You will be met at the airport on the day of arrival and transferred by water bus to your accommodation in Venice which will take 1-1.5 hours. You will have some time to relax before we meet again at approximately 5pm for introductions and an overview of the workshop before dinner. Our photography commences early with a sunrise shoot the following morning. We will then have 4 full days of photography.
Our departure transfer back to the airport on the 5th day is by water-bus to meet onward flights home. Usually there is time on this day before we leave for some individual sightseeing or more photography if you wish.
- Rialto Bridge
- Piazza San Marco
- Ponte Dell’Accademia
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Dorsoduro
- Islands of Burano and Lido
- The fishing huts at Pellestrina
For this four and a half day workshop we will be based at the 4 star Saturnia Being partly a 14th Century palace in the unique Venetian style, it offers a unique atmosphere. It is nestled in the heart of Venice just a short distance from St Marks Square. All rooms are single occupancy, ensuite and include breakfast. The price is based on a Classic Double room.
The price is based on a Classic Double Room. If you wish to upgrade your room, subject to availability, the additional fee for a Superior room will be 120 Euros for the 5 nights, based on single occupancy.
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 bookings are required for this workshop to proceed. As such PLEASE DO NOT BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS until you are informed that this number has been reached.
Over the course of this workshop we will be exploring the city of Venice on foot and by waterbus, taking in the well known must see sights but also venturing down the back streets to discover the real Venice.
Included in the workshop is a day trip to photograph the colourful houses of Burano. We will also be travelling to the island of Pellestrina where we will be photographing the characterful fishing huts on stilts in the Venetian lagoon. Here we will be focusing on long exposures with the option to produce some striking minimalist images.
We will take a trip to the Rialto market one morning where you will have the opportunity to try some street photography. There will also be an evening shoot where we will explore some of the canals and back streets of Venice.
When possible (weather and conditions allowing) we’ll take the opportunity to include both dawn and dusk shoots each day to take advantage of the favourable light and to enable us to capture the mood and atmosphere of the area. Throughout, we will give you both practical and technical advice, to help you gain confidence and develop your photographic technique, as well as individual guidance and hands on demonstrations in the field. There will also be the opportunity to have your work critiqued as we look back over our images and review your progress.
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!
This 4 day workshop includes:
- Five nights, single occupancy ensuite accommodation at Hotel Saturnia
- breakfast each day
- city tax
- water bus ticket for 3 days
- All photographic tuition and demonstrations, including 1 critique session
- International flights
- Waterbus transfers to and from Venice Marco Polo Airport airport from recommended flights with BA from Gatwick
- Insurance – please insure your photographic equipment. You are also are advised to take out personal insurance.
- Meals excluding breakfast
- Any drinks
- Any entrance fees
The workshop is suitable for all abilities, other than the complete beginner. Please email info@imageseen.co.uk if you have any queries.
A moderate – good level of fitness is essential for all clients. There is quite a lot of walking involved, up to 5 miles a day on some days. It is all on flat ground with steps over bridges.
Non photographer partners, or friends/family sharing the same room, are most welcome and we’d be happy for them to join us for dinner each night. Please note however that they would not be able to accompany us during the day. Please contact me for a price on the hotel room. For more information please email me on info@imageseen.co.uk
- DSLR with appropriate lenses. A bridge camera will be adequate if it has manual functions – please contact info@imageseen.co.uk if you are unsure if your camera is suitable.
- A tripod
- Filters – a Polarising Filter and a set of Neutral Density Graduated Filter/s will help you get the best result in-camera.
- It is also recommended that you also bring a rain cover for your 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 info@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
Please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. It is also recommended that like with any holiday, you take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel. You may wish to consider Staycation Plan
