MEANINGFUL MINDFULNESS
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOPS & TOURS 
 A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET

Do you love travelling independently but dislike joining a big group organised tour? 


You enjoy bonding with like-minded travellers who share the same travel photography passion as you? 


You appreciate quiet meditative moments for yourself?


JOIN ME!


Amazing travel photography workshops and tours designed for photographers to experience, explore a location and blend into the local scene, without tour buses or large groups. Improve your skills as a visual storyteller at locations unlike any other.

 

Relax and reset your busy inner-self through Mindfulness Travel Photography . Slow down your fast pace life and feel rejuvenated during your travel experience with me. Put your visual creativity to work while travelling through stunning destinations.  Capture compelling photographs with a visual story.

 

My photography tours gives you complete freedom to adapt your personal budget and needs while exploring the art of seeing through Mindful Photography and not mindless collection of snapshots and selfies.


Enjoy your self discovery adventure in minuscule groups of only  from four to seven participants  who share the same ideals.  The photography workshop tours are open to photographers and non-photographers.

CREATIF PHOTO TOURS

DON'T JUST TAKE PHOTOS.
TAKE MEANINGFUL PHOTOGRAPHS!



YOUR VISION.
YOUR IMAGES.
MY PASSION.
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DESTINATIONS 



  • My Travel Values

    The tours & workshops might be right for you if we share the same core values : 
    • RELAX

      You like a combination of photography workshops and a break.

       

      You might prefer to have your own personal chill-out time or choose to hang out and dine with new friends from the group whenever you feel like it.

       

      Whatever you decide, is fine. Just relax and have a great time

      RELAX
    • RESPONSIBILITY

      You have a social conscience.

       

      We travel in small groups and support the local economy by frequenting independently owned businesses.

       

      We interact culturally with the local people.

       

      We believe in social & environment responsibility. We limit our use of plastics.

      RESPONSIBILITY
    • FREEDOM

      You have complete freedom and choice.  


      Unless specified, the tours do not include accommodations & meals 


      You can choose to stay at any accommodation and have meals of your choice, company & budget.


      Complete freedom!

      FREEDOM
    • FLEXIBILITY

      You smile a lot!

      Yes you do!

       

      As we travel off the beaten track, we'll sometimes need to adapt around planned events.


      Take things in stride and treasure your travel memories.

       

      You are a traveller, not a tourist! Be zen and appreciate the unexpected!

      FLEXIBILITY

    RELAX

    You like a combination of photography workshops and vacation.
     
    You might prefer to have your own personal chill-out time or choose to hang out and dine with new friends from the group whenever you feel like it.
     
    Whatever you decide, just relax and have a great time

    RESPONSIBILITY

    You have a social conscience.
     
    We travel in small groups and support the local economy by frequenting independently owned businesses.
     
    We interact culturally with the local people.
     
    We believe in social & environment responsibility. We limit our use of plastics.

    FREEDOM

    You have complete freedom and choice.  

    Unless specified, the tours do not include accommodations & meals 

    You can choose to stay at any accommodation and have meals of your choice, company & budget.

    Complete freedom!

    FLEXIBILITY

    You smile a lot!
    Yes you do!
     
    As we travel off the beaten track, we'll sometimes need to adapt around planned events.

    Take things in stride and treasure your travel memories.
     
    You are a traveller, not a tourist! Be Zen and appreciate the unexpected!

    Who are Creatif Photo Tours for?


    • You have a sense of adventure with a preference for comfort rather than luxury!
    • You are an independent traveller and enjoy the company of others who share the same travel photography passion.
    • You dislike organised big group tours and being chaperoned like cattle.
    • You enjoy meeting the locals and immersing yourself into their culture.
    • You appreciate meaningful and mindfulness  travel experiences.
    • You believe in responsible travel, leaving minimal social & environmental impact to the places we travel through.





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    The flexible travel photography tour for independent travellers!

    HOW IT WORKS 

    Book Photo Tour

    Book Hotel & Flights

    Get There

    Enjoy!

    • Find out more.

      We are all individuals with different needs, expectations and budgets with one common objective - GETTING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS through meaningful travel experiences.

       

      All workshops, tours and the programs are fully researched, developed and personally arranged. Most land transport at destinations is organised and included in the rates. You just need to book your own choice of accommodation at the tour locations along the route. I'll provide plenty of specific suggestions covering a range of budgets and facilities.

       

      Rates include the tours, workshops and program. Fully transparent. Whatever is not included will be mentioned.

       

      Some locations may need short local flights or surface transportation such as ferries or trains. Should that be the case, you'll receive information, exactly which ones to book and how, so that you can easily make your own arrangements.

       

      The photography workshop & tours are conducted in English, highly interactive within a fun, international and learning atmosphere.

       

      The aim is to give you maximum flexibility so you can enjoy your holidays the way you want while still be part of a small group of travelling photographers,  make new friends along the way and AVOID the crowds!

       

      Check out my destinations for you to explore.

    Minimal Impact Travelling


    Leave nothing but foot prints.  
     Take nothing but amazing photos!

    I want to share my travel photography passion with you! But I also want to do so with minimal impact to the places we visit.


    We contribute to the local economy by visiting small restaurants as well as patronising local transport providers.  We mingle with the people we encounter by interacting with them and understanding their culture, life styles and challenges.


    We minimise our environment impact by 'Saying No to Plastics. No to straws'.

     

    Along the way, we will have great photographs and have wonderful memories with our travel companions!

    ABOUT ME

    Michael Chia

    The mindfulness travel photography workshops and tours are organised and led by Michael Chia. 

    Based in Brussels, Belgium where he works as a photographer and videographer covering European policies & issues. He also provides corporate photography services and travel editorial support to media. His travel photographs have been featured in international in-flight magazines and travel sections of news media. His corporate work can be viewed here www.michaelchia.eu

    Other than his photography passion, he practices karate, tries to meditate and is guilty of being a yoga addict!
    • Read More.

      He shares his visual experience and passion teaching photography at Brussels longest running photography workshop established in 2002 www.creatifimage.com. Prior to that, he had a long career in the travel industry working with international airlines and travelled extensively through remote destinations.


      Sustainable travel, leaving minimal social and environmental  impact is possible and a conscience choice is something he believes in.

       

      Besides speaking fluent English, he can  communicate in 4 other languages (French, Dutch, Mandarin & Malay).




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    You will never be spamed. I am pretty busy doing other things;-) At most, you'll hear from me is about 3 times a year. And you can unsubscribe anytime.
     
    By signing up, you'll receive the latest news as well as a free '10 Tips to Improve Your Travel Photography' interactive ebook app for your Android or iOS mobile devices.
     
    Ideal for mobile travelling and quick read or reference!

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