WELCOME TO JOLLY GOOD EXPERIENCES
Sustainable, responsible travel. Photography workshops and tours.
Welcome to Jolly Good Experiences.
We are Andreea and Matt, both professional award winning international photographers and teachers with a passion for travel, culture and photography. We both have Masters degrees in photography and many years of experience, so we are able to help you with any aspect from the beginning of your journey with settings and composition, through to very advanced levels helping you to realise your vision and aspirations with your photography.
We aim to offer a great photographic experience for our clients making the most of the places that we travel to. We also like to sample the culture and food that the destination has to offer, so that you can immerse yourself in every location beyond the photographic experience. Because of these reasons (and because we are jolly good travel companions, and we don’t just say so ourselves) many of our clients travel with us time and again and choose us for their photography holiday.
Workshops and Tours
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Porto Long-Weekend June 2025
Are you passionate about photography, exceptional food, and world-class wine? Join us on an exclusive 3-night journey to Porto and the Douro Valley in June 2025, designed for those who love capturing stunning landscapes, indulging in delicious cuisine, and savouring Portugal’s finest wines. This small-group trip offers an immersive experience through two of Portugal’s most breathtaking regions, with carefully curated activities to ensure an unforgettable adventure.
This 3-night jolly good experience is the perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and inspiration, designed for those who want to explore Porto and the Douro Valley through their lens and taste buds. With a well-balanced itinerary that includes city walks, culinary experiences, a day trip to the Douro valley and its wineries including a scenic river cruise, and plenty of time to soak in the charm of Portugal, this trip promises a jolly good experience indeed.
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Berlin Aug 2025
Hang out with like-minded people, make new friends and mingle with the locals. Join us on a trip to this unforgettable city.
Berlin is a dynamic and eclectic city, known for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and modern edge. As the capital of Germany, it’s a place where the past and future coexist in striking ways. Berlin is a city shaped by significant historical events, especially the 20th century. It was at the heart of both World Wars, and its Cold War division into East and West Berlin left lasting marks on the city's architecture and culture. The Berlin Wall, which once physically and ideologically split the city, is now a symbol of resilience and unity. Some remnants of the Wall, like the East Side Gallery, are now open-air art exhibitions. Berlin’s mix of history, creativity, diversity, and progressive ideals makes it one of Europe’s most exciting and unique cities. It’s a place where old and new collide, and where freedom of expression and innovation are celebrated in every corner.
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North Laos: off the beaten track Jan 2026
Laos, a small country nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, is a photographer's paradise. With its lush jungles, towering waterfalls, and traditional hill-tribe villages, Laos offers a wealth of off-the-beaten-track locations for those looking to capture the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
We have tailor-designed an incredible photography tour with our local partners in Luang Prabang: this includes stunning off-the-beaten track locations in North Laos: Buddhist temples, waterfalls, home stays with local tribes, rice farms, river cruises.
Upcoming
Black and White Photography in London - 22nd February 2025
Capture the essence of London in monochrome at our Black and White Photography event! Join us at Victoria Station for a day filled with creativity and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about photography. Don't miss this opportunity to learn new techniques, meet like-minded individuals, and explore the beauty of London through a different lens. See you there!
Night Photography in London - 22nd February 2025
Photographing London at night is a magical experience—an opportunity to capture the vibrant pulse of one of the world’s most iconic cities when it comes alive in a whole new way. The city’s skyline, landmarks, and streets take on a dramatic character as the lights illuminate everything from historic buildings to modern structures. The play of shadows, reflections, and street lights can transform the familiar into something utterly captivating.
Brutalist London - 15th March 2025
Come join us for a hands-on architectural photography workshop in the heart of London! Learn how to capture the unique beauty of brutalist architecture with guidance from experienced photographers. This in-person event will start at Victoria Station and cover a number of locations and buildings around London. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this workshop is perfect for anyone passionate about photography and London's iconic architecture. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hone your skills and explore the city through a new lens!
Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. The style commonly makes use of exposed, unpainted concrete or brick, angular geometric shapes and a predominantly monchrome colour palette.
Berlin 27 Aug - 1 Sept 2025
Hang out with like-minded people, make new friends and mingle with the locals. Join us on a trip to this unforgettable city.
Berlin is a dynamic and eclectic city, known for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and modern edge. As the capital of Germany, it’s a place where the past and future coexist in striking ways. Berlin is a city shaped by significant historical events, especially the 20th century. It was at the heart of both World Wars, and its Cold War division into East and West Berlin left lasting marks on the city's architecture and culture. The Berlin Wall, which once physically and ideologically split the city, is now a symbol of resilience and unity. Some remnants of the Wall, like the East Side Gallery, are now open-air art exhibitions. Berlin’s mix of history, creativity, diversity, and progressive ideals makes it one of Europe’s most exciting and unique cities. It’s a place where old and new collide, and where freedom of expression and innovation are celebrated in every corner.
Laos Jan 2026
Laos, a small country nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, is a photographer's paradise. With its lush jungles, towering waterfalls, and traditional hill-tribe villages, Laos offers a wealth of off-the-beaten-track locations for those looking to capture the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
We have tailor-designed an incredible 12-day photography tour with our local partners in Luang Prabang: this includes stunning off-the-beaten track locations in North Laos: Buddhist temples, waterfalls, home stays with local tribes, rice farms, river cruises.
Let’s Talk!
Please contact us with any equiries, ideas or feedback that you have
About
Jolly Good Experiences is a social enterprise that provides photography workshops, lectures, talks, photo walks, photography retreats and tours to people of any age, race, social background, health, physical ability, income, gender, sexual orientation, who have a desire to advance their knowledge and education, to improve their wellbeing through image-based artistic forms of expression such as photography.
We are particularly interested in working with local communities that are at the risk of exclusion and social isolation such as people suffering from anxiety and depression, older people with no social networks, deaf and hard-of-hearing.