Great photography workshops – a recommendation
Tuscany and photography workshops have a very special meaning to me.
It’s about four years ago now, that I visited an amazing one-week long workshop in Tuscany with the well respected photojournalist Bob Sacha (check out his National Geographic portfolio here). It was one of the most inspiring weeks I’ve ever had. Each participant followed his own project, while the workshop teacher gave feedback, valuable input and additional photoshoot assignments. And in addition, everyone present, from participants to assistants and teachers, exchanged constantly and lived an amazing week.
The more I look back to this week in Tuscany in 2006, the more I see the real value great workshops have for me. A workshop should be 90% hands-on, should be practical, should expose you to challenging and inspiring situations, to other creative minds and to the experience and personal feedback of a great photographer. A workshop for me is not a ‘how-to’ course, that promises you a road to become a good xyz photographer. It’s an interactive experience, that leads you to a better understanding of imagery and photography. It should allow you to move forward, learn and feel the inspiration. Topic-wise, the workshop by Bob Sacha had nothing to do with my business as a wedding photographer. But it’s inspiration has given me far more than probably any other workshop ever did.
A fine-art workshop in Tuscany, this June:
This summer in June, there will be two great workshops taking place at the exact same location in San Quirico d’Orcia, Tuscany. It’s a fine-art nude photography workshop taught by my very good friend and studio-partner Bryon Paul McCartney. Bryon has taught several workshops before and his images have won numerous awards. Among them are the First Place & Best of Show Selection in the International Photography Awards and First Place of the Prix de la Photographie in Paris.
If you are looking for a workshop with a well established photographer that will take place at an amazing location and which will bring you a lot of inspiration, these are the workshops to choose among. The workshops are limited to 8 participants and there will be a model for every two students, so you will have a lot of photography shooting time. Bryon will be giving you his personal input and help, as well as individual coaching and feedback. And not to forget, Bryon and his wife Kellie will create an environment with style that makes sure you never forget this unique experience in an amazingly beautiful location.
The two workshops will have a different focus and they can even be combined:
- Light, form & expression (June 20 – June 26)
- Cultivating a unique style (June 27 – July 3)
Please check the workshop page for more details and to register:
