Explore the highlights and hidden delights of the languid and exotic state of Kerala on a new Better Travel Photography photo tour. The tour includes custom tuition from Steve Davey, which takes the form of illustrated talks, group practical sessions and work critiques. The tour departs from Cochin, India on the 24 November for 14 days, and costs £1395 excluding flights.

SF Digital have launched a downloadable eDVD that explains how to take stunning portraits. This 45 minute DVD by portrait and wedding photographer Uzair Kharawala showcases various scenarios on-location and how to setup and shoot. The eDVD can be downloaded straight to your computer and is available now at the special pre-launch price of £15 (RRP £25).

Nik Software has today announced its Fall 2009 Webinar schedule. Comprised of seven hour-long educational webinars covering portrait, sports/action, wildlife, landscapes, weddings, commercial photography and Capture NX2, the webinars run from October to mid-December. In addition to these webinars, Nik Software currently offers over 70 brief online learning videos.

The Master Photographers Association (MPA) has announced two workshop events with renowned wedding and portrait photographer, Yervant. The first three-day intensive tutorage workshop takes place in Dublin between 30 September and 2 October, followed by a London event which starts on 6 October and runs until 8 October. The cost for the Dublin event is 1,140 Euros while the London workshop costs £975.

Bogen Imaging is holding a free webinar called “Capturing the Brilliance of Fall: Roundtable with Adam Barker.” Professional photographer and special guest, Adam Barker, and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s webinar host, will discuss how to take amazing photos of the beautiful Autumn foliage. Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, September 18th.

Nikon UK is running an extensive range of training courses during the next few months. There’s something for everyone, from an introduction to DSLR photography, to a guide to Speedlight photography, to the more specialized equestrian event photography course. More Nikon training courses will be added shortly.

Landscape and architectural photographer Tom Mackie is running a new landscape and architectural workshop in Andalucia, Spain. You will get the opportunity to learn from Tom in a very small team whilst shooting amazing images of Andalucia’s famous whitewashed villages. Tom will share the secrets to his success and show you how to keep your creative-eye looking for those unique shots that he achieves time after time. This event takes place on 19th - 26th May 2009.

The Nature Conservancy’s website, nature.org, has launched a new bi-monthly audio slideshow from their director of photography, Mark Godfrey. Mark walks you through some of The Nature Conservancy’s most captivating nature photography images and explains the story behind the shot. Join Mark and learn more about the craft and technique that go into great nature photography.

Website: Nature Conservancy

Blurb are running a free webinar tutorial that will take your bookmaking skills to the next level. Taking place at 6pm PDT on Wednesday 18th March, this intermediate webinar explores several design ideas you can use in your books, providing you with some great tips straight from Blurb’s designers. There will also be time for questions at the end of the webinar.

“The Language of One Light: Roundtable with Will Crockett” is a free instructional webinar. Held from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. EDT, on Friday, March 13th, Will Crockett will provide innovative ideas on how to create great lighting to help enhance your images and creativity. US residents will also be automatically entered in a chance to win one of three Metz 58 AF-1 Flashes.

The Asian Wedding is a new seminar from Annabel Williams’ Contemporary Photographic Training. The seminar is hosted by guest speaker Tushar Shah, who has established one of the most successful Asian Wedding Studios in the UK. The first seminar is on 30th April 2009, priced at £250+VAT, with further dates planned for later in the year.

Colour Confidence have launched an interactive training video for the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo. The flash-based tool will educate users in the basics of colour management and all aspects of the ColorMunki Photo. “The release of this series of videos is another excellent tool from X-Rite, which will help users achieve accurate colour and make managing their colour an easier task.” commented Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director, Colour Confidence.

Yosemite’s Horsetail Falls is the subject of The Ansel Adams Gallery’s first One Day Workshop. Michael Frye, author of the Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, will lead up to ten participants to photograph Horsetail Fall’s waterfall, which appears to glow orange-red, as if on fire. The workshop takes place on February 20th and 22nd and costs $225.

Olympus has launched new photography classes for beginner and intermediate DSLR camera users. Each class will be taught using one of Olympus’ popular consumer DSLRs, like the E-420, E-520 and E-30, and consumers will learn about vital elements of photography, including aperture, shutter speed, exposure and metering. Starting in in February, the half-day courses will be held at six locations throughout North America.

The Royal Photographic Society has unveiled its workshop programme for 2009. New for this year are the ‘Fashion Photography’, ‘Product Photography’ and two business focused workshops. All workshops are open to members and non-members of The Society, and are held at the RPS headquarters in Bath.

Better Photography - Portraits in Natural Light is a new DVD from former Sunday Times photographer Philip Dunn. This 60 minute DVD is aimed at photographers of all levels wanting to improve their portraits using natural light. Dunn explains “I demonstrate that with a little understanding of light, lenses and poses, you can create really powerful and interesting portraits without the expense and trouble of using photography studio lights.” The Better Photography - Portraits in Natural Light DVD costs £14.95 including postage in the UK.

Photoshop author Derrick Story is giving a webcast focusing on the important features in Photoshop CS4 for photographers. Taking place on Tuesday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. PST, Story will demonstrate how to use Adobe Photoshop effectively for post production and also host an online Q&A forum. Those who attend the Webcast will receive 45 days complimentary access to The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers on Safari Books Online and the first 10 registrants to attend will receive an autographed copy of the printed book.

The Nikon Solutions Expo professional photography show takes place next week. Held on 9-10th December at Olympia Conference Centre, London, Nikon Solutions Expo covers the complete photography workflow, from inspiration, to tips and advice on getting the right shots, to software processing and printing. A selection of high profile photographers will also be giving talks at the show, including Alex Bailey, Joe Cornish and Donovan Wylie. Entry to the Nikon Solutions Expo is free when you register online.

Photo Iconic is running two photography workshops with Intrepid Travel in London, UK. Taking place on Wednesday 10th December, the two courses are Creative digital photography and Travel photography with a digital camera. Each course costs £40, but all participants receive £100 in vouchers towards Intrepid trips and Photo Iconic courses.

HP is running a series of free seminars, in collaboration with Magnum Photos, with workshops on the new HP Designjet Z3200 Photo Printer. The HP Photography and Printing Master Class Road Show will visit seven cities from London to Dubai between now and February. Each seminar will feature an inspirational presentation by a Magnum photographer followed by workshops focusing on the Z3200. Participating Magnum photographers include Thomas Hoepker, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Donovan Wylie, Patrick Zachmann, Carl De Keyzer and Martin Parr.