Cultural Discovery and Photography Tour ’s Marvels and Treasures with Tony Hewitt & Nuran Zorlu Meidan Imam, CULTURAL DISCOVERY AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

Discovering Amazing Iran With Tony Hewitt & Nuran Zorlu

“The world truly is an amazing place. Tony Hewitt will be joining me on Every corner of the planet we call this classic tour that includes an home offers difference & beauty, both exciting itinerary taking us deep culturally and historically, but there into Iran. I look forward to guiding is one corner of the world I can’t stop you, sharing with you my knowledge exploring and going back to, magical and experience of this fascinating Iran.” land, which includes, along with many UNESCO heritage sites, the Iran is an incredibly dynamic country magnificent and churches and changing very fast. Once closed of Isfahan, millennia-old ruins of to casual tourism, it now offers the , laidback ancient cities such tourist opportunities to explore a long as , and natural wonders such as line of history, together with a wealth the desert near Mahan. of photographic opportunities, and I can’t wait to return once more to Tony is an experienced photo this historically rich country, with its guide and brings an award winning iconic locations, and rich diversity. background in fine art landscape and travel photography, along with a I have had the privilege of enjoying the history of photographing people in hospitality of Iran and its people over their environment. many years and invite you to join us on this once in a lifetime photographic We look forward to having you join tour, exploring the marvels of Iranian us. history, architecture, food and culture. Bookings and further inquiries via email to Nuran Zorlu - [email protected] Persepolis

Travel Program - USD 7500 24 September to 8 October 2018

Day 1 , (D) Day 2 , Pasargade (B-D) 24 September 2018 25 September 2018

We arrive early in morning and our tour After breakfast, we will visit Shiraz’s other will commence.The city of poets, flowers important sites. This afternoon is dedicated and wine, Shiraz will captivate you unlike for arguably to Iran’s the most important any other city. In the morning, we will be ancient historical corners. Magnificent at Nasir al Molk also known as Achaemenids ruins of Persepolis and the Pink Mosque, a Vakil complex which , mystical Achaemenid tombs is comprised of a mosque, and and Sassanian basreliefs of Naqsh e Rostam hammam. (Holy Shrine), are on our itinerary, but there are no words which featured in the Baraka movie, is to describe the feelings when you are in another site you have to see to believe. these places. In the evening we will stay in We will be visiting the gardens and in the a traditional home. evening, we will be at Hafez’s garden to photograph this vibrant location and tomb.

SamebaHamza Cathedral, Shrine, Shiraz Tbilisi Apadana Palace and All Nations Gate, Persepolis Newrooz,Persepolis Day 3 , Sirjan (B-D) 26 September 2018 This day will mainly be dedicated to road travel. There will be a few sleepy villages on the way; this will give us a little inside to local life. We will arrive at Sirjan mid afternoon. Darvish Khan Stone garden, unique clay wind tower and remainings of Palace are some of the few sites we will photograph.

Day 4 , Mahan(B-D) 27 September 2018

After breakfast, we will drive toward Mahan, very charming desert oasis but first, we will visit Kerman, the region’s capital. In Mahan, we will have a chance to see Shah Nimetullah Wali Tomb. This Sufi master’s shrine is very photogenic. Then we will be heading to desert where we will farawell the sun. At night we will stay a traditional desert house.

Nimetullah Wali Shrine, Mahan Rev Michael Rooftop dinning in Yazd Day 5 , Yazd (B-D) 28 September 2018

This morning we will get up for one of the highlights of our journey. We will drive to Day 7 , Na’in (B-D) the edge of the desert to welcome the sun. 30 September 2018 After sunrise images in this surreal part of Iran, we will visit a few unique desert We will wake up early this morning to natural formations. Late in the afternoon, walk around Yazd’s narrow alleys. Yazd we will arrive Yazd. Today will be a very is another gem. Being a desert city far long day, but it will be an incredibly away from everywhere helped preserved fulfilling day. its unique urban landscape. The old town where we are staying is the perfect place to get lost. There are a lot of photographic opportunities. After breakfast, we will be on the road again. Our next pit stop is Na’in, but before Na’in we will stop over in Meybond to photograph some it very Day 6 , Yazd (B-D) unusual buildings; , traditional 29 September 2018 refrigerator, pigeon tower etc. A short drive will take us to our next stop. After breakfast, we will start to explore Na’in houses one of the earliest mosques. this amazing city. Yazd is an oasis on the border of two deserts. One of the great features of this town is , the oldest surviving monotheistic religion. We will visit a temple where they kept the Day 8 , Esfahan (B-D) eternal fire for centuries, narrow alleys, 1 October 2018 very photogenic mosques. Later in the afternoon, we will be at the Jameeh Mosque After breakfast, we are on the way to of Yazd which houses the tallest minarets in Esfahan. The city has so much to offer we the country and Amir Chakmagh Square to will be here for three days. There is a reason photograph the complex with its namesake. why Iranians call it Naghsh e Jahaan, half of It is largest of it’s kind. Our dinner will be the world. We will be spending most of the served at a rooftop restaurant. afternoon and the evening at the centre of this old city, Meidan Imam. The time you spend in this fantastic location will be one of the highlights of the trip.

