Creative Adventure*

NAMIBIA

18 - 25 Jan 2025 - SOLD OUT

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Our Creative Adventure of 2025 is coming soon!
Travel with us to one of the most beautiful places on earth

Felix and Pratik have created an itinerary based on a keen curiosity, explorative spirit and desire to share with others. And he’s teamed up with Bella Kotak and Pratik Naik to deliver something truly exceptional.

*our creative adventures are not strenuous. You won’t have to do any serious hiking or any ‘roughing it’. Namibia is well equipped and the accommodations are fabulous.

*images by Pratik Naik, Bella Kotak, Magnus Karlson, Felix Kunze, Brandi Nicole, Emily Teague, Nate Napolitano, JL Fuoco, Keoni Chun, Tony Sargent, Jeanie Lewis, Julie Ross-Ryan, Cat Gundry-Beck, Alexandra Pobortscha, Jeff Lazell, Jessica Lazell, Peter Roelofs, Greg Thomason, Tina Leu

What is it?

A Creative ‘Adventure’ is an exciting experience traveling to various points of interest in a given location.

In this case, we’re starting 2025 off with the cream of the crop:

Namibia

Felix, Pratik, Bella and the team will take you on an exploration of the most incredible locations Namibia has to offer.

You get to take as many pictures as you like, while we take care of every detail, using our in-depth knowledge and connections forged over the years.

We’ll set up styled shoot experiences with a model in locations hand-picked for their natural beauty. You’ll get to shoot in mind-bendingly beautiful locations, photograph with full access to our expertise.

It’s a lot of fun and you get to experience our favorite - the famous Namibian sunsets.

Each day is set up to wow you, to build upon the previous day’s experience.

We won’t give it all away here, but read on to find out more.

Bella Kotak
Special Guest

Fine Art Photographer, Educator, and Founder of education platform Only the Curious

Pratik Naik
Host

Commercial and Editorial Retoucher, Photoshop Educator and Co-Founder of Photoshop Plugin Company Infinite Tools.

Felix Kunze
Host

Commercial and Portrait Photographer, Lighting Educator and Explorer at Heart

Who you will meet

  • One of my favorite things is showing people places that I love.

    The first time I went to Namibia, it took my breath away. I knew immediately I would keep coming back for the rest of my life.

    The Namib is the oldest desert in the world - and that’s the feeling that envelopes every moment - a wisdom and calm that comes from the land itself. It defies explanation.

    For our Adventure, I’ve figured out something I think is unmatched anywhere else on earth - an experience devoid of the throngs of tourists, a way to access one gorgeous location after another, pretty much undisturbed. And even better, you don’t have to think about a thing, everything is taken care of.

    I come back feeling refreshed and inspired, and so do those who travel with us.

    I’ve been a lot of places, nothing rivals Namibia.

  • Namibia always felt like a foreign place left simply for my enjoyment through the photos taken others. The first time I had a chance to visit Namibia with Felix, it felt life-changing.

    Even as I type this words feel inadequate to describe the place.

    The vast and ever-changing landscapes somehow exceed every photo I’ve seen, and we experience it in such a beautiful way - creature comforts are accounted for and yet we are at the doorstep of tremendous mind-bending beauty!

    When I close my eyes I still vividly see sights I’ve never seen anyone capture.

    Not only that, we’ve made it our mission to pepper in curated photoshoots organized by Felix and Bella at these once-in-a-lifetime locations that you’d find impossible doing on your own.

    The best part is experiencing these moments of absolute wonder with creatives who appreciate it and also amplify the experience.

    It feels like being a kid all over again - filled with a level of joy hidden within us.

    Coming back from this trip will give you a permanently life-changing perspective on life that I wish upon everyone.

    If you’re reading this, I implore you to lean into your curiosity and come adventure with us in style!

  • Ah Namibia, the land of the sun, the wild, the dunes and long roads without not trace of humanity in sight! (Perfect!)

    It’s a place like no other - genuinely one of my favorite places on this earth.

    This will be my third time experiencing it and I can’t wait!



    The African air mingled with a unique heat and scent from the desert scape that spills out in front of you stirs emotions that even now I struggle to articulate.

    I feel both an adventurer and one who is control of my destiny, one made from my own choices. 



    Choosing to join Felix and Pratik on this retreat has created some of the best memories and moments of my life so far. The locations we stay in are beautiful - every evening we experience the sunset from a new vantage. Scenic sunset chasing is Felix’s passion and I’m here for it! I’d follow him anywhere!



