
2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition
Terms and conditions apply.*
$1,000.00 deposit required to secure your spot.
Full cost of event is $11850 AUD / 7900 (USD) per person, twin-share room. A Single supplement is available on request for an additional cost of $1,000. Remaining balance minus the deposit will be paid direct to Andy Yee Photography. Any clients outside of Australia and New Zealand that would like to book for this workshop are invited to visit www.andyyee.com to make a reservation
Balance due: 13 September 2025. Maximum group number of participants is 6 people.
*Tokyo Day Tour | *Mt Fuji - Five Lakes District | *Kyoto (Arashiyama, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi-Inari, Kiyomizudera, Gion, Byoudin, Geisha) | |
*Koyasan | *Matsumoto | *Lake Biwa | |
*The food! | *The culture! | *The colour! |
In late November Japan explodes into a dazzling array of colour as autumn hits its peak. The Japan Autumn Workshop is timed to sees the flora at its fiery peak; the countryside awash in a sea of reds, oranges and yellows. This ten day intensive workshop encapsulates the most exceptional landscapes, temples, shrines, waterfalls and lakes that Japan has to offer, and there will even be some deer too!
Lead by landscape award-winning photographer Andy Yee, and accompanied by Sony Artisan Colby Brown, this tour will push your photography to the next level. The intimate group size is designed for personal attention to develop your photographic vision. This tour will be high demand so reserve your spot as soon as possible!
In late November Japan explodes into a dazzling array of colour as autumn hits its peak. The Japan Autumn Workshop is timed to sees the flora at its fiery peak; the countryside awash in a sea of reds, oranges and yellows. This ten day intensive workshop encapsulates the most exceptional landscapes, temples, shrines, waterfalls and lakes that Japan has to offer, and there will even be some deer too!
Lead by award-winning photographers Andy Yee and Colby Brown / Pedro Kin, this tour will push your photography to the next level. The intimate group size is designed for personal attention to develop your photographic vision.
The megatropolis Tokyo is our starting point for this colourful workshop. From the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku, and the impressive skyline of this futuristic city, to the quiet and spiritual lantern covered alleys of the old Asakusa district, Tokyo is a contradictory city full of wonder.
No trip to Japan in Autumn would be complete without a photograph of the iconic Mt Fuji. The Fuji Five-Lakes district is breathtaking at this time of the year as autumn brings a vibrancy that exemplifies the natural beauty of the lakes and vistas in the region. We will take out time to explore a wide array of shooting locations so you will be sure to capture the shy mountain in its best light.
We take a step back into the Edo period with a visit of some of the small villages in the Kiso Valley. This gives us a glimpse into Japan's feudal past, with well-preserved wooden buildings, traditional inns (minshuku), and historic landmarks. The Kiso Valley is known for its natural beauty, with lush mountains, pristine rivers, and verdant forests. The valley is particularly picturesque during the spring cherry blossom season and the autumn foliage season.
Our adventure continues in Kyoto: the cultural heart of Japan. Steeped in history, Kyoto has some of the most colourful temples and shrines found anywhere in the world. Our time will be wisely spent in the right locations at the right time. Early morning in the serene bamboo forest, late afternoon along the path of a thousand Torii Gates as the shadows grow long, evenings at illuminated temples such as Kiyomizu-dera. If we are lucky, we might even hear the shuffling of Geisha as they hurry from tea-house to tea-house in the twilight of Gion.
Heading south, we spend time at Mount Koya (Koyasan), a sacred mountain in Wakayama Prefecture. The mountain is home to a cluster of temples, monasteries, and spiritual sites, making it one of Japan's most significant religious destinations. Koyasan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its cultural and historical significance. The architecture of its temples and monasteries, as well as the artwork and artifacts housed within them, provide insights into Japan's religious and artistic heritage.
Further exploring the Wakayama prefecture, we visit Seiganto temple - Temple of the Blue Waves and Nachi falls. Along the coast of Wakayama prefecture lie some of the most unique rock formations found in all Japan. The Hashigui-iwa Rocks, a striking natural formation along the shore, are particularly captivating. These enigmatic columns of rock jutting from the sea resemble an ancient bridge, creating a dramatic and picturesque seascape that's perfect for photography at sunrise.
Our tour will conclude on Day 10 with the group being dropped off in central Osaka during the day, people can choose to continue their Japan adventure or make their way home when the tour is completed.
$1,000.00 deposit required to secure your spot.
Full cost of event is $7900 (USD) per person, twin-share room. A Single supplement is available on request for an additional cost of $1,000. Remaining balance minus the deposit will be paid direct to Andy Yee Photography. Any clients outside of Australia and New Zealand that would like to book for this workshop are invited to visit www.andyyee.com to make a reservation
Balance due: 13 September 2024. Maximum group number of participants is 6 people.