{"product_id":"dolomites-italian-alps-tour-september-13-20th-2019-and-september-15-22nd-2020","title":"Dolomites Italian Alps Tour (Friday, Sept. 13–Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 \u0026 Tuesday, Sept. 15–Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020)","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eTour Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDolomites – Italian Alps Photo Tour\u003cbr\u003e 8 days, 7 Nights 6-12 Guests From $3650 (non-photographer partner discount!) \u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sept 13-20, 2019 | Sept 15-22, 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps the most photogenic mountains in the world for a photo workshop, the Dolomites are just a 2-hour drive from Venice, in northeast Italy. This part of Italy is infused with a strong Austrian influence, so you’ll enjoy the blended flavors of Italian-Austrian foods and wines, along with the hospitality of Alpine mountain lodges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will stay six nights in luxurious 4-star hotels and one night in a high mountain lodge called a “Rifugio”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e This trip involves some moderate hiking although guests can opt out of any or all hikes and still enjoy lodges with beautiful patio views and restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will meet up at the Venice Marco Polo airport. After the workshop, we’ll return you to Venice where you can continue your travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor the full itinerary, more information, and registration click \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italyworkshops.com\/dolomites-italian-alps-photo-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn the field, we’ll gather each day for instruction on some aspects of landscape or street photography. In addition, individual instruction will be available each day as we travel. At times we’ll meet up and to review your images on a big screen and offer gentle critique. Reviewing images with an instructor is by far the best way to learn and grow. As a group, we’ll also learn new editing techniques using your images to work on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Workshop Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the Dolomites tour, our classroom time is limited to 2 or 3 sessions, usually 2 hours each session. We bring our own projector for this purpose because it’s so important for the group to see what the others are shooting. These “gentle” critiques are held mid-day as our hotel accommodations allow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe address any technical issues evident in the images but mostly suggest ways to improve composition and lighting, the heart of our art. These classroom sessions also allow the instructor to walk through editing techniques and digital workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Leader\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/Drake-Busath_5419-2-300x300_medium.jpg?v=1561578853\" style=\"margin-left: 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrake Busath, started Italy Workshops in 1999 and has guided hundreds of photographers of every skill level to regions all over Italy. Having lived in Italy, Drake speaks Italian has many friends that help make these events more than just a photo tour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe will share what he’s learned over his 40-year career as a commercial photographer and encourage you to identify and develop your own personal style while in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eFor all levels of Photographers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner and Intermediate Photographers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe enjoy helping you master those buttons and menus on your camera! Short, daily field lessons will tackle one technique at the time. Further individual attention in the field helps you lock in the concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAny camera is welcome! Non-photographer partners are welcome to sit in on all discussions and participate at their own level of interest. (Beginners often make some of the best images we see!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Photographers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs an advanced photographer, you’ll be encouraged to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuild your portfolio, adding strong images every single day of the trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFocus on the style development, lighting, and composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWork in “concentrations” to produce a collection of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou will return home with a body of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project that will express your personal style, as opposed to a random collection of travel photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pictureline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46950957383855,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6415\/2239\/files\/italy-tour-horizontal.png?v=1779431144","url":"https:\/\/freshized.com\/products\/dolomites-italian-alps-tour-september-13-20th-2019-and-september-15-22nd-2020","provider":"Freshized","version":"1.0","type":"link"}