Victoria In Focus - Smartphone Photography Tour

Discover how to unlock the full potential of the incredible camera you carry with you every day. This hands-on photography experience will elevate the way you see and capture the world around you, using the tool already in your pocket!

  • Master Your Camera: Explore manual settings like exposure and white balance and get to know the sensors and lenses inside your phone to gain creative control

  • Adapt to Your Surroundings: Refine your technique to respond to shifting light for a variety of photographic subjects

  • Tell Your Story: Go beyond snapshots—tell meaningful stories through thoughtful composition and visual narrative

Don’t just walk on by—pause, frame, and capture the essence of your surroundings. Whether you're strolling through vibrant streets, serene gardens, or coastal vistas, this tour helps you see Victoria with a photographer’s eye.

Perfect for anyone who treasures the memories stored on their phone, regardless of experience level. You’ll not only learn techniques—you’ll apply them, practice them, and share the results with confidence.

Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

Device Compatibility: Suitable for both iOS and Android smartphones

Accessibility: Our tours & experiences accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, but detours may be required due to the historical nature of some locations.

Small Groups!

Max 8 adults means our tours feel like private tours - an opportunity to connect and share with us and your fellow travelers.

Private Walking Tours are also available.

Each Experience is Unique

Check the details for each tour below:

  • Beach & Garden

    Beacon Hill Park, ocean views, wildlife & flowers

    *meet at the Terry Fox Statue

  • Heart of Victoria

    Inner Harbour, Parliament, the Empress Hotel, urban gardens & urban street photography

    *meet at the Cenotaph

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Your Guide - Eric Hinch

Eric is a dynamic visual storyteller and educator with a sharp eye for detail and a deep command of photography, film, and digital media. With over 30 short films to his name and a background in theatre, he fuses artistic vision with technical skill - guiding participants to understand not just how to capture a moment, but why it matters. His expertise spans everything from lens and lighting dynamics to editing and composition, making complex concepts easy to grasp and exciting to apply.

As a seasoned team-building host and improviser, Eric creates a learning environment that’s as inspiring as it is approachable. His photography tours in Victoria go beyond technique - they spark creativity, unlock confidence, and leave you seeing the world in a whole new light.

Let’s Go!

  • Meet at the starting point at 1pm (1.5km or less from the Visitor’s Center) for your date:

    • August 9 - Terry Fox Statue
      20 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 2N6

    • August 17 - Cenotaph
      698 Government St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8

  • Arrive 5 min before the tour starts

  • Dress to be comfortable outside!

    • tour will mostly be conducted in outdoor locations

  • Tour will end at or near the meeting point