PHOTO WORKSHOP & RUNNING ADVENTURES
Welcome to the Mark Hemmings Photography International Photo Workshop and running adventure itinerary. Mark has been instructing photography workshops since 2004 in such visually and culturally diverse locations such as Japan, the Caribbean, England, Greece, Hungary, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Romania, Spain and Canada. Please go through the current itinerary and Contact Mark if you have any questions about any of the photo workshops, tours or trail running experiences. Mark warmly welcomes you to any of the workshops and running adventures below!
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – 20% DISCOUNT FOR SIGN UPS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1ST AND 15TH! – The Tuscany region of Italy is stunningly beautiful, and full of incredible photo opportunities. Join Mark and his teaching partner James Wilson on this Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre and Barga adventure. This photo workshop is limited to only 8 participants for maximum one-on-one photography training. The cost is $5,300 USD, with no single supplement extra fee. Breakfasts and dinners are included. Full information on this visually rich Tuscany adventure is at workshopsitaly.photography
TRAIL RUNNING – Join Mark Hemmings and the running adventure company Aire Libre for a Japan trail and road running experience that features the best trails in Kyoto, a four day trail run on the famous Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route, and plenty of Japanese culture and food. Full information on this Japan adventure can be found at airelibre.earth/run-kyoto-the-kumano-kodo-pilgrimage-trails/
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR – 20% DISCOUNT FOR SIGN UPS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1ST AND 15TH! – Japan is a world-class photography destination, especially as the country is so visually diverse. You will explore the modernity of Tokyo, the history of Kamakura and Enoshima, the culture of Kyoto, the great castle of Matsumoto, the mountain calm of Nagano, and the famous snow monkeys of Japan. The Japan photo tours are priced at $4,950 USD with at $495 USD single supplement fee. This tour is a premium trip, with meals included in the package price. For more information and sign-up details please visit japanphototour.com
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – 20% DISCOUNT FOR SIGN UPS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1ST AND 15TH! – James Wilson and Mark Hemmings have been co-leading the San Miguel de Allende Photo Workshops since 2008, and they can’t get enough of this magical town! Around every corner is a new colourful photo opportunity, along with the best food at their favourite restaurants. This photo workshop is priced at $4,995 USD with no single supplement extra fee. Breakfasts and dinners are included in the price. For more information please take a look at the website: sanmiguelphotoworkshops.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE – Pro bartender Eric Scouten and pro photographer Mark Hemmings team up for a Food & Beverage Experience in the most beautiful city in the world (in our opinion), San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Eric will be guiding us into the best of Mexican food and the complexities of mezcal and many other Mexican beverages and cocktails. For the Experience PDF download: SMA Food & Beverage PDF
TRAIL RUNNING AND MOUNTAIN CLIMBING – Join Mark Hemmings and the running adventure company Aire Libre for a Japan trail and road running experience that features an ascent of Mount Fuji plus an overnight on the mountain, and plenty of Japanese culture and food. Full information on this Japan and Mount Fuji adventure will be updated soon for our 2027 dates, but in the meantime you can get an idea of what the Experience is like by viewing the 2026 web page: airelibre.earth/japan-running-retreat-from-tokyo-to-mt-fuji-2026
PRIVATE GROUP WORKSHOPS
Do you have a group of friends or family members and want a custom photo workshop or running experience in your own chosen international destination? Mark is available for private trips for your group, either to organize the trip or to host the trip as a photography instructor or trail/road running guide. Contact Mark for more information.
PAST WORKSHOPS/TOURS/RETREATS
2026: Mexico, Italy, Japan.
2025: Spain, Mexico, Italy and Japan.
2024: Saba (Dutch Caribbean), Japan, Italy and St. Maartin.
2023: Jordan, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Japan.
2022: Spain, Mexico, Ireland, Greece and Italy.
2021: Greece.
2020: Haiti, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico and St. Maartin.
2019: Greece, Jamaica, USA (Texas), Haiti, Japan and Mexico.
2018: Japan, Mexico and Greece
2017: Mexico and Japan.
2016: Mexico and Japan.
2015: Mexico.
2014: Mexico.
2013: Mexico.
2012: Mexico.
2011: Transylvania/Romania and Mexico.
2010: Hungary, Transylvania/Romania and Mexico.
2009: Japan and Mexico.
2008: Hungary, Japan and Mexico.
2007: Japan.
2006: Japan.
2005: England, Hungary and Japan.
2004: South Korea.
Message from Mark Hemmings: “I sincerely hope to see you at one of our international photo workshops! It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you use, whether a DSLR, mirrorless, or mobile device camera. I’ve used them all and love to help people get the most out of their cameras. The photo workshops are also cultural and food experiences, which means that you will get a real sense of the country that you are visiting with me. Always feel free to contact me with any questions: mark@markhemmings.com or my Canadian phone number: 1-506-898-0204. I hope to see you soon!”