LENSvENTURE
LEarn, explore and experience
Photography workshops meet authentic travel. Unique experiences in beautiful natural locations. Lensventure is the all-inclusive adventure you’ve been waiting for.
WORKSHOPS
Perfect YOUR PHOTOGRAPHy
Lensventure is custom-designed to provide a broad understanding of lifestyle photography for both beginner and intermediate photographers. Each workshop is taught in a unique location in a group setting. Following each workshop you will further your learning through interactive activities and one-on-one guidance from professional photographers.
Technical Theory
Become the master of your camera as you learn how to set the perfect exposure, shoot in different camera modes, and understand your camera’s settings.
Documentation
Become an expert at comfortably approaching subjects on the street as you capture the world around you. Find the perfect balance between living/documenting each moment.
Storytelling
Form a greater understanding about lifestyle photography and learn how to create images that are more natural and emotive in order to tell stories that inspire.
Post-Production
Learn to organize and edit your photos in a natural way using Adobe Lightroom. Create custom presets and develop your personal editing style, workflow and portfolio.
Image Creation
Get creative as you learn how to use different lighting and composition techniques, as well as personal art direction, to develop your style and create the images you’ve always wanted.
PLACES
ExPLORE the wild tropics
Panama is the perfect destination for the adventurous photographer boasting a wide variety of unique locations close together. Spend less time travelling and more time enjoying as you explore an urban playground, a tropical jungle and and a Caribbean paradise.
Panama City
The capital city and the hub of the Americas. Start you Lensventure in the bustling metropolis of Panama City.
You will stay in and explore the historic streets of the beautiful colonial town, Casco Viejo. Tour lesser known areas and capture the local city life during the street tour. Make sure you enjoy the nightlife at local restaurants and rooftop bars.
Kalu Yala
A jungle town built with love and sustainability in mind. Kalu Yala is a magical place in the heart of the Panama Jungle.
Grab your camera and hike to a mountaintop for a killer view of the valley. Cool down in one of the many surrounding rivers or dive in from paradise rock. Enjoy healthy meals cooked with local ingredients. At night, gather around a bonfire and gaze at the stars.
San BlaS
A Caribbean island paradise with white sand, crystal clear water and the home of the untouched native tribes of Guna Yala.
Live the beach life as you camp on your on private island. Immerse in the native community as you tour Playon Chico. Connect with your fellow photographers as you gather around a bonfire and witness the magnificent bioluminescent algae.
EXPERIENCES
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES
These are not your typical tourist attractions. Each Lensventure experience is a genuine local encounter for the adventurous traveler who’s looking for something special. Immerse yourself in each experiences while taking advantage of the unique photo opportunities they provide.
Guna Yala
Immerse yourself in a native community like no other. Visit an island village and learn about the Guna culture while capturing amazing photos for your portfolio.
Caribbean ISLAND TOUR
Grab your snorkel as you traverse a series of tropical islands around the archipelago of San Blas. White sand, crystal clear waters and photo opportunities await.
City Street Tour
Practice your street photography as you are guided through the inner city neighbourhood of Chorrillo. Then navigate the historic streets of the restored colonial town of Casco Viejo.
BURWIGAN
Join forces with a non-profit project that is raising awareness about plastic pollution and rising water levels in Guna Yala. Use your photos to help support the cause.
JAGUR FaLLS Hike
Take on the challenge of the legendary jaguar falls hike. It’s a wild journey through the untamed jungle that leads to a gorgeous hidden waterfall.
Cacao Ceremony
An opportunity to practice an ancient indigenous tradition. Join your tribe in the jungle to drink cacao and celebrate life with music and ecstatic dance.
EXTRAS
AN all INCLUSIVE Adventure
Lensventure was designed as a complete package. Meet your team in Panama City and we will take care of the rest so you can focus on your photography and enjoy the adventure.
STYLED Shoots
A chance to get artistic as you shoot with models in beautiful locations. The perfect opportunity to create stunning images that are one-of-a kind.
Accommodations
While in Panama City, you will stay in a hotel in the historic Casco Viejo neighbourhood. In Kalu Yala and San Blas, you will have your own tent with air mattress, pillow and sheets.
Sunset Sessions
The ideal time to practice everything you’ve been learning. Join your fellow photographers as you create amazing content with killer views during the best light of the day.
Food
Everywhere we go you will be eating the best, local delicacies prepared especially for you with vegetarian and vegan options available. Coffee and snacks are also provided daily.
Yoga + Meditation
Start your day off right by looking inwards and connecting with your inner zen. Professional instructors will lead optional yoga and meditation classes each morning.
TRANSPORTATION
Meet up in Panama City and we will take you to and from each location via private bus and boat. A special utility vehicle is used to arrive from basecamp to Kalu Yala.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
DAY 1 / PANAMA CITY
Welcome Dinner / Technical Theory Workshop
DAY 2 / PANAMA CITY
Breakfast / Storytelling Workshop / City Street Tour / Lunch / Explore Casco Viejo / Ancon Sunset Session / Dinner / Night Walk
DAY 3 / Panama City - KALU YALA
Rooftop Vinyasa Yoga / Breakfast / Travel to Kalu Yala / Lunch / Photo Scavenger Hunt / Riverside Styled Shoot / Mountain Sunset Session / Dinner / Bonfire / Jungle Party
DAY 4 / KALU YALA
Hatha Yoga / Breakfast / Image Creation Workshop / Jaguar Falls Hike (going) / Lunch / Jaguar Falls Hike (returning) / Town Square Sunset Session / Dinner / Cacao Ceremony
DAY 5 / KALU YALA - SAN BLAS
Breathing Meditation / Breakfast / Travel to San Blas / Lunch / Caribbean Island Tour / Sunset Styled Shoot / Dinner / Island Party
DAY 6 / SAN BLAS
Acro Yoga / Breakfast / Documentation Workshop / Playon Chico Island Tour / Lunch / Guna Yala / Island Sunset Session / Dinner / Bonfire Team Time
DAY 7 / SAN BLAS - Panama City
Loving Kindness Meditation / Breakfast / Travel to Panama City / Lunch / Post-Production Workshop / Celebration Dinner / Nightlife

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Ready to perfect your photography skills while you enjoy incredible experiences in beautiful places around Panama?
“I developed a new skill while having a blast. I feel recharged from being surrounded by such incredible people.”