengal, one of which Kalikata, gave it its name, Calcutta. �e �ne arts, poetry, music, dance and theater of Calcutta, its literary frame of mind, all go to make a visit a delightful, intellectual repast.

Hotel Taj Bengal – 3 nights (Standard room)

Day 08/09 Kolkatta B,LCalcutta, the cultural capital of India, with its bustling streets and colonial architecture is truly the grandest of all of India’s colonial cities. It houses the Victoria Memorial, possibly the most awesome reminder of the Raj to be found in India. A walk around Dalhousie’s Square with its grand architecture and buildings are another le�over from the heydays of the British Raj. You will visit St. John’s Church and the nearby tomb of Job Charnock, founder of British Calcutta. A must-see is the South Park Cemetery with its tombs designed as Roman cupolas, obelisks, vast Grecian urns, and other stately mausoleums built like small classical palaces.

Day 10 Kolkatta to Varanasi (via Delhi) B,LVery early this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your �ight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will transfer for your connecting �ight to Varanasi.

Area Information: Varanasi is also known as the 'eternal city', and is Hinduism's most important city. Located on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, it has been a centre of learning and civilization for over two thousand years. �e mythological name

of the city was Kashi meaning light or luminescence, i.e. the city that illuminates with its spiritual light. Two rivers, the Varuna and the Assi, meet the hilly Ganga at the northern and southern tips of the city respectively. In medieval times and until as recently as the mid-20th century, the city was known as Benares, which seems to have been the result of putting together the names of the rivers Varuna and Assi. In 1956 the name was changed to Varanasi.

Hotel Taj Ganges – 3 nights (Standard room)

Day 11/12 Varanasi B,LVery early this morning you take a boat ride along the bathing Ghats on the River Ganges. At sunrise the Hindu faithful �ock to the river to cleanse themselves of their sins. You will see the Cremation Ghats and the Deswameedha Ghats. Tradition has it that to die in Varanasi is to end the Hindu cycle of re-birth. A�er sunrise you will visit some of the shore temples in full procession. Later visit the galis or narrow alleys of Varanasi.

Day 13 Varanasi to Delhi B,L,D�e morning is at leisure. �is a�ernoon you will be transferred to the airport for your �ight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative as you EXIT the ARRIVALS terminal and transferred to Veda restaurant for your farewell dinner.

Day 14 Farewell to IndiaDepart on your �ight

Cost of the Xpedition

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 DaysPrice: $ 11,495.00Conditions: Price per person Includes: Accommodations: Hotel accommodations are as noted in itinerary (accommodation is based on base category rooms)Meals: All daily breakfasts & lunches, all local and luxury taxes includedAdditional dinners at: Delhi (day 2), Jodhpur (day 3), Calcutta (day 8), Varanasi (day 10) & farewell dinner in Delhi on day 13Transport: All drives, transfers, sightseeing by private a/c large coach (maximum 30 passenger seating).Air travel: Air travel in coach class for the sectors Delhi / Jodhpur / Delhi / Calcutta / Delhi (X – indicates through fare) / Varanasi / Delhi Airfare is based on the present & subject to change until time of ticketingAll porterage at airports and railway stations, hotel check in/check out servicesServices of Cox & Kings representatives throughout your travels in India Senior English speaking private tour escort/manager throughoutGratuities for all airport/rail porters, meal services, drivers and assistants

Does Not Include: Airfare to and from home city, alcoholic beverages and personal expenses

To Register:Call Toll Free 1 888-741-3974

or go online to www.photoxpeditions.com

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With Mary Ellen Mark

March 27th – April 4, 2010

Holy Week in Seville

Itinerary in brief

Day 1: Departures from home city

Day 2: Today we welcome you at your Seville hotel, Check-in at the Hotel. A�er checking in, we will have a brief orientation session followed by group dinner. (D)

Day 3: Palm Sunday, the �rst shooting day of the trip, we will meet as a group for a portfolio review. Each person will present their portfolio and we will talk about what you might be shooting during the trip and how you might become a better

Holly week in Seville is a feast for the senses. It takes place the week leading up to the Easter weekend and consists of more than 65 processions in which huge �oats (Pasos) are carried around the streets of Seville by teams of Bearers (Costaleros) and followed by Penitents (Nazarenos) all dressed up for the occasion. It is one of the most overwhelming religious rituals of the world. Framed by these sumptuous celebrations, your instructors will take you deeper into the beautiful Andalucía region, the Moorish side of Spain, and all of its beauty and traditions to put you in front of some of the most amazing photo opportunities in the world.

�e general outline of the workshop is:Every day, students will go out on their own to take pictures. �e Holy Week celebrations take place all over Seville, so students will be able to photograph any of the numerous religious processions, wander around the city to photograph the many devotees visiting the city, or �nd a particular subject to photograph for the week. Since photographic resources are limited, students will be shooting digitally for this class. Each student will need a laptop and a good working knowledge of their equipment so they can process and present the work that they shoot each day.

Every day, Mary Ellen Mark will meet personally with each person at an allotted time to review and edit what you shot the day before. �e rest of the day will be spent shooting.

Each evening, we will come together as a class for a discussion. I will show you some of my work and lead class discussions about various photographic topics.

On the last day of the workshop we will have a �nal group critique where each student will show the edited work that they’ve done during the course of the trip.

