Dolomites Landscape Photography Workshop SUMMER 2025
Dolomites Landscape Photography Workshop SUMMER 2025
Dates: August 24-31 /2024
Starting from Venice Italy
Investment Total Cost: €3850 for Double Occupancy
Booking Fee: €1000
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites with our landscape photography workshop. Learn to capture stunning images of the majestic mountains, scenic valleys, and picturesque lakes while receiving guidance from Valentinos Loucaides. Book your spot now and take your photography skills to the next level.
Workshop Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Venice. Pick up the Car. Drive to Cortina d' Ampezzo.
Misurina Lake for a Sunset Shoot.
Dinner at Misurina
Day 2
Sunrise Shoot at Lago di Braies
Breakfast at the cafe at Lago di Braies (Not included)
Boat Ride in the lake (Optional, Not included)
Lago di Dobiacco
Lago di Landro
Passo Giau for a sunset photoshoot (It's cold here, need gloves and jacket)
Day 3
Sunrise at Lago d'Antorno
Passo Falzarego - Up with cable car (35 EUR Per Person to get up Included). Shoot midday in the fog and clouds
Tre Cime: We meet at the hotel with hiking gear four hours before sunset.
Drive to Tre Cime and hike for 1 hour to the first refuge.
Sunset Photoshoot.
Walk back to the parking (1h, We will need Head Torches to get back)
It will be cold, and there is a very high chance of rain.
Will need a waterproof raincoat and shoes.
Day 4
Cinque Torri for Sunrise Photoshoot (30 min hike in the dark)
Alternative Cadini di Misurina
Leave for Ortisei
Stops along the way to shoot the forest.
Passo Sella for Sunset Photoshoot
Day 5
Sunrise at Santa Magdalena Location 1. (45 min Drive)
If we find fog in the valley on the way back, we will shoot on the road.
Seceda 2500 - Cable Car - 40EUR Per Person to get up and down (included) Safety Guide Line - Everyone is responsible for themself near the cliff.
Santa Barbara for Sunset shoot.
Day 6
Sunrise at Santa Magdalena Location 2. (45 min Drive)
Passo Pordoi - Terrazza delle Dolomiti OR Explore Passo delle Erbe
Up to Alpe di Siusi ( 35-40 EUR Per Person to get up Included) for Sunset Shoot. Walking back to Compaccio will take one 1hour and will be dark.
Pack up and Ready to Go Next Morning
Day 7
Pick up Everything and leave the hotel
Sunrise at Lago di Carreza
Baita Segantini to shoot the reflections
Drive to Venice - Free time.
Day 8
Airport at Venice / Departure Late Morning. Or you can extend to Venice for a few days.
Video & Photos
GROUP SIZE
4 - 6 Participants 1 Instructor 1 Assistant
EXPERIENCE
Beginner to Advanced Photography Skills
FITNESS LEVEL
Moderate, we will have a few hikes not more than 2hours
What’s Included:
All Transport on tour dates
Award-winning Landscape Photographer Guide
Breakfast (Only at Hotels, not when at cafes or on the road)
Accommodation at hotels
All park entry fees.
What’s Not Included:
Flight Tickets to/from Italy at the start/end of the trip.
Lunch and Dinner
Alcoholic Drinks
Visas for travel (if needed)
Insurance (highly recommended both for you and your photographic gear)
What to Expect
The Dolomites are an alpine region; one moment is sunny, and 10minutes later, you can find yourself in a thunderstorm.
There is a chance the weather will not allow us to either visit or shoot some locations. For example, at Lago di braies, even the slightest rain can close the boat hut, and you cannot take a boat ride or shoot the boats. At Lago di Misurina, there is a big chance not to be able to shoot the mountain due to fog. At Tre Cime, if we get caught in the storm, we can find ourselves literally in the cloud with lightning next to us, so we will be hesitant to visit if the conditions are not good.
Weather can change from hot to cold in a minute, so you always need to carry a windproof - waterproof jacket. You need to have a way to protect your gear if we get caught by rain in the middle of the mountain.
Who is this for:
Any passionate photographer who wants to explore nature. You need to know the basics of using your camera and swapping out lenses. We will talk mainly about composition and focus on taking photographs, and we will not focus on cameras and lenses since they are only tools. If you are not sure how to use your camera, bring the manual.
Who is this NOT for:
This will not be a tourist attraction tour. We will be awake at very early and very late hours, and we will not sleep much. We will not eat at fancy restaurants. We will get wet and will have to endure outdoor elements. If you are not a photographer that enjoys taking photos with a tripod for several hours, then this not for you.
LOCATIONS:
Locations can change at any moment and are in the judgment of the photo guide. We can stay longer at one place and skip the next, or skip a hike and move to another location.
WEATHER:
The weather is unpredictable and brutal. We cannot control the weather, so you need to be prepared. Almost certainly, we will have to shoot in the rain. You need to be prepared and protect yourself and your gear from the elements.
GEAR:
Weather-Sealed Camera Recommended.
Lenses: 14-24mm / 24-70mm / 70-200mm or 100-400mm
Large Sturdy Tripod
Filters: CPL - Circular Polarizer / ND 6Stop / ND 10 Stop
Drone (if you have one)
Blower and Sensor Wipes
High-quality microfiber camping towel to keep your camera dry
All-weather backpack.
CLOTHING:
WaterProof Over Coat Top and Bottom
WaterProof - WindProof Gortex Jacket
Hiking Pants - WindProof
Hiking Boots
Merino Wool Hiking Socks
Head Band - Wind Protection
Base Layers.
High Quality Gloves
Casual clothing for dinners.
LANGUAGE:
The workshop will be in the English Language.
TERMS OF PAYMENT:
1000 Euro Booking Fee
Full Payment 90 Days before the Starting date
CANCELLATION POLICY:
More than 90 Days Before - Full Refund*
90-60 Days Before - 50% Refund
Less than 60 Days Before
*If you pay online there is a 200euro transaction fee for a refund
