Let the planet astound you.
And our expertise reassure you.
[Our Philosophy] We are curators of extraordinary experiences for like-minded explorers. Our mission is to create potent, logistically-masterful journeys that ignite awe, aliveness, and felt interconnectedness. As photographers, photography is a top muse—and travel that inspires creative expression is our aim. Intimacy, excellence, sustainability, authentic relationship & encounter are at the core of what we do.
[Our Trips] Our Photo Journeys are meticulously designed by passionate, detail-oriented, seasoned explorers—who are also photographers that share your dedication to the craft. We take you to the places on the planet we have found most compelling—applying rare trip leading & crafting know-how—while attuned to the pacing, timing & other variables that matter most to photographers.
[Our Commitment] Our team has collectively explored 150+ countries, and has decades of professional experience in educational travel. Attention to detail is our forte, ensuring you enjoy a fully immersive experience, free from logistical worries. Our local guides and travel partners, along with our unwavering support throughout the trip planning process, guarantee an unforgettable journey.
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE: ANTARCTICA
We return in January 2026 for our 7th season, partnered with the world’s most experienced operator of air-cruises. Skip the treacherous Drake Passage and fly straight to the awe-inspiring 7th continent, where you’ll explore aboard the best expedition ship we know—the Magellan Explorer. The trip is hosted by tour leader and photo pro Temu Nana, and our group enjoys exclusive perks and special treatment. These are journeys like no other—two opportunities to experience the ultimate Antarctic adventure.
UPCOMING PHOTO JOURNEYS
Unlock your creativity in the most awe-inspiring corners of our planet.
OUR PHOTO JOURNEYS
We offer a collection of photography-focused international journeys that stand on their own as immersive, thought-provoking, awe-inducing ways of encountering a place. They are carefully crafted considering the timing, pacing, and diverse experiences for photographers—which we know intimately as photographers ourselves. Whether you're a seasoned photographer, or just learning the ropes, each trip is designed to suit any skill level, with professional instruction to further elevate your shots. Each Photo Journey includes:
Professional Photo Instructors
Each Photo Journey features a seasoned professional photographer, with experience as an instructor, ready to guide you on your journey to capturing stunning moments and mastering your technical camera skills both in the field and during post-production workshops.
Expert Trip Leader
Experience seamless travel with our professional tour leader who possesses extensive logistics expertise. Your journey's transportation, lodging, meals, and more will be guided by a travel expert, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable exploration of your destination.
Top Local Guides
Our trips are led by local guides with encyclopedic knowledge of their home countries. These experts become your personal portals to a place, offering immersive insights, untold stories, and a genuine connection to the culture. Experience travel at its most authentic.
Intimacy as a Guiding Principle
We organize trips with small groups ranging from 6 to 12 participants, allowing us to foster a sense of interconnectedness among travelers and our shared passion for photography. This is a guiding principle in the selection of hotels, restaurants, and experiences.
Extensive Pre-Trip Scouting
Each destination, experience, and partnership we offer has been carefully scouted in-person by the Open Sky team with remarkable attention to detail. We are prepared to present exceptionally unique photographic opportunities, while keeping your safety as a top priority.
Each journey includes a private trip portal for registered travelers, pre-departure trip briefings, and industry partners to easily obtain insurance & flights. Personnel from our team are intimately familiar with each trip offering, and are prepared to help with any questions or concerns.
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OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS
Our team embodies a wealth of collective travel experience, having explored over 150 countries and guided hundreds of discerning travelers through 60+ diverse destinations. Our background and expertise spans from high-end educational travel and luxury tourism, to photojournalism, outdoor adventure, and astrophotography. What unites us is our unwavering commitment to curate experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in the rare, magical, and fascinating aspects of each location. We are dedicated to bringing you and your camera closer to the extraordinary essence of every place we visit.
Alex Ros
Founder, Trip Designer, Trip Leader
Temu Nana
Senior Trip Leader, Designer, Photo Pro
David H. Wells
Trip Photo Instructor, Filmmaker
Michael Downey
Trip Photo Instructor, Photographer
Patrick Campbell
Expedition Associate, Photographer
WORDS FROM OUR TRAVELERS
“Travel companies make itineraries and reservations. Open Sky makes magic! Thanks for a FANTASTIC trip!”​
- Carol , Morocco Traveler
"Traveling with Open Sky means experiencing the perfect curation of adventure and luxury. In remote locations, where conditions can change unexpectedly, Open Sky delivers exceptional experiences and the brilliant photos to prove it."​
-Andrea, Antarctica Traveler
“You guys are simply the BEST. Thank you for an amazing, one- of-a-kind, never-to-be-forgotten, awesome, experience"​
- Sally, Morocco Traveler
“It was a perfect trip; absolutely the best we've ever taken!”​
​- Maria, Chile Traveler
“Alex and Open Sky Expeditions have created a new level of first class travel and client responsiveness. After thirty years of international travel we have found the organization we will call first to complete our bucket list, Open Sky Expeditions."​
- Don, Morocco Traveler
“Keep up the good work! Thanks for providing me with yet another once-in-lifetime wonderful travel adventure. Namibia is simply one of the most amazing places on earth, mind blowing scenery, the most outstanding night skies in the world, and people with a welcoming warmth. But what made the trip stellar was Temu and Open Sky.”​​
​-Hal, Namibia Traveler
“Having had the pleasure of working with Alex Ros for a number of years, I gained great respect for his innovative thinking, vast destination knowledge, and passion for what he does. One of the most well traveled individuals I know, Alex works tirelessly with painstaking attention to detail to create the best possible experience for his customers."​
- Diane, Travel Dynamics International
“You guys are great - so organized and helpful…everyone at Open Sky made this a seamless journey. I had never used a tour company before…I think the level of detail and care allowed me to focus on photography and trust the rest would be handled.”​
-Vicki, India Traveler