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14 – 21 October 2023
Fully booked
Max 5
7 nights / 8 days
Low to Medium
Smart Hotel Saslong; Hotel Piccolo Pocol
Venice Marco Polo
Join me for a fabulous photography tour of the Dolomites in October 2023. The photography tour will be based in two separate areas so that we can maximize the photo locations of this beautiful area of northern Italy. The photo opportunities in the autumn months up in the Dolomites include images of high-jagged mountains, misty mornings, vineyards and forests full of colour.
During October, we start to see the first colours of autumn as well as those beautiful misty mornings. We will endeavour to make the very best of the morning and evening light during the photo tour of the Dolomites. You will be taken to some of the very best photo locations such as the Alpe di Siusi and Santa Maddelena but I’ll also lead you to explore lesser-known hidden gems, so you can photograph a wide array of classic landscape imagery, from breathtaking landscapes and vineyards to lifestyle and close-up photography.
There is the possibility that we will use one or two cable cars to get us up high to photograph some of the mountain vistas. These average around 20€ or 30€ for a return trip and are not included in the fee. However, I can assure you that the views are incredible and well worth the extra expense.
Our stay is based in three or four-star hotel accommodation. The hotels provide us with breakfast in the morning.
Day 1
Arrival into Venice Marco Polo (VCE) airport.
I will collect the workshop attendees at Venice Marco Polo airport at around 130PM. From here we will drive northwards to our hotel in the Val Gardena. If there is time and weather permitting we’ll head out to do a sunset shoot before enjoying an evening meal at a local restaurant.
Days 2, 3, 4 morning
Every day we will be out in the morning for a sunrise shoot before heading back to our hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent shooting out on location until sunset. Both lunch and dinner will be in local restaurants.
Days 4 afternoon, 5, 6, 7, 8 morning
In the afternoon of day 4 we’ll make our way over to Cortina d’Ampezzo. After checking-in at our hotel we’ll head out to shoot in the evening.
The rest of the days will be spent shooting out on location from pre-dawn until sunset. Both lunch and dinner will be in local restaurants.
After breakfast on day 8, we’ll drive back to Venice Marco Polo airport.
Venice Marco Polo is served by a multitude of international flight operators from budget airlines to commercial airlines such as British Airways and Air France. Recommended flights will be posted soon but please do get in touch.
We will all meet at the arrivals lounge at Venice Marco Polo on 14th October 2023. Please ensure that you arrive in good time and have eaten lunch as we will be headed straight off to our first hotel.
The last day of the photo tour in the Dolomites typically includes a dawn shoot and breakfast on Saturday before we head back to Venice Marco Polo airport.
Walking shoes are perfect for the countryside. Do be aware that during those misty mornings that the grass will be full of dew and it would be wise to have boots that are waterproof to keep your feet dry. As we will visit towns and villages, a pair of trainers/ sneakers will help keep your feet cool and will make walking easier.
A wide-angle lens (16-35mm), medium zoom (24-70mm) and a longer zoom (100-400mm) will be ideal to cover most compositional eventualities but don’t forget the macro lens if you have one. The most used will be in the 24-70mm range as a super wide angle doesn’t always translate, so make sure this focal length is covered. It’s best not to weigh yourself down, so why not bring an airport-style bag for all your kit and a smaller day bag, which you can decant equipment into throughout the day.
Although not essential, it’s a great idea to bring a laptop computer with you so you can discuss imagery with myself and others in the group. It really is a great learning experience, so it’s highly recommended to bring a laptop to learn and for personal entertainment.
I try to make a point of tutoring digital photography to all my clients, to help complete the learning process. It helps to have a computer session when tiredness takes hold, or inclement weather persists.
What’s included in the tour?
Photo tuition from Julian Elliott
Double room single occupancy accommodation with ensuite bathrooms in Cortina
Double room single occupancy accommodation with ensuite bathrooms in Ortisei
All rooms are provided on a single occupancy basis
Breakfasts
Transport during the tour
What’s not included
Meals not mentioned
Insurance
Flights to Venice Marco Polo
During October the average time of sunrise is 0730am whilst sunset is around 630pm. During our photo tour, we will be out to catch the sunrise before heading back to the hotel to eat breakfast.
After we’ve refreshed ourselves then we head back out again either into the landscape or one of the photogenic towns and villages before breaking for lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll head back out again this time concentrating on photographing the landscapes with the beautiful colours of autumn. The day will finish with sunset then we’ll head back to our base to eat dinner in the evening.
My tours fill up quickly but sometimes spots open up due to cancellations.
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