�is workshop will be a wonderful opportunity for each of you to experience an amazingly visual festival as well as becoming a better photographer. It will be intense, challenging, and rewarding for everyone.

photographer. A�er lunch, we will start exploring historic Seville and will �nd the �rst of the week’s processions, La Borriquita, which is a kid’s procession that kicks o� the Passion of the Christ celebrations. We will spend the rest of the a�ernoon shooting the festivities followed by our group class discussion and class. (B)

Days 4, 5 and 6 will be full of processions and festivities throughout the old quarter of beautiful Seville. A�er meeting at you allotted time with Mary Ellen for her personal review and critique of your previous day work, you can go out to the old quarter of the city to search for the procession you may want to follow and shoot. Itineraries and routes of all processions will be readily available. Every a�ernoon we will reconvene for class discussions and lectures by Mary Ellen. (B)

�ursday Day 7: �e day is �nally here, Holly �ursday: this will be a long day full of excitement and processions. �is is the day all visitors to Seville are waiting for, the day all Sevillians prepare for all year round, “La Madrugá”. A�er your one on one session with Mary Ellen Mark in the morning, we will head out to photograph the many churches in the old town of Seville to capture some of the preparations for tonight’s processions. In the early hours of the evening, we’ll give you some time to rest, as the highlight of the processions will occur in the early hours of Friday. We will assume positions for “La Madrugá” processions near and around the cathedral by 11pm tonight. We will shoot the processions as they set out to arrive at the Cathedral on the dawn of Good Friday. We are scheduled to �nish by 3:30 am but you can carry on as the celebrations will not �nish tonight. (B)

Day 8: A�er the late �nish the night before, you’ll get a chance to have a bit of a lie-in, and we’ll start the one on ones meetings at 10:30 am. In the a�ernoon, a�er lunch, we will head back to Seville’s old town to prepare ourselves for today’s processions (La Estrella and La O). We will follow the processions to the cathedral where we will have the opportunity to see even more processions as they �nish their route. At night a�er the class discussion we will shoot the brotherhoods of San Isidoro and Montserrat. (B)

Day 9: Holy Saturday sets the stage for more spectacular processions. Today we will have the group class discussions and lectures in the morning. A�er lunch and the personal sessions with Mary Ellen, you will be able to head to the old quarter for some of the most spectacular and biggest processions of the week. (B)

Day 10: Easter Sunday marks the end of the festivities in Seville. �e �nal procession, called El Resucitado, departs at 4:45 am and goes on until 14:20 hrs. Which is when it �nally enters de Cathedral, the place where all processions end. Today your personal session with Mary Ellen will happen later in the a�ernoon, right before the class. (B)

Day 11: �is morning we will have the �nal group critique. �is morning, all students will show their edited work to all the other students. �e a�ernoon is yours to wander around Seville and get some more photos of this beautiful place. We will reconvene for a farewell dinner in the early hours of the evening. (B, D)

Day 12: Departures

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Cost of the Xpedition

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 DaysPrice: $ 5,995.00Conditions: Price per person in double occupancy. Single Supplement $1,295.00 Includes: Hotel, 10 Breakfasts and 3 dinners, internal transportation, guides, tips

Does Not Include: Airfare to and from home city



Mary Ellen Mark’s workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico is a 10-day intensive workshop for photographers of various levels. It’s a very successful and productive class that Mary Ellen has taught for 14 years with the help of a talented local photographer, Marcela Taboada. Many students have taken the class multiple times—and some have come back more than ten times!

�e �rst day of the workshop is a group portfolio review to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a photographer. �en Mary Ellen and Marcela will help each student choose a project to photograph each day for the duration of the class. It is essential that you work every day. Each evening, students will drop o� their �lm that they shoot for overnight processing. Each morning, you’ll meet with Mary Ellen for a one-to-one session; reviewing the work you shot the day before. �e class also meets each evening as a group to talk about how their projects are going and also to look at the work of some local artists.

�e workshop is a unique combination of one-on-one critiques with Mary Ellen, shooting your own projects, and group discussions in a fascinating city. Work every day, and we guarantee that your leave Oaxaca a much stronger photographer.

• On the �rst Sunday evening the class meets at a local restaurant and have your �rst dinner together.• Each student must bring his or her portfolio. On Monday, there is a general critique of each student’s work. It is held at San Agustin ETLA, a beautiful restored factory and garden outside of Oaxaca.• A�er Mary Ellen reviews their work, you’re given an individual assignment or theme to shoot over the course of the workshop. Marcela lives locally and Mary Ellen has been working in Oaxaca for 15 years, so between them, they have lots of ideas and contacts in the area.

• Students will shoot every day for seven days. At the end of each day, your �lm is processed, either by a local lab that processes C-41, or by a local darkroom that will process Tri-X. Students can shoot 35mm or 120mm �lm – and if you shoot digitally, you’ll have contact sheets printed by the C-41 lab.• Each student is given a speci�c time to meet individually with Mary Ellen every morning. �e work you have done the previous day is edited and images are selected to have work prints made. �ese meetings are held at the Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center, a beautiful museum

�e general outline ofthe workshop is:

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February 14-24, 2010, July 3-13, 2010

With Mary Ellen Mark

Oaxaca Workshop

in downtown Oaxaca.• Every evening, the class comes together at the Bravo Center to discuss how you’re doing so far, and to see the work of local artists. (During the workshop, you won’t be allowed to show your work to the other students.) • �e �nal critique is held on a Wednesday. �is is the �rst time you’ll see each other's work from Oaxaca. It’s fascinating and exciting to see the images each student has produced, especially because everyone produces excellent work, and even the less experienced students are making fantastic progress in the quality of their photography.• We put together a book of the best images from the workshop (3 or 4 from each student.) You’ll then have the option of buying a copy of the book (about $40), which is distributed in the evening.• We have our �nal dinner Wednesday night and everyone leaves on �ursday feeling that they are returning home as a better photographer

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Pricing and Conditions�is class is for photographers of all levels. Attendees should bring their portfolio to the class for review. Prints only, no slides. Computer printouts are �ne.