Jameh Mosqu, Shiraz Friendly Yazdi Na’in Day 9 , Esfahan (B-D) 2 October 2018

We will welcome the sun on the banks of the river Zayandeh. After breakfast, we will start to photograph the highlights of the city, Chehel Sotun (40 Pillars), Hasht Behesht (8 Paradise) and Jameeh Mosque to name just a few. We will be back to where we started the day, photographing photogenic Seasepol bridge at dusk.

Day 10 , Esfahan (B-D) 3 October 2018 After breakfast, we will visit the city’s Armenian quarter, New Julfa. There are a number of Armenian churches to see and photograph. We first visit the Vank Monastery and, time permitting, a couple of others. When we finish the Armenian quarter, we will return to our hotel. The rest of the day is free!

Day 11 , Abanyeh (B-D) 4 October 2018

We will be stopping overnight at the spectacular village of , the village where time forgot to visit. It is like a living architectural and anthropological museum. We will be photographing sunset, too, where the red mud brick houses at dusk are amazing.

Apadana Palace Persepolis Vank Cathedral, Esfahan Day 12 , (B-D) 5 October 2018

This day we will be in Kashan, with her unique traditional houses, gardens and bazaar. We will farewell the sun from the roof of one of these traditional houses.

Day13, Tehran (B-D) 6 October 2018

Today we will drive to Nations Capital, Tehran. After check in we will start to explore some of her highlights. he first stop will be busy Tehran traditional market; this is where old and new mix so well. Maybe a little chaotic, but it is a great place to explore and take photographs. Then we will visit Tehran’s one and only . It is a Unesco Heritage Site. The buildings and its magnificent gardens are so photogenic you are going to find that it is very hard to leave this stunning complex. The Iranian National Museum, not far from the Golestan Palace, will be the next stop. Day14, Tehran (B-D) 7 October 2018

