1 On 1 Courses

Private Photo Tour ● Editing Course ● One-day Individual Workshop

Private photography courses, tours and 1-on-1 coaching with Jan Šmíd, Master QEP — fully customized to your goals, skills and preferred topics. Whether you want a private multi-day photo tour, a structured editing course, or a one-day intensive workshop, every program is built around your level, your images and your personal learning style. No generic theory. No presets. Real decisions, based on real field work.

1) Private Photo Tour

Access exclusive photo locations, receive personalized instruction, and capture world-class landscapes – all without the limitations of a group tour.  With a dedicated private guide, you'll enjoy complete flexibility, tailored itineraries, and access to hidden gems that larger groups simply can't reach. The 1-on-1 focus ensures the best learning environment — whether you're refining your field techniques, perfecting compositions, or diving into advanced editing.

This private experience offers a deeper, more intimate connection to the landscape, fostering both creative growth and personal transformation. It’s a fully bespoke journey designed to deliver not just stunning images, but unforgettable moments.

Tour Details:

  • Type: Multi-day private photography tour

  • Focus: Sunrise & sunset landscapes, night photography, single shots & panoramic scenes

  • Location: Fully customized based on your preferences and logistical feasibility

  • Price: From $2,000
    (Exact quote provided based on destination, duration, and preferences)

✅ Included

  • Guidance and coaching fee

  • Free editing sessions to review and edit images taken during the workshop
    (online via Google Meet or during the workshop if time allows)

  • Email assistance and portfolio review

  • Organization of the tour based on your ideas and preferences — including planning of transportation, accommodation, and other logistics
    Please note: actual transport and lodging costs are not included in the price

❌ Not included

  • Accommodation and travel costs (yours and the instructor’s)

  • Meals (yours)

  • Snacks, souvenirs, alcohol, and beverages

  • Anything not explicitly listed in the Included section

Dramatic winter seascape from a photo expedition to Lofoten – snow-dusted mountains, glowing clouds, and light rays piercing through the sky over coastal grass and snow, known as “God's Eyes”.
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Northern Lights above Utakleiv Beach during a Lofoten photo expedition – square panoramic composition with an “eye-shaped” foreground and glowing aurora dancing above the arctic peaks.

2) Private Editing Course

A fully personalized photo editing course tailored to your creative vision. Award-winning photographer Jan Šmíd, Master QEP, will guide you through a transformative 1-on-1 coaching experience to develop your personal style and create an intuitive editing workflow that fits all your images.

📚 What to Expect:

Embark on a seven-lesson editing journey built entirely around your goals, skills, and preferred software. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this coaching will help you unlock the full potential of your creative process.

Every session is carefully designed to match your needs — focusing on Lightroom, Photoshop, PTGui, or a combination — and will progressively cover:

  • Essential adjustments and photo development

  • Advanced color grading, retouching & local edits

  • Panoramic blending techniques

  • Artistic vision development

  • Building a consistent, personalized editing style

✅ Included:

  • 7 live sessions (2 hours each) via Zoom / Google Meet

  • 1 free intro meeting to define your goals and software

  • Homework RAW files after each session

  • Meeting video recordings for your reference

  • Free follow-up consultation after a period of practice (recommended after a few months)

  • Option to add extra sessions at $300 each

💰 Price for the complete course:

  • $2000

📸 Why Join?

Whether you want to refine your current workflow or build one from scratch, this one-on-one course gives you direct access to Jan’s techniques, insights, and expert guidance — all tailored specifically to you.

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Screenshot from Adobe Photoshop showing the editing workflow of a Milky Way panorama – layer blending and night sky post-processing during a landscape astrophotography session.
Award-winning square night panorama of the Milky Way above Cinque Torri in the Italian Dolomites – captured during a photography expedition, featuring rock towers silhouetted against a star-filled sky.
Award-winning winter panorama of Reine, Lofoten – iconic view from the bridge with red fishermen’s cabins, snowy peaks, and dramatic dark grey arctic sky, captured during a photo expedition.

3) One-day Individual Workshop

Struggling to get the results you want from your photography? This one-day individual workshop with Jan Šmíd, Master QEP, is tailored just for you — entirely focused on your needs, skill level, and goals. Whether you're a beginner or advanced enthusiast, this 1-on-1 coaching experience will help you improve faster, more effectively, and in a way that makes sense to you.

🎯 What we can focus on:

  • Pre-shoot planning and preparation

  • Camera technique and settings in real-world conditions

  • Field shooting in nature (including sunrise, sunset, or night)

  • Post-processing in Lightroom, Photoshop, or PTGui

  • HDR and exposure bracketing for greater dynamic range

  • Panoramic and multi-row landscape compositions

  • Night photography and blending techniques

  • Creative vision and storytelling

  • Image critique and workflow feedback

From travel snapshots to multi-exposure panoramas and star-filled nightscapes — this workshop is fully customized to your style, interests, and skill level.

🧭 Workshop Info:

  • Location: Based on your preferences and organizational feasibility

  • Language: English

  • Duration: Full day (time agreed in advance)

  • Price: from $1,200
    (final quote based on location and logistics)

✅ Included:

  • Full-day personal guidance and coaching

  • Free online photo editing session to review and process images

  • Email support and portfolio review

  • Personalized planning and organization based on your goals

❌ Not included:

  • Travel costs (yours and instructor's)

  • Meals (yours)

  • Snacks, alcohol, souvenirs, or anything not listed as “Included”

📸 Ready to take control of your photography journey?

Book your personalized one-day workshop with Jan Šmíd and elevate your landscape photography — one shot at a time.

Looking for the deepest possible individual education? The Individual Photography School (IPS) is the most comprehensive private program I offer.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Private Photo Expeditions & 1-on-1 Workshops

  • Private tours are ideal for photographers of all levels — from beginners to advanced enthusiasts — who prefer a fully customized experience instead of a group workshop. Whether you want to learn camera basics, advanced panorama techniques, or night photography, the itinerary and guidance are tailored entirely to you.

  • The fee covers Jan Šmíd’s guidance, coaching, and complete organization of the itinerary based on your preferences. Editing sessions, portfolio review, and online support are also included. Travel, accommodation, and meals are not included in the price.

  • Yes. Every private expedition is customized to your preferred destination — whether Europe, Iceland, Lofoten, Madeira, or even the Dolomites. The route, shooting spots, and program are designed according to your goals and the season.

  • Not at all. These courses are suitable for anyone passionate about photography. Beginners receive step-by-step coaching, while experienced photographers can dive deep into advanced editing, panoramas, or night landscapes.

  • Group workshops have up to 8 participants, while a private expedition focuses entirely on you (or you and a partner). You’ll get maximum flexibility, personalized mentoring, and access to unique spots without the limits of a group schedule.

  • Most private tours last from 4 to 10 days, depending on your availability and destination. One-day individual workshops and online editing courses are also available.

  • A deposit (usually 50%) confirms your booking, with the balance due about three months before the start of the expedition. Payment can be arranged via bank transfer or Revolut.

  • Yes. A complete 1-on-1 editing course (7 lessons) is available via Google Meet, covering Lightroom, Photoshop, PTGui, and more. Each session is tailored to your needs and includes recordings and homework files.

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Sunrise at Belvedere, Tuscany – captured during a photography expedition from a unique vantage point, with dramatic backlight, morning mist, and layered clouds enhancing the rolling hills.