TUSCANY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN SPRING 2026
DATES
20 - 26 April 2026 (SOLD OUT)
INVESTMENT
From €4.450
GROUP SIZE
MIN. 5 - MAX. 6
7 DAY LANDSCAPE & TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Only 6 spots available - Join us and improve your photography and storytelling
Tuscany’s lush green fields and rolling hills are among the most iconic landscapes in photography. The Val d'Orcia region, in particular, has inspired photographers and artists for years. It's easy to understand why. With mist-filled valleys, cypress-lined roads, charming hilltop towns, and sprawling vineyards, this is a landscape that captivates at every turn.
The best time to visit is Spring, when the fields are at their greenest, wildflowers bloom, and the countryside is at its peak beauty. At dawn, mist often settles in the valleys, creating a dreamy atmosphere that is perfect for photography.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
We created this 7-day Photography Workshop to guide you through the process of how to create compelling landscape images and visual stories that reflect your unique vision. Our sessions cover the complete photographic workflow, from concept and shooting to equipment, editing, and image selection.
The workshop is designed so you can focus solely on photography while we take care of all the details. Everything is included, from airport transfers and comfortable, well-located lodging to all meals.
The tour is structured to give you the best opportunities to capture stunning images and improve your photography skills. With our local expertise, we’ll guide you to Tuscany’s most beautiful spots, ensuring you’re in the right place at the right time for the best light.
Traveling in a small group allows us to provide you with plenty of one-to-one tuition tailored to your needs, comfortably accommodating all experience levels, from beginners to professionals.
INVESTMENT & PACKAGE DETAILS
INVESTMENT
€ 4.450 (shared occupancy)
Single room supplement: €350
(Please note that the single-room supplement is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
GROUP SIZE
6 people
EXPERIENCE
Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY
Easy (this workshop includes easy walks through medieval towns and scenic countryside. Some paths may have cobblestones or slight inclines, but nothing too challenging.)
+ THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES
Landscape photography and shooting in unforgettable Tuscany locations
A professional photographer and local guide who knows the area
Photo editing session & Photo Review
All transportation & Airport Transfers from/to Florence Airport
6 nights accommodations in an exclusive private Tuscan Podere
Full board accommodation starting from dinner on the first day, ending with breakfast on the last day
Shared occupancy room with bathroom
Welcome drink
Wine tasting in a typical farmhouse
Wood oven pizza dinner
Honeybee safari and honey tasting
- NOT INCLUDED
Single room supplement
Airfare or transportation to/from Italy
Alcoholic beverage (available but not included in the price)
Tourist tax of €1 day/person (to be paid in cash at check out)
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Tips, extras, and anything else not mentioned in the “What is included” section
WHAT’S ON THE ITINERARY
We’ll visit many of Tuscany’s iconic locations, including Belvedere farmhouse, Cappella di Vitaleta, Agriturismo Terrepille (the famous fields from “Gladiator”), Crete Senesi, the cypress trees near San Quirico d’Orcia, Poggio Covilli, Pienza, and other charming medieval walled towns.
Along with these well-known spots that everyone wants to see, we’ve also discovered some hidden gems over the years. As local guides, we’ve built strong relationships with local businesses and explored spots that most visitors don’t know about. These lesser-known locations, far from the usual Instagram crowds, will offer you a more authentic and fresh perspective of this beautiful region.
A TYPICAL DAY
We don’t believe in rigid schedules. Instead, our workshop is flexible, with location choices made organically based on the weather and lighting conditions. For instance, if the forecast predicts a cold and humid night, we’ll likely have morning mist, so we’ll select a location that works well in those conditions. This approach ensures we make the most of each moment, giving you the best possible shooting conditions.
We'll have plenty of time to explore each location, find compositions we’re happy with, and experiment with framing and exposure. At this time of year, sunrise is around 6:20 AM, and sunset is around 8:00 PM.
While our approach is flexible, it’s never unstructured. Every day flows naturally, as you’ll see in the breakdown below, which illustrates a typical day on our workshop, including shooting times, rest periods, and meal times. This ensures a well-balanced mix of shooting, learning, and downtime so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.
