Peter and Helen Newman 
Australia
  On reflection of our time with René and his photo tours – We were initially drawn to photo tours as a wonderful way to see the country and experience its beauty beyond other tours.  Photo tours from our experience offer a unique way to do this with time to experience the locations and people, while also allowing time to capture images.
If you want someone that loves Croatia and has an eye for its character and beauty then I recommend René.  He optimised the time to allow us to get the most from our time in Slovenia and Croatia from not just his tours but beyond with his helpful tips.  René has so many “gems” to see and share that amazed us no matter the weather or style he adapted to amaze us time and time again. His English is great and he was easy to talk to and seemed to be able to pre-empt what we wanted – highly recommended and would jump at the opportunity for further tours with him.  

Arco and Jaqueline v.d. Hout 
Netherlands
  We enjoyed a great day in the beautiful landscape of Slovenia. The lovely villages and beautiful views. René showed us the most photo genic spots and knew a lot about the history and the environment. Rene guides you to these beautiful places and also gives you a bit of privacy to absorb everything and to enjoy the surroundings in peace and quiet.
We can heartily recommend a day out with René !!  

Rudi and Emalda van Hese 
Belgium
We were on holiday in Croatia last summer. Thanks to the trips with René, we have seen the best
of springs and the highest waterfalls. Nature is beautiful, and René is an excellent guide. We have been able to admire fauna and flora that we had never discovered ourselves. The trip to the elderly people was also a unique experience; on the one hand, it was very emotional, yet you went home with a warm feeling. The people were so happy with the visit, the chat and the food package. We were warmly received everywhere we came with a glass of water, and especially the homemade snaps were so special. This trip is definitely recommended.
We thank René for the beautiful trips and will certainly return.  

Elizabeth Doll 
USA

My private photo tour with René was very well thought out; I truly would not have known about or gone to most of these locations alone, so it was a great way to see a less busy area of Croatia. René offered photo tips but also shared the history and culture of the region, which added to the experience. It was a great tour, and I would definitely book more in the future!  

Paul and Debby Fletcher
Australia

It was my privilege to participate in several photo tours organised by Rene in the beautiful areas around northern Croatia.

I (accompanied by my wife) did a combination of three tours over a period of 5 days and could have done more. Rene is such a good host, freely giving of his time, photo expertise and knowledge of the area. Nothing was too much trouble for Rene; he adapted the days according to my requests and the weather.

I did the Great Waterfalls, Lovely Lika, Ancient Roads and a selection of river sources. They were long days, but Rene is a great company and seems to know everybody, which gets you to places you wouldn’t normally go. These tours were definitely the highlight of my Croatian holiday, and whilst I enjoyed the variety of waterfalls and landscapes, meeting the people and characters on Ancient Roads is something I will never forget.

Rene’s studio is a must visit when you go, it showcases his work and promotes the region perfectly.

I highly recommend photo tours with Rene, and I will be back at some stage to experience more.  

Wayne Wiegand and Mark Huey
USA

In early November 2024, my husband and I spent three days with the Dutch photographer René Pronk, who showed us some of the many jewels of the Croatian countryside west and south of Zagreb and, across the nearby border, the southeastern Slovenian region of Bela Krajina. Guided by René’s love for this landscape of rolling fields and vineyards, forest-covered rocky hills, springs, streams, rivers and waterfalls, we learned so much about his adopted country. We saw so many places of beauty that are usually unseen by the tens of thousands of visitors who cross Croatia to crowd that country’s sunny coast. 

We hope to visit the Croatian countryside again and to spend more time with René. As he says, “Everything waits to be noticed.” Under his gentle guidance, we did notice – not “everything,” but so much unexpected beauty that, more than once, it took our breath away.