Ireland Photography
Tour 2026
Ireland Photo Tour September 2026 – Photography Workshop on the Southwest Coast with Bret Culp
Fine Art Photography Tour in Ireland’s Rugged Southwest – 2026 Small Group Workshop
Photography Tours in Ireland – Small Group 2026 Workshop Along the Southwest Coast
Ireland Photo Tours 2026 – Fine Art Photography Workshops on the Southwest Coast
Explore one of the most unique Ireland photo tours — a small group fine art photography workshop in Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Dunguaire Castle at dawn, County Galway. Photograph by Bret Culp.
Mid-September 2026 · 9 Days / 8 Nights
A small-group photography tour through ancient landscapes shaped by dramatic coastal light.
Photograph Ireland's Rugged Southwest with Bret Culp
Stand beneath castle ruins older than memory. Walk where monks carved steps into stone 1,400 years ago. Capture sea-sprayed cliffs in golden hour light.
Planned for mid-September 2026, a quieter shoulder season that allows for unhurried work, softer light, and deeper access to place. This Ireland photo tour journeys into the heart of the country’s wild southwest coast. The experience is led by Canadian fine art photographer Bret Culp, whose work is rooted in impermanence, renewal, and the passage of time.
Limited to 8 participants, this small-group photo tour and workshop blends guided photography with space for your own creative process. We will chase light, explore mythic landscapes, and create meaningful images grounded in atmosphere, history, and connection.
If this tour feels aligned, join the interest list to receive the confirmed dates, final pricing, and booking steps first.
Tour Overview
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Dates: Sunday, September 13, to Monday, September 21, 2026 (final dates confirmed once accommodations are secured)
Group size: 8 participants max (plus Bret)
Price: $5,500 CAD per person (estimated; final price confirmed once accommodations are secured)
Accommodation: A mix of 3 and 4-star hotels and characterful B&Bs, selected for comfort, location, and quiet. Single-occupancy rooms planned for all participants.
Transport: Dedicated luxury touring minibus with an experienced local driver for the full duration of the tour. Also includes ferries and scheduled sea crossings.
Meals: Breakfast typically included; other meals additional
Dates, routing, and final pricing are in the process of being finalized in coordination with local partners and accommodations.
Where We’ll Go – Photo Locations Across Ireland’s Rugged Southwest
Where We’ll Go – Landscapes, Ruins & Remote Wonders
We will move through Ireland’s southwest across coast, islands, and inland ruins. Daily routing stays flexible to allow for light-driven decisions and unplanned photographic stops.
These photographs, captured by Bret Culp on earlier visits, reflect the textured beauty and history of the places we’ll explore in 2026.
See more of Bret’s work from Ireland [View Ireland Portfolio→]
These are just some of the remarkable locations we’ll explore together. Specific locations may shift in response to weather, light, and access.
Skellig Michael: UNESCO World Heritage Site with a 6th-century monastery perched high above the Atlantic
Ring of Kerry: Castles, forts, standing stones, and raw coastline
Killarney National Park: Lakes, mountains, abbeys, waterfalls
Dingle Peninsula: Sea cliffs, monastic sites, coastal villages
The Burren: Limestone pavement, ancient tombs, stark terrain
Cliffs of Moher: Including quieter perspectives near Hag’s Head
Aran Islands: Stone walls, forts, shipwreck, and village life
What’s Included and Not Included
Tour Details: Dates and Availability
What's Included and Not Included
This tour is structured so you can focus on photographing. Logistics are organised in advance, while daily shooting plans remain responsive to weather and light.
Included
9 days of guided photography with Bret Culp
Small group, 8 participants max
Private touring vehicle with driver, plus all required ferries and boat transport during the tour
8 nights accommodation, single occupancy planned for participants
Entry to select heritage sites included in the itinerary
On-location guidance, critique, and one-on-one coaching throughout the tour
Curated routing designed around light, weather, access, and time on location
Post-tour Zoom session for image sharing and critique
Not Included
Flights to and from Shannon Airport
Travel insurance (required)
Lunches and dinners (breakfast typically included with accommodation)
Alcoholic beverages
Camera gear and personal equipment (tripods, filters, etc.)
An optional extra night near Shannon may be offered for early departures. This is not part of the core tour and would be priced separately.
Who This Tour Is For
Photographers from committed beginner to advanced
Travellers who value depth over speed and tourism
Artists drawn to atmosphere, history, and weathered places
Those who find inspiration in ruins, coastlines, and ancient places
Anyone able to manage moderate walking on uneven, coastal terrain
People who value shared experience but appreciate time to work independently
All experience levels are welcome.
Who This Tour Is For
Want to Join My Ireland Photo Tour?
This tour is limited to a small group. If you want first access to dates, full itinerary details, and booking information as it is confirmed, fill out the form below.
No commitment at this stage.
When details are locked, you’ll receive an email with confirmed dates, final pricing, and booking steps.
Prefer email. Contact me at [info@bretculp.com].
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About Bret Culp
About Bret Culp – Short Biography
Bret Culp is a Canadian fine art photographer whose work explores impermanence, memory, and the passage of time. His photographs focus on landscapes, ruins, and environments shaped by weather, history, and human presence.
Alongside his photography practice, Bret has spent over three decades working in film and television as a visual effects supervisor and director. During his years working in Ireland on The Tudors and Camelot, he developed a deep familiarity with the country’s landscapes, light, and less-travelled locations. That experience continues to inform how he moves through Ireland photographically.
Bret’s approach to teaching emphasizes observation, patience, and working thoughtfully with changing conditions rather than chasing volume or spectacle. The focus is on developing a personal way of seeing, refining decision-making in the field, and producing work that holds up beyond the moment.
Throughout the tour, Bret will work closely with participants on location, offering practical guidance and considered critique while leaving space for individual process and interpretation.
Questions
Questions?
Questions are welcome. Email me at [info@bretculp.com], or use the form above.