6 Days / 5 NightsUS$3,900 (single) US$3,700 (twin share) US$3,145 (non participant)

1:7 instructor-participants ratio (min 7 / max 14)

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ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHYSIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

25th to 30th SEPTEMBER 2017

BOOKING & DEPOSIT Email us at info@aperture-asia.com and tell us the number of persons travelling for this course, your rooming preferences, and any other information

that may be useful for us to know.

50% desposit* is required to secure seats, final 50% payment by 1st July 2017 .*Deposit refundable if we do not meet our minimum booking of 7 participants. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further details.

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Memorable photography learning experiences.

Eclectic charms of Siem Reap and magnificence of Angkor Wat.

Forge new friendships and make a positive difference.

Included :• Accommodation & Breakfast

• Airport Transfers (Tuk-Tuk), Transport & Driver

• Photography Tuition & Mentoring

• Temple Pass

• English Speaking Local Guide

• Room Service Charge & Tax

Excluded :• Travel & Personal Insurance

• Meals & Drinks (unless otherwise stated)

• Visa fees

• International Air Tickets To/From Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Personal Expenses & Tips

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MIKE BROWNE Mike Browne has been a commercial and social photographer since 1993. With multiple awards form Fuji, Kodak and the Master Photographer’s Association. He has been a passionate photographer since the age of 6 when he got his first camera.

Mike’s love of travel and meeting new cultures lead him to be sponsored by Fuji to document homeless people in Romania after the revolution in 1989. The images have been exhibited by the Romanian Ambassador in London and are still used worldwide by world class organisations like US Aid, World Population Institute and the UK Department for Foreign Investment.

More recently Mike has discovered a love of teaching his passion to others and his Youtube Photography channel attracts 3 years of video views each month. He has a teaching qualification, sense of fun and inspired by the present.

SIMON TAPLINWith his breadth and depth of international experiences across an extensive repertoire of photography genres, Simon Taplin is probably one of the most versatile photographers who confidently embraces a holistic conceptualisation approach in visual presentation. Patient and sensitive to his students’ needs, he has a knack for transforming the most technical jargon into easy-to-understand analogies that help ensure their learning is memorable and fun at the same time.With a strong classical training with a BA:Hounors Degree in photography from Salisbury College of Art & Design, Simon’s career began in London, where he worked with some of the finest photographers from whom he gained holistic knowledge and skills across extensive areas of photography. Moving to Asia in 2002, Simon then worked for Shooting Gallery Asia, one of Southeast Asia’s premier photography studios where his unique marriage of technical and creative skills were sought by the world’s leading advertising agencies including JWT, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, BBDO and Corbis. His clients’ list also includes Unilever, P&G, Nokia, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, MasterCard and Heineken. Simon has certainly created a lasting impression with industry awards and lists from D&AD, The One Show, Communication Arts and publications in Luerzer’s Archive, and the best in stock imagery photography awards Photo District News 2011, working with Corbis images and as a global asignment photograher for Getty images.

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ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA25 SEPTEMBER, MONDAY (DAY 1)Arrival of Mentors & Students – TUK TUK transfer to Hotel to rest and freshen up.

MEET & GREET 1400hrs – Each student introduce himself/herself, the photography interest, their level of photography & what they hope to achieve on this workshop.

(Afternoon 1500hrs) ANGKOR THOM – THE WORLD’S LARGEST CITY IN THE 12TH CENTURY Travel by road (8km-15mins) to the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. You have the choice of either walking along the path along the 8m high laterite city wall (500m) to the Death Gate or continuing around by road. En route to the Terrace of the Leper King, you can stop briefly to see an imposing statue found in Bayon which is now displayed at Vihear Prampeilveng. Begin again at the atmospheric Preah Palilay and walk (1km) through the shaded parkland behind the terraces, pass Phimeanakas with its beautiful lakes, and the imposing Baphuon to finally reach Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon at the centre of the city. Explore this important temple with its many captivating giant stone faces.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. Free & Easy.

26 SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY (DAY 2)Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING & PHOTO CRITIQUE

Optional Composition & Seeing Things with 3rd Eye by Simon Taplin You & Your Brilliant Mind. 1st Building Block of Photography by Mike Browne

Break for Lunch. Own expense.