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On most days, we start early to capture the spectacular Tuscan sunrise. The early morning light in this region is simply magical, especially when overnight humidity creates the misty landscapes that have made this area famous among photographers. We'll position ourselves at carefully selected locations with plenty of time to prepare for when the golden light bathes the rolling hills.
After our sunrise shoot, we'll return to our accommodation for breakfast and a well-deserved rest period. This downtime is intentionally built into our itinerary for several reasons. First, the combination of early mornings and late evenings can be physically demanding, and this break helps prevent fatigue as the workshop progresses. Second, as the sun rises higher, the dramatic light and depth that make Tuscan landscapes so photogenic diminish significantly. Rather than shooting in unfavorable conditions, we use this time for you to rest, back up images, or enjoy the amenities at our accommodation.
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Later in the morning, we reconvene for post-processing sessions designed to help you make the most of the images you've captured. These sessions are customized based on participants' experience levels and can range from basic Lightroom techniques to advanced Photoshop methods including Luminosity Masks.
We work in small groups with individual attention, demonstrating the same techniques we use for our own photography. All sessions are recorded and shared with the group, allowing you to review and practice these techniques at your own pace later. Toward the end of the workshop, we'll replace one processing session with a critique session, often one of the most enjoyable moments for participants, where each participant shares their favorite images for constructive feedback.
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After lunch and a short break, we head out for our afternoon photography session. Our destinations are selected based on current weather conditions and lighting. We typically begin by exploring one of the charming Tuscan towns or villages with their distinctive architecture and character. This gives you practice with different photographic approaches before we move to our sunset location.
The afternoon and evening sessions provide ample time to find compelling compositions, experiment with different framing techniques, and perfect your exposures as the light changes. We conclude most days with dinner at a local restaurant, providing an authentic taste of Tuscan cuisine while discussing the day's photography.
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During the workshop, we'll include a special day trip to explore some of the region's medieval towns. These charming locations offer a different photographic experience with their narrow winding streets, ancient architecture, and unique character. We'll capture both intimate street scenes within the towns and broader landscape views showing how these historic settlements blend harmoniously with the surrounding countryside.
Throughout the entire workshop, our small group size ensures you'll receive personalized attention and feedback, allowing you to develop your skills and creative vision in one of the world's most photogenic landscapes.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
We want to share with you our passion for nature and landscape photography in this incredible place. Traveling in such small groups means we can quickly build a great learning environment where people feel comfortable together and at ease with asking questions and making the absolute most of the trip.
We aim to make your experience here in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany a memorable one and a trip from which, as well as getting some great images from amazing locations, you’ll also go home having had a true adventure with great company in a very special place.
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Work with light. Understand how different types of light can affect the mood and the essence of an image. You’ll discover how to recognize a distinctive quality of light and work with it
Composition and how to frame a scene in order to balance and arrange visual elements effectively.
Lens choice. From the wide-angle vista to shooting landscape abstracts with a telephoto lens. With a different focal length, you can manipulate how the viewer perceives space and thus the relationship between objects.
Shooting multiple image panoramas
Controlling light in scenes with a wide dynamic range using graduated filters and/or multiple exposures
Painting with light
How to create time-lapses (optional)
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Using Lightroom or Capture One for RAW conversion, and how to transform your raw files straight out of the camera to finished images ready to be shared.
Using Photoshop layers to build up image adjustments
Using luminosity masks in Photoshop
Different techniques for blending multiple exposures of the same image
Using Nik Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex, and Adobe Camera RAW on Photoshop layers
Stitching multiple panoramas together
Sharpening images
Light sculpturing with advanced Dodge & Burn techniques
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Improve your creativity and motivation for photography
Exploring a variety of photographic aspects that come into play in shooting landscapes and visual storytelling
Photo editing sessions to shape your vision
Novel ways of thinking and seeing, stimulating new ideas, new ways of doing things, meeting new people with the same interests and the same enthusiasm that you do
Create connections and friendships
Being inspired and having fun while learning
Acquire new skills
An opportunity to thoroughly understand, ask questions, and get answers
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The vibe of the workshop is a great mix of excitement, camaraderie, and calm. You'll experience plenty of laughs and lively conversations, but also those quiet moments of awe as we connect with the landscape.
