One photographer
€650
A complete private one-day photography workshop at Lake Kerkini.
Personal one-to-one guidance
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Lake Kerkini · Private experience
Kingdom of the Pelicans
A private day shaped around Dalmatian Pelicans, winter light and the photographs you want to create.
LocationLake Kerkini, Greece
GroupOne or two photographers
LevelAll skill levels
From€650
Why Kerkini?
One focused day. A landscape full of possibilities.
Lake Kerkini is one of Europe’s defining places for photographing the majestic Dalmatian Pelican.
During this private day we work with pelican behaviour, flight, portraits, close detail and birdscapes. The pace follows the light, the birds and your photographic priorities.
The lake can also offer kingfishers, flamingos, egrets, buzzards, kestrels, grebes and cormorants, framed by an extraordinary mountain landscape.
Our day together
On the water, guided by light and behaviour.
We begin with the strongest available conditions on the lake. The route and timing remain flexible, responding to weather and pelican activity rather than forcing a rigid plan.
I work beside you throughout the session, helping with camera settings, autofocus, exposure, composition and field technique. When conditions allow, we can also photograph from carefully chosen shoreline positions.
- 01Portraits and close detail
- 02Flight and action
- 03Birds within the landscape
Your private date
Choose the day. We will shape the experience.
Tell me when you plan to be in Greece and what you want to photograph. I will confirm availability and suggest the strongest option for the season.
Date
Arranged privately
Best season
Winter at Lake Kerkini
Boat session
Led by light and conditions
Group
One or two photographers
Private workshop pricing
One day, shaped around you.
Choose a completely private session or share the experience with one other photographer.
Two photographers
€1,100
The total price for two photographers booking and attending together.
€550 per photographerAccommodation, meals, drinks and personal expenses are not included.
Ask about your preferred dateWorkshop highlights
A complete day devoted to the photographs.
Completely private
A focused day created for one photographer or two people booking together.
Boat photography
A dedicated session on the lake, planned around the best available light and pelican activity.
Flexible field approach
When conditions allow, we also work from carefully chosen positions along the shoreline.
Personal guidance
Hands-on help with autofocus, exposure, composition, camera settings and field technique.
Transfers included
Transport from Thessaloniki airport or hotel to Lake Kerkini and local transfers are included.
Diverse opportunities
Work on portraits, close detail, flight, action and birds within the wider landscape.
Ethical practice
Every approach respects the birds, their space and their natural behaviour.
All levels welcome
The guidance adapts to your experience, from first steps to an established photographic practice.
Also included: an official receipt or invoice for professionals and companies.
Optional travel insurance for Greece: available on request.
Please note: the exact route follows weather, water conditions and wildlife activity.
From the field
What photographers say about the experience.
THE KINGDOM OF THE PELICANS 2026 My group and I had a fantastic time. Let me go into a little more detail. Or guide and instructor Vaios is phenomenal. To start with, he gave me great recommendations for my first day in…
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THE KINGDOM OF THE PELICANS 2026 Beneath Zeus’s open sky and beside Poseidon’s shimmering waters, the pelicans rose like living myths... Majestic reminders that the greatest journeys are the ones that leave us grateful.... “The Kingdom of the Pelicans” workshop has definitely…
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THE KINGDOM OF THE PELICANS 2026 Five stars feels like an understatement. From start to finish, this Dalmatian pelican trip was exceptional, and so much of that is because of Vaios. He is an incredible human being. Thoughtful, accommodating, and endlessly knowledgeable…
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Prepare for the field
What to bring.
Open the practical lists below while planning your day. If something is missing, contact me and I can help arrange a rental.
Recommended photography gear
- DSLR or mirrorless camera; bird-eye autofocus, fast burst and a tilting screen are strongly recommended.
- Wide-angle 16–24mm and normal 24–70mm lenses.
- Telephoto 70–200mm or 70–300mm for portraits and flight.
- A 150–600mm lens for other birds and wildlife.
- ND filters, optional macro lens, tripod or monopod.
- Large memory cards and enough backup storage for high-speed sequences.
Warm clothing and additional gear
Winter mornings can reach 0°C or below. Dress in layers and bring:
- Waterproof warm pants and waterproof jacket.
- Thermal fleece layers, socks and underwear.
- Waterproof boots, hat, gloves and scarf.
- Optional spare boots and hand or foot warmers.
Not included in the price
- Accommodation.
- Meals and drinks.
- Personal expenses and anything not listed in the workshop highlights.
Private day · From €650
Spend one day in the Kingdom of the Pelicans.
One or two photographers, a flexible plan and Lake Kerkini in its most expressive season.