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 has treasured 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 guests 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 fun and approachable. His photography tours in Victoria go beyond technique - they spark creativity, build confidence, and leave you seeing the world in a whole new light.

Let’s Go!

  • Meet at the starting point at 3pm (1.5km or less from the Empress Hotel) 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