japan winter photography expedition 2028

Sat 19 Feb - Thu 2 Mar 2028

Japan Wild Winter Photography Expedition 2028

Location: Hokkaido & Nagano, Japan

Workshop Length: 12 days, 12 nights

Investment: $12,999 NZD

Max attendees on tour: 6

Sponsored by:

Sony Logo
Kase Filters New Zealand logo in red text.
tsurui red cranes hokkaido
jigokudani snow monkey
stellar's sea eagle rausu
blakiston's fish owl hokkaido
matsumoto castle winter
christmas tree biei hokkaido
jigokudani snow monkeys nagano
narai-juku historic town japan
shirahage blue waterfall hokkaido
hokkaido winter landscapes
stellar's sea eagle boat tour
ezo deer nemuro japan

Overview

Join me and award-winning NZ wildlife photographer John Parker (Maddox Photography) as we take you on a 12-day wild winter photography expedition capturing the unique wildlife and landscapes of Hokkaido and Central Japan.

What you'll experience

We embark on a 12-day winter photography expedition, with opportunities to capture the famous Red-Crowned Cranes, Whooper Swans, Stellar’s Sea Eagles, Blakiston’s Fish Owl, Ezo Deer, Jigokudani Snow Monkeys and more, as well as all the unique wintry landscapes on offer in these locations. Co-led by award-winning wildlife and landscape photographers John Parker & Meghan Maloney, this tour will push your photography to the next level, while the intimate group size is designed for personal attention to further develop your individual photographic skills.

Your Hosts

Meghan Maloney

Meghan is a full-time landscape photographer and educator, and a Sony Ambassador. She hosts photography workshops both in New Zealand and overseas, and is passionate about helping others improve their photography skills whilst experiencing unique and amazing locations and wildlife. Meghan loves to break down photography concepts making them simple and easy to understand for her clients.

Meghan has a degree in Japanese language & culture, and lived in Kyoto as well as working on a Nagano ski field in her university days. She is very familiar with shooting wintry landscapes and wildlife after spending the last 3 summers in Antarctica hosting photography programmes.

Meghan Maloney headshot bio image

John Parker

John Parker is an award-winning bird and wildlife photographer based in New Zealand, and the founder of Maddox Photography NZ. His work has earned both national and international recognition, including Kiwi Image of the Year and New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year. His imagery has been published in books, magazines, and calendars worldwide.

You can check out John’s work on his website and Instagram.

john parker maddox photography

Itinerary Details, Payment and Inclusions

For full details of the tour and to sign up, visit: Japan 2028 Wild Winter Photography Expedition

Questions about our Japan 2028 tour?

  • See what my workshop attendees say

    "Meghan is an amazing photographer who is very passionate about her art. I attended a 1:1 two day landscape workshop course with her in June 2023. It was a totally amazing experience. She is an excellent teacher who imparts all the nuances and finer points of her craft that I was able to absorb well without feeling overwhelmed. The knowledge and insight I got from my time with her is something I could not have got from reading or watching instruction videos. A Meghan Maloney led course is a must for anyone interested in landscape photography. She will cater for people with all levels of abilities. She is an excellent communicator and an overall lovely person. Highly recommended!"

    Rabindranath, Waikato

  • See what my workshop attendees say

    "Just completed an 8 day workshop with Meghan and it was an experience of a lifetime. Meghan's knowledge of the area ensured that we always had something to shoot, even on the bad weather days. Meghan is also very generous with her photographic knowledge and is always eager to help out with compositions or camera settings. Can highly recommend."

    Ian, Auckland

  • See what my workshop attendees say

    "I have just returned from a four day workshop with Meghan, and I'm still buzzing. Unfortunately the original workshop booked to photograph autumn colours in the Hawkes Bay had to be cancelled due to the cyclone that went through. However I was not disappointed with the relocation and later date to Rotorua at all. With Meghan's guidance I was able to take my first every astro shot, spend time in the redwoods, visit locations I'd never been to, and discover lots of tips and information to help me improve my shots. Meghan is both patient and flexible in finding new locations in rapidly changing weather conditions. Highly recommend a workshop with her. Can't wait to do another!"

    Carole, Waikato