Today we will visit Tehran’s sophisticated Northern suburbs. Splendid palaces, tranquil gardens and bustling daily life live hand in hand in this corner of the capital. Late in the afternoon we will be at the Darband for evening photos and where we are going to have our farewell dinner. Day15, Departure 8 October 2018 However, Tony and Nuran are very aware that However, there will be other mornings when How Do You Like To Learn? How Do You Like To Learn? their primary role is to act as your instructor we will return to the hotel, so if your partner and guide. And they want you to return on wanted to sleep in, that would certainly be Everyone has different ways of learning. For other workshops and trips, which you will okay! some, it is sitting back and watching an expert only do if you are happy. at work, noting how he or she positions and What we find is that non-partners really uses the camera, reacts to the light and the So, please don’t be shy to ask for help at any appreciate our itinerary. Rather than being weather, or interacts with people to achieve time and it will be cheerfully provided with a centred around meal times, it’s based on the best posing and expression. smile! experiencing the countryside and what it has Recommended Equipment to offer. It’s a varied and exciting program, Here’s an incomplete list of some of the Others like to be given suggestions, to and whether you’re using a camera or not, the things you may need. understand what the experts are seeing and How Physical Is It? experiences will last a lifetime. thinking, and then left to experiment and discover on their own. They are looking for You don’t need to be super fit to enjoy this And don’t forget Nuran’s additional expertise • DSLR or CSC camera recommended guidance, but not too much. photography tour. If you can walk along well on history, culture and food! There is • Standard zoom - cover everything maintained tracks, you should have no trouble something for everyone. • Wide-angles - as wide as you have And yet other photographers like to be shown in Iran. • Telephoto - 300mm is not too long, but a 70- how to find the photograph, how to compose 200mm is pretty good too! the image and what camera settings are However, there will be some walking involved Camera Equipment • 1.4X or 2.0X Converter required. They want help with their camera when we leave the hotels or the vehicles to get • Spare camera battery & battery charger controls and detailed instructions on how to to the best photographic locations. • Backpack style camera bag frame and compose. Sometimes we will only be walking a few hun- Neither Tony nor Nuran are equipment snobs! • Tripod (with a quick release plate) dred metres. Most of the time it is no more Yes, they both use professional equipment, but • Plenty of storage cards for your camera Different photographers at different stages than a kilometre or so. that’s their full time job. • Polarising filter require different levels of assistance and • Neutral density filters (0.9x, 4.0x optional) that’s fine! Peter and Nuran provide all three The weather will also determine what walks So, whether you turn up with the latest DSLR • Card reader and cable if necessary levels of interaction, all you have to do is ask. are possible, but at this time of year, we’re not or an older camera you’ve loved for many • Laptop computer (Mac or PC) Importantly, you will never be made to feel expecting there to be any major difficulties! years, it really doesn’t matter. However, there • External back-up drives silly because you asked a basic question - are some lenses and accessories that will • Photoshop, Lightroom or Capture One chances are others in the group don’t know the Bring Your Partner certainly help you capture a wider range of • Mouse or stylus/tablet answer either! photographs. • Hat, sunscreen Tony and Nuran will be shooting as well. Non-photography partners are most welcome They are just as passionate as you are about to come along, but they will be expected We do recommend you bring everything you photography. They also feel it is important to participate on most of the activities. think you might need, but not so much you to practice what they preach and to show Sometimes we may leave early to take can’t carry it with you. You will be able to leave participants what they have captured as the photographs, and then continue on to our equipment behind in the hotel at any time. tour/workshop progresses. next destination. Tony Hewitt APP-L, G M.PHOTOG. 1PB, FAIPP, FNZIPP, DM WPPI Australian Fine-Art Photographer Tony His photographic journey has seen him Hewitt is a ‘Grand Master of Photography’ explore the genres of Fine Art, Landscape, of the Australian Institute of Professional Industrial, Portrait, Wedding and Aerial Photography (AIPP). He is also an Photography, and he has been consistently Honorary Fellow of the AIPP, a Fellow of invited to critique & judge both nationally the New Zealand Institute of professional and internationally since 1995. Photography and a WPPI Double Master of Photography. Tony is the current Chairman of the Australian Professional Photography With a passion for people, places & travel, Awards and is regularly sought after as and an instinctive sense of the moment, a keynote speaker and presenter, both Tony expresses a unique combination of within Australia and Internationally. He award winning photographic vision, and leads many workshops and photo tours simple creativity & design. both individually and in collaboration with other leading photographers, and In September 2013, Tony was awarded is constantly workingon collaborative the prestigious title of AIPP Professional photographic projects along with his own Photographer of the Year, and in the same individual artistic directions. He was year received the New Zealand Overseas invited to be a part of the Wizards of OZ Photographer of the Year, the Australian collective in a representation of Australia Landscape Photographer of the Year Photographic Artists exhibited at the and the Western Australian Landscape Pingyao International Photo Festival in Photographer of the Year, a title he has won China in 2014 and exhibits regularly both on 3 other occasions including as recently within Australia and Overseas. He recently as 2015. In 2016 his landscape images completed another solo exhibition at the were awarded 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in the prestigious Lynton and Kay Gallery in Perth Landscape Category at the WPPI awards in titled ‘Lux et Aqua’ which followed on from Las Vegas, USA. his highly successful ‘Coast’ & ‘Coast 2’ fine- art aerial exhibitions. Tony was also invited to be a core artist at the 2013 Ballarat International Foto Tony is 55 years of age, loves good music, Biennali, and was Western Australian good company and a glass of red wine, and Professional Photographer of the Year in can still ride a skateboard, 2004 and also in 1994. Nuran Zorlu APP-L, M.Photog I