(Afternoon 1430hrs) BAKONG TEMPLE & LOLEI WORKING MONASTERY Travel to Bakong (15km - 30mins), the first mountain of sandstone constructed by rulers of the Khmer Empire. In the final decades of the 9th century AD, it served as the official state temple of King Indravarman I in the ancient city of Hariharalaya, located in an area that today is called Roluos. We continued on to LoLei working monastery where we will have the opportunity to interact and photograph novice monks studying and living there.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. Free & Easy.

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27 SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY (DAY 3)Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING & PHOTO CRITIQUE

Optional Mastery of Light by Simon Taplin Light. 2nd Block of Photography by Mike Browne

Break for Lunch. Own expense.

(Afternoon 1600hrs) DISCOVERY IN COUNTRYSIDE ON QUAD BIKE Venture out (8km - 15mins) and beyond the temple areas and explore the real countryside to take in the sights, sounds and scent through villages and paddy fields. Hopefully we will be able to capture a beautiful sunset.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. Free & Easy.

28 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY (DAY 4)Breakfast at Hotel.

(Morning 1000hrs) WAR REMNANT MUSEUM - THE HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR IN CAMBODIA Aperture Asia & PhotographyBiz supports the victims of the civil war with our on-going social enterprise programme with WRM. We travel (8km - 15mins) to meet and hear the stories first hand from former war veterans themselves about Cambodia’s past, but more importantly about the new hope for Cambodia’s future for the people.

Break for Lunch at War Remnant Museum.

(Afternoon 1400hrs) ANGKOR WAT EXPLORATION & SUNSET

Travel (8km - 15mins) to witness the breathtaking view of Angkor Wat temple. Explore the central complex and bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat (AD1113), one of travel’s remaining great adventures. Here you take time to explore both exterior and interior of Angkor Wat and hopefully to capture beautiful sunset.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. Free & Easy.

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29 SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY (DAY 5)Breakfast at Hotel.

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING & PHOTO CRITIQUE

Break for Lunch. Own expense.

(Afternoon 1400hrs) COLOURFUL PAGODA ON WEST BARAY LAKE We travel (15km - 30mins) and explore countryside and colourful Pagoda (Wat Svay Romeat) and hopefully to capture a beautiful sunset on the west baray lake.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. Free & Easy.

30 SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY (DAY 6)Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING & PHOTO CRITIQUE

Sadly, all good things come to an end. We hope you had a wonderful experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again for our next adventure!

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FAQsWHAT LEVEL OF SKILL AS A PHOTOGRAPHER DO I NEED?

A: Photographers of all skill levels will benefit from one of our trips. If you are an absolute beginner then we’ll start with the basic and build up your skills with guidance and tutoring in the field as we go.

If you are an advanced amateur or even professional, you’ll benefit from the richness & culture of the destinations we travel too. There will be ample opportunities to share and review feedback from your professional mentors and peers on the trip.

WHAT SORT OF TUITION IS PROVIDED?A: You will be travelling with professional photographers at all times whose sole job is to help you improve your photography. Tuition and workshops generally occur in the field or class rooms and will vary depending on the skills of the photographers. Needless to say we eat sleep and breathe photography on these trips.

We also hold regular review/critique sessions of each person’s work and we find these feedback and peer review sessions to be invaluable.

Through peers interaction and mentors ongoing guidance, we are confident you will develop a new perspective that help you “see” new images as we wander the streets and push you to step outside your comfort zone.

I DON’T HAVE A FANCY DSLR. DOES THAT MATTER?A: Photography is often more about the person behind the camera than the camera itself. There’s no doubt a DSLR will help you in certain situations and will give you flexibility in others, however it’s not absolutely necessary. We would however recommend a camera that has at least a manual capability.

On the adventures, your expert mentors will guide and help you better understand your tool (camera), enhance your technical skills and creativity to maximize your potential in photography.

WHAT’S THE STANDARD OF ACCOMMODATION LIKE?A: Accommodation varies depending on the locations but in general we stay at the best hotels that value has to offer for the trip. All hotels are good, safe and clean on all our trips.

