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Mary Louise Ravese, Workshop Leader
Bella Vista Photography
MLRavese@BellaVistaPhotography.com
(+1)(571) 594-2390 (East Coast, Virginia)
Thursday May 14 - Sunday May 24, 2015
Tuscany covers a large area. We will photograph in Florence, the village of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Chianti wine district and the Val d'Orcia area, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the region of Tuscany, Italy (Toscana in Italian).
The itinerary of the workshop is designed to give participants ample time to concentrate on their photography at our stops and receive feedback on their work over the course of the trip. Participants will return home with rewarding images and memories to last a lifetime.
The workshop starts on a weekday to enable cheaper airfares.
The nearest international airport is Florence Peretola Airport (FLR). From the U.S. you can get a connecting flight to this airport. Typically from the US you would fly on May 13, arriving May 14. Your return flight can be booked for May 24th. Depending on your flight arrangements you may arrive back in the US the same day, or you will have an overnight stay in a connecting European city and arrive back in the US on May 25th, Memorial Day. Please do not book your non-refundable airfare until notified by workshop leader. We will try to consolidate airport arrival and departure times to minimize wait times in Florence airport.
If you plan to arrive or depart from some place other than Florence Peretola Airport or at times outside of the designated group transportation window, you may need to arrange your own transportation to/from our lodging at your own cost.
Lodging accomodations are included in the workshop fee.
May 14 - 16 we will be staying at a 3-star hotel near the village of San Gimignano. The hotel rooms feature a queen size bed and on-suite bathroom. Upgraded rooms are available for those who choose the room upgrade option. Continental Breakfast is included and Internet WiFi is available.
May 17 - 21 we will be staying at a 3-star Agriturismo (farm house/villa Bed & Breakfast) near the village of Pienza. The property consists of multiple apartments, some with multiple bedrooms & bathrooms. Bedrooms feature king size beds and each bedroom has their own bathroom. A limited number of one bedroom apartments are available for those who wish more privacy and choose the room upgrade option.
The villa apartments have shared kitchen/kitchenette facilities and a living room / lounge area. Internet WiFi is available on the property, although access via each bedroom is not guaranteed.
May 22 - 23 we will be staying at a 3-star hotel in the historic center of Florence (Firenze in Italian) within easy walking distance of historic landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery.
Come explore Italy's famous Tuscany region this spring with professional nature and travel photographer, Mary Louise Ravese.
Mary Louise is an experienced instructor who offer lots of practical tips and guidance in the field and classroom. Our low 6:1 student to instructor ratio is ideal for maximizing your learning experience.
This workshop location offers the quintessential Tuscan country experience. Unique shooting opportunities await you:
In addition to our time in the field photographing, throughout the trip there will be informal lectures, discussions about equipment, technique and shooting strategy, as well as supportive image feedback sessions, so you can improve your picture-making along the way.
The trip includes:
The trip does not include:
All skill levels are welcome. Participants must be familiar with basic camera operation, including the setting of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Whether you are a beginner or advanced photographer, the small group setting enables a tailored learning experience for all. Some experience with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or Photoshop Elements is advisable. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop running the latest version of their image editing software.
Mary Louise Ravese specializes in fine art nature and travel photography from locations across the world. Her photographs are in private, university & corporate collections in over 30 states and are exhibited nationally. She has published images in