Dates & Location:February 14-24 and July 3-13. �e class starts the evening of Sunday and ends 10 days later, in the evening of a Wednesday. Oaxaca, Mexico is served by Aeromexico, Mexicana, and Continental airlines. Connection through Mexico City, Cancun, Houston, or Atlanta is usually required.

Price & payment:�e course fee is $2,200, which covers tuition only. Payments should be made by credit card. A deposit equal to 500 USD will be required at the time of reservation. Full payment will be due 30 days prior to departure date. Payment details will be provided upon acceptance to the class.

Application:Applications are due 45 days prior to beginning of workshop. Noti�cation of acceptance will be made by within the following 48 hours.

AccommodationsSuggested accommodations include:

1. MARQUES DEL VALLE ** (Mary Ellen stays in this hotel)www.hotelmarquesdelvalle.com.mx2. CASA OAXACA www.casaoaxaca.com.mx3. CAMINO REAL www.caminoreal.com/oaxaca4. LAS GOLONDRINAS www.hotellasgolondrinas.com.mx



You’ve probably heard teachers complaining about their classrooms being too full. �ey’re not being lazy, there’s an excellent reason for their grievance: the more attention you get, the faster you learn. For 2010, we’ve introduced Small Group Learning to our menu, giving you all the time you need to learn from some of the foremost experts in the �eld.

We have revived a Photo Tour that we previously operated in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions and that immediately became a success: Mexico’s Ruta Maya: A Photo Adventure - As Featured in National Geographic Expeditions’ 2008 Catalog. �is time, we’re going with much smaller groups, giving you the opportunity of a lifetime: You’ll walk away much more skilled and con�dent as a photographer – not to mention with a smile on your face!

We have also created two smaller workshops in our home city, Miami, titled ‘�e Miami Weekend Workshops. �ese workshops are designed to happen over a period of 4 days, and include �eld visits to South Beach, �e Everglades and Key Biscayne. Tons of photo opportunities and even more tips and tricks wait for you.

Award-winning National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon leads both the Mexico’s Ruta Maya and the Miami Weekend Workshops. He, along with Photo Xpedition’s sta�, will go the extra mile to help you become a better photographer - and you’ll have tons of fun along the way!

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Small Group Learning

Vivid colors, rich textures, and magni�cent sites make Mexico’s Maya country an ideal destination for a photography expedition. Trace the Ruta Maya with photographer Raul Touzon, capturing images of ancient ruins, jungles, and glorious coastlines. Explore Chichen-Itza, glide through mangroves by boat, and immerse yourself in the colorful culture of today’s Maya people.

Day 1 Miami/Cancun, Mexico/Playa del CarmenArrive in Cancun and transfer to Playa del Carmen. Check into the hotel, and gather in the evening for a welcome reception and dinner.Occidental Grand Xcaret (D)

Day 2 Chichen Itza/MeridaDiscover the enigmatic world of the ancient Maya at Chichen-Itza today. One of the grandest architectural accomplishments of Maya civilization, this city thrived from 700–900 AD. Explore the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Observatory, and the Temple of the Warriors, looking for the perfect shot. Continue to Mérida, your home for the next three nights. Fiesta Americana Hotel (B, L, D)

Day 3 Mérida/ CelestunIn the morning travel to lovely Celestun, known for its �amingo colonies and fresh water springs. A�er a seaside lunch, we’ll take a boat ride into thick mangroves and photograph the colorful bird colonies nesting along the estuary. A�er dinner, stroll the Paseo Montejo to photograph night scenes. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Uman/UxmalVisit the outdoor market in Uman, where traditional Maya sell local goods. Next, we’ll sample Yucatecan cuisine at lunch before continuing to the seventh-century Maya city Uxmal. Walk amid architectural jewels such as the Governor’s Palace and the Pyramid of the Magician. Return to Merida for dinner at a signature regional restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Izamal/Playa del CarmenGo on a morning photo shoot to Izamal, one of Mexico’s designated “magical towns. ”Wander past houses painted rich yellow to a 16th-century convent. �is a�ernoon, venture into

ITINERARY

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February 7- 13, 2010

With National GeographicPhotographer Raul Touzon

Mexico’s Ruta Maya:Photo Adventure

the jungle to the lost Mayan city of Coba - an impressive pyramid nestled among magni�cent trees. Occidental Grand Xcaret (B, L, D)

Day 6 Xel-Ha/Tulum We’ll start the day by traveling to Xel-Ha National Park where wildlife can be found within the sheltered inlets and lagoons. A�er lunch explore the walled city of Tulum, perched on cli�s overlooking a stunning tropical paradise. A�er dinner, stroll into “�e Mexican Fi�h Avenue” in Playa del Carmen with your camera to catch scenes of the local nightlife. (B, L, D)

Day 7 XcaretEmbark on a photographic adventure in the Xcaret. Float on a subterranean river through tunnels carved in the coral formations and swim in beautiful coves. Visit the botanical gardens, the aquarium, and the butter�y pavilion. Attend �e Xcaret by Night, an incredible pageant depicting Mexico’s rich history. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Cancun/MiamiA�er breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)

Pricing and ConditionsDuration: 7 Nights / 8 DaysPrice: $2,995.00 Per person Double Occupancy add $500 USD for Single Supplement.Includes: 4 nights at magni�cent Hotel Grand Flamenco Xcaret and 3 Nights at the Presidente Intercontinental hotel in beautiful Paseo Montejo in Mérida. 7 Breakfasts, 6 Meals and 6 dinners, internal transportation, guides, access to natural reserves, Parks, churches, tips.Does Not Include: Airfare to and from home city, alcoholic beverages



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As part of our Small Group Learning Expeditions, we have designed a weekend workshop in our beautiful hometown, Miami. National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon will take you on a tour of some of his most photogenic spots in South Florida, and we’ll enjoy lunches and dinners in carefully selected restaurants that represent the best of the local gastronomy.

