Shuttermoon Reviews

Great tour of the Czech Republic

Just returned from a tour of the Czech Republic with Shuttermoon Jan did a fabulous job with this trip His attention to detail and pre departure communication made sure that all my questions were answered The itinerary was packed and a bit of a whirlwind but so enjoyable Having been to Prague previously I was excited to see other parts of the country and the tour did not disappoint The itinerary was varied and each day presented something different to experience both from a photography and cultural experience standpoint From a photography perspective I appreciated Jan helping me move out of my comfort zone and photograph subjects that I do not usually photograph Needless to say I learned a lot along the way that will help me become a better photographer both in the field and post production With his help I have a lot of keeper photos from the trip and increased confidence in my skills I would have no reservations recommending Jan and Shuttermoon tours and look forward to joining another tour in the near future

Review by Non-photographer

Even for a non-photographer this was a great trip I got to see parts of the Czech Republic that the average traveler would not get to get In addition the restaurants chosen for meals very good I also learned some photography techniques to use with a cell phone Highly recommended trip

Outstanding Photography Tour

Jan is an outstanding photographer and tour organizer I had the privilege of taking his 10-day photography tour of the Czech Republic in May 2024 A skilled and passionate photographer Jan went above and beyond to ensure that the group members had opportunities to improve their photography skills through an enjoyable tour Jan has the ability to explain photography concepts and adapt his instruction to group members with various levels of photography knowledge He also provided excellent guidance on composition and post-processing of images I especially appreciated Jan s friendliness patience good humour and interesting conversations on a broad range of topics The itinerary was well-balanced with a mix of cityscapes and rural landscapes as well as some down time to do post-processing of images or just to relax It was particularly helpful that Jan took us to photo shoot vantage points that would have been hard to find on our own While every day provided incredible new sights the highlight for me was photographing landscapes in south Moravia and learning about the local culture My photography skills have improved dramatically as a result of this tour and I highly recommend Jan to anyone looking to improve their photography skills through Shuttermoon s travel photography tours I am grateful for Jan s dedication to photography his support of my learning journey and am hopeful to continue to explore travel photography with him again in the future

I just returned from an Iceland photo

I just returned from an Iceland photo tour with Jan Miracky This was a trip a girlfriend and I started planning a year ago Jan did an amazing job of providing an itinerary prior to our tour as well as providing gear lists etc well in advance of our trip The accommodations were very nice and our photography stops were beautiful Jan s style of teaching and enthusiasm made our trip fun I would highly recommend a tour with him

Great time in Cinque Terre

My husband and I recently joined Jan Miracky on his Shuttermoon tour of Cinque Terre Italy This was our second tour with Jan and like the first tour we thoroughly enjoyed our time Jan has excellent communication and follow-up skills any pre trip questions were answered in a very timely manner The trip was well organized and kept a good pace For those looking for a lot of downtime and relaxation this was not the trip for you Although we did a lot of moving we enjoyed nice leisurely lunches dinners and benefitted greatly from the expertise of our local Italian guide Leo in picking restaurants to give us a great non-tourist experience The lodging and transfers were very comfortable We unfortunately didn t have nice sunny weather for our time in Cinque Terre but that enabled us to learn how to overcome less than perfect weather and still come out with good photos Both Leo and Jan were readily available to advise on settings and composition to make sure we got the most out of the photo sessions The group dynamics were great and we all encouraged each other to try different compositions long exposures etc We relied heavily on shooting at blue hour and the weather cooperated which are my favorite photos of the trip Seeing the villages light up in the evening was a highlight for me Although the focus of the tour was certainly photography my husband is a non-photographer and still found the trip to be very enjoyable Obviously as photographers we search out the best views and he had the benefit of both seeing the best views and then having time to explore a bit on his own while we spent time photographing I m looking forward to taking another Shuttermoon tour with Jan and would not hesitate to recommend his tours I d also like to add that a real bonus is his after-tour critique feedback of your photos Jan provides a very thorough review of each photo you submit to him so that you benefit from the expertise of a successful professional photographer to help you improve your own photos