Here are some testimonials about Kevin Pepper’s Photo workshops
“Akari’s level of performance is outstanding. From identifying unique locations, securing ideal venues and providing precise advice to maximize the unique experience is the hallmark of Akari’s work.”
“If you have a chance to take the Akari tour to Mongolia, don’t hesitate! The Naadam Festival opening ceremony rivals the Olympics. The huge number of cultural opportunities to photograph is wonderful. Kevin and David’s willingness to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise during the tour creates many great photo shoots. The close relationship with one eagle hunter family (nurtured over many years) make it feel like you are staying with a family, not just a tourist opportunity. If you are interested in eagle hunters, cultural photography and seeing the pride of a nation, then this is the tour for you. Don’t hesitate to sign up!”
“My first photography workshop was with Kevin Pepper in 2014; Nova Scotia. I knew I made a good decision when he rescued a very expensive lens that I let roll out of my camera bag into a puddle of water at Peggy’s Cove. Kevin’s patience, a great sense of humour and excellent technical and composition tips made for me, an inexperienced landscape photographer at the time, a memorable workshop. Since then, it’s been workshops in Newfoundland, the Yukon twice, Mongolia, Namibia and Paris; all with Kevin. His knowledge of these and other locations and with his local contacts, means a key understanding of the best locations and also the ability to make quick changes due to weather or other conditions. Logistics with regard to accommodation and meals have never disappointed; even a last-minute birthday cake when it came up it was a client’s birthday on a particular day, demonstrates his level of care.”
“Kevin is a great person, down to earth, and always eager to help and guide. I find his itineraries are different than many photographers. He always prioritizes your ability to take a photo over himself taking a photo.”
“Experiencing Mongolia with Kevin was wonderful! He was able to get us access to people and places very few people could. Kevin made sure we all got amazing photos.”
“I have not traveled with Kevin before so did not know what to expect on this trip. I was really very pleasantly surprised with the amount of time and effort that he put into insuring that each individual’s requests/wants/needs were fulfilled each day. It was a real pleasure traveling with him and learning from him.”
“I have been on well over 30 workshops in 25 years. It is so refreshing to see that the instructors frequently don’t carry a camera and really are intent on helping us get our best shots. ”
“I have to say, this being my first trip with Kevin- he is by far the most organized guide I have ever traveled with!”
“This was an excellent workshop—from the guys in the front office who encouraged questions and responded in a timely manner and who were most helpful in assisting with making the arrangements for such a long trip—to Kevin Pepper in the field who was knowledgeable in both the area we were in, and his profession and was always available for questions. Keeping the group to a small size provided a much more interesting workshop than some competitors that I have attended.”
“He is incredibly familiar with the places he leads tours. So he knows all the good spots to go to get the photos you want.”
“The only way to describe this workshop is “EPIC”. The memories will last a lifetime.”
“A Big Thank You For all That You do”
“He has always gone above and beyond to deliver a once in a lifetime experieince”
“We wanted to share Africa with our family and friends, and we knew Kevin Pepper and Akari Photo Tours would be ideal for our group. Kevin’s travel and photo expertise made it a very smooth trip and included everything we had asked for and more. We did it all: Arusha Cultural Center, Shanga, Ngorongo Lookout, Olduvai Gorge, a Maasai village, luxury lodges, luxury tented camp, game drives in Ndutu, a sunrise balloon flight, bush flights, tiger fishing on the Rufiji River, and the one and only brewpub in Dar es Salaam... fantastic experiences everybody will remember the rest of their lives. Well done Akari!”
“My wife and I were first-time Photo Safari travelers. We could not have been happier with Kevin and Akari for the experiences in arranging the travel, the accommodations, the photographic opportunities and the wonderful people we met on each adventure!”
“What I love about Akari Photo Tours is I’ve gotten to go on unique photo tours that aren’t something everyone offers. They find the best local guides that provide not just fantastic photographic opportunities, but opportunities to get to know the culture and people of the area(s) visited. The “two Kevins” are some of my favorite people to photograph with, and I learn something each and every time,,, all while giving us a good laugh in the process!”
“Seeing Mongolia and the Eagle Hunters with Kevin was a dream come true. The photography opportunities were plentiful! It was so much more than I expected. If you’re going to Mongolia, go with Kevin. His experience with the country and access to the locals are second to none.”
“Incredible! Kevin Pepper and Kevin Lisota knocked this one completely out of the park. From the morning wake-up music and announcements which got everyone excited to the evening recaps with the expedition team which helped set the stage and get us prepared for the next day ... everything was so perfectly organized and so efficiently communicated the entire trip.”
“This is where the workshop shone for me. This was my first trip with Kevin, although I’ve attended other workshops. Sometimes, instructors teach in the classroom and during critiques, but only toss out tips in the field. With students having varying degrees of knowledge they seem to settle somewhere in the middle for instruction. This wasn’t the case with Kevin. He met people where they were with their photography skills. He was polite, tactful and very perceptive about coaching us where we needed help. ”
“I came home from both trips with award-winning photos.”
“This was the best combination of tons of shooting time with great subjects, and also the fun time to explore and experience the country.”
“He has been reliable and willing to go the extra distance for his clients”
“He was willing to do what it took to get shots for us”
“Kevin goes out of his way to make sure that the entire group is happy”
“There’s no way to really repay you for what you taught us”
“I came home with images that I was proud to have taken”
“What a Great Experience”
“The Most Fun I Have Ever Had”
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