What makes it special is the people you'll share it with—fellow photography enthusiasts who quickly become friends. Every time, I see it happen: strangers arrive, and by the end, they leave as close friends. There’s something magical about how a shared love for nature and photography brings people together.
7 DAY LANDSCAPE & TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Only 6 spots available - Join us and improve your photography and storytelling
OUR EXCLUSIVE BASE IN TUSCANY
Our workshop is based in a charming podere, a traditional Tuscan farmhouse nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany. Surrounded by lush vineyards and olive groves, this beautiful retreat embraces sustainable hospitality and agriculture, in harmony with the natural environment, local culture, and traditions. With its warm terracotta walls, cozy rooms, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, it’s the ideal place to explore the area and unwind after a day of shooting.
Exclusively reserved for our group, the podere will be our private retreat for the duration of the workshop, offering an intimate and immersive experience in the heart of Tuscany.
We'll enjoy breathtaking sunsets and fresh hilltop air while savoring delicious Italian specialties made with home-grown and seasonal Tuscan ingredients. We’ll also have the opportunity to visit some of our favorite local places for wine, cheese, and other regional product tastings.
OUR HOST
Antonella has called the Podere home since 2018, where she manages the organic farm and guesthouse. Before this, she spent many years working in social development and humanitarian aid across the globe, including serving as the chief spokesperson and head of public communication at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Together with her team, Antonella will ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable, offering fresh, locally sourced ingredients from her garden ("raccolta dall'orto") and other regional products.
We’ve partnered with Antonella to bring you a one-of-a-kind dining experience, featuring a menu crafted from authentic Tuscan ingredients. This family-style dining experience around a shared table is perfect for building connections and making lasting memories with fellow participants.
WHAT GEAR SHOULD I PLAN ON BRINGING?
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The criteria for the kind of work we’ll be doing is a camera that can be operated completely manually to ensure we get the best exposure with interchangeable lenses allowing us to cover a range of focal lengths
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In Tuscany, the 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens is the most needed lens for your shooting. We’ll often find ourselves shooting distant landscapes or abstracts, which a telephoto is ideal for. In Tuscany, photography is more about capturing a specific part of the surrounding landscape and less about capturing the whole landscape.
There will certainly be the occasion when a mid-range zoom in the 24-70mm (18-55mm on a crop sensor) or a wide-angle zoom in the 16-35mm is perfect for capturing a wider-panoramic view and Tuscany towns.
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To be shooting in low light (sunrise & sunset), a tripod is an absolutely essential piece of equipment. It should be stable enough to not only prevent camera shake but also protect your camera. Since we usually don’t have awful weather conditions in Tuscany, you don’t need a huge and heavy tripod.
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A circular polarizer should really be in every winter photographer’s bag. You’ll be able to cut through the glare of the snow which will add detail to your shot.
ND filters are great for capturing moving clouds and long exposures.
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This is an important accessory whose benefits shouldn’t be underestimated. This allows us to trip the camera shutter without touching the camera and significantly reduces the possibility of camera shake.
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The morning fields are covered in dew. Casual shoes and jeans get wet quickly. It will be cool in the morning and a fleece jacket might well be useful.
If you dress with light boots, long pants, a T-shirt with a sweater, and a light jacket, you should be fine most of the time; it’ll never be really cold, and when it gets warmer, you can take off some layers.
Rain isn’t uncommon in Tuscany in spring, so make sure your clothes are waterproof.
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When moving your camera gear for any length of time a backpack can really save your back. A good backpack, one with sturdy hip straps, can safely distribute the weight of your gear and really save you from aches, pains, and potential injury. Bear in mind that you’ll often be putting it down in the wet grass as well so it should be water resistant.
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Bringing a laptop to the workshop can really help you make the most of the experience. We’ll be shooting RAW, and as part of the workshop will be dedicated to post-processing images a good RAW converter like Adobe Lightroom or Camera RAW is essential. Other converters like Capture One are also excellent. Adobe Photoshop is great for more advanced processing as it allows us to be much more subtle and creative in its use of layers.
Participants usually bring their laptops or iPads with their preferred editing software installed. While it’s not mandatory, the photo editing and review sessions are something the group always really enjoys. Being able to go through your shots during the trip is a fantastic way to get feedback on your composition and editing.