On �ursday night we open the workshop with a reception and orientation followed by dinner at the Rusty Pelican Restaurant in Key Biscayne. On Friday morning we meet for portfolio review and our �rst lecture on camera settings, rules of compositions, and ways to produce better pictures. In the a�ernoon we travel to Florida City where we will have lunch at the local Farmer’s Market restaurant. A�er lunch we head for the Everglades National Park for an a�ernoon of photography there. Day three we edit and critique your work from the previous day shoot, followed by lectures on managing light, �ash photography, editing, sequencing, story development and bookmaking. Lunch is at Rosinella’s Restaurant.

Our sunset shoot takes us �rst to the shores of Biscayne Bay to photograph Flamenco dancers against the beautiful Miami skyline and then to capture the nightlife at South Beach. Dinner is at the famous Larios on the Beach restaurant. Day three starts with the review of your work from the previous day, followed by lunch at the Boater’s Grill in Bill Baggs State Park. We close our workshop photographing around the lighthouse at this beautiful state park. To register please visit www.photoxpeditions.com

Day 1: Registration and Orientation to Photography Workshop. Group Dinner at the Rusty Pelican in Key BiscayneDay 2: Portfolio Review & Lecture # 1, Lunch at the Farmer’s Market Restaurant in Florida. Landscape drive and shoot Everglades National Park. Dinner on your own. Day 3 : Edit and Critique. Lunch at Rosinella’s Restaurant. Lecture # 2 & 3. Twilight light photo shoot of Miami Skyline with Dancers. Night shoot at Miami Beach. Group dinner at Larios on the beach in Miami BeachDay 4: Edit and Critique. Lunch at the Boater’s Grill in Bill Baggs State Park. Shoot Bill Baggs State Park. Your Miami Photography Workshop comes to an end.

ITINERARY IN A BRIEF

January 28 - 31, 2010 and March 18 - 21, 2010

4-Day Weekend Photography Workshops


Pricing and Conditions

Price: $995.00Duration: 4 DaysConditions: Price per personIncludes: Tuition, three lunches and two dinners, all admissions

Weekend PhotographyWorkshop Series: Miami

For 2010, we have partnered with National Geographic Expeditions, the travel program of the National Geographic Society, to bring to you two absolutely amazing adventures:

1. Northern Spain by Private Rail and;2. Photography Workshop: Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

By the principles of National Geographic, and in their own words: “On a National Geographic Expedition, you'll travel not as an observer but as an active participant, with boundless chances to be surrounded by natural wonders and exotic wildlife, to explore celebrated archaeological sites, to learn about di�erent cultures and environ-ments, and to meet local people and share in their traditions….” To enrich the experience even further, an expert or expert team accompanies each expedition, sharing their insights, knowledge, and passion for a region, and enhancing your experience immeasurably.

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National GeographicExpeditions

Climb aboard the luxury Transcantábrico in Leon and set o� on a journey along Spain’s splendid northern coast. Passing through medieval villages, bright green pastures, and historic towns, the train traces the fertile tract between the snow-capped Cantabrian Mountains and the beautiful, scalloped beaches on the Bay of Biscay. Explore the Basque country and charming seaside ports and villages, visit prehistoric ruins, follow a medieval pilgrimage route, and cap o� the journey in spectacular Santiago de Compostela.

• Spend seven nights traveling in comfort and style onboard the stunning Transcantábrico, a �ve-star hotel on wheels.• Admire diverse architectural styles, from the pre-Romanesque gems of Oviedo to the wild design of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum. • Stroll through the remarkably preserved medieval village of Santillana del Mar • Stay in historic paradors in León and Santiago de Compostela and savor some of the region’s �nest cuisine throughout the journey

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September 30 – October 13th10 Nights/11 Days

With National Geographic Expert Fiona DunlopAnd National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon

Spain’s Northern Coastby Private Rail

LATEST REVIEWS ABOUT THE TRANSCANTABRIC TRAIN:

“International Railway Society Award”03/10/2008“El Transcantábrico has been awarded by the International Railway Society in the USA as one of the best Tourist Luxury Trains in the World for its tourism of quality, and cultural and gastronomy importance”.

“Best Tourist Product Award”01/02/2009“El Transcantábrico has been awarded with a Honorable Mention to the Best Tourist Product 2008. �e Magazine Aire Libre and FITUR Director in Madrid presented the prize on February 1st”.

“�e goal of the Competition for the Best Adventure Tourism Product is to promote the development and marketing of this industry, as well as projecting the highest quality tourist programs”.

