PHOTO TOUR
BASICS OF EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY
in partnership with Il Paretaio
Educational photo workshop, specially designed for amateurs and beginners in photography and horse photography, catering to those with a passion for horses and a desire to capture these majestic creatures in the most beautiful and correct way.
Welcome to the enchanting world of equine photography at our Equine Photography Workshop in the heart of Tuscany! Immerse yourself in a four-day experience set against the backdrop of a traditional Tuscanian family residence and horse club, where the atmosphere feels like home. Unlock the secrets of equine photography in a supportive and picturesque environment, enhance your photography skills and boost your creativity.
PHOTO WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
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Combine theoretical lessons with practical, hands-on experience
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A limited number of participants ensures personalized attention to each individual's needs
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Combining photo workshop with individual dressage lessons
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Staying in typical Tuscanian farmhouse with stables in picturesque region of Italy
GET INSPIRED
WHAT TO EXPECT
SETTING THE FOUNDATION
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Know Your Equipment: Master the ins and outs of your camera and other essential photography equipment.
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Understanding Light: Learn how light works and how to manipulate it to create diverse pictures and moods.
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Organising a Photo Shoot: Understand the process of organizing a successful photo shoot, including how to guide horses to pose naturally.
EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS
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Photographing Horses: Understand the nuances of capturing horses correctly in various scenarios, including portraits, standing shots, under the saddle, and free running.
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Beautiful Postures: Explore the art of capturing stunning horse portraits and black background portraits.
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Riding and Dressage Elements: Correctly depict horses in dynamic riding and dressage elements.
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Horse and Human Posing: Discover the art of capturing the bond between horses and humans.
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Capturing Free Movement: Learn the techniques to capture the beauty of horses in free movement, seizing their most graceful phases.
EDITING MASTERY
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Editing Sessions: Dive into the world of post-processing with hands-on sessions using Lightroom and Photoshop.
DAILY SCHEDULE
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1st day arrival and last day departure, 3 full days of workshop
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Two photo sessions and at least one master-class or co-editing session per every workshop day.
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Photo shoots at the magical moments of sunrise and sunset, with one session challenging participants to capture the essence of horses in the middle of the day.
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Time for classical dressage lessons, groundwork lessons with horses, horse gymnastics lessons with instructors.
PLACE TO STAY
Il Paretaio house has been hosting riders and their companions since 1987. It is a truly enchanting place, surrounded by hills, woods, vineyards and olive groves with a 360° panorama.
Guest accommodation is found in our typical farmhouse rooms, with its cotto tiled flooring, wooden beams, arches, vaults, exposed stone walls and typical late 1700s Tuscan furnishings. The house is air conditioned by a solar powered device, in line with our philosophy of maximum respect for the environment. All of the charming bedrooms have their own private bathroom. There is free wifi in all areas of Il Paretaio.
The stables and paddocks are home to more than 30 horses and riders will have two fields and a ring at their disposal.
INVESTMENT & PAYMENT DETAILS
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PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE
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Accomodation in Il Paretaio, double occupancy room
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Breakfasts and dinners
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Fully organized photo sessions in Il Paretaio and other stables
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Theoretical masterclasses and co-working sessions
1150€
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PHOTOGRAPHY + RIDING PACKAGE
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Accomodation in Il Paretaio, double occupancy room
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Breakfasts and dinners
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Fully organized photo sessions in Il Paretaio and other stables
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3 dressage lessons
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Theoretical masterclasses and co-working sessions
1310€
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EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGES
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Aircraft tickets
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Travel insurance
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Transportation to Il Paretaio - 120€ each way to Florence airport
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Single room occupancy - 30€ per day
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Lunch - 15€
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Extended stay in Il Paretaio
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Extra dressage lessons - 75 € dressage lesson, 59 € beginner lesson
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PLACE RESERVATION
To secure your place for this photo workshop a deposit of 500€ is required.
You can fill up the form by clicking on "RESERVE YOUR PLACE" button and our team will contact you for further steps.
CONDITIONS
Changes of conditions
As we work with horses and in outdoor environment it is possible that we have to deal with some unexpected weather or events: therefore, the exact schedule of this photo workshop may be subject to change. No refunds will be given in that case.
Photo Tour cancellation
Ekaterina Druz and Il Paretaio reserve the right to cancel or postpone this Photo workshop due to force major or if the minimum number of 4 participants can not be reached 1 month before the starting date - in this event the reservation fees will be fully paid back to each participant
Insurance & Waiver of liability
We strongly recommend each participant to buy travel cancellation insurance for the flights and to have a travel medical health insurance.
Participants will be asked to sign a Release and Indemnity Form before the workshop starts. Be prepared for the unexpected and insure your travel investment!
Photo rights
All photos taken during this tour can be used for your portfolio, website, social media and private use.