Unlocking your photographic potential.
These immersive photography workshops, in the breathtaking Val d’Orcia, are thoughtfully designed for everyone, from those just starting their creative journey to seasoned amateurs eager to refine their skills. No prior experience is necessary – just a desire for capturing the beauty around you.
Each enriching day offers you:
Two dedicated photography sessions: Immerse yourself in practical shooting opportunities.
Insightful image analysis: Develop your eye and learn from constructive feedback between sessions.
The heart of our workshops lies in hands-on experience. You’ll spend the majority of your time on location, learning to master the nuances of light and discover compelling compositions. Our shooting-centric approach ensures you’ll actively improve your techniques with every capture you create.
Imagine capturing stunning images in the Val d’Orcia’s most evocative locations, guided by expert photographic instruction. This is your opportunity to transform your photographic understanding and create truly impressive images.
First Day Schedule
12.30 Meeting in Piazza della Libertà in San Quirico d’Orcia, Siena.
13.00 Lunch at Officina del Gusto in San Quirico d’Orcia.
14.00 Initial briefing.
15.30 Departure evening photo session at the site of the famous ‘Cipressi‘ di San Quirico d’Orcia.
20.00 Dinner at the Antica Trattoria Osenna in San Quirico d’Orcia.
Second Day Schedule
05.00-10.00 Sunrise photo session in one of Val d’Orcia’s most evocative locations such as Belvedere, Poggio Covili, or Terrapille based on atmospheric conditions and the location of fog in the valleys.
Leaving promptly at 05.00 guarantees sufficient time to arrive safely. Work methodically through your set-up procedure, consider your compositional options, and take full advantage of the available light.
11.30 Image analysis and post-production advice.
16.00 Briefing and departure for the evening photo session.
20.00 Dinner at a Trattoria in San Quirico d’Orcia.
3rd – 5th Day Schedule
05.00-10.00 Sunrise photo session in one of Val d’Orcia’s most evocative locations based on atmospheric conditions and the location of fog in the valleys.
Leaving promptly at 05.00 guarantees sufficient time to arrive safely. Work methodically through your set-up procedure, consider your compositional options, and take full advantage of the available light.
After shooting, you have enough free time to visit the beautiful local villages of Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni, and Montalcino in full autonomy.
Image analysis and post-production advice.
16.00 Briefing and Departure for the evening photo session.
20.00 Dinner at a trattoria in San Quirico d’Orcia.
Sixth Day Schedule
05.00-10.00 Sunrise photo session in one of Val d’Orcia’s most evocative locations such as Belvedere, Poggio Covili, or Terrapille based on atmospheric conditions and the location of fog in the valleys.
Leaving promptly at 05.00 guarantees sufficient time to arrive safely. Work methodically through your set-up procedure, consider your compositional options, and take full advantage of the available light.
After shooting, you have enough free time to visit the beautiful local villages of Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni, and Montalcino in full autonomy.
16.00 Briefing and departure for the evening photo session.
19.00 End of the workshop and final greetings.
