Photographing Ireland, The Emerald Isle
Join Michael Downey from June 4th - 11th 2017 as he travels to Ireland on a photography and customized hopper tour! A private driver will take the group to some of the most exciting areas of Ireland to explore, photograph, and experience. Michael will be along every moment to make sure everyone gets the best shots!
Included: 3-star hotel accommodations each night, full Irish breakfasts each morning, luxury coach with private driver for transport to each location, discount at certain gift stores.
Please note that airfare is NOT included with registration. Our partners at Tenon Tours will help with suggested flights if needed.
If you'd like to register in full or put down a $750 deposit, please call Manisha at Tenon Tours at 781-435-6802 x127. Pricing is subject to change after certain dates. Seating is limited to 14 participants. Don't delay in reserving your seat!
• 7 Nights in Premiere Hotel Accommodations
• 1 Nights at Dublin City Center, Co. Dublin
• 1 Night at Waterford City Center, Co. Waterford
• 1 Nights at Killarney City Center, Co. Kerry
• 1 Night at Dingle Town Center, Co. Kerry
• 1 Night at Bunratty Town Center, Co Clare
• 1 Night at Galway City Center, Co Galway
• 1 Night at Dublin City Center, Co Dublin
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• Airport Door to Door Group Transfer Pick up and drop off
• From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center on the morning of June 4th
• From Dublin City Center Hotel to Dublin Airport on the morning of June 11th
• Sightseeing by Luxury Coach in Ireland
• Pick up at your Dublin City Center Hotel on the morning of June 5th
• Drop off at the Dublin City Center Hotel in the evening of June 10th
• 10% Discount at Carroll’s Irish Gifts Stores
• E-Documents
• Tenon Tours Traveler Hotline
Deposit (Non-refundable and non-transferable): You may reserve a seat with $750 deposit. Please call Manisha at Tenon Tours at 781-435-6802 x127.
Cancellation Terms:
- 90 Days or More Prior to Departure: Loss of Deposit
- 61-90 Days: 50% Refund
- 31-60 Days: 25% Refund Due
- Within 30 Days: No Refunds
Once everyone has arrived at Dublin Airport, there will be transfers to Dublin City Center. Today is a great day to adjust to the time change and explore Dublin City on your own or with the group! Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its medieval buildings include 13th century Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. Temple Bar is a riverside nightlife and cultural quarter, home to the Irish Film Institute and Grafton Street is the city’s principal shopping area on cobblestone streets! Other suggested sightseeing spots: Trinity College, St Patricks Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, and Dublin Castle.
06/05 - Day 2
After a full Irish breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and meet the group's personal driver/guide! The journey begins by heading south to visit the Rock of Cashel and the Dunbrody Famine Ship. The driver will assist you with finding a good stop for lunch and drop you at Waterford at the end of the day, where you will be able to walk around and photograph before dinner.
06/06 - Day 3
After breakfast, you'll head out towards Blarney Castle and spend some time in the area for a photography session. You'll also be taken towards Killarney through the National Park. This was the first national park in Ireland and was created when Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish state in 1932. Suggested stops in area would be: Ladies View, Ross Castle, and/or Muckross Abbey if interested and if time permits. Enjoy a free evening in town with some traditional Irish music and pub meal!
06/07 - Day 4
Depart from Killarney after breakfast and head to Dingle Peninsula. The Dingle Peninsula is the northernmost of the major peninsulas in County Kerry and is full with historic, archaeological, and scenic locations such as Slea Head, Kilmalkedar Church, Gallarus Oratory, Conner Pass, and the Reask Monastic site.
06/08 - Day 5
The driver will collect you from the hotel today after breakfast and take you north towards County Limerick and County Clare. A recommended short stop along your route is Adare village, popular for its unique house constructions. Also, Adare Manor (if refurbishment work and time permits), the property is just a unique 19th century structure located on the banks of River Maigue. You will then stop at King John's Castle for a visit and photographic session, heading towards Bunratty at the end of the day. Your hotel will be located very close to Bunratty Castle where you will be able to take pictures during the sunset and sunrise the next day.