Nuran Zorlu is an Australian commercial Born in Turkey to Armenian parents and advertising photographer with over Nuran speaks fluent English, 20 years of industry experience; an Turkish,Armenian and a litlle Persian. He awardwinning photographer — on two earned a degree in philosophy and occasions he has received the prestigious AIPP sociology at IstanbulUniversity and has Travel Photographer of the Year (NSW) a great love for the region’s history. This award and his photographs have been unique perspective and knowledge, selected as finalists in the ‘Head On’ and combined with his photographic skills, Sydney Morning Herald’s ‘Shoot the Chef ’ ensures his travel photography tours are competitions; a well-respected teacher of more than just an opportunity to learn photography; and a highly regarded judge camera, framing and lighting techniques of Australian photography competitions. - they also provide you with an intimate Nuran’s travel photography has featured in understanding of the region and its people. many major exhibitions and publications; An added bonus is his passion for food he has lectured on travel photography — he enjoys both eating and cooking it — and history at the Art Gallery of NSW, and his knowledge of both the local dishes Sydney University, the Cezayir Cultural and best restaurants in each of the regions Centre in Istanbul and at the 2016 Tehran visited. You will definitely not go hungry as International Book-fair. His illustrated he introduces you to some of the best food Photograph by Peter Eastway travel journal/ book, “Persia to Iran”, the region to offer. taken near Hamadan May 2017 has been reviewed on ABC radio and also featured in a BBC World Service documentary. He conducts photography workshops in Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, and Iran. Terms and Conditions HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The workshop is designed to be suitable for people of Tony and Nuran cannot accept responsibility for all ages in good health and moderate fitness. While losses or extra expenses caused by, but not limited These terms and conditions relate to the photography The order of the visits and sites to photograph, as activities are not strenuous, on some workshops we to, delay or changes in any transportation services, tours and workshops organised and run by Tony well as the itinerary, can be changed depending may be taking hikes for several kilometres on tracks weather, illness, injury, strike, quarantine or other Hewitt and Nuran Zorlu, the workshop leaders. on the circumstances like weather, light, crowd, in National Parks and wilderness areas, which may causes. All such losses or expenses will be the sole Local travel arrangements will be provided by Kalout availability, closing / opening hours etc... involve short steep descents and climbs. responsibility of the participant. Eco Tour & Travel Co. We will comply with the National Parks’ and other safety Tony and Nuran reserve the right to cancel any The price does not include: International air fare, requirements, but these are outdoor areas and you need to be workshop prior to commencement, whereupon paid RESERVATIONS lunches, tips to the bell boys at hotels, gratuities to careful when you are in them. funds will be refunded in full, but is not liable for The workshops are limited to a maximum of 12 the local guide and the driver, travel insurance. It will be necessary to carry your own camera equipment and water for these activities. any other trip preparation expenses such as, but not participants (plus the workshop leaders). A mininum Should you have any concerns about your own capabilities lim- ited to, air ticket penalties, visa fees and medical of 6 participants is required for the workshop to DEPOSIT & PAYMENT and/or fitness, please contact your doctor to discuss before treatments. run. Workshop places will be confirmed in order of Payment details are as follows: booking your place. The operators reserve the right to substitute receipt, payment or deposit. Bookings can be made You are required to disclose any medical or physical condition accommodations (if any) of similar category for 1. A deposit upon booking to reserve your place of that you have which could create a risk for you or any other by contacting Nuran Zorlu at nuran@nuranzorlu. USD 500 (or equivalent in AUS $). those indicated and to make any changes in the com or call him on 0413 619 292. participants. We assume no responsibility for medical care 2. Final payment by 24 June 2018. nor guarantee to meet any special dietary requirements. itinerary or transport where deemed necessary. Where weather conditions or forces of nature restrict or prohibit workshop activities, it reserves the right PRICE CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS INSURANCE to alter the trip program and substitute alternative activities. Iran’s Marvels and Treasures Should you wish to cancel your booking, you must We have public liability insurance, but we have Prior to commencement of any work- shop, an 15 days / 14 nights advise us in writing (email is fine). We try to have a no insurance for partici- pants, their health, their Acceptance of Risk Release form is a term of sale. 24 September- 8 October USD 7,500 fair refund policy that works for both you and us: equipment or personal belongings. We strongly The Acceptance of Risk release must be agreed to by Single Room Supplement: USD 750 • Deposits are refundable, up to 90 days prior to the advise you to obtain your own insurances suitable for each participant prior to the commencement of the Deposit to secure place USD 750 event. If you don’t request a refund of your deposit your needs. workshop. 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We are asking you to take the same risk you would were you to book your travel directly with Kalout Eco Tour & confirms their acceptance of all parts of these Terms • if the workshop is not full and, after your Travel Co. and Conditions, and the Acceptance of Risk Release. cancellation, we still have the mini- mum number of These Terms and Conditions, and the Acceptance of PRICE INCLUDES/EXLUDES: bookings to run, we will refund your deposit in full; Risk release, shall be gov- erned in all respects by and • if the workshop is full, and we have turned away RESPONSIBILITY interpreted in accordance with the law within New other customers, and you are cancelling within 90 South Wales, Australia. • Accommodation in double/twin rooms in As a tour/workshop operators, Tony and Nuran have days of the workshop date, we won’t refund you That’s it! Any special requests, please let us know comfortable, 3,4 star hotels and traditional homes. stricly limited responsibility. Tony and Nuran may unless your place is filled by someone else; beforehand! • All breakfasts and dinners. organise, promote, and sell programs consisting of • if after you cancel your booking the workshop • Water, tea or regular coffee, soft services that it purchases from various suppliers. numbers fall below the minimum number required drinks (like Coke, Fanta, mineral wa- ter, fruit juice Tony and Nuran do not own or operate any of these to run, and you are cancelling within 90 days, we in the can) at dinners. suppliers and as such is not responsible for any won’t refund you. • All admission fees to the museums and places to negligent or wilful act or failure or omission of any No part refunds are made for unused portions or visit in the itinerary. supplier. By taking part in the tour/work- shop, you services of a workshop. • Comfortable A/C van, driver, gas, parking etc.. agree that Tony and Nuran shall not be liable for the • Bottled water in the vehicle. above failings.

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Music Room, Ali Qapu Palace, Esfahan