Thursday 31 January 2010 ARRIVAL DAY
Fly into Venice `Marco Polo airport where you will meet your APA contact. A welcome kit will be handed to you as you make your way to the water bus that is Just outside the airport. The water bus takes you to your hotel destination.
Once you arrive in your Hotel and have had some time to relax we will all meet in the lobby for a welcome gathering with all fellow APA participant s. We will enjoy a welcome to Venice Carnival dinner with your APA instructors and guides.
Friday 1 February 2010 WORKSHOP DAY 1
Today we will meet in a conference room for an introduction by APA leader and founder Richard Emmanuel and go over the details of the trip Itinerary. We will show a video presentation of conceptual ideas for photography in Venice and have a chance to discover individuals goals.
With a private model we head outdoors to photograph in the hidden laneways of this most photogenic city. We will move from one location to the next while offering different techniques to insure that you are getting quality photos and provide you with full support to achieve your photography goals. During this shot we will incorporate what to look for to create outstanding photographs with unique lighting techniques, black & white photos and location portraiture.
Saturday 2 February 2010 WORKSHOP DAY 2
Being up extra early amongst the stillness of the Venetian canals is a mystical experience not to be missed. The goal this morning is to get to our favourite spot before the sun rises. Grab the tripod, cable release, lenses and of course, an espresso and go. The earlier you arrive at the location, the more practice shots we can get in as the sun begins to rise. This way you wont miss the peak moment that captures the climax of the colour and light. We recommend to bring a tripod and cable releases to ensure shake-free shots during the sunrise over Venice.
In the afternoon we will meet with our private model for some incredible photo opportunities among the backdrop of this magical city. Here we look at how to pose a model for best results and incorporate the background into a winning photograph.
Sunday 3 February 2010 WORKSHOP DAY 3
Today we head to the vibrantly beautiful island of Burano. Its main port is a fishing village filled with pastel colored homes. Burano is a great place to work on techniques with a model to help workshop participants become better directors of the total scene. It also serves as a stunning backdrop for village photography and capturing artistic reflections of the colored houses on the water. This day will give you many added photographs to your photography collection. The day concludes with an image review session of the previous day's work
Monday 4 February 2010 WORKSHOP DAY 4
On our last day in Venice we will explore the Carnival party with numerous costumes to photograph. We will cover tips and techniques on how to photograph in public spaces. In late afternoon we will head to a sweet spot for some sunset pictures that are a real treat to photograph.
On your last night, we will say goodbye to Venice at a farewell dinner
Tuesday 5 February 2010 DEPARTURE DAY
On your day of departure we will ensure that you have all the up to date information for your flight home. We will confirm all your details including a transportation ticket to the airport with your flight information.