    Whenever possible I love to set up creative photoshoots where I invite everyone to join in! These shoots are filled with play and magic as we capture moments together, bouncing ideas between us while engaging with the stunning landscape. 


    After each trip I return home as an artist whose senses and soul have been nurtured, core memories made, and lovely new friendships forged! 



    If you’ve always wanted to experience something wondrous, wild, and creative, while feeling safe and secure in the company of seasoned travelers then this is for you!

*attendance of specific hosts is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to substitute hosts at any time for any reason.

Why Namibia?

Namibia boasts many of the world’s most incredible shoot locations and is known for its stunning light.

Because we know the ins and outs of every location, we can usually get each spot mostly to ourselves.

You simply can’t get this kind of experience on your own.

Inspiration to the max

Discover new artistic horizons by immersing yourself in the relentless natural beauty of Namibia.

You will join a small group of photographers for a creative experience like no other.

You’ll come home inspired and refreshed.

Oh and as a bonus: you get a break from winter!

Out-of-this-world portfolio building & creative team

Your team:

  • Concept & Styling by Bella Kotak

  • Professional Hair and Makeup Artist that will travel with us

  • A model hand-picked in Namibia

  • Felix & Pratik on-hand for any shooting advice and questions

  • Production, Locations & all logistics taken care of

  • You focus on your creativity and getting portfolio-worthy images

We will create a professional photoshoot in a couple of the locations we are traveling to, with boundless other opportunities to create great images.

The images you shoot will blow your mind.

These are experiences you’ll treasure for yourself and in your portfolio forever.

All this in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.

An experience that is more than the sum of its parts.

Unbelievable locations

World class in every way, there’s hardly a country with as much versatility, beauty and gorgeous light anywhere on earth. Every new spot will take your breath away.

Over the years Felix and co have travelled around Namibia to create an itinerary that is all heavy hitters.

There’s no ‘filler’ content here.

Now’s the time to visit Namibia, before everyone else does.
— Felix

As Felix says:

“I still get goosebumps when I see the sun rise over those iconic ancient trees at Sossusvlei, or when I get the first glimpses of the humbly-named Fish River Canyon (my favorite). And there’s so much more.

What really sets Namibia apart is the parts no-one tells you about; the moments in between, the random Ostrich/Oryx/Giraffe/Zebra you didn’t expect, the wonderfully diverse flora (have you heard of the mysterious ’fairy circles’?), the stunning and varied landscapes you drive through or the quaint spots where we have lunch.

Namibia knows how to show off. The world is waking up to Namibia’s beauty, now’s the time to visit Namibia, before everyone else does.“

Growth, Joy & Connection

People like you are what makes these experiences special.

These trips create life-long bonds and make close friends. Spending a few days together traveling, talking shop (or not), and doing all this in a vibrant environment unlocks something really unique.

An honesty and openness that is hard to achieve in any other setting.

Photography can be a lonely pursuit (especially in dreary January) - this is the antidote!

For many of the attendees, this is a chance to level up by building stronger connections to people who share the struggles, solutions and successes to being a photographer.

Between the hosts and fellow attendees, the insights shared, the moments of connection and the ideas bouncing back and forth, not to mention the photography itself - these all make all of this an experience that can only be described as ‘boundlessly enjoyable’.

Hear from previous adventurers

Fabulous accommodations

A good night’s rest is essential to getting the most out of this trip. That’s why we’ve partnered with several of Namibia’s most comfortable lodges along our route. Selected not just for their proximity to attractions, but also for their aesthetic beauty.

You’ll be wake up to views of the vast expanse of the desert; in a lodge that’s literally built into ancient rock formations; in an old diamond mining community, all with great facilities, pools and lot of Namibian charm.

They are the perfect spots to rest and recharge for what the next day holds.

*Images from previous trips, actual accommodations may vary

Cost

$7499 (USD)

Number of participants: max 8

*based on single occupancy of 8 rooms, for couples or those sharing a room, please advise us in your application

What's included

7 Day Creative Adventure

Itinerary Planned by Felix and Pratik

Collaborative Photoshoot w/Bella

Location Scouting

Model Fees

Transportation with Driver 

Gas and Tolls

Lodging for 6 Nights

Breakfasts and Lunches

Park Entrance Fees & Special Permits

What's not included

Flights to and from Windhoek

Transportation to and from Airport

Additional Accommodations in Windhoek (if spending an additional night at end of the trip)

Dinner

Additional Snacks

Alcohol

Trip Insurance

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