So, if you’d like to learn editing from the guides or work on your photos during the workshop, it’s definitely a good idea to bring one. But if you’re just planning to take photos and save them on memory cards for later, feel free to leave it at home.
* If you have any questions about what to bring, don’t hesitate to contact us. A full packing list is provided on enrolling for the workshop.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY…
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Andrea and Sabrina are motivated by their passion for the craft and are in it with all their heart! While (of course) the storytelling retreat features guided excursions, it is different from a regular photography workshop, instead, it is about the connective tissue in between your hero shots. Andrea & Sabrina introduce the concept and then gradually build upon it throughout the workshop, accommodating both inexperienced and seasoned shooters at the same time with ease. The course material is an important aspect, but it is only half of the equation: Podere Trafonti, the base of operations is a fantastic experience in and of itself - the people, the food, the house, and its beautifully decorated rooms. In a mere few days, it has come to feel like a second home away from home. Combined with carefully planned day trips (including some insider locations off the beaten "Instagram path") it makes for a truly unforgettable experience.
Alex Bartox, Germany
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First, as a background, I am a beginner and it was my first time using a proper SLR to take photos during my first photography workshop in Tuscany, Podere Trafonti !! Andrea and Sabrina with their exceptional professionalism and friendly and compassionate characters have navigated my novice capabilities through an amazing experience and learning process. During this unforgettable 5 days storytelling workshop I was able to learn about my camera, the different setups and adjustments, and techniques of taking shots while understanding composition. In addition, I learned some editing techniques and how to plan and organize the different shots for storytelling. Definitely, I was very lucky to have my first experience and workshop in photography with such great experienced, and fun guys. I am sure it will not be my last but just the start of many to follow if they put up and accept me in their coming ones.
Sherif Barakat, Switzerland
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From the very first moment until the last, you are treated like family. Nothing seemed like too much trouble and both the host and instructors went out of their way to cater for every need. The location is centrally placed for good access to the surrounding photographic sites yet it is tucked away a km from the nearest main road. The place is clean, spacious, and quiet with views out across rolling hills and green wooded countryside. The food is absolutely superb! Clean, fresh, healthy, and delicious. Much of the food is home-grown organically (including the honey) and prepared daily by the resident chef. The program is busy but nicely paced. The photography lessons were very relaxed and informal and presented both theory and practical from two very knowledgeable and experienced instructors. The programme was well structured but flexible to accommodate changing weather conditions. My five days stay on the Tuscany workshop just flew past!
Simon Develin, UK
TUSCANY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN SPRING 2026
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THE TEAM
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ANDREA LIVIERI
Photographer and Workshop Leader
Andrea is a Venice-based, professional photographer, educator, musician, and spirited adventurer. He started exploring the photography medium by capturing images of fellow musicians, their families, and other friends and acquaintances in the music industry. As he continued honing his craft, he merged his love for photography and exploring the outdoors, amassing a body of photographic work featuring exhilarating landscapes and rugged mountain capes from around the globe.
He also leads photography courses, workshops & tours to teach other photographers his method and help them to bring out their own vision. His work has been published in Landscape Photography Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, Photo Plus Magazine, Digital Camera, Popular Photography and Fuji X Passion Magazine, among others. He also partners with brands like Capture One, NiSi Filters, BenQ, Vallerret Gloves, and Sustainable Travel International.
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SABRINA TOSATO
Photographer, Operations and Content Manager
Sabrina is a photographer and travel writer based in Padua, Italy. Her average day is a mix of weird combinations and her greatest ambition is to make people dream, inspiring them through words and photographs. She manages a travel blog named The Tomato Soup where she offers advice on travel destinations and wild but high-end hospitality.
She has 10 years of experience in travel organization, focused on exclusive and tailor-made itineraries but eventually ended up as a digital marketing specialist. Passionate about the intersection of adventure travels, sustainability, and design, with inspiration and creativity at heart, she has a knack for capturing memorable moments of everyday life. Her work has been published via Afar Media, SuitCase Magazine, Inspired by Iceland, and Feel Slovenia.
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OUR PARTNERS
We partner with FLM Tripods, Maven Filters, and Vallerret Photography Gloves & Clothing, leaders in their respective fields, and they can offer discounts on their products to attendees of our workshops.
