News
ETHIOPIA - just back from Ethiopia - such a wonderful Country! New Ethiopia Holidays planned for 2011 which we are all really excited about! June 2010Save the date - only a couple of places remain to join us for China, Ethiopia and Rwanda later in the year. May2010
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE EXPERIENCE - Availability in July. Interested in going by train? Join Gail and extend your holiday and travel by train. Enjoy walking, photography and a few days away from it all! April 15th
Calendar of Photo Holidays - availability of photo holidays to Morocco, China and Ethiopia updated. March 31st
Morocco Spring 2010 - such a fantastic time of year......get your bag packed and join us! March 18th
New Photo slideshow - take a look at where you could be going if you join us on a photography holiday! Blue Peter Challenge - wow - Helen Skelton kayaked 3235kms along the Amazon - Stuart Ward is green! What an amazing experience! Great achievement - hope you get a Blue Peter Badge! Feb 28 2010
Congrats to Amy Williams - British Gold Medal winner - women's skeleton. Stayed up to watch - fantastic!
Feb 22 2010
SPRING FESTIVAL - Our very best wishes to our partner, his team and their families, and our colleagues in China for a very happy Chinese New Year. Enjoy your special Spring Festival Celebrations! Feb 14 2010
Mountain Village Photo Project wins the Kids and Young People Category of the Green Web Awards 2009. Feb 2010
SPECIAL PHOTO TOUR to Ethiopia in September - limited places available. Very small group. Jan 2010
*February 2010 - A Photo Holiday to Ethiopia ! Escape the cold and wet, pack your camera and join us! It's not too late.
January 2010 5th January 2010
A Happy New Year! There's been a great start to 2010 with all the snow in the UK providing some great photography - but don't put your camera way when the snow starts to melt. Take a look at our photo holidays that we've organised for you throughout 2010. From Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, local festivals in Ethiopia to the colours and intrigue of Morocco. We've a new photography holiday to China and don't forget the Mountain Village and our photo project! Fab places and lots of photo opportunities. What are you waiting for! Come and join us.......
2009 Archive
The Mountain Village Photo Project new website went live on WTM Responsible Tourism Day - visit link Nov 09
Mountain Village Photo Project
The Mountain Village Photo Project is going to have it's own website which will be launched on 11 November, WTM Responsible Tourism Day. UPDATE website was launched as planned on the 11th - take a look MVPP 11 Nov 09
Stop n Shop August 2009
Don't forget to check out our shopping page - there's some great offers on our partner sites at the moment - and we've new partners coming soon. Shop and raise money for your projects at the same time - Thank-you!
The Mountain Village Photo Project new website went live on WTM Responsible Tourism Day - visit link Nov 09
Mountain Village Photo Project
The Mountain Village Photo Project is going to have it's own website which will be launched on 11 November, WTM Responsible Tourism Day. UPDATE website was launched as planned on the 11th - take a look MVPP 11 Nov 09
world responsible tourism day August 17th 2009
We're delighted to have been approved to use the WTMRTD logo - see below - which shows our commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism. Our Mountain Village Photo Project will be officially launched on world responsible tourism day - 11th November 2009 - and it's fantastic that we will tie in with lots of other activities and events taking place on this date.Stop n Shop August 2009
Don't forget to check out our shopping page - there's some great offers on our partner sites at the moment - and we've new partners coming soon. Shop and raise money for your projects at the same time - Thank-you!
Website Changes August 2009
We're changing our website - making it easier to use, clearer and with lots more info - this will happen during September. Apologies for any inconvenience and disrupted surfing during this time! We think you'll like it better (especially as we've once again listened to all the feedback and ideas from our great clients!)
The Photography Directory Project
We came across this site - which has some interesting and useful info and links! August 2009
Facebook July 2009
Find out more about the Mountain Village Photo Project on facebook - see photos, info and news. We need lots of fans please so if you are a user of facebook please join our fan club or add the project to your favourites! The Photography Directory Project
We came across this site - which has some interesting and useful info and links! August 2009
Facebook July 2009
Swine Flu July 2009
There are links on the contact page to current information on Swine Flu and travelling overseas - please check your travel insurance very carefully.
Flickr July 9th 2009
The Mountain Village Photo Project now has a Flickr page and discussion group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/mountainvillagephotoproject
There are links on the contact page to current information on Swine Flu and travelling overseas - please check your travel insurance very carefully.
Flickr July 9th 2009
The Mountain Village Photo Project now has a Flickr page and discussion group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/mountainvillagephotoproject
Andy Murray July 2nd 2009
Nothing to do with holidays but it's got to be said - we're so excited that Andy Murray has made it through to the semi's ...............hopefully there'll be a screen at Goodwood Festival of Speed!
LONDON MARATHON 2010 July 1st 2009
Applied for a place? Like to help the Mountain Village Photo Project? Why not run the 2010 London Marathon to help raise funds for the project? No set amount - every penny counts! There must be photographers out there who are runners! Why not have fun running the marathon and raise a little extra money for the project at the same time! Gail has had her name entered into the ballot and will take up the challenge if successful in getting a place (she hasn't run since her teens so this really will be a marathon challenge......!)
Cameras for Mountain Village Project June 2009
We're still getting donations of camera's and equipment for the Mountain Village Photo Project - another big thank-you to everyone who has donated - and if you haven't already been into the loft to unearth your old film cameras there's still time to do so!