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?A: Breakfasts are included and lunch and dinner are on your own unless otherwise stated.

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FAQsIS THERE ANY FREE TIME INCLUDED?A: Yes, some free time is included on most trips. Of course we politely hint that you might still want to take your camera with you when you head out.

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?A: Whilst it depends on the trip, you generally only need a good level of fitness. The trekking is not difficult but we do spend many hours on our feet, whether hiking or walking the streets.

DO I NEED INSURANCE?A: Yes. All guests must have personal and travel insurance.

DO I NEED PAY FOR ENTRANCE FEES OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION?A: The adventure package price is inclusive of entrance fees and local transportations. However, it does not include tips for the tour guide and bus driver, please allow $5 per day. You are not obligated to tip. Tips are reward given to them for providing you with good service. The amount of the tip is entirely at your discretion.

WHAT SORT OF EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED TO TAKE?A: Equipment list will be provided for all trips when booking.

CAN I GET A VISA ON ARRIVAL?A: Yes you can, it is USD $30 or in advance online by e-visa www.cambodia-evisa.com.

WHAT CURRENCY IS COMMONLY ACCEPTED?A: US$ are preferred over Cambodia’s national currency the Riel.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS• Aperture Asia (AA) shall not be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other provider; and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of God, strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any claim against AA for any such loss, damage, injury, or death.• By registering for a AA course, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants. AA and its designated tour operator reserve the right in their sole discretion to accept, decline to accept, or remove any participant on a AA expedition. AA reserve the right, without penalty, to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of participants.• AA shall not be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket to or from the participant’s departure city. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant.• Basis of rates: All prices and fares are quoted in US dollars. The rates are based on current tariffs and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed prices, if it is necessary to levy a surcharge, we reserve the right to do so, and notify cation will be given at the time of final invoicing.• Included in expedition cost: Accommodations and breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (pre-departure information; entrance fees, excursions, and tuition noted as included in the itinerary; • Not included: Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary); activities noted as optional in the itinerary; gratuities for hotel staff; guides unless otherwise noted on the itinerary page; passport and visa expenses; baggage/accident/cancellation insurance; personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages; and any other items not specially noted as included.• Single/shared accommodations: A limited number of single rooms are available at an extra cost (single supplement charge) on a first-come, first-served basis. We will assist persons requesting a roommate. Participants will be notified if a suitable roommate is not available, in which case the single rate will be charged.• Payments, cancellations, and refunds: To reserve space on AA destination training courses a 50% non-refundable deposit must be made with a final payment due 3 months prior to course commencement date. AA reserve the right to cancel any trip because of inadequate enrolment that makes the trip economically infeasible to operate or because of good-faith concerns with respect to the safety, health, or welfare of the participants. If a course is cancelled prior to departure, we shall provide you with a full refund (minus adminstration and bank charges that may apply) of monies paid to AA; except in the event cancellation is due to a significant event that makes it infeasible to operate the expedition as planned, in which case we will provide you with a refund and/or credit toward a future AA course equivalent to monies paid to us for up to 12months. If we cancel the trip in progress, you will receive a prorated refund based on the number of days not completed on the course. In the event of trip cancellation, we will not be responsible for any refund for non-refundable airline tickets or for any airline tickets purchased by the passenger directly from an airline or travel agent.• Trip cancellation insurance is available at an additional cost and is strongly recommended as is your own personal travel insurance.• Itinerary changes: The itineraries and staff presented in this brochure are subject to modification and change by AA. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate programmes as planned, but alterations may still occur after final itineraries are sent.• Health requirements: You must be in good physical and mental health. Any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention must be reported in writing when the reservation is made.• Photography: AA reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any expedition or part thereof and to use the resulting photography for promotional purposes. By making a reservation with AA expeditions, participants agree to allow their images to be used in such photography; participants who prefer that their image not be used are asked to identify themselves to their expedition manager at the commencement of their trip.• Other: Additional terms and conditions may apply to some expeditions and will be provided with pre-trip mailings. By registering for a AA expedition, the participant agrees to the responsibility statement and the terms and conditions herein.

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