Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/natureslens-vs-uk-photo-tours/ # NaturesLens vs UK Photo Tours – Which Suits You Better? Published on September 13, 2026 [![An Atlantic Puffin Seeks Out A Landing Place With A Beak Full Of Sand Eels Photographed During The Natureslens Skomer Puffins Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/an-atlantic-puffin-seeks-out-a-landing-place-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-photographed-during-the-natureslens-skomer-puffins-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/an-atlantic-puffin-seeks-out-a-landing-place-with-a-beak-full-of-sand-eels-photographed-during-the-natureslens-skomer-puffins-photography-holiday.jpg) ### Article brief Editorial article Published September 13, 2026 If your primary interest is wildlife photography, NaturesLens & UK Photo Tours take genuinely different approaches, with relatively limited direct overlap. The biggest difference is scope: NaturesLens runs dedicated wildlife photography holidays across Africa, Europe, Asia & the Americas, while UK Photo Tours specialises exclusively in UK-based photography tours covering landscape, wildlife & astrophotography. ## How do the two companies differ in photography emphasis? NaturesLens focuses exclusively on wildlife photography holidays – every trip is built around a specific species or destination, & you will not find landscape or astrophotography workshops in our programme. UK Photo Tours takes a broader UK-based photography approach, covering landscape, wildlife & astrophotography across England, [Scotland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/) & Wales, often combining more than one genre within a single itinerary. Its regular wildlife offering includes experiences such as Farne Islands puffins, Norfolk grey seal pups &, in some years, the Snettisham wader spectacular. ## Which company offers more structured photography tuition? UK Photo Tours includes structured tuition as standard, with Lightroom editing sessions built into its multi-day tours – a good fit for photographers who want technical instruction alongside their wildlife encounters. NaturesLens takes a more field-based approach: guidance revolves around wildlife behaviour & composition in the moment, helping photographers make the most of opportunities as they unfold rather than structured classroom teaching or post-processing sessions. ## Which company offers smaller groups? Both companies keep groups deliberately small. UK Photo Tours caps its tours at five participants, so a guide can give close attention at every location. NaturesLens departures typically operate in small groups, normally four to six photographers, with the exact maximum shown on the trip page. ## Is single-occupancy accommodation included? Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips, with no single supplement required. UK Photo Tours also includes single occupancy as standard across its multi-day tour programme, with the advertised price including a guest’s own room & no additional single supplement. At its Cornwall base, guests can choose to share a room in return for a reduced price, but single occupancy remains the default. ## Which company offers more wildlife destinations? NaturesLens’s current destinations span [Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/), [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/), [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/) & the Americas, with itineraries built specifically around wildlife. UK Photo Tours operates exclusively within the UK, across locations from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast – a genuine specialism in its own right, but a different scope from NaturesLens’s international wildlife programme. The clearest wildlife overlap is puffins, although the products are substantially different: UK Photo Tours offers a Northumberland-based experience, while NaturesLens offers longer dedicated puffin trips such as [Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/) & Grímsey. Not sure whether you need a photography holiday, a workshop or a wildlife tour? Our guide to [wildlife photography holidays vs photography workshops vs wildlife tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/wildlife-photography-holiday-vs-workshop-vs-wildlife-tour/) sets out the differences. ## Which company should you choose? Choose NaturesLens if wildlife photography is your primary interest & you want international, wildlife-specific itineraries in small groups with single-occupancy accommodation included. Choose UK Photo Tours if you want a UK-based photography trip that may include wildlife alongside landscape or astrophotography, or if structured tuition & editing sessions matter more to you than a purely wildlife-led itinerary. ## The bottom line NaturesLens is a wildlife photography specialist operating worldwide. UK Photo Tours is a UK-based operator covering wildlife alongside landscape & astrophotography, with structured tuition built in. They occupy somewhat different parts of the photography-tour market, with some overlap for photographers interested in UK wildlife experiences. Both keep groups small & guides experienced – the real difference is scope, subject focus & teaching style, not commitment to quality. As ever, itineraries & inclusions change over time, so check current details before booking. ## Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company - [Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/) - [How to Choose the Right Tour Operator](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-to-choose-the-right-tour-operator/) - [What Makes a Great Wildlife Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-wildlife-photography-tour/) - [What Makes a Great Bird Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-bird-photography-tour/) - [Local Wildlife Specialists & Photographer-Led Guiding](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/local-wildlife-specialists-photographer-led-guiding/) - [Why It Matters Who Leads Your Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-it-matters-who-leads-your-photography-tour/) - [Plan Your Own Trip, or Travel With a Guide?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/plan-your-own-trip-or-travel-with-a-guide/) - [The Alternative to Large-Group Safari Operators](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/the-alternative-to-large-group-safari-operators/) - [Why Serious Photographers Choose Small-Group Holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-serious-photographers-choose-small-group-holidays/) - [Small-Group Bird Photography Tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/small-group-bird-photography-tours/) - [Why Our Guests Keep Choosing NaturesLens](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-our-guests-keep-choosing-natureslens/) - [What Our Guests Remember Most About Travelling With Us](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-our-guests-remember-most-about-travelling-with-us/) - [How Wildlife Holidays Improve Your Photography](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-wildlife-holidays-improve-your-photography/) - [Trips That Make You a Better Photographer](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/trips-that-make-you-a-better-photographer/) - [Best Wildlife Photography Holidays in Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/best-wildlife-photography-holidays-in-africa/) - [NaturesLens vs Wildlife Worldwide - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wildlife-worldwide/) - [NaturesLens vs Naturetrek - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-naturetrek/) - [NaturesLens vs Wild Photography Holidays - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wild-photography-holidays/) - [NaturesLens vs Natures Images - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/) - [NaturesLens vs Images of Wildlife - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/) - NaturesLens trips are designed around wildlife photography opportunity – schedules, positions, & access are all structured to give you the best light. - Small groups, normally four to six photographers, ensure unhurried access & individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on the trip page. - Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips. If NaturesLens’s international, wildlife-only focus sounds like the better fit, trips like [Puffins of Iceland](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/puffins-of-iceland/) & [the Iberian Lynx in Spain](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/the-iberian-lynx-in-spain-during-winter/) show what a small-group, single-occupancy-included itinerary looks like in practice. Browse [all our wildlife photography holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/all-wildlife-photography-holidays/), or [get in touch](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/contact-natureslens/) if you would like help choosing between the two approaches. - [![A Lesser Kestrel Perched On A Tree Photographed During The Natureslens Spanish Wildlife Birdlife Of Toledo Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-lesser-kestrel-perched-on-a-tree-photographed-during-the-natureslens-spanish-wildlife-birdlife-of-toledo-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/wildlife-birdlife-toledo/) ### [21 images of the captivating Wildlife & Birdlife of Toledo](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/wildlife-birdlife-toledo/) September 7, 2019 Graham was one of the group of guests that joined myself & Dan in Spain during July 2019, to photograph… - [![British Airways Plane Taking Off](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/British-Airways-Plane-Taking-Off-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/06/british-airways-carry-on-rules-2026/) ### [British Airways Carry-On Rules for 2026 – A UK Guide for Travellers & Photographers](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/06/british-airways-carry-on-rules-2026/) January 6, 2026 British Airways carry-on rules for 2026 are being enforced far more strictly than many travellers expect. 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