Itinerary In BriefDays 1 and 2: U.S./León, SpainDepart the U.S. on an overnight �ight. Arrive in León, an important stop along the historic pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James, and check into our renowned parador, originally a monastery built in the 12th century for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Hotel Hostal San Marcos (D)

Day 3: León/CistiernaOn a morning walking tour, stroll past the arcaded buildings of León’s old quarter and the Gothic Santa María de León Cathedral. See the Casa de Botines, one of the few structures by legendary architect Antonio Gaudí found outside of Barcelona. A�er lunch, climb aboard the Transcantabrico and settle into your luxury cabin. �e train heads northeast into the Cantabrian Mountains this a�ernoon, arriving in Cistierna in time for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Guardo/MercadilloTravel west to Guardo this morning. From here, we set out on an excursion to the Romanico Palentino—an area with one of the highest concentrations of Romanesque architecture in Europe. Venture into churches, cathedrals, and villas on visits to the villages of Villalcazar de Sirga, Carrion de los Condes, and Fromista. Meet the train in Mataporquera and continue to Mercadillo. (B,L,D)

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Pricing and Conditions:

Per Person/Double Occupancy: $ 6,995 USDSingle Supplement: $ 3,000 USD

Includes:A. Airport – Hotel – Airport Transfer1. Scheduled group transfers Airport – Hotel - AirportB. While on the Train:1. 7 nights of accommodations on board the train in a suite-compartment with private bathroom.2. 7 dinners and 7 lunches (including wine, co�ee and liqueurs) in highly rated pre-selected restaurants.3. Bu�et breakfasts on board the train4. All programmed excursions, including tickets to all attractions and �rst class transportation on luxury coach.C. Pre and Post Train1. Pre: One night at 5 Star Parador Hostal San Marcos in Leon, Spain or similar hotel (Dinner and welcome cocktail included)2. Post: One nights at 5 star hotel Parador de los Reyes Catolicos in Santiago de Compostela or similar hotel (Breakfast and lunch included)

Does not include:1. Airfare from/to your home city.2. Travel insurance (we highly recommend passengers to buy one)3. Any services not speci�cally mentioned in the program4. Alcoholic beverages except for beer and wine

Applicable Terms and Conditions: Photo Xpeditions has created this tour in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions. �e terms and conditions applicable to this tour and for all tours and workshops operated in partnership or for or under the name or on behalf of National Geographic Expeditions, are those of National Geographic Expeditions and can be found in their website at https://nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/reservations.html from where a reservation for this trip can be made directly.



Day 5:. Bilbao/San Sebastián/SantanderPull into Bilbao, a shipbuilding center and the capital of the Basque region. Enjoy a city tour including the Guggenheim Museum, which harbors works by Picasso, Rauschenberg, and Warhol, but is better known for its cutting-edge design by Frank Gehry. Drive to San Sebastián, deep in Basque country, just 12 miles from the French border. Stroll along the narrow lanes of the picturesque old town. Ride the funicular up Monte Igueldo to take in splendid views of the city, its lovely, beach-edged bay, and the rocky islets just o� the coast. A�er lunch in town, return to Bilbao and board the train for Santander, the seaside capital of Cantabria. Enjoy dinner en route. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Santander/Santillana del Mar/ Cabezon de la SalStretched out along narrow spits and scalloped beaches, Santander was a royal retreat in the early 20th century. Spend the morning wandering through the old quarter of town. �en travel by rail to Cabezon de la Sal and continue by road to Santillana del Mar, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval villages. Enjoy lunch at the Parador Gil Blas, a stunning ancestral home dating back to the eighth century in the heart of the village. Explore the enchanting lanes of the village this a�ernoon, and then visit the university town of Comillas for dinner and a guided tour. Return to Cabezon de la Sal for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Picos de Europa/Gijon Continue west into the Asturias region, tracing the coast as the Cantabrian Mountains rise along the southern horizon. Stop in Arriondas for an excursion into the Picos de Europa National Park, where stony, snow-dusted peaks jut abruptly into the sky. Venture into the village of Covadonga, site of the �rst victory of the Spanish Reconquest, and visit its basilica, an important pilgrimage site. Continue to the port city of Gijon. Explore the Old Town and the underground Roman baths, and stroll along San Lorenzo beach. Venture into the Cimadevilla, a labyrinth of historic buildings clustered on a tiny spit that juts out into the bay. Gather for dinner at a local sidreria, or cider bar. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Oviedo/Luarca�is morning, the train makes its way to Oviedo, a city that was all but destroyed in the eighth century during the Reconquest, and was rebuilt in the unique Pre-Romanesque Asturian style. See some of the most stunning examples of this style: the churches of St. Julian of the Meadows and St. Michael of Lillo and the lovely summer palace of King Ramiro I, Santa Maria del Naranco, each declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Enjoy a special lunch of local cuisine before heading to the white-washed �shing village of Luarca for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Navia/Ribadeo/FerrolOur �rst stop this morning is Navia, site of the Castros de Coaña, a forti�ed Celtic-Roman settlement that may date back as far as the Iron Age. Travel by road to Ribadeo, a stately seaside town bordering the province of Galicia.

Wander beneath soaring rock formations at a magni�cent beach aptly named Las Catedrales. Enjoy lunch at the historic Parador of Ribadeo, a traditional Galician country home. �en board the train for Ferrol. (B,L,D)

Day 10: La Coruna/Santiago de CompostelaDisembark this morning and drive south, stopping in La Coruña, the port city from which King Phillip’s legendary Armada set sail for England. �is a�ernoon, arrive in beautiful Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and a thriving university town. Explore the historic city center, a World Heritage site. At its center is the splendid cathedral, allegedly the burial place of Saint James and the destination of many thousands of pilgrims during the Middle Ages. Tonight, toast our Spanish rail adventure at a farewell dinner. Hotel Parador de los Reyes Catolicos (B,L,D)

Day 11: Santiago de Compostela/U.S.A�er breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return �ight. (B)

Day of the Dead is one of the most traditional and visually stunning holidays of Oaxaca. Experience the greatest of all Mexican feast among seas of candles, the sweet smells of “Cempazuchil” (the �ower of the dead) and the stunning street dancers of the Etla valley. Graveyards, Ruins and people houses will serve as exquisite backdrops to create amazing photographs.

