Serious image-making in the Omo Valley carries serious obligations. The Private Film & Photography Journey is a fully custom trip for people whose work demands real access and who want to do it ethically — with consent, patience, fair payment, and a commitment to getting material back to the communities involved.
Dakota's own filming experience in the Lower Omo is the backbone of this journey: the relationships, the location knowledge, and a hard-earned understanding of what respectful access actually requires. Tell us about your project on the inquiry form and we'll build from there.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Pre-tripScope and consent plan
We define locations, subjects, permissions, and a consent and payment plan before anything is booked.
- On locationTime built around the work
Days are shaped by light, access, and relationships rather than a fixed circuit — patience is the method.
- ThroughoutEthical workflow
Negotiated consent, fair payment, honest framing, and a plan to return material to communities.
- WrapReturn and follow-through
We help get prints, footage, or copies back to the people who appear in them.
Communities visited
Each link opens our full page on that community, so you arrive already understanding what you are seeing.
Included
- Dedicated vehicle(s), fuel, and logistics for the shoot
- Lead guide and named local guides; introductions built on real relationships
- Coordination of location, community, and filming permissions and fees
- Consent-first workflow and fair, transparent community payment
- Flexible scheduling around light, ceremonies, and access
Not included
- International flights, visa, and insurance (production insurance recommended)
- Government filming permits/fees beyond the standard (quoted per project)
- Equipment, crew salaries, and post-production
- Personal spending and tips