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Our group photography trips create immersive travel experiences focused on documentary photography, where participants capture authentic human stories, cultural exchanges, and powerful moments through their lens. Our trips are not about influencer culture or personal beauty shots but about connecting with people and places in meaningful ways.

Upcoming Group Trips

Join us for our inaugural 8-day photography adventure in Egypt, launching in winter 2025. This guided group trip will take you through both the North and South of the country, offering unparalleled opportunities to capture Egypt’s stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant culture through your lens.

Included on every trip

  • Workshops & Mentorship: Daily photography workshops, storytelling coaching, and personalized feedback sessions from professional photographers.
  • Authentic Experiences: Meet locals, visit non-touristy areas, and capture genuine stories.
  • Photo Challenges & Reviews: Daily or location-specific challenges to encourage participants to look beyond the obvious.
  • Cultural Immersion: Opportunities to experience local traditions, engage with artisans, and understand the culture on a deeper level.
  • Post-Trip Portfolio Review: Participants will receive feedback on their collected work after the trip, with potential for future exhibitions or features on the website.

Included on this trip

  • all ground transportation, three meals daily, five-star sleeping accomodations, inner-country travel, entrance to all exhibits.
  • Visiting key historical and cultural sites like Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Participants will interact with locals, capture city life, markets, and rural villages. Workshops will focus on developing a narrative with their photos.

  • Partner with local guides, fixers, and cultural experts in each location to ensure an authentic experience and smooth logistics.

  • Group size limited to 12 participants.

Meet your lead photographer

Eric Berry is a Joshua Tree-based documentary and street photographer with a passion for capturing human stories through the lens. A native of LA, Eric’s journey into photography began at Howard University, where he studied cinematography and anthropology. This unique combination ignited his love for travel photography and fueled his desire to document the diverse experiences and cultures of people around the world.

At 41, Eric has traveled to over 50 countries and 43 states, photographing everything from Syrian refugees in Hungary to tribal communities in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. His work emphasizes human connection, highlighting the beauty of everyday life and the rich stories of the people he encounters. In addition to his travels, Eric is a proud father of at least one budding photography enthusiast, continuing his love for the craft at home in Joshua Tree.

Eric’s photography has been featured by major outlets including CNN, NBC, AfroPunk, the LA Times, and Atlas Obscura. He has also collaborated with brands like UpRoxx, Greyhound, and Toyota. Currently, he serves as the editor of TravelCoterie, where he continues to explore new ways of connecting people through travel and imagery.

With Group Photography Trips, Eric aims to share his love for travel and storytelling, offering immersive photography experiences that focus on human connection and cultural authenticity. His trips are designed for those who want to go beyond the typical tourist shots and instead capture moments that tell meaningful stories.

Coming in 2025

Drones & Favelas: Colombia Photography Tour

People of the Desert Wild Photography Exeprience

Indigenous Maya & Intro to Underwater photography tour

“A photographer must always work with the greatest respect for his subject and in terms of his own point of view.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson

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