We’ve been hosting PICTURE THIS PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKENDS since mid-2020. We are very proud that many of our guests keep returning to us, choosing PICTURE THIS over the many alternative operators. Here's what some of them have to say. If you'd like to speak with a client of ours, contact us by email or phone and we’ll put you in touch.
Stirling Falls, Milford Sound, Fiordland
“Picture This Photography Weekends are such a wonderful way to meet like minded people, experience amazing photographic locations and have lots of fun whilst experimenting with and learning lots about different aspects of photography whilst you are out in the field. Rina and Neil make a great team who complement each other so well with their different photographic styles and are always there to help out and answer questions - even after the weekend is over! I enjoyed my first weekend so much with them in Golden Bay that I returned for another equally fun and inspiring weekend in Mackenzie Country. The Picture This Photography Weekends are incredible value for money when you compare the cost to other 3-4 day photography weekends - another reason why I will be back again in the future!”
Heather, Nelson - Golden Bay, Mackenzie Country Colours
Heading to Lake Ohau
So worthwhile - not only are you staying in the most stunning locations with like-minded people - the help and guidance from the tutors takes your images to a whole new level
Rebecca, Gisborne ~ Lake Ohau
Mount Cook from Above
“I did a Picture This Photography Weekend in Kaikoura recently and it was a revelation. I think one of the most valuable skills experienced photographers bring is a way of spotting scenes that the rest of us pass by. I never rated Kaikoura…. what a mistake. The workshop provided not only great material but great learning and of course making contact with like minded people. I have since booked another workshop which I’m very much looking forward to. Rina and Neil’s skills and styles compliment each other and they can add huge value to any level of photographer. Highly recommended.”
Ian, Hawkes Bay ~ Kaikoura, West Coast
Lake Wahapo, morning mist
“A huge thank you to Neil Protheroe for sharing his vast knowledge in photography in a one on one tuition workshop with me.
His professionalism, patience and ability to teach in a way that was clear, simple and understandable was greatly appreciated.
An incredible few days of photography, aided by the local knowledge of Rina Sjardin-Thompson.
I had an absolute ball!!
I’m soooo looking forward to joining one of the future group workshops.”
Leanne, Christchurch ~ West Coast, 1-on-1 workshop
Kaikoura Sunrise
“This is a wonderful photography workshop, in a luxury relaxed environment. Highly recommended.”
YanPing, National Park ~ Kaikoura, Lake Ohau
“I attended a Picture This Photography Weekend based at Ohau Quarters after recently acquiring my first mirrorless camera and I’m so glad I did! From the moment we gathered together I absorbed a number of handy tips and a better way to manage my Lightroom set-up, before the weekend had even officially begun! The tutors set a laid-back but enthusiastic tone that suited me perfectly and I appreciated the super friendly atmosphere. They were good-humoured, patient and went out of their way to be helpful from start to finish and beyond.
I quickly felt like I could ask any and all questions – even the ones I worried were a little basic – and Neil and Rina cheerfully helped me figure out my camera and how to get the best out of it at the beautiful spots we visited, including Aoraki Mount Cook, where I was thrilled we made the journey. We were taught to make the most of the changeable weather conditions and guided to the most incredible lookouts – places I hadn’t stood before despite visiting the area numerous times, which just brought home the value of being guided by those in the know.
The tutors’ familiarity with the places we were taken and their experience hosting and guiding groups were as important to the weekend as their technical expertise and teaching ability, which were very high quality.
I’m much more comfortable with my camera now – with what settings to use and what approach to take in different circumstances – and the Lightroom sessions were invaluable to me, helping me bring that work in the field together into images I’m proud of, particularly one of Mt Cook. One of my aims for the weekend was to ‘level up’ my photography and I definitely think I achieved that.
I was pleased to be able to take the learnings away and apply them on my own in the aftermath, rather than being led to be dependent on the tutors. This is one of the many reasons I found the weekend incredibly good value. In summary, the weekend was the perfect blend of theory, practice and camaraderie, and I really hope to join Picture This again in the future!”
Sara, Fiordland ~ West Coast, Lake Ohau
Lake Matheson, West Coast
“I had never done a group photography workshop before I signed up to do the Golden Bay Weekend Workshop, so was a little apprehensive, but having done a one-on-one with Rina, I definitely knew I was in excellent hands. Loved the atmosphere, the friendliness, the camaraderie, plus the relaxed style of Rina and Neil’s tutoring. They both work so well together, giving valuable pointers, tips and assistance. I totally learned so much. Loved the LR sessions, there is always something new to learn. I think one of the real bonuses of doing a workshop with tutors that know the area, is that you get to visit places you had no idea existed or had heard of, but no idea how to approach a photography angle. I left the workshop absolutely buzzing and immediately signed up for the Kaikoura Workshop. I love Kaikoura and to see it through the eyes of Rina and Neil (who was a local) simply added to an amazing time, with an awesome bunch of fellow photographers. I have made new friends on both workshops, all sharing the love of photography. I would 100% recommend the Picture This Photography Weekends, and can honestly say, you will not be disappointed.”
Lyn, Cambridge ~ Golden Bay, Kaikoura,