Venice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has inspired artists for centuries and continues to enchant visitors to this day.

It’s not hard to be seduced by this fascinating, historical city with its elegant architecture and beautiful bridges. From bobbing gondolas and colourful reflections in the canals to the beguiling views from the Ponte dell’Accademia towards Santa Maria della Salute, there is no shortage of inspiration here.

To enable us to explore fully, we will be travelling around Venice mostly on foot, starting early each day to get the best of the light and to capture the atmosphere of this fascinating, beautiful city. We’ll also be venturing out in the evenings when the city takes on an aura of mystery that simply must be experienced.

This four-day photography workshop will include a trip to the lovely island of Burano. Famous for its hand-made lace and colourful fishermen’s houses, countless images are waiting to be captured here.

We will also be travelling to the lesser-known island of Pellestrina, known primarily for its fishing industry. Here, a number of stilted fishing huts in the Venetian lagoon provide for very photogenic subjects. We will be experimenting with long exposures here using ND filters, as well as creating some minimalist images which can often work very well in black and white.

And that’s not all. Opportunities for street photography also abound here, with the wonderfully atmospheric squares and old streets of Venice providing the perfect stage. We will take you to places that lend themselves particularly to this genre, exploring the use of light and showing you appropriate camera settings and techniques for successful street photography.

Come and join me!