One of the greatest advantages of being a travel blogger is the opportunity to meet extraordinary people.

We met Laurent Dick last year while traveling with Princess Cruises in Alaska and were completely in awe of his life. Hailing from Switzerland, he settled in Alaska after exploring the high Canadian Arctic.

A contract photographer for the Associated Press with five photography books published, Laurent is a leader in his field. He is an expert in photographing under extreme conditions such as documenting the epic Yukon Quest dog race and guiding climbers on Mount McKinley.

It was his part as the photographer for an international expedition retracing the first scientific journey to Antartica that really blew us away.

Laurent is now returning to Antartica to share his knowledge and expertise with independent travellers and aspiring or professional photographers on an exclusive 28 day-long photographic expedition.

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2012 Antarctica Photo Expedition Sail To Antarctica On This Exclusive Photo Adventure

Do you want to be a part of this once in a lifetime adventure?

This unique voyage is tailored for amateur as well as professional photographers. No sailing experience is required, however, the chosen seven team members must have a passion for photography and an enthusiasm for capturing the magic of the least explored continent on earth. Expeditions members must also have the resilience to endure crossings of the Drake Passage, and a deep desire to experience a unique adventure on The White Continent.

This expedition is not designed to be a trip for the weekend warrior or a cruise with guaranteed smooth sailing it will be a true adventure for the independent traveler. The groups interest in photography and wildlife observations will dictate the schedule.

Unlike so many other trips to Antarctica that we have seen, this expedition will maximize the time on shore at amazing locations. This photo expedition will be a photographic highlight of a lifetime to one of the wildest edges on our Earth.

28 Days in Antarctica

The length, commitment and remoteness of this expedition requires participants to be in overall good health, mentally prepared and to have a strong team spirit, as we will spend periods of time in close quarters with each other. The yacht is cozy but if you expect a hair dryer and bathrobe in your cabin, this expedition may not be for you.

The Expedition: by Laurent Dick

The motivation for organizing the this photo expedition stems from my own experience discovering Antarctica from a sailboat. In the winter of 2007/2008, I was hired to be the photographer of an international sailing expedition, and we spent over a month along the Antarctic Peninsula retracing the first scientific journey to Antarctica (the Belgica expedition with De Gerlache, Amundsen and Dr. Cook).

During the same winter, I was able to cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula on board the icebreaker Polar Star. Unlike being on a big cruise ship, where everything has to be very scheduled and there is little time for personal input, the intimacy of a small group on sailboat gives a lot of flexibility and freedom for personal exploration.

I also believe that one really needs time in Antarctica to really be able to absorb and capture the exquisite nature of the place. After subtracting sea time, we will actually spend around three weeks in Antarctica, and in all my research I couldnt find any other expedition or photo tour that spends that much time in Antarctica.

This created the impetus for a photo expedition by a photographer for photographers. Going to Antarctica takes a significant financial and time commitment, but the journey is a trip of-a-lifetime. I would like to make this experience possible for other photographers, so they too can return with an amazing portfolio of landscape and wildlife images.

The journey has been timed to coincide with the longest days of the austral summer, as well as with the birth of the penguin chicks, a period of breathtaking beauty and life.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now for this extraordinary once in a lifetime opportunity. Follow the links below for more details or head straight to the website SailAntarctica.com

All Photographs by Laurent Dick

28 day-long photographic expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula on a sailboat with professional photographer Laurent Dick Departure from Ushuaia, Argentia: December 29, 2011 Return to Ushuaia: January 25, 2012 Cost: $12,950 For more details, please visit the expedition website  or contact Laurent Dick directly at 

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