Friday 23rd August - Sunday 25th August, 2024.

Our standard package includes two nights in a luxury spa hotel along with tuition from our photography guide throughout the weekend.

This standard package does not include the VIP hospitality package outlined below.

This is the perfect package if you are looking for the no bells and whistles approach.

Elevate your British Touring Car experience with our exclusive VIP package. Designed for those photographers who seek nothing but the very best, our VIP package offers an unforgettable experience that surpasses all expectations. Our VIP package includes the same as our standard package plus the following:

VIP package exclusive features:

• Enjoy a race day experience like no other as you are hosted by Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport in their VIP hospitality area, This will include access to the garage, a hosted garage tour, grid walk, Q&A with the driver plus food and drink all day.

• Benefit from a super generous dinner and lunch allowance included in your package. Plus enjoy a welcome drink on us on your arrival.

• 2 x A4 prints of your favourite photos from the weekend.

Once you have paid the initial 20% deposit, you can then pay the remaining balance in monthly instalments.

Please get in touch with us to discuss your tailored payment plan.

Deposit of £259.00 to secure your place then 3 x monthly payments of:

01/05/24: £345.33

01/06/24: £345.33

01/07/24: £345.34

Throughout the weekend our photography tutor Dom Vincent will help you get to grips with some of the most challenging aspects and techniques required to photograph fast moving action, such as panning shots / motion blur, how to shoot editorial style images as well as some more creative styles, plus how to capture those more detailed, intricate paddock shots. Dom will take you to the very best vantage points across the circuit of which there are many to choose from at Donington.

Not only this, but as with all our workshops and tours, you will be exceptionally well looked after. You will not have to worry about the logistics all weekend, as we have you covered, allowing you to completely relax and focus on the photography.

Don’t forget about our incredible VIP hospitality package for the Sunday, hosted by Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport.

Early in 2024, Dom Vincent won the highly prestigious Motorsport UK award of ‘MPB Young Photographer of the Year 2023’ for his outstanding photographic portfolio.

Having worked with GT Report since 2020, Dom has progressed into a well-rounded photographer whilst developing a journalistic skillset in the process.

Dom has worked alongside teams and drivers where he has provided high-quality imagery.

www.domvincentphoto.com

BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) is a popular and highly competitive Motorsport series in the United Kingdom. It features a grid of high-performance touring cars racing on various circuits across the country. The championship is known for its close and thrilling racing, with a mix of professional and independent teams competing.

The BTCC regulations typically involve cars that are based on mass-produced models, and the series has been a launching pad for many successful racing drivers. Teams in the BTCC often represent various manufacturers and run a variety of cars from different brands.

The Porsche Carrera Cup GB is a one-make racing series that takes place in the United Kingdom. It is a support series for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and is known for featuring Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars.

The Carrera Cup GB is highly competitive and serves as a stepping stone for drivers aspiring to advance their careers in Motorsport. It attracts both professional and talented amateur drivers. The series exclusively uses Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, which are purpose-built race cars based on the iconic Porsche 911 platform.

The F4 British Championship is a single-seater junior open-wheel racing series held in the United Kingdom. The championship is designed as a stepping stone for young and talented drivers aspiring to progress through the motorsport ranks.

The F4 British Championship uses single-seater race cars that are designed to provide a platform for young drivers to develop their skills in open-wheel racing.

British F4 is often seen as a cost-effective entry point for drivers transitioning from karting to single-seater racing. Various teams participate in the championship, fielding drivers in identical cars, promoting fair competition and placing a greater emphasis on driver skill. Successful drivers in the F4 British Championship may progress to higher levels of Motorsport, including F3 (Formula 3) or other international racing series and possibly even Formula One.

The Porsche Sprint Challenge GB is a one-make racing series held in the United Kingdom. This series is designed to provide an accessible and competitive platform for drivers to showcase their skills in Porsche race cars.

The Porsche Sprint Challenge GB is a one-make series, meaning all participating teams and drivers use the same type of Porsche race car. This promotes close and competitive racing as performance differences between cars are minimised.

The MINI Challenge Trophy is a racing series in the United Kingdom that features MINI cars. The series is designed to provide competitive racing and serves as a platform for drivers to showcase their skills in these iconic vehicles.

The series typically features racing versions of MINI cars. These vehicles are modified for racing purposes, emphasising performance and handling.

The MINI Challenge Trophy may have different classes or categories within the series, accommodating various MINI models and providing opportunities for different levels of competition.

Learn and practice those crucial skills for capturing the fast moving world of Motorsport, such as motion blur.

Learn from award winning Motorsport photographer Dom Vincent.

Get to grips with how to capture fantastic images from behind the fence.

Learn Motorsport composition skills, working with different lighting conditions, the best camera settings for fast moving action, different techniques such as panning and motion blur, focusing techniques and some basic editing advice.

Photo editing session on Saturday evening.

VIP Package Only:

Experience race day hospitality hosted by BTCC race team Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport. This includes access to their garage, a hosted garage tour, grid walk, Q&A with the driver and food and drink.

Weekend admission tickets also included.

Stay in luxury spa accommodation a short drive from the circuit (Radisson Blu).

Please note: Rooms will be on a shared basis (twin rooms). If you would like to request an upgrade to a double bedroom, please let us know and we can confirm the additional cost for this (subject to hotel availability).

Stylish and comfortable rooms with a fresh colour scheme and contemporary furnishings and enjoy use of the spa and pool facilities.

Amenities include:

24-hour room service

Free high-speed wireless internet

Runway Brasserie (on-site restaurant)

Stylish hotel bar

HÄLSA Health Club including heated pool and steam room.

