Finding Your Photographic Voice: From Confident Capture to Beautiful Print

Admina December 31, 2025

Photography is more than mastering settings or owning the latest camera. It’s about learning to see — and trusting that what draws your eye is worth capturing. For many women stepping into photography, the journey often begins with curiosity and quickly grows into something deeper: confidence, creativity, and connection.

At Women in Photography, founded by award-winning photographer Lesley Whyte, the focus is not just on taking photographs — it’s about capture-to-print, storytelling through imagery, and learning in supportive, small-group environments while travelling to extraordinary destinations.

Whether you’re photographing dramatic coastlines, rural landscapes, or everyday moments, developing your photographic voice is a skill that can be learned, refined, and celebrated.

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Travel With Lesley Whyte Named Global Leader in Luxury Photography Tours

Admina November 5, 2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉We are incredibly proud to announce that Travel With Lesley Whyte Limited has been recognised in the M&A Today – Global Awards 2026 as:

🏆 Leading Operator of Luxury Photography Tours – New Zealand

This recognition highlights not only the creative and experiential side of our journeys, but also the professional excellence that underpins how we operate.

In complex markets, authority drives decisions. Recognition from M&A Today signals proven execution, governance, and leadership — positioning Travel With Lesley Whyte as a trusted partner in delivering high-quality, beautifully hosted, and expertly managed travel experiences worldwide.

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Women in Photography

Admina February 22, 2025

Women in Photography is a global leader in photography tours, retreats, and workshops—designed to inspire, educate, and connect photographers of all skill levels.

Led by our passionate team of Women in Photography mentors, our retreats and tours provide a fully inclusive experience, covering all meals, accommodation, and on-location transport. We believe in nurturing your photography passion with hands-on guidance, ensuring you leave with new skills, stunning images, and unforgettable memories.

Our programs are both informative and social, featuring interactive Lightroom & Photoshop sessions. No software? No problem! We provide a loan laptop and hands-on guidance to help you enhance your images. With plenty of one-on-one time, we’ll help you master essential camera skills and break free from auto mode.

From sunrise to sunset, we immerse ourselves in capturing breathtaking landscapes, followed by creative editing and post-processing during photo-sharing sessions. Evenings are spent exchanging composition ideas over dinner and a glass of wine.

For those who love adventure, our tours include thrilling experiences like train excursions with open-air viewing platforms, ATV rides, horse trekking, jet boat adventures, and scenic hikes to remote, awe-inspiring locations.

Whether you’re a beginner, a passionate hobbyist, or an experienced photographer, you’re invited to join us for an unforgettable journey of learning, exploration, and creativity. 📷✨

Join us and take your photography to the next level!

Fun Fact: The science behind the Aurora Australis

Admina May 13, 2024

Did you know the pinks, purples and greens that are often associated with Aurora Australis are the particles interacting with different gasses – the aurora energy.

The captivating display of colours in the aurora borealis and Aurora Australis, commonly known as the northern and southern lights respectively, is a result of intricate interactions between solar radiation and the Earth’s atmosphere. As solar radiation bombards the upper atmosphere, it collides with oxygen and nitrogen molecules, inducing a fascinating emission of light.

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