Embark on a PhotoPills Expedition to Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Photograph the Moon, the Sun, the Golden Light (and the Sea of Clouds!)

By Rafael Pons

We’re going to Dubai (and Abu Dhabi)...

Are you in?

Around the Full Moon...

From February 10th to February 16th 2025, Andy Marty and Nico Trinkhaus (PhotoPills Masters) will explore the vibrant cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi to photograph the Moon, the Sun and the mesmerizing Golden Light along with the hidden treasures of these Arabian Gulf icons.…

Access to the most exclusive rooftops included!

Of course...

We’ll be taking photos all day long...

But...

Can you imagine it?

To photograph the Moon, the Sun and the enchanting Golden Light alongside the world’s tallest skyscrapers, breathtaking mosques, remarkable modern architecture, dancing fountains, iconic skylines, innovative man-made islands, the rich local culture, remote ghost towns, vast deserts with their golden dunes, mysterious rock formations, planes in flight, majestic falcons, roaming camels, elegant models, and, with a bit of luck… the magical sea of clouds that occasionally occurs!

We’re dreaming about it!

To achieve it, we’ll use the planning power of PhotoPills and the expert knowledge of Andy Marty and Nico Trinkhaus to always be at the right place at the right time.

Top secret: we have quite a few legendary photos planned already... including a few incredible alignments with the Moon and the Sun!

Who is in?

Applications will open very (very) soon. For now, please sign up for priority access with the attached application form telling us about yourself and what you’d like to learn in this exciting photography experience!

You’ll be the first to be notified when the bookings for the 2025 PhotoPills Expedition to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are officially open. Promised!

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Do you want an example of how huge this will be?

This is a glimpse to what happened in the PhotoPills Expedition to Iceland. We had so many adventures and so much fun... We can’t wait for Dubai and Abu Dhabi!

But you don’t have to take our word for granted. Here’s what some PhotoPillers say about the PhotoPills adventures:

“I went to Iceland expecting to have the opportunity to photograph the marvelous landscape and master nightscapes. What I encountered was so much more – 14 kindred souls from across the globe who share a passion for photography. Together we expanded our creative boundaries, learned from one another and had an insane amount of fun in the process. I am confident that everyone came away from the experience a better photographer.”

“From the very moment the guys from PhotoPills announced the expedition to Iceland... I didn’t think it twice! I was using PhotoPills but not at its full capacity, so I had no better chance to learn from the creators of this amazing app. The experience was even more amazing than anything I could have imagined. In Iceland, I discovered a bunch of folks as crazy about photography as I am. I had a blast!

Photography is a continuous learning process, you always find something new that motivates you to improve. And this adventure made me improve more than I could imagine.”

"The PhotoPills guys know how to create a fantastic experience. They bring an infectiously fun energy and are always willing to drop some handy photography knowledge on you that you will take with you. You take their trip and you'll for sure have a good time, get some amazing pics and leave a better photographer."

“During my experience in Iceland I lived wonderful moments and had surprises that were beyond the expected. It completely exceeded my initial expectations! Sharing knowledge, experiences and ways of working and living photography with such a great group has been one of the most enriching life experiences I have ever had.

Who he said that learning and knowledge sharing can not be wonderfully fun?”

“I can't say enough about what a fantastic time I had during the PhotoPills Iceland photo tour! The guys from PhotoPills and Donal Boyd were so knowledgeable, accommodating, and especially lots of fun. Never a dull moment – nonstop action and shooting of amazing landscapes for 10 days. I came away with enough images and memories to last a lifetime!”

Credits: Cover photo by Andy Marty.

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