Our Tours:
Tours last about three hours and are limited to 4 people depending on weather and destinations. All levels of photo experience are welcomed. Tours are run only during the best light of the day aboard his 18-ft Yamaha G3. Exact tour times depend on the tide cycles, wind and weather and will be set within a week of tour time.
Each Lowcountry tour explores remote habitats in search of natural wildlife behavior. Often observed are the wading birds, sea and shore birds, birds of prey, a variety of sea life and expansive water scenes as well as land species feeding in the marshes. Learn from a professional and improve your photography skills and understanding of the natural history around you. Learn what gear is appropriate for the field when you’re out. Photo tips are shared en route, along with conservation-conscious techniques for safely approaching the wildlife.
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Just before the close of each month, we publish a tour calendar for the upcoming month. Each date and time are available for booking your outings.
All Tours are timed for optimum shooting conditions: i.e. light, tides and weather. We do not run tours in bad weather, this includes high winds. If your tour is postponed due to bad weather you can reschedule using your same deposit or have your deposit returned (tours missed or cancelled for any other reason will NOT be refunded).
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Private tours: Private tour prices are: 1 person ($350), 2 people ($400), 3 or 4 people $(450). Please select any published upcoming date and time from the tour calendar @ www.horanphoto.com To book a tour for an upcoming date beyond July, please email me (Eric) @ eh@horanphoto.com
There is a $50 non-refundable deposit** due when all Tours- (Public or Private/Private Group) tours are reserved. If I cancel your tour due to bad weather this deposit will be returned to you or it can be applied to another trip anytime until December 31st. All payments can be made using Venmo, or by credit card (Square Payments) or by sending a check to Eric Horan, Po Box 456, Beaufort, Sc 29901 (please include tour date and time on the check). Balance payment can be via Square payment invoice or with cash or personal check at tour time. ( There will be a 4% surcharge for all balance credit card payments via Square payments).
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Mixed Group Tours( Public): I do run Public tours when requested*** (*** Your tour deposit will either be refunded if a tour fails to fill with the minimum of 2 people or you can convert to a private or private group and go. (It helps tremendously if you ask all friends and family members to join you) (Public tours have the added interest of sharing the outdoor experience with new people, and making new connections (price $120 (2 person minimum).These tours depart from several locations in and around Beaufort.
*****Whenever anyone reserves a date and time for a PUBLIC TOUR I will canvas my "Seats open mailing list" for interested others. If only 1 other responds then the originator and this person will have the option to pay the minimum fee ($350) and we will have an outing
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During changing weather conditions I will make a decision about running or cancelling a tour within 12 hours before our scheduled departure.
Please supply me with your mobile # and emergency contact number prior to our trip. PLEASE CONFIRM ALL TRIPS 24HRS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE BY TEXT
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If you'd like some photo help or tips please be thinking about your current photo issues and we can work on these while we are out. During the tour I will be adding some insight into what we are observing in this unique ecosystem. I have been here exploring these coastal tidewaters since 1981.
Looking forward to having you on the boat! Please take a look at my website for my latest newsletter and upcoming a special trips I am offering for the year, both locally and elsewhere.
I look forward to sharing a photo adventure with you
Eric,
P.S. Please check out my latest coffee-table book, “Beholding Nature”, All natural history images from the South East coastal region, here on my website