Abercrombie & Kent Offers Photographic Expeditions with World-Renowned Photojournalist

Jon's photographic pedigree, combined with A&K's local insight and superb guides, will help guests capture stunning photographs and lasting memories.

26 years' experience at the forefront of his profession has given Jon impeccable photographic credentials. Myriad sporting heroes to have come before his lens include Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton, the England Rugby team, captained by Will Carling and competitors at the Barcelona and London Olympics. With regular commissions from National Geographic, the Sunday Times and Condé Nast Traveller, he has worked with almost every other serious title in between. He works with UN agencies including UNICEF and UNFPA, following his subjects single-mindedly, finding and recording the story, regardless of obstacles.

A&K is offering the exclusive opportunity to join Jon on a limited series of specialist photographic workshops to Africa and Asia. Guests will join him for 4 action-packed days at the start of their adventure. They will explore and photograph, learning insights, skills and tricks of the trade from the master that will stand them in good stead for all future travels.

In May, A&K is running a series of one-day taster workshops at Barnsley House in the heart of the Cotswolds, not only to provide an insight into quite what to expect from an A&K photographic expedition, but also to teach budding photographers of all levels the techniques of digital photography, the principles of composition and how to set about telling a story with a single image.

Jon will introduce guests to the essential skills before, under his guidance, embarking on two practical sessions entitled ‘In Search of a Story'. As well as insights into how a photographic journey unfolds and personal critique sessions, the day includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, all for £75 per person. Courses are to be held in Barnsley House Hotel, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, from Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May 2013, 9.30am until 5pm. Surrounded by magnificent gardens designed by Rosemary Verey and the glorious Cotswold countryside, this is, in itself, a superb photographic opportunity.

Abercrombie & Kent photographic expeditions with Jon Nicholson include:

KENYA Masai Mara
3rd or 7th June 2013 – 4 night workshop
The jewel in Kenya's crown, the Masai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. 1,510 square kilometres of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers create an eco-system which supports vast numbers of bird and mammals.

BOTSWANA Chobe National Park
3rd or 9th July 2013 - 4 night workshop
The Chobe National Park was the first National park in Botswana. It is an area rightly famous for its predators and large concentrations of game, particularly elephant with herds reaching up to five hundred in size. This workshop can be combined with further journeys through Botswana or Victoria Falls.

ZAMBIA South Luangwa
7th or 11th August 2013- 4 night workshop
Zambia is more than worthy of its epithet, the real Africa. With exceptional game viewing and some of the friendliest people, the South Luangwa is arguably the finest game park in Africa, famed for its ox-bow lakes, night game drives and walking safaris.

BURMA Inle Lake
7th or 11th October 2013 - 4 Night Workshop
Inle Lake is a gem; a secret that should be guarded valiantly to maintain its charm and character. It is a magical, enchanting place set in the hills of the southern Shan state in eastern Burma near the border with China, Laos and Thailand.

INDIA Varanasi
18th November 2013 - 4 Night Workshop
Varanasi is a melting pot of Indian culture as pilgrims gather on the shores
of the river; several days are spent here to get under the skin of the city
and capture its essence photographically. Extensions include the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra and the beautiful Ranthambore National Park.

For more information please visit www.abercrombiekent.co.uk