Mongolia’s Gobi Desert and Winter Camel Festival
January 2027
Join me for a one-week winter journey into Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, where we will photograph the remarkable Winter Camel Festival and spend time with nomadic herding families living in one of the country’s most remote and striking landscapes.
Taking place in the depths of winter, the festival brings together camel herders from across the region to celebrate and preserve traditions that have been passed down through generations. From camel racing and traditional music to the daily rhythms of herding life, it offers a rare opportunity to witness a culture that is both enduring and evolving.
Beyond the festival itself, we will travel deeper into the Gobi to spend time with local families, gaining a more personal understanding of life in this harsh and beautiful environment. The winter landscape transforms the desert into a quiet, elemental space — vast, cold, and often dusted with snow — offering unique photographic opportunities and a different perspective on Mongolia.
This is a small, intimate journey designed for those comfortable with remote travel and seeking a meaningful experience beyond the usual routes. Alongside photography guidance and feedback, there will be time to slow down, observe, and engage with the people and places we encounter.
Open to both aspiring and professional photographers, as well as those seeking an authentic and immersive cultural experience, the trip also includes opportunities for camel riding, hiking, and extended time with the families we visit.
This trip is offered in partnership with Gobi Girl.
