Venice 5 Day Photography Tour
13th - 17th January 2025
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There is no city in the world that is more iconic and unique than Venice. It is truly a photographer’s paradise with stunning images to be captured at every twist and turn. Winter is a great time to visit, with fewer crowds, long sunrises and sunsets and the possibility of mist and aqua alta, all helping to create wonderful, atmospheric images. Join me for a fabulous five days photographing one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Staying in a beautiful 4* hotel very close to St Mark’s Square we will travel around the city on foot and by water bus starting early each morning before returning to the hotel for a break and breakfast. We then set off to discover the real Venice away from the crowds, wandering down the side streets and canals recording this unforgettable experience. A gorgeous sunset doesn’t mean our day ends there, as we will then enjoy the delicious Italian food and wine in some wonderful restaurants.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The small group size means that I can spend quality time with each person to help with whatever aspect of their photography they wish to improve.
We’ll discuss the settings and workflow for tripod based shots and for hand held travel shooting. How to use the light and how to expose correctly including, metering modes, understanding histograms and how to use them. How to capture wide dynamic range scenes and how to bracket exposures. We’ll discuss focusing methods to either achieve front to back sharpness or the more creative use of limited depth of field. We’ll look at when and how to use filters, how to shoot panorama’s and try some creative techniques such as multiple exposures and ICM. Of course no tuition would be complete without discussing composition, the one thing that the camera can’t do for us!
In addition to great photographic opportunities on this tour we will have time for photo sharing and critiques. Should we encounter really inclement weather, that’s no problem, I will show you how I post process in Lightroom & Photoshop.
Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. There really is no better location to express your creativity than the breath-taking city of Venice.
Join me for a fabulous five days photographing one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
GROUP SIZE
In order for me to be able to give all participants individual help and tuition this workshop is limited to a maximum of 6 people, so book early!
EXPERIENCE | DIFFICULTY
Level of physical difficulty: Moderate
Whilst elevation changes are limited to steps and bridges and we will be using the water bus to move around, there is a lot of walking on this tour. We will be out each day for sunrise, come back to the hotel for breakfast to recharge and then out again for the rest of the day in order to make the most of the light.
PHOTOGRAPHER | GUIDE
Chris Upton ARPS
WEATHER
January Averages :
Temperatures : 6 - 0 C
Hours of sunshine : 3
Rainfall : 40mm. January is actually the driest month in Venice.
Sunrise : Sunrise 07.38 | Sunset 17.09
INCLUDES
4 nights single occupancy, double room, accommodation in a superb 4* Hotel, 4 minutes from San Marco.
4 nights City Tax
All Breakfasts
3 day Water Bus Pass
Photographic tuition
Photo walks & discussions
Group size max 6 guests
EXCLUDES
Flights
Meals (except breakfast)
Travel Insurance
All drinks
Personal items
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Tour commences at 3pm on 13th January and concludes at midday on 17th January.
You can fly from whichever airport is convenient for you but please do not book flights until advised.
PRICE
VENICE 5-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
Dates : 13th - 17th January 2025
Price : £1750
Deposit : £550 payable on booking
Balance : £1200 payable by 13th October 2024