February 16-25, 2026 | Monday through Wednesday, times to be firmed up as we get more information on flight availability

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I am very excited to announce BCPA’s return to Cuba “In Support of the Cuban People,” this time to the easterly end of the island/nation. We will have a much smaller group than in past trips, allowing us to visit places not available to us before.

BCPA is working with Kip Brundage of EyeCuba, another professional photographer with whom I share several friends. He used to work with Santa Fé Workshops and knows Cuba well, having led trips there for many years. In addition, he is married to a lovely Cuban lady.

We will fly into Santiago de Cuba and visit several areas. Hiking will be involved, as well as those wonderful pedestrian suspension bridges that I love.

For those who are fainter of heart, there will be plenty of help along the way. In fact, Kip has a team of three, not including himself, to make sure everything goes smoothly.

We have a minimum of 6 people and maximum of 8 people, not including me but including our treasured and loyal “spousal units.” Almost everything is included in the fee with the exception of personal spending money (sorry, no "exporting" rum or cigars any more, but yes to art, music, musical instruments, etc.).

That means all accommodations (very comfortable), transportation in a small comfy bus/van for the time we are in Cuba, all breakfasts, 5 dinners, and 8 lunches (very tasty cuisine), almost all tips with the exception of some special venues where we will pass the hat.

We strongly discourage private tipping except in cases when you are invited into someone's home or something similar that does not involve the whole group, and we have guidelines for that. We certainly do not wish to under-tip; neither do we want to over-tip. For most situations, however, Kip will take the tip portion of your fee and distribute it appropriately to hosts and his staff.

There will be nearly-daily critique sessions, much as in previous trips for those who have joined me before in Cuba.

The itinerary, as always, will fluctuate according to weather and other factors, but we are planning on visiting Santiago de Cuba, El Cobre, Sierra Maestra Mountains, Guantanamo Bay, Minias, and Baracoa, among other locations.

For an example of one of Kip's past trips to this area right-click here to download a pdf file.

I am really excited to be working with Kip. Philosophically, we are amazingly aligned, and besides, he is a really nice guy!

Here, you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, seek your own vision, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs that will not look like so many of those seen on the Internet.

Meanwhile, be sure to carefully read BCPA's FAQs, as well as the various links in the box above. They should hopefully answer almost any question you might have.

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Fees:  Participant $6,500 cash | "Spousal units"/SOs $5,500 | Those who wish to pay by credit card need to add 4% to the totals.

Travel insurance is highly recommended to ensure protection against any unforeseeable events. BCPA is a small company and cannot be held liable for those who choose not to buy trip insurance.  Sharon Erickson, my trusty travel agent, can help you with that. And, no, we do not get any credit for referring you to her, only a thank you!