References for Photography Holidays

gmgilberttography

I recently went to the Algarve, on Martin Newton’s trip along with 13 other photographers, and 7 models. From the start, we were like a small family and everyone got along brilliantly, both while shooting and during more relaxed social times.

From the original booking, I was completely at ease. Martin communicates very well with every fine detail, and is quick to respond. You can literally ask him about anything. He is very accommodating, and makes special arrangements where required.

Upon arrival in Portugal, everyone knew where to meet and a car was waiting as Martin had said to take us to the villa, which would become home. This villa is outstanding, and from first getting there was made to feel welcome.

The days were planned in advance, everything from times to be ready to who’s shooting when, and transport, food etc. Everything has been thought through so no stress when over there. Martin runs this very well and I couldn’t recommend his abroad trips any higher.

Only thing I would add, is the days are quite long and in the hot heat is worth noting if your considering booking. That being said, Martin makes special arrangements if required and helps you every step of the way.

Thanks Martin, I hope to come back in 2019

Dave Bodey

What a great week in the Algarve.Martin has managed to combine a first class photographic trip with a relaxing holiday. Fantastic models in a number of superb locations all topped off with visits to some truly outstanding restaurants. What more could you ask for?

I really hope that I have space in my calendar for next years trip and I have no hesitation in highly recommending this trip to all photographers.

5foot8

Photography Holidays is the lets get out of this dull boring country and shoot somewhere warm and sunny adventure by photographer and general sound bloke Martin Newton.

Martins holidays are well run, organised and fantastic beyond description, so why such a long reference? His pained search for great models really pays off with amazing opportunities to capture some amazing images. For full disclosure this is my third photo adventure with Mr Newton and would I return if the results were not amazing, absolutely not. Just waiting for next payday to drop the deposit for the 2019 adventure.

The accommodation is proper wives of where-ever, a villa where my whole house would fit in the communal living space, surrounded by the 18 [I think] bedrooms. With pool and fabulous space to live for the week with the Albufeira Family. Rules are important and so is organisation. This is not a free for all chaotic holiday, but a scouted and experienced experience finely crafted for the maximum achievement of both models and photographers.

Right from the moment you land in Portugal, the experience starts with an organised transfer to the villa. An evening of getting to know your surroundings and meet the group. Ground rules are set and rooms allocated.

This is a work hard play hard (not too hard) holiday, lots of meals in cafes and restaurants, the 'steak-night' is a thing but Chinese night is not far behind.

The bottom line, great models, great images, great food, great company and more sun than those with less than Factor 50 have the tans to remind them.

This year we were privileged to work with seven models.

Martin does take the time to find appropriate locations and actually visits them prior to the groups arrival. It's a great privilege to be part of the Photography Holidays experience and it's now a 300 day plus wait for the next one.

Saffron-jayè Richardson

I was over the moon when Martin asked me to come along to this trip! And it didn’t disappoint!! A hard weeks work but my gosh how worth it! They say you don’t get anything without working hard for it and that is spot on! The results are gorgeous and I’m so lucky to have expericaned that week with so many wonderful models and photographers!

Martin! Aka daddy of the group was just simply amazing! Even when my button came of my dress in the middle of town we went above and beyond to find me a safety pin! That among everything else he done to put us girls safety and happiness first!

Siobhan! Aka group mummy was just perfect! Making sure everyone was doing what they are meant to be doing in the right place as well as modelling too!

Just an all round incredible trip!

Thank you so much guys for having me

Pebbles

Photography Holidays Abroad?? Who wouldn't say yes!!

I have been one very lucky lady, and have been invited on numerous photography holidays that Martin has organised, and I can honestly say i enjoy every second of them!

The week is super organised, Martin scouts every location, and ensures that everyone will come away with stunning imagery from the trip!

He makes it his mission to make sure the trip is enjoyable, every day is packed with fun shoots and stunning locations, but also wants to spend time with everyone as a group on the evenings eating, drinking, and socialising.

Photography Holidays are organised solely to create stunning images in beautiful countries, but to also allow everyone to enjoy it as a holiday with an amazing bunch of people.

I am happy to say that I have become one of Martins resident models for his trips, and I am looking forward to many more years of Sun, Sea, Sand, Cameras and a week of laughter!

If you haven't booked on one of these trips yet, you need to! I can guarantee you'll have a fabulous week!