Day 1, Oaxaca Meet in Oaxaca and transfer to a charming colonial-style hotel located two blocks from the zocalo. �is evening we gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the Hostal de La Noria Hotel. (D)

Day 2, Monte AlbanMonte Alban was the religious, political and commercial center of the Zapotec culture for more than 1,200 years. You’ll get the opportunity to explore the archeological site, including the grassy Great Plaza, ball court, building of the dancers and maze of temples and tombs. In the a�ernoon, a�er a lecture, we visit Santo Domingo, one of the most lavish Renaissance churches in Mexico; we also explore Oaxaca’s Regional Museum home of all of Monte Alban’s treasures. �e building in itself is a work of art, too! At night we meet to have dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Teotitlan del ValleA�er the edit and critique session we visit Teotitlan del Valle,; traditional Zapotec village whose livelihood centers on hand-loomed wool weavings. Families in the area have been involved in this unique cra� making since wooden pedal looms introduced in the 16th century. (B,L)

Day 4, Zaachila We spent the morning at the Zaachila Market where animals are traded or sold. Here one can buy goats, pigs, sheep, cows and oxen. All sorts of bargaining takes place all day, as the buyers try to buy the best animal at the best price. �is is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most iconic markets in Mexico. In the a�ernoon, we photograph the Benito Juarez Market, Oaxaca’s oldest market-place, two blocks southwest of the Zocalo. People from all over the state come here to sell fresh produce, groceries, household goods, and �owers. Enjoy dinner as a group in a restaurant overlooking the Zocalo. (B,L,D)

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Date 1: Oct 29-Nov 5

ITINERARY IN BRIEF


Oaxaca, Day Of �e Dead 2010

Day 5, Ocotlan A�er breakfast we travel to Ocotlan’s sprawling, bustling Friday market where we will see and photograph all the traditional goods sold for the Day of the Dead celebration. �en we visit the temple and ex-convent of Santo Domingo. �e complex was constructed in various stages between the 16th and 19th centuries, and is now a museum were cra�s, religious art and a number of works by native Rodolfo Morales are displayed. Back in Oaxaca we have and edit and critique session before you head out to photograph the city at your leisure. (B,L)

Day 6, Mitla Spend the morning exploring the remark-able archeological site of Mitla. Mitla, or “world of the dead” was an important ceremonial center built by the Zapotec. Once we’re done with the ruins we travel to the Day of the Dead market in the same town. Because of the relevance of this date for the town, this venue is one of the most spectacular sights of the entire valley of Oaxaca. In the a�ernoon we visit some homes in town where altars are being prepared for the arrival of the "angelitos” little angels. At night we travel to the Xoxocotlan graveyard to photograph the altars and graves adorned with marigolds and hundreds of candles. Experience one of the most beautiful sights on the “all souls day” eve. (B,L)

Day 7, Etla ValleyOn Day of the Dead we start the day by editing and critiquing images from the last two days. In the a�ernoon we travel to the Etla valley famous for its Day of the Dead “Comparsas”, public theaters, in which people in costumes dance, laugh about death and about their political representa-tives, while enjoying the rhythm of music that opens the gates of heaven and allow contact with the gods. To really get a taste, we’ll �rst visit the town of Soledad. At night, we’re o� to the town of San Agustin.

Day 8, Oaxaca A�er breakfast get ready for departure. Every day, in addition to reviews and critiques of images shot the previous day, we’ll run a series of lectures on how to improve your photographic skills!

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Duration: 7 Nights / 8 DaysPrice: $3,395.00 Per person Double Occupancy Add $450 USD for Single occupationIncludes: Accommodations at one of the selected hotels for 7 nights.All Breakfasts, all Meals and 3 dinners.Internal transportation for excursions, guides, access to natural reserves, Parks, churches, etc. as neededDoes Not Include: Airfare to and from home city, alcoholic beverages

Accommodations:Hostal de La Noria: www.hostaldelanoria.comHotel Casa de La Sierra Azul: www.hotelcasadesierrazul.com.mxHotel Casa Antigua: www.hotelcasaantigua.com

Terms and ConditionsPhoto Xpeditions has created this tour in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions. �e terms and conditions applicable to this tour and for all tours and workshops operated in partnership or for or under the name or on behalf of National Geographic Expeditions, are those of National Geographic Expeditions and can be found in their website at https://nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/reservations.html from where a reservation for this trip can be made directly.



Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is an inspirational resource for all photographers, from enthusiasts to professionals. O�ering over 150 educational programs a year, students learn from today's most in�uential instructors to inspire their creativity and expand their technical skills. �e Workshops support all levels of participants in their passion for photography.

Raul Touzon, Co-Founder of Photo Xpeditions is an instructor for the Santa Fe Workshops throughout the year. He has enabled our company to partner with this prestigious institution to launch a new photo workshop that is sure to captivate the emotions of every photographer alike: Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala - the further most important and most colorful Holly Week celebrations in the entire American continent.

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Santa Fe Workshops

Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala is widely recognized as the most stunning religious celebration in all of the Americas. From the countless brotherhood processions starting with the children’s on Holy Wednesday to the famous Merced procession on Friday morning, along with myriad other events… It’s nothing short of absolutely mind-blowing. Before the processions, streets are adorned with handcra�ed sawdust carpets. Holy Week in Antigua is a photographer’s dream, and a�er years of planning and preparations, we’re wildly excited to o�er this unique workshop for the very �rst time. In addition to photographing the incredible religious events, we’ll attend a private Mayan ceremony and tour the Pacaya Volcano in the outskirts of Antigua.

