Testimonials
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After a few hours with Fernando and Marion I felt energized and they encouraged me to think about exposure and composition. They also are very solid in post-processing which gave me new ideas for improving my work in photography. 
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I would be the first to highly recommend, Fernando and Marion of PicTours Portugal. |
If you are looking for a photo tour, look no further than Pictours Portugal. The photographic expertise of the tour operators is unmatched, both creatively and technically. And they provide photographic guidance in an intelligent and kind manner, never to judge anyone's work or level. Portugal is a country of jaw-dropping beauty, and the itinerary is meticulously planned to maximize "hero" shots and learning, with flexibility built in to allow for weather variability. There are a few fun surprises thrown in too! I highly recommend Pictours Portugal!!
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Wow….I can’t believe how much I didn’t know about photographing landscapes. My shots look a lot better after spending a day with these guys. |
My husband and I have been travelling all over the world for years. I’ve been the designated photographer and although I came home with great memories my pictures were usually disappointing. I took some private photography lessons with Marion and I could not believe how quickly my imagery improved. She was extremely patient and a pro at helping me to see how I could improve my photos and showed me ways to create much stronger images that told the stories of the places we went to. Now I am happy to show my friends and family our photos from Cambodia, Namibia, India, Iceland, and other wonderful places. Marion is an inspiration and I plan to take more photography lessons with her and learn some post processing techniques as well.
This team puts on a wonderful tour in Portugal! Marion McCristall is not only an accomplished photographer, but also excels at planning and organizing excursions to amazing sites whilst ensuring that everyone has every opportunity to enjoy the utmost experience at all times in tune with each participant’s comfort zone. Fernando Picarra, also a keen photographer, is equally as generous in sharing his knowledge of local flora and fauna and historical information, all in the kindest and most respectful manner, while trying to meet each person’s wants and needs. This is not a “written-in-stone” kind of outing, but rather a planned day that can go anywhere in the beautiful areas of Sintra and Lisbon! 
Portugal is truly a photographer’s paradise. One year ago four of us spent several days traveling with Fernando and Marion. At every stop, they gave each of us helpful photography tips and excellent instruction. What is the sign of an excellent course? If people return for more. I look forward to my next trip with them! I will definitely go back to Portugal and spend more time with the inspiring photographers of PicTours Portugal. I think we barely touched the tip of the iceberg of what they have to offer as they share their knowledge of photography as well as their love for Portugal. Spending a day photographing with Fernando was a true inspiration. 
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Where does one start when you are talking about the wonderful memories of Portugal with two very friendly, competent, informative, lively, creative friends. They are an absolute dream team. Exploring and capturing photographs with Fernando and Marion was awesome! They will take you to places you would not expect and will surprise you. You’ll find angles and perspectives you won’t find with any other tour group.
My experience with you was tons of fun, we had some great photographic learning experiences and of course the scenery was outstanding. Thank you for the opportunity of photographing with the wonderful experienced Pictours photographers. Fernando showed us Portugal as only locals could with his pride and knowledge of the country. He was a delight showing us his Lisbon. I had done research regarding the Santa Justa elevator and was so excited when we were able to experience the panoramic views from the top thanks to him. Marion and Fernando also gave us tours to some of the beautiful sites that Marion has grown to love. The beaches were beautiful and Cascais and Sintra are great places to explore.
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