Car Park

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Dinner allowance of £35.00 p/p (VIP package only)

Lunch allowance of £15.00 p/p (VIP package only).

Plus all the hospitality provided on the Sunday by Laser Tools Racing (VIP package only).

Travel between the hotel and the race circuit is provided each day in comfortable transport.

Experiment using equipment from our photography partners.

2 x A4 prints of your favourite photos from the weekend (VIP package only).

Discounts from our corporate and photography partners.

Group size of just 4 people.

Initial transport to the hotel.

Personal spending money.

Personal travel insurance*

Equipment insurance.

Alcoholic drinks.

*Please ensure that you have the appropriate travel insurance in place at time of booking in order to cover yourselves in the hopefully unlikely circumstance that you find yourself unable to attend the weekend.

Camera Equipment:

DSLR or Mirrorless camera system ideally with a choice of lenses. We suggest a decent telephoto lens such as a 70-200mm as a minimum, 24-70mm or equivalent and if you have one a 16-35mm. Also an extender if you have one. We also suggest a longer lens, 300mm+. This could be either a prime or zoom lens.

Prime lenses are also a lovely addition if you have them both telephoto and wide angle.

A monopod.

Filters - NDs and Polariser.

Plenty of fully charged camera batteries and plenty of SD cards.

Other accessories such as: Rain cover, chargers, battery power bank.

A decent camera rucksack is recommended.

Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss your equipment if you are unsure. We can always try to help you out with some of the photography equipment should you need it.

Outdoor Clothing:

Waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, fleece, comfortable tops, comfortable shorts / trousers, comfortable trainers, flask, water bottle.

Please bring appropriate clothing for long hours spent outdoors at the race circuit. The weather may change multiple times during the day.

Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss anything if unsure.

We will send out a full detailed kit list nearer the time.

Arrive from 4pm:

6pm - Welcome meeting & pre-dinner drinks. We will discuss the weekend plans and what to expect.

7pm - Dinner

7am - Hotel breakfast (included).

8am - Head to Donington race circuit. Paddock photography and morning sessions.

12pm - Lunch at circuit.

1pm - Afternoon photography sessions.

6pm - Head back to hotel.

7:00pm - Dinner.

8:30pm - Relaxed editing session over drinks in hotel.

7am - Hotel breakfast (included).

8am - Head to Donington race circuit. Paddock photography and morning sessions.

12pm - Lunch at circuit.

1pm - Afternoon photography sessions.

5pm - Finish / head home.

To get the most out of this weekend you should have a basic level of photography knowledge along with being comfortable using your camera.

You should also have a strong interest in Motorsport photography and be looking to learn and improve on specific skills relating to Motorsport photography.

You can secure your place on this motorsport photography weekend with just a 20% deposit.

2024 deposit - £299.00

The balance payment is due 12 weeks prior to the start date.

An email will be sent out 2 weeks prior to this reminding you of the balance payment date.

If you wish to discuss paying in instalments, then this can be arranged.

Yes, you can pay in instalments.

For example, if you pay the remaining balance over a 12 month period the monthly total would be £108.72.*

If paying in instalments, the final payment needs to be made 6 weeks prior to departure.

A tailored payment plan can also be arranged

*monthly payments may be higher depending on your payment plan.

A general level of fitness is required for this photography weekend. We will be spending long hours outdoors at the race circuit. You will need to be capable of walking around the race circuit whilst carrying your photography gear.

We will ask you to confirm at the time of booking that you have the appropriate level of fitness to take part. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss.

Transport between the hotel and race circuit is provided each day and included in the cost.

Yes, we are! We have financial protection in place through an ABTA approved provider.

In fact, we are one of the only providers of photography tours and workshops here in the UK that financially protects their customers in line with the Package Travel Regulations 2018.

Here at The Photographic Adventure Company we are a luxury brand, running luxury photography tours and workshops. We don’t do things as cheap as possible, cut corners or give you the bare basics. Whilst we appreciate this isn’t for everyone, we hope you will see the benefits of what we offer. If you have an interest in photography and are looking to improve but still crave the luxury experience at the same time, perhaps we have a tour or workshop for you!

We believe that our tours and workshops are not like others on the market. So, how are we different?

The price you see includes everything you will need for the duration of the tour or workshop. This ranges from your private, double hotel bedroom, to meals and transport. There are no hidden costs with us. Any cost involved with your participation in the tour or workshop is covered by us.

On all of our tours and workshops, we stay in 4* or higher hotels where possible, often with extra facilities such as spa, health club, restaurants and bar all on site. All the hotels that we use have exceptionally high standards that align with our own. We don’t book you into just the nearest budget hotel - we make sure you are staying somewhere memorable.

On some of our flagship Motorsport photography workshops we include aspects such as VIP hospitality at the race circuit.

We believe we offer an exceptional level of customer service before, during and after any tour or workshop. We are always available and here to help no matter the issue. We are always fair, honest and genuine and we pride ourselves on our business etiquette and extremely high level of customer service.

We work with some incredible photographers from award winning to up-and-coming. We are proud to support a number of fantastic photographers and we believe each and every one of them brings something unique.

We have a fantastic relationship with a number of major photography brands and manufacturers. All our guests will receive access to and discounts on a variety of equipment.

Finally, as a registered Tour Operator, we ensure that we have the right level of consumer protection in place, in line with travel industry regulations. Surprisingly, the vast majority of photography workshops and tours on the market do not, leaving you potentially out of pocket or even stranded abroad should anything happen to that business before or during the trip.