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Photograph towering Andean peaks, turquoise lakes and wildflower-filled valleys in the heart of Peru.
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Otherworldly deserts, hidden valleys and towering rock formations
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Join Max Rive and Madison McCardle on small-group landscape photography workshops and photo tours in Patagonia, Peru, the Dolomites, Norway, Madeira, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. Photograph carefully scouted locations in the best light, with personal guidance in the field and support with editing.
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The Magical Fanal Forest
€2,750
Per person
Explore Madeira’s ancient Fanal Forest, rugged Atlantic coast and mountain viewpoints, with comfortable accommodation and varied landscapes to photograph each day.
Green Forests, white peaks
€5,950
Per person
Explore Patagonia’s green valleys, wildflowers and rushing streams during the long summer days, photographing the mountain landscapes of Argentina and Chile.
Desert adventure
€4,950
Per person
Photograph Saudi Arabia’s towering dunes, jagged sandstone peaks and hidden caves, with time to explore the desert’s rock formations and local culture.
Fall Foliage
€6,450
Per person
Photograph Patagonia’s autumn forests and mountain peaks across Argentina and Chile, combining carefully scouted viewpoints with remote camps and comfortable hotel stays.
Unesco World Heritage
€5,350
Per person
Photograph snow-covered peaks, turquoise lakes, wildflowers and mountain streams in the Peruvian Andes, with comfortable lodges and camps beneath the mountains.
Midnight Sun Adventure
€3,750
Per person
Explore Senja’s steep mountains and fjords during the long Arctic evenings, with hikes to panoramic viewpoints and camps overlooking the landscape.
Unesco World Heritage
€4,950
Per person
Photograph the Dolomites’ summer wildflowers, green meadows and mountain streams, exploring iconic peaks and quieter viewpoints through the season’s long daylight hours.
Drone tour adventure
€4,975
Per person
Explore Mangystau’s desert plateaus, rock formations and colorful natural patterns, with a focus on drone photography and abstract compositions from above.
Unesco World Heritage
€4,950
Per person
Photograph golden larches, alpine lakes and limestone peaks, from Tre Cime and Alpe di Siusi to quieter corners of the Dolomites.
The Magical Fanal Forest
Price on request
Per person
Explore Madeira’s ancient Fanal Forest, rugged Atlantic coast and mountain viewpoints, with comfortable accommodation and varied landscapes to photograph each day.
Green Forests - White Mountains
€5,950
Per person
Explore Patagonia’s green valleys, wildflowers and rushing streams during the long summer days, photographing the mountain landscapes of Argentina and Chile.
Desert adventure
€5,450
Per person
Photograph Saudi Arabia’s towering dunes, jagged sandstone peaks and hidden caves, with time to explore the desert’s rock formations and local culture.
Fall Foliage
€6,850
Per person
Photograph Patagonia’s autumn forests and mountain peaks across Argentina and Chile, combining carefully scouted viewpoints with remote camps and comfortable hotel stays.
Unesco World Heritage
€5,950
Per person
Photograph snow-covered peaks, turquoise lakes, wildflowers and mountain streams in the Peruvian Andes, with comfortable lodges and camps beneath the mountains.
Midnight Sun Adventure
€3,950
Per person
Explore Senja’s steep mountains and fjords during the long Arctic evenings, with hikes to panoramic viewpoints and camps overlooking the landscape.
Unesco World Heritage
€5,375
Per person
Photograph the Dolomites’ summer wildflowers, green meadows and mountain streams, exploring iconic peaks and quieter viewpoints through the season’s long daylight hours.
Drone tour adventure
Price on request
Per person
Explore Mangystau’s desert plateaus, rock formations and colorful natural patterns, with a focus on drone photography and abstract compositions from above.
Unesco World Heritage
€5,450
Per person
Photograph golden larches, alpine lakes and limestone peaks, from Tre Cime and Alpe di Siusi to quieter corners of the Dolomites.
Green Forests - White Mountains
€6,450
Per person
Explore Patagonia’s green valleys, wildflowers and rushing streams during the long summer days, photographing the mountain landscapes of Argentina and Chile.
Testimonials
The Senja Tour was perfectly organized! Everything ran smoothly, from the beautiful drives and relaxing camps to the incredible shoots. The long hours provided countless photo opportunities, and Max was incredibly helpful with composition, light and focus stacking. I returned with some of my best images in years. An unforgettable tour!
Mei The Su
Senja Tour
I joined Max's Dolomites tour, and it was unforgettable! Max’s exceptional eye for composition, expert guidance and deep knowledge ensured we were always in the right place at the right time. The tour was beautifully organized, educational and genuinely fun. His editing video was invaluable. A tremendous experience and adventure—highly recommended!
Greg Zanoni
DOLOMTIES AUTUMN TOUR
Of the many photography tours I have joined, the Dolomites Summer Tour was the best. Max found incredible locations and guided us patiently and professionally. Three images were submitted to 1x.com—two were published and one received an award. I immediately booked another tour, and more than ten friends later joined.
Yun Thwaits
DOLOMITES SUMMER TOUR
The Peru photography tour was amazing, but even better was spending time with Max! He is a true professional, a great teacher and a wonderful person to travel with. It was truly a trip of a lifetime, and many of the photos now hang in my home and office. Having joined several photography trips, I can confidently say this Peru Tour is at the top of my list!
Chance Alred
PERU TOUR
Max's tour are among the best I’ve ever attended, largely because Max is so down-to-earth and approachable. During the Tour, we went above and beyond to capture something truly unique. I returned home with stronger images, a wealth of new photography knowledge from both trips and, most importantly, real friendships that will last a lifetime.
Bilal
PATAGONIA AUTUMN TOUR
Max had carefully scouted every location and knew exactly where and when to find the strongest compositions. Throughout the tour, he gave everyone outstanding guidance on composition, scouting and editing. His support even continued after, with tutorials once home. An exceptional experience—I will definitely travel with him again.
Mark Teitelbaum
SAUDI ARABIA TOUR
01/06
THE MAX RIVE DIFFERENCE
Five defining qualities behind every tour—and why photographers return.
01
Photograph perspectives few others have discovered.
02
Explore where few landscape photographers venture.
03
Learn directly from Max throughout every shoot.
04
More time in the field. More chances for great light.
05
More personal attention and stronger connections.
Photograph exceptional locations and original compositions—from high mountain viewpoints in Peru and tree-framed peaks in Patagonia to hidden caves in Saudi Arabia and secret valleys in the Dolomites. Many of these places are virtually unknown to other landscape photographers.
Explore extraordinary destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Peru and Kazakhstan—places still largely undiscovered by landscape photographers. These tours take you beyond the familiar locations and offer fresh opportunities to create photographs that truly stand out.
Learn Max’s techniques for focus stacking, bracketing, shooting into the sun, framing and scouting. Having dedicated much of his life to landscape photography, Max is personally invested in your success. Together with Madison, he’ll be there to guide and support you throughout the tour.
Every itinerary is carefully designed around the best light, locations and conditions, giving you maximum time in the field without sacrificing comfort. Accommodations are chosen for their quality and convenient locations, based on years of local knowledge and experience.
Small groups give you personal attention throughout the tour. The smaller group size also creates a relaxed, supportive atmosphere—we often begin the tour as strangers and return home as friends.
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