Mongolia Eagle Hunters and Gobi Desert Photo Workshop

Photograph Mongolia’s Eagle Hunters and Camel Herders in a Land That Still Feels Wild

Mongolia is one of those rare places that stays with you long after you leave. The landscapes are vast, the traditions run deep, and the experience has a way of making the photographs feel more important because what you are witnessing is more important.

For more than ten years, we have been leading workshops here, returning season after season not only to improve the journey for our guests, but to build deep and lasting relationships with the people we meet along the way. Those relationships are at the heart of this workshop. We are not passing through for a few quick pictures and moving on. We are welcomed back by families we have known for years, and that trust allows our guests to experience moments that feel genuine, respectful, and deeply human.

From the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia to the sweeping dunes of the Gobi Desert, we photograph eagle hunters, camel herders, and horse archers in places that still feel open, remote, and connected to an older way of life. The result is more than a portfolio of striking images. It is a rare chance to photograph real people, real traditions, and real emotion in a place that still feels wonderfully untouched by the modern world.

This is a workshop for photographers who want more than pretty pictures. It is for those who want depth, connection, and the kind of experience that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place.

Highlights

• Rare Cultural Access – Our long-standing relationships with eagle hunter and camel herder families give this workshop a level of access that is difficult to create without years of trust.
• Private Photo Opportunities – From eagle hunters on horseback in the Altai to camel herders in the Khongor dunes, we create private sessions designed specifically for photographers.
• Mongolia Done Comfortably - Remote does not have to mean rough. With spacious vehicles, strong local support, and excellent food, this trip is designed to feel smooth in a very challenging landscape.
• Teaching in the Field – The Akari team help you with composition, timing, portrait direction, and how to work with people and animals in the moment.
• A Workshop Built Around Story – This is not just about photographing striking outfits and dramatic scenery. It is about making images that say something about the people, traditions, and landscapes of Mongolia.
• Led by People Who Know Mongolia Well – Our experience in Mongolia, and the recognition we have received there, reflect years of commitment to the destination and the people who make this trip possible.