The best pictures are often taken at special moments. In this seminar, Dirk Bleyer will show you how to create exceptional travel photos with an emotional impact using patience, observation and the right instinct – from the search for the subject to the perfect moment.
Why do the professionals’ pictures always look so effortlessly perfect?
Travel photography is much more than just pressing the shutter button at the right moment. It is the art of telling a story before you even unpack your camera. In this seminar, you will not only learn how to use your camera, but also how to think like a professional.
National Geographic photographer Dirk Bleyer takes you behind the scenes of his worldwide expeditions and shows you his personal path to the “Best Shot”.
The art of motif development: from random image to masterpiece
A large part of success happens in the mind. Dirk Bleyer shows you how he systematically develops a motif:
- Creative vision: How to learn to think “around the corner” and find perspectives that others overlook.
- Motif hunting: How do you develop an image idea? How much patience, planning and instinct go into a top photo?
- Light & storytelling: Learn to read the light – whether it’s bright sunshine or dramatic bad weather – and use it to make the atmosphere of a place tangible.
Professional know-how for your travel logistics
Adventures often start with packing. Benefit from Dirk’s decades of experience in planning extreme tours:
- Gear check: How much equipment do you need? Get tips on how to pack efficiently for air travel and multi-day wilderness hikes.
- Mix of techniques: The targeted use of lenses, filters and image composition for different genres – from landscapes and architecture to wildlife, authentic portraits and gripping action.
- The professional workflow: from the development of the motifs on location to the finished picture.
Why this seminar?
Dirk Bleyer has been taking photographs for magazines such as GEO, Stern, National Geographic and Merian for over 40 years. His knowledge is not theoretical textbook knowledge, but has matured in practice in the remotest corners of the earth.
Using numerous picture examples, he shows you that you don’t need a huge budget, but above all the right eye and a few golden rules to immensely improve your own photo quality.
“A good photo is not a lucky shot – it is the result of a conscious decision.”
No matter whether you are a beginner or an ambitious advanced traveler: sign up now and learn how to return from your next trip with the “professional’s eye”!
About Dirk Bleyer
Dirk Bleyer has been one of Germany’s most renowned travel and reportage photographers for many years. His pictures are taken all over the world – in vibrant metropolises as well as in remote natural regions – and are characterized by strong imagery, emotional depth and extraordinary atmosphere.
Dirk photographs for National Geographic, among others, and is one of the best-known German photographers in the field of travel and reportage photography. His work has been published internationally, won numerous awards and been presented in high-quality illustrated books, magazines and multivisions.
He is a master at telling stories with the camera. He combines technical precision with a keen sense of light, movement and the decisive moment.
He is particularly appreciated for his lively and motivating way of imparting photographic knowledge. Thanks to his many years of experience as a photographer, lecturer and workshop leader, he creates an inspiring learning atmosphere in which both beginners and advanced photographers benefit.
Seminar information
- Speaker: Dirk Bleyer
- Suitable for: Beginners and ambitious photographers
- Minimum number of participants: 25
- Maximum number of participants: 74
- What to bring: Nothing is needed – except possibly something to take notes with
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- When: Saturday, 03.10.26 from 15:30 to 18:30
- Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Room Madrid, 1st floor (barrier-free)
- Price: 65€
- Note: The price of the seminar includes a weekend trade fair ticket worth €25
Experience more at Imaging World 2026
Imaging World 2026 is much more than a single workshop: you can expect a whole weekend full of photography, content creation, video, creativity and inspiration – with exciting program items, strong brands and many opportunities to try out new things directly.
Your weekend ticket includes access to the entire trade fair:
- further workshops and events in the fields of photography, video, lighting, business and content creation
- exciting stage program with lectures, live talks and inspiration for your photography
- creative playgrounds where you can directly experience technology, sets and new image ideas
- leading exhibitors and brands from the photo and imaging industry
- Imaging World photo competition, where you can submit your best pictures
- Free camera check & clean for your equipment on site
This will turn your workshop visit into an entire trade fair experience: you will learn new techniques, gather creative ideas, test equipment, meet like-minded people and take home lots of inspiration.
Plan your personal Imaging World weekend now and discover all the highlights around workshops, stage, playgrounds, exhibitors, photo competition and free services.