Two photographers in a vintage convertible in Havana Cuba taking film photographs

Empowering and inclusive travel

for women creatives

Artistic, sustainable and inspiring travel experiences for all women-identifying creatives.

We travel slow. We give, rather than take.

We create art and cultural exchanges through ethical photography practices, collaborative art making, and authentic human connection.

Our trips are for the artist, the dreamer, the people watcher, the wanderer, the adventurer, and the storyteller.

Women jumping off of a sail boat in Italy

Women's photography retreat in Guatemala. Women sitting at Lake Atitlan taking in the view

PHILOSOPHY

We use art to try to make sense of the world, to attempt to break down differences, to heal, to dream, and often to just witness those around us.

Our Ethos

to make sense, to heal,
to dream, + to witness.

Photography can be the most helpful and beautiful tool to connect with the present moment while traveling. The camera allows you to stop and really stare, converse with strangers, appreciate light or explore color, and to truly slow down.

While photography is one of the tools we use on our tours, we’ll be exploring all types of ways to tap into our creative potential — tasting new foods, swimming in the ocean, exploring other art forms, visiting artist studios and galleries, and sharing our stories with one another.

Women's creative retreat lake atitlan guatemala

Destinations

Small creative retreats for female photographers

Travel with Soul

Our days are immersed in art whether we’re strolling along the streets capturing portraits of Puglian fishermen, dancing Salsa late into the night in Havana, meditating on the rocks of the Mediterranean, or sharing tortillas with Mayan artisans on the edges of a volcano. You’ll go home with a portfolio of beautiful images, a handful of new friends, and inspiration to weave this newfound creativity into your daily life.

Has it been a while since you picked up your camera? Our trips are entirely inclusive, meaning we’re open to all: photography professionals, painters or writers looking to be inspired, those who aren’t yet comfortable calling themselves ‘artists’, photo hobbyists only on the weekends, and those just starting their artistic careers.

Unlike most standard travel companies, Women Photo Tours has always been about connecting with the people in the countries we visit. We want more than just Instagrammable moments, we want soul.

"This trip became a profound reconnection with my craft. I captured scenes that stirred my soul, without any external pressures. It reignited my creative spark and reminded me why I fell in love with photography in the first place. "

Edith C
The trip was life changing and so re-invigorating. I have always loved travel and street photography, but I don’t have a lot of other friends in this realm of photography. Meeting other women who were curious, creative, and open while being in such a magical place with kind people, amazing food and sights, was the most refreshing thing I could have done for my art practice. I've become good friends with many of the women and our trip holds a special place in my heart.

Dani M