body form italy - september 22 - september 29 2012

Discover photographing the human form in the rich environments of the Italian countryside with a professional photographer. Drink in the cultural riches and quality of life in beautiful Italy and let it inspire our vision and photographic work.

This carefully prepared workshop takes place in Umbria, "the green heart of Italy", to photograph the nude through a fresh perspective, in inspiring surroundings with the wonderful Italian light. Each day we will explore the challenges of how to put all these wonderful ingredients into an image, build on our previous day’s work and find a sense of place. This workshop emphasizes the creative aspect of photography.  There will be 1 – 2 shoots each day (morning and late afternoon), classes, work reviews and time for your own discoveries.

This workshop takes place the Umbrian countryside for seven days, where we will photograph nude models in a variety of settings, including vineyards, ruins, old stone buildings and the lush countryside with the beautiful Italian light. Each day consists of a morning shoot, work review, classes and an afternoon shoot.  Of course there will be fantastic meals.

There will also be a day trip to Rome, home of some of the world’s most important works of art. We will see how great artists, such as Bernini, Raphael and Michelangelo, have interpreted the human form throughout history. We will photograph sculptures and fountains at night to gain inspiration. There will be a clothed shoot in Rome.