Thanks again Martin for giving me this opportunity xx

K Louise

I attended the trip to Portugal as a model with martin this summer

And I have to say it was the best trip Iv ever been on from the bottom of my heart I was looked after very well felt so safe and had everything I needed

The extent martin goes to and planning is just amazing everyone is so looked after

Alll the models that came you couldn't if had a nicer bunch of people

and again for photographers

The villa was out of this world gorgeous in a great place

The plan each day was well set out clear and made sure everyone got what they came for

Everything ran smOothly and if there was a hic cup martin was on it and sorted it before anyone was even aware

If your a photographers

I would 100% reccomened this for you as you get so much variety

And a model again 100% your safe looked after around amazing people and will have a great time

Thankyou martin for finishing my summer off with many smiles

Victoriah

I went on a photography holiday with Martin recently in Portugal with 18 of us in total five models and 12 photographers.

All of the models were great we all got on amazing couldn't of picked a better bunch honestly and the range of photographers and amount of people surprisingly all gelled very easily and we stayed in a super amazing villa I think with 15 bedrooms I think 18 people slept comfortably with rooms to spare. We had a games room a huge pool garage and lots of balcony spaces with a great location close to the centre.

Honestly I've travelled the world and stayed in some amazing places but I've never seen anything quite like it as a lovely little spot.

Martin was very professional with his organisation even with some slipups with Ryan air cancelling flights et cetera he managed to make sure everything was running smoothly regardless of what hic ups he came across.

We had a great team we created some great images at some great spots I would highly recommend the whole team and the trip was great fun.

Thanks

Ron7979

I went on Martin's Algarve trip for the 2nd year in a row....and what an awesome week we had. Martin spends so much time choosing the right models, scouting locations beforehand, organising transportation, planning the week's itinerary so that the whole week runs smoothly. The locations he chooses are awesome and I was very pleased with the images I got from the trip. And he's happy to offer advice if you need it.

Thanks for an unforgettable week Martin....AGAIN :-)

Antz

I went on Martin's holiday trip back in 2015 and considering it was his first it went pretty smoothly that I booked on this years adventure in the Algarve.

More models, bigger villa along with more to manage but it was great fun with some great images produced by myself and the others that attended.

Lots of different locations to shoot in, some different from the first trip as well which made it good.

The Villa was huge and great for shooting in and around so I would recommend anyone looking for an organised photo trip abroad to consider Martin in the future.

Anthony

Gidders28

Met Martin at the Photography Show at the NEC in March and having spoken to a couple of guys who had been on previous holidays arranged by Martin who were very positive about the whole experience, I booked in to this year's Algarve trip.

What can I say? The organisation was outstanding, the accommodation was fantastic, the models that he'd booked were brilliant, the locations were fab and everyone got along really well.

With 18 of us in the trip - 5 models & 13 photographers (inc Martin) there was plenty of shooting time & everyone came home with some awesome images.

Thank you Martin - highly recommended :)

dasphotouk Dave

I had a great time on Martin's 2017 Portugal trip, this was the second time I've been and I couldn't wait to go again! Martin is really friendly, he does a great job of helping everyone with travel arrangements etc and the shoot is well organised.

There are plenty of varied shooting at fabulous locations that Martin has scouted out in advance, and Martin is easy going and happy to give advice and make sure everyone is ok throughout the week. The villa we used was amazing, and is only a 5-10 minute walk to some lovely beaches. A fun trip, with time to relax as well as shoot. Highly recommended!

5foot8

Photography holidays with Martin are quite spectacular. Martin actually goes to the trouble of scouting the locations prior to the trip. This is now my second trip with Photography Holidays and the level of detail and planning that Martin puts in really does mean a great week away shooting magnificent models in locations that just enhance the images that you are able to capture.

2017 was a step up form 2016, an 18 bedroom villa with pool and en-suite bathrooms not much more than 10 minutes walk from the closest beach (allegedly). 5 fantastic models, all I found hard to believe we'd managed to secure them for the trip and most of all a great bunch of guys and girl to shoot alongside.

Martins continued belief in my ability and the progress I've made whilst photographing alongside him amaze me - but I'm the kind of guy who is always analysing my own results and attempting to eliminate my own failings.

Thank you, Martin - the images are a testament to your planning and preparation. Thank you for caring enough to find the best possible models you could and the 10,000 emails to make sure they turned up. Thank you for the amazing locations and the villa of dreams you secured as our very posh base to work from and in.

Ron7979

I went on Martin's Algarve trip in 2016 and then again this year. It's such a fun trip....lots of banter, fun times, and some awesome images taken by everyone. The shoot locations are stunning and offer plenty of variety. I highly recommend Martin's Algarve trip if you're looking for a photography holiday.

Kevin Pack

I've shot overseas on a number of occasions. But this was my first time going on an organised photography holiday.

We stayed in a beautiful (huge) villa in the Algarve and on various days had the opportunity to also shoot the fantastic models Martin had arranged at the beach, in the old section of a nearby town, and in an abandoned building surrounded by wasteland.

I think my best recommendation is that I want to go and do it all again in 2018!