06/09 - Day 6
Depart from County Clare after breakfast and head towards one of the main highlights of the country: The Cliffs of Moher. Standing 214m (702 feet) at their highest point they stretch for 8 kilometres (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland. From the Cliffs of Moher on a clear day one can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, as well as the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head to the south and the Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands in Kerry. O’Brien’s Tower stands near the highest point and has served as a viewing point for visitors for hundreds of years. Stop for lunch at the picturesque town of Doolin or nearby. Drive through the Burren into Galway, where the driver will be able to provide you with an overview of the city (if time permits) before dropping you off at the hotel.
06/10 - Day 7
This is will your last day with the driver around the Emerald Isle. The group will head towards Ashford Castle along Lough Corrib to spend as much time as possible time in the castle grounds. The driver will suggest the best stop for lunch on the way back to Dublin city center for your last night stay.
06/11 - Day 8
The airport transfer will pick you up in the morning to head to Dublin Airport for your flight home.
* This is a tentative outline of the itinerary and is subject to change if needed.
Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our start-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros. With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Lindsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places as the Prudential Center for Seton Hall Men's Basketball, Meadowlands Horse Racetrack, Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Jackals Baseball, Rutgers Football, Botanical Gardens, Festival of Ballooning, and much more. Our technical classes include such topics as basic D-SLR photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, macro photography, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlights, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much more.
FAQ UNIVERSITY
Where are classes held?
Unless stated otherwise, classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo SuperStore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
What should I bring to class?
You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions.
Will lunch or refreshments be included?
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted.
How do I register for a class?
You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information.
Can I register at the door?
For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register prior to the dates of such classes.
I wanted to register for ______ class, but it is now sold out. Is there a waiting list?
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date.
My question has not been addressed here. Is there someone I can contact?
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with any additional inquiries.
Unique University Class Cancellation Policy
- Classes costing less than $99 may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. For classes costing $100 or more, advanced notice of seven days before the class is necessary for a full refund.
- Requests for cancellation made after these deadlines will be awarded store credit in the amount paid for registration towards a future Unique University seminar or workshop.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the beginning of a class will not be honored and no refund or credit will be given.
- Cancellations of any class utilizing models will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the purchased price (up to $100).
** Attention American Express cardholders: If you cancel a registration for a class costing $100 or more, there will be a 3% cancellation fee deducted from your refund or store credit.
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].
• 7 Nights in Premiere Hotel Accommodations
• 1 Nights at Dublin City Center, Co. Dublin
• 1 Night at Waterford City Center, Co. Waterford
• 1 Nights at Killarney City Center, Co. Kerry
• 1 Night at Dingle Town Center, Co. Kerry
• 1 Night at Bunratty Town Center, Co Clare
• 1 Night at Galway City Center, Co Galway
• 1 Night at Dublin City Center, Co Dublin
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• Airport Door to Door Group Transfer Pick up and drop off
• From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center on the morning of June 4th
• From Dublin City Center Hotel to Dublin Airport on the morning of June 11th
• Sightseeing by Luxury Coach in Ireland
• Pick up at your Dublin City Center Hotel on the morning of June 5th
• Drop off at the Dublin City Center Hotel in the evening of June 10th
• 10% Discount at Carroll’s Irish Gifts Stores
• E-Documents
• Tenon Tours Traveler Hotline
Deposit (Non-refundable and non-transferable): You may reserve a seat with $750 deposit. Please call Manisha at Tenon Tours at 781-435-6802 x127.
Cancellation Terms:
- 90 Days or More Prior to Departure: Loss of Deposit
- 61-90 Days: 50% Refund
- 31-60 Days: 25% Refund Due
- Within 30 Days: No Refunds
Once everyone has arrived at Dublin Airport, there will be transfers to Dublin City Center. Today is a great day to adjust to the time change and explore Dublin City on your own or with the group! Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its medieval buildings include 13th century Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. Temple Bar is a riverside nightlife and cultural quarter, home to the Irish Film Institute and Grafton Street is the city’s principal shopping area on cobblestone streets! Other suggested sightseeing spots: Trinity College, St Patricks Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, and Dublin Castle.