Apart from a photography opportunity, our workshops are fantastic chances to improve your photography cra�: We begin every day by editing and critiquing each others’ photographs, and there are highly visual lectures and demonstrations to help you along. We’ll cover things like digital camera settings, accurate metering and exposure, in addition to the rules of composition. Artistic use of light with special emphasis on creative �ash techniques is also an important part of this workshop. We learn how present your work with lessons on editing, sequencing, story development and bookmaking.

Photo Xpeditions has created this workshop in partnership with the Santa Fe Workshops. �e terms and conditions applicable to this tour and for all tours and workshops operated in partnership or for or under the name or on behalf of Santa Fe Workshops, are those of Santa Fe Workshops and can be found in their website at http://www.santafeworkshops.com/info/applicantinfo/cancellation.php. Reservations however can be requested both on our site at www.photoxpeditions.com and Santa Fe Workshops’ website at www.santafeworkshops.com.

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March 28 –April 4


Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala


Duration: 6 Nights / 7 DaysPrice: $2,495.00 Per Person Includes: Accommodations at the Meson de Maria Hotel in Antigua, Guatemala. All Breakfasts, All Lunches and 2 dinners, Transportation to and from the Guatemala City AirportTransportation, as needed to the �eld trips for shooting

Does Not Include: Airfare to and from home city, alcoholic beverages



MARY ELLEN MARK has achieved worldwide visibility through her numerous books, exhibitions and magazine work. She is a contributing photographer to �e New Yorker and has published photo-essays and portraits in many publications, including LIFE, New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. For almost three decades, she has traveled extensively to make pictures that re�ect a high degree of humanism. Today, she is recognized as one of our most respected and in�uential photographers. Her images of our world's diverse cultures have become landmarks in the �eld of documentary photography. Her portrayals of Mother Teresa, Indian circuses, and brothels in Bombay were the product of many years of work in India. A photo essay on runaway children in Seattle became the basis of the academy award nominated �lm STREETWISE, directed and photographed by her husband, Martin Bell.

Mary Ellen has, throughout her illustrious photography career, received scores of grants and awards including the Cornell Capa Award, the In�nity Award for Journalism, an Erna & Victor Hasselblad Foundation Grant, and a Walter Annenberg Grant for her book and exhibition project on AMERICA. Among her other awards are the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, the Matrix Award for outstanding woman in the �eld of �lm/photography, and the Dr. Erich Salomon Award for outstanding merits in the �eld of journalistic photography. She was also presented with honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees from her Alma Mater, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Arts; three fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts; the Photographer of the Year Award from the Friends of Photography; the World Press Award for Outstanding Body of Work �roughout the Years; the Victor Hasselblad Cover Award; two Robert F. Kennedy Awards; and the Creative Arts Award Citation for Photography at Brandeis University.

RAUL TOUZON is a documentary and underwater photographer who specializes in making images that convey “�e Eternity of a Moment”, as he puts it. Raul has traveled extensively in Latin America, documenting its cultures and building an extensive collection of dramatic photographs that have been used in many corporate and editorial publications, including Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic Traveler and the National Geographic Magazine among others. You can �nd his website on www.touzonphoto.com

MARCELA TABOADA Self accomplished independent photographer living in Oaxaca, Mexico since 1986, Marcela holds a bachelor degree in graphical arts and design from the Universidad de las Américas, Mexico.

Her work has been published in various newspapers and magazines from Mexico and other countries as well like: Claroscuro, Mexico Desconocido, México en el Tiempo, La Jornada, Mexicana de Aviación, Travesías, Elle Décor USA,

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Photo Xpeditions “Xperts”



ENIAC MARTINEZ (www.eniacmartinez.com) is a documentary photographer based in Mexico City. He studied at the International Center of Photography in New York and the Cuban Institute of Art. He has had more than 35 solo and 50 collective exhibits around the world. In 1991 he won the Mother Jones magazine documentary photography

competition, as well as a Fullbright award in 1989 for his work documenting a group of Mixtecos Indians who migrated to the United States from their home state of Oaxaca in search of work. �ese images were published in his book Mixtecos, Norte Sur (1994). He has also authored the books: Litorales and Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. Eniac's work has been published in Independent magazine, Daily Telegraph, National Geographic, México Indígena, Luna Córnea and La Jornada.

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His work has been published in magazines such as National Geographic (in Spanish), cover of the February 2005 issue, Camera Art, Planet and Gatopardo, and he has held numerous exhibitions of his work in museums and art galleries throughout the continent.

Latin America. He has published a book called “Guardianes del Tiempo” (“Guardians of Time”, Portraits of the Spirit of Latin America). �e book was published in the year 2003. For its development, he traveled through 10 countries and lived with 25 indigenous communities. Jose Saramago, a Nobel price winner of Literature, wrote the preamble of the book. Currently he is working on his new editorial project called: “Africa in America”, documenting the heritage of Africa in the American Continent.

Quien, Hasselblad Forum, Green Mountains, GEO Germany, Caminos, �e New York Times and �e London Telegraph Magazine amongst others.

She has also participated in several books and art catalogues. She has taught photography courses in college, middle school and has developed various workshops for children at the Museum of Contemporary Art as well as at the Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center in Oaxaca. She has participated as instructor in various photographic workshops organized by Santa Fe Workshops as well as at the National Geographic’s PhotoCamp in Oaxaca.

Marcela is a member of the Advisory Council of the Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center in Oaxaca. She has worked as program manager for Oaxaca on behalf of Maine Photographic Workshops and the Northwest Photographic Center. Currently, she coordinates photographer Mary Ellen Mark’s photo workshops in Oaxaca.

