Who goes on our workshops?
Our workshops attract passionate photographers from around the world who want to shoot more meaningfully. Most come with a desire to push past the postcard. They're curious travelers as much as photographers, drawn to the idea of coming home with images that actually tell a story. Many have attended before. Several have come back more than once.
Behind the scenes in Hanoi and Tam Coc
Ambassador Chantale Wong
Manila, Phillppines / Washington, D.C.
Attended 2019
“My 2019 X-Pedition workshop in Vietnam was one of the most transformative experiences in my photography journey. The program challenged us to move beyond simply taking pictures and instead connect with people and places in a deeper way.
Working in real environments—markets, villages, and city streets — I learned how curiosity, openness, and light come together to create meaningful images. That experience reshaped how I approach street photography. Even today, when I walk through a new city with my camera, I’m reminded that the best photographs often begin with a conversation.”
Brian Mosley
“The 2022 Vietnam trip was an incredible journey! It offered a wealth of experiences for any photographer or storyteller, from the first meal of bún chả to a behind-the-scenes look at the water puppet show; and the vibrant color of the incense village to the early-morning chaos of Long Biên Market. No photographer should miss it!
If you want to sharpen your photography skills by capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments with newfound friends, then X-Peditions is right for you! Not just a tourist trip; it’s a photographic experience. “
Washington, D.C.
Attended 2022
Larry Gassan
Camarillo, California
Attended 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
“X-Peds jump started how I got past the self-doubt as to whether or not I was a photographer. It took a lot of work and situations.
As a traveler, X-Peds gave me the courage to go places solo or with friends, and do things with a confidence I didn't have earlier.”