You will be met at either Venice Marco Polo or Verona airport (TBC) on September 26th and transferred to our first hotel (approx 2-3 hours). After checking in to our hotel we will meet later that afternoon for introductions and a programme brief before dinner.
Our photography commences the next morning with a dawn shoot and runs through until sunset on the final day. There will be an optional sunrise and morning shoot on the final morning before our transfer back to the airport on October 3rd (time TBC).
Our itinerary is determined by the weather and light conditions we find each day. We will visit a number of locations over the course of the workshop which will offer you numerous challenges and allow you to fully explore your creative potential.
There will also be time to review and critique your images and the opportunity to discuss them together as we look back on our photography.
The workshop has a relaxed format and is designed to be enjoyable as well as well as educational, so aside of improving your photography you can also enjoy the beautiful surroundings and most importantly have fun!
Ensuite bed and breakfast accommodation is included in the price. The first 3 nights will be spent at the Smart Hotel Saslong in the heart of Val Gardena. For the next 4 nights we will be staying at Hotel Des Alpes in Cortina d’Ampezzo
These are determined by the weather by are likely to include the following and more:
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Alpe di Siusi
- Passo Giau
- Cinque Torri
- Lago di Antorno
- Lago di Braies
- Santa Maddalena
- Passo Pordoi
- Passo Gardena
- Lago di Limides
- Lago di Federa
- Lago Antorno
- Lago di Misurina
- Croda da Lago
- Selva di Cadore
- Passo Falzarego
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. It is not suitable for the complete beginner.
We will give you both practical and technical advice, as well as individual guidance and hands on demonstrations in the field.
Aside of helping you choose the best camera settings, we will also look at composition, developing your vision and the use of various filters.
I will be on hand to provide as much support, advice or guidance as you want.
- 7 days of photographic tuition and demonstrations
- Return airport transfers from Venice Marco Polo
- 7 nights single occupancy ensuite accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Minibus transportation
- Toll passes
- Parking fees
- Cable car passes
- Park entrance fees
- All tuition fees
- Flights
- All meals other than breakfast
- City tax
- Personal insurance
- Equipment insurance
The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo to which reasonably priced flights are available with EasyJet from London Gatwick or BA from London Heathrow.
Please contact me BEFORE booking your flights – see below:
A minimum of 6 photographers is required for this workshop to proceed. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS until I give the go ahead.
James will be our driver for the week. A 9 seater minibus is provided for our airport transfers and to take us between locations each day.
Moderate/Good – The hike up to Tre Cime and Cinque Torri involves a few hundred feet of elevation climbs. We will take our time going up to these locations, so you will be able to walk at your own pace. Otherwise most walking is moderate. The Tre Cime walk is one hour each way assuming you didn’t stop (but you will as there’s so much to see!).
There is some uneven ground plus potential slippery slopes near lakesides and waterfalls.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera ideally with both wide angle and telephoto lenses (24-200 is ideal) A longer lens up to 300-400mm can be useful too
- Tripod
- Cable/remote release
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter.
- A rain cover for your camera.
- A laptop and card reader is very useful to select and review your images for the purpose of our image critiques but not essential.
Before buying any equipment or if you are unsure of what to bring, please email sarah@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
Please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. It is also recommended that take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel.
