You will be met at Pisa airport in the afternoon of May 24th (exact time TBC) and transferred to Residence Casanova in San Quirico D’Orcia. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.
We will meet in the early evening for introductions and an overview of the workshop before dinner.
The workshop commences on the 25th and ends on the evening of the 29th May.
Our daily itinerary is weather dependent but we will be out early most days for a dawn shoot before returning to the hotel before breakfast. After breakfast we will head out on location, exploring the countryside and hill top villages. We will return to the hotel for a siesta during the afternoon before heading out again for the late afternoon/evening shoot.
Evening meals will be at the hotel or local trattoria.
There will be an early departure after breakfast for Pisa airport on the 30th.
For our workshop we will be based at Residence Casanova. Located just outside San Quirico D’Orcia, it is the perfect base for our Tuscan adventure. With an on site pool and spa it provides a wonderful environment in which to relax. Your accommodation for 6 nights is based on single occupancy of a Superior Room with a beautiful valley view, inclusive of breakfast.
Tuscany is known for its cuisine and you won’t go hungry with the chance to try plenty of local Tuscan dishes in the adjacent restaurant, situated in an old 13th century farmhouse.
For any queries regarding your accommodation please email me in the first instance.
- The Val D’Orcia including the key areas of:
- Pienza
- Monticello
- Montalcino
- Montepulciano
- The abbeys of St Antimo and Monte Oliveto Maggiore
- La Foce and the Val Di Chianna
The workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a keen amateur, or a more experienced photographer. It is not suitable for the complete beginner.
Should your partner also be a photographer and wish to join you on this workshop, please contact me and I will advise you of the cost based on sharing a room as there will be a slight per person reduction. Non photographer partners, or friends/family sharing the same room, are also most welcome. As a non photographer, no day excursions are included as we need the space in the minibus for our photographers, so you may wish to hire a car to allow you to explore the area whilst you are here.
Our pick up will be from Pisa international airport, to which low cost direct flights are available with BA from London Heathrow, Ryanair from London Stansted and with EasyJet from Bristol.
Please contact me BEFORE booking your flights – see below:
A minimum of 6 bookings are required for the workshop to proceed. As such PLEASE DO NOT BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS until you are informed that this number has been reached.
This six night/five day workshop includes:
- All tuition
- En-suite single occupancy accommodation of a Superior Valley View room
- Return transfers from Pisa airport
- Transportation by minibus over the course of the workshop.
- Breakfast each day
- Use of the hotel pool.
- International flights
- Insurance – please insure your photographic equipment. You are also are advised to take out personal insurance.
- Meals not mentioned
- Entrance fees to any abbeys/churches
A moderate level of fitness is essential for all clients. Please email info@imageseen.co.uk if you have any queries.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with appropriate lenses (wide angle, standard telephoto eg: 24-70 & zoom lens eg: 70-200mm) A bridge camera will be adequate if it has manual functions.
- A tripod
- Filters – a Polarising Filter and a set of Neutral Density Graduated Filter/s will help you get the best result in-camera.
- A laptop or tablet to view and/or process your images if you wish to do so in preparation to have your work critiqued.
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 you take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel.