06/05 - Day 2
After a full Irish breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and meet the group's personal driver/guide! The journey begins by heading south to visit the Rock of Cashel and the Dunbrody Famine Ship. The driver will assist you with finding a good stop for lunch and drop you at Waterford at the end of the day, where you will be able to walk around and photograph before dinner.
06/06 - Day 3
After breakfast, you'll head out towards Blarney Castle and spend some time in the area for a photography session. You'll also be taken towards Killarney through the National Park. This was the first national park in Ireland and was created when Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish state in 1932. Suggested stops in area would be: Ladies View, Ross Castle, and/or Muckross Abbey if interested and if time permits. Enjoy a free evening in town with some traditional Irish music and pub meal!
06/07 - Day 4
Depart from Killarney after breakfast and head to Dingle Peninsula. The Dingle Peninsula is the northernmost of the major peninsulas in County Kerry and is full with historic, archaeological, and scenic locations such as Slea Head, Kilmalkedar Church, Gallarus Oratory, Conner Pass, and the Reask Monastic site.
06/08 - Day 5
The driver will collect you from the hotel today after breakfast and take you north towards County Limerick and County Clare. A recommended short stop along your route is Adare village, popular for its unique house constructions. Also, Adare Manor (if refurbishment work and time permits), the property is just a unique 19th century structure located on the banks of River Maigue. You will then stop at King John's Castle for a visit and photographic session, heading towards Bunratty at the end of the day. Your hotel will be located very close to Bunratty Castle where you will be able to take pictures during the sunset and sunrise the next day.
06/09 - Day 6
Depart from County Clare after breakfast and head towards one of the main highlights of the country: The Cliffs of Moher. Standing 214m (702 feet) at their highest point they stretch for 8 kilometres (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland. From the Cliffs of Moher on a clear day one can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, as well as the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head to the south and the Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands in Kerry. O’Brien’s Tower stands near the highest point and has served as a viewing point for visitors for hundreds of years. Stop for lunch at the picturesque town of Doolin or nearby. Drive through the Burren into Galway, where the driver will be able to provide you with an overview of the city (if time permits) before dropping you off at the hotel.
06/10 - Day 7
This is will your last day with the driver around the Emerald Isle. The group will head towards Ashford Castle along Lough Corrib to spend as much time as possible time in the castle grounds. The driver will suggest the best stop for lunch on the way back to Dublin city center for your last night stay.
06/11 - Day 8
The airport transfer will pick you up in the morning to head to Dublin Airport for your flight home.
* This is a tentative outline of the itinerary and is subject to change if needed.
Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our start-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros. With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Lindsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places as the Prudential Center for Seton Hall Men's Basketball, Meadowlands Horse Racetrack, Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Jackals Baseball, Rutgers Football, Botanical Gardens, Festival of Ballooning, and much more. Our technical classes include such topics as basic D-SLR photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, macro photography, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlights, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much more.
FAQ UNIVERSITY
Where are classes held?
Unless stated otherwise, classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo SuperStore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
What should I bring to class?
You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions.
Will lunch or refreshments be included?
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted.
How do I register for a class?
You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information.
Can I register at the door?
For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register prior to the dates of such classes.
I wanted to register for ______ class, but it is now sold out. Is there a waiting list?
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date.
My question has not been addressed here. Is there someone I can contact?
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with any additional inquiries.
Unique University Class Cancellation Policy
- Classes costing less than $99 may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. For classes costing $100 or more, advanced notice of seven days before the class is necessary for a full refund.
- Requests for cancellation made after these deadlines will be awarded store credit in the amount paid for registration towards a future Unique University seminar or workshop.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the beginning of a class will not be honored and no refund or credit will be given.
- Cancellations of any class utilizing models will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the purchased price (up to $100).
** Attention American Express cardholders: If you cancel a registration for a class costing $100 or more, there will be a 3% cancellation fee deducted from your refund or store credit.
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].