Aung San Suu Kyi - birthday 19th June 2009 June 2009
Post a 64 word message of support for Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th Birthday at 64forsuu - a dedicated website which is gathering thousands of messages by her 64th birthday, June 19th 2009. Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for over 13 years - just for standing up for democracy and human rights in Burma. See what Gail, and lots of other people have written, here.
Black and White Photography ..... May/June 2009
A big thank-you to Black and White Photography magazine for the great editorial about the Mountain Village Photo Project - the little girl in the published photo is going to be so excited when she see's it! Thank-you to all the Black and White Photography readers who have already contacted us with offers of help and cameras.
Thank-you Outdoor Photography Magazine May 2009Thank-you to Outdoor Photography Magazine for asking readers to donate unwanted film cameras to Responsible Photography Holiday's Mountain Village Photo Project in Morocco. A copy of the magazine is already winging it's way to the village! There's lots of inspiration in the June issue so make sure you get your copy!
Steph Ward designs motif for Responsible Photography Holidays May 2009
Have you noticed our new motif at the top of each page? Designed by student Steph Ward - this motif has been inspired partly by Gail's photographs of Watersellers from Morocco - we just love it! Taking inspiration from Moroccan and Indian colours and architecture, Steph has come up with a collection of designs for us to use which will be featured on a new range of products coming soon. Well done Steph!
A couple of Steph's mood boards are pictured below.....
A couple of Steph's mood boards are pictured below.....
Mountain Village Photo Project - Can you help? Spring 2009
Do
you have any film cameras or compact digital cameras that are no longer used? Is the camera
in good working order? Responsible Photography Holidays are collecting
unwanted cameras for a 'photo project' involving two village schools in a
mountain village in Morocco. We also need film and donations /sponsors to help with the project - especially processing costs! Clients who join the Mountain Village Experience may have the opportunity to share their photographic skills with the school children (CRB checks required). The children will develop their visual and communication skills whilst having lots of fun photographing their life and environment. Eventually, the children will select their favourite photographs for a book that will be published to raise money for the project. Later we hope to start a similar project with children from the Education Centre that Responsible Photography Holidays wants to help in Rwanda. Please email to let us know how you can help .... Thank-you!
Camera Club members Feb 2009
Are you a member of a Camera Club? If so, you are eligible for a discount on Responsible Photography Holidays to Morocco throughout 2009. Contact Gail for details. Proof of membership required.
We've listened to our customers and introduced walking holidays Jan 2009
to the Mountain Village. Take time out from your busy life to experience life with a remote berber community and enjoy walking in the rugged, mountainous landscape that is their home.
2008 Archive
Responsible Photography Holidays teams up with Bob Books Nov 30th 2008
Responsible Photography Holidays has teamed up with Bob Books, publishers of high quality photobooks to offer 10% discount when you create your very own photobook with the easy to download and use Bob Books software. Check out promtions for more info.
2009 programme launched Autumn 2008
Visually spectacular, Morocco embraces awe inspiring view with atmosphere and intrigue, colourful local life and warm hospitality. There's more dates with different holiday durations in 2009 - enjoy your photography, hone your creative skills and soak up the experience.
Our holidays to Rwanda, the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', help support an education centre and sustainable projects. This tiny, densely populated country is stunningly beautiful with incomparable experiences. Do something truly memorable and rewarding - come to Rwanda with us.
Beat the end of Summer Blues - Morocco awaits! Autumn 2008
Soak up the experience, enjoy your photography and hone your creative skills on a Responsible Photography Holidays inspiring Autumn break. Visually spectacular, Morocco embraces awe inspiring views with atmosphere and intrigue, colourful local life and centuries old traditions.
Valleys, Kasbahs and Desert Trail 19th - 26th October 2008
New Saffron Trail 26th - 2nd November 2008
Saffron Trail 26th October July 2008
Morocco is well known for the quality of it's saffron. Responsible photography holidays "saffron trail" takes you into the mountains to introduce you to the story of saffron. Staying with local families, and learning about the traditions associated with saffron, this holiday in October is planned to coincide with the saffron harvest - a must for photographers with an interest in food!
Experience a moroccan 'moussem'. May 2008
Stay with Responsible Photography Holidays in a mountain village during October and join in with the local celebrations during this week long festival. Villagers travel from the surrounding mountains to trade their wares and animals, participate in the festivities, and take a break from their usual daily routine. A unique and very special opportunity to experience.
An exhibition of Shared Humanity - Chichester Cathedral June 2008
Photographs of some of the projects visited on Responsible Photography Holidays in Rwanda will be included in an exhibition at Chichester Cathedral by Gail Ward. Invited to exhibit during a year of special celebrations at the Cathedral, Gail's photographs of the education centre, women's and street kids projects will be exhibited throughout the month of June.
Experience a moroccan 'moussem'. May 2008
Stay with Responsible Photography Holidays in a mountain village during October and join in with the local celebrations during this week long festival. Villagers travel from the surrounding mountains to trade their wares and animals, participate in the festivities, and take a break from their usual daily routine. A unique and very special opportunity to experience.
An exhibition of Shared Humanity - Chichester Cathedral June 2008
Photographs of some of the projects visited on Responsible Photography Holidays in Rwanda will be included in an exhibition at Chichester Cathedral by Gail Ward. Invited to exhibit during a year of special celebrations at the Cathedral, Gail's photographs of the education centre, women's and street kids projects will be exhibited throughout the month of June.
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