Her work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries in Mexico and overseas. Her work is part of the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, �e Hasselblad Center, Fotogra�sk Center de Copenhagen, Sonoma Museum of Art, �rockmorton Fine Art Gallery NY, �e Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago and the Fi�y Crows Gallery in San Francisco, CA among others.

Past awards and stipiends:

1999 III Biannual of Photo Journalism, Mexico. 2002 Hasselblad Foundation, Sweden 2005 National Geographic All Roads Photographers. Washington, DC.2005 �e image Creators, Yugoslavia.2007 FONCA, Oaxaca.

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SEBASTIAN BELAUSTEGUI (www.photosuki.com) was born in 1969 and is currently living in Tepoztlán, Mexico. He is an independent documentary photographer since 1991 and has dedicated himself to the photography of the native world of

FIONA DUPONT(For National Geographic Expeditions’ Spain’s Northern Coast by Private Rail) Widely traveled in Asia, Central America and the Middle East, travel and food writer Fiona Dunlop has always remained faithful to Spain. She covered Iberian culture in depth for National Geographic Traveler Spain, Spain Chic and also in her critically acclaimed New Tapas, which

explored the country's diverse and evolving food culture. Over the years she has traveled extensively through the back roads of northern Spain to seek out obscure but exquisite monasteries and churches linked to the Way of St James, spectacular mountain landscapes as well as authentic local gastronomy accompanied by excellent crianzas. Despite living for long periods in France and Italy, Fiona has always favored Andalucia (Southern Spain) as the perfect place for a second home and she frequently returns there to write. Her other books include National Geographic Traveler Portugal, Mexican Modern, �e North African Kitchen, In the Asian style and a dozen travel guides. Based in London, she contributes regularly to British newspapers and magazines about her travels.

“XPEDITION” COST: Includes land arrangement only. See each “Xpedition” cost in itinerary. Registration is done on a �rst-come, �rst-served basis, so apply as soon as possible to secure your spot as these ”Xpeditions” have limited participation and will �ll up quickly.

On European and Asian ”Xpeditions”, slight price adjustment may have to be made close to departure date if necessary, due to the Euro/Dollar exchange rate �uctuation. Participant will be kept informed.

On trips, tours or workshops operated in partnership with, or for, or under the name of, or on behalf of the National Geographic Expeditions, the applicable terms and conditions for such trip, tour or workshop, are those of National Geographic Expeditions.

On trips, tours or workshops operated in partnership with, or for, or under the name of, or on behalf of the Santa Fe Workshops, the applicable terms and conditions for such trip, tour or workshop, are those of �e Santa Fe Workshops.

PAYMENT: A non-refundable deposit of the amount stated in each “Xpedition” description is required at the time of booking and must be sent with the completed booking form.

�e balance of the tour price is due 8 weeks prior to the departure date. Should this �nal payment fail to reach us by the date speci�ed, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and retain the deposit. If a booking is made 8 weeks or less prior to the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.

RESERVATIONS: Made on a �rst-come, �rst-served basis. A $500 USD deposit is required on all current ”Xpeditions” (or as indicated in the itinerary section) 90 days before “Xpedition” start date. Deposits can be paid by check payable to Photo ”Xpeditions”, LLC or Wire transfer. �e balance is due, at the latest, 30 days prior to departure date.

CANCELLATION: Any cancellation must be done in writing, cancellation being e�ective on the date it is received. Deposits are refundable in full if cancellation is received at least 91 days prior to the start of the “Xpedition”. Exceptions apply in case our contractors require a non-refundable deposit, in which case that amount will be deducted from refund. Cancellations made with less than 90 days are subject to the following scheme:

Cancellations 90 days prior to start, a cancellation fee of $500 will be retained.Cancellations 45 days prior to start, 50% of initial deposit will be retained.Cancellations 30 days prior to start, 50% of total cost will be

retained.Cancellations 15 days prior, full tuition will be retained.

Non-recoverable deposits or cancellation fees incurred by us from contracted parties, will not be refunded at any time under any circumstances.

CANCELLED “XPEDITION”: In the event that an “Xpedition” has to be cancelled due to insu�cient participation or other reason outside our control, all fees paid will be refunded. However we decline responsibility for any expenses incurred by the traveler in conjunction with the “Xpedition” such as airfare or other non-refundable arrangements, and we strongly encourage our participants to buy travel insurance to cover themselves, when joining us.ACCOMMODATIONS: Based on double occupancy. A supplement applies to single accommodations. Consult your “Xpedition” pricing for more information.

ALSO INCLUDED IN ”XPEDITION” COST: Transfers to and from the airports, general entrance fees to parks and museums, as well as camera fees in archaeological sites; meals as indicated in itinerary; photographer/guide services, all tips and taxes.

NOT INCLUDED IN ”XPEDITION” COST: Airfare to/from your home city, alcoholic beverages (unless indicated in itinerary), items of personal nature, room service at hotels, food outside of the included meals, laundry service, telephone incidentals, luggage and travel insurance, optional excursions fees, gratuities to guide.

MEALS: May you have any special dietary requirements, please indicate so in the booking form, we will make our best e�orts to accommodate your requirements although no guarantees can be given.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly suggest you purchase travel insurance for the duration of any of our ”Xpeditions” covering medical and cancellation expenses. A copy of your policy will be required with the balance due. Insurance companies such as Travelex, Travel Insured, Travel Guard or Mondial-assistance are known to be reliable.

If you wish to pay by check, please contact us by email or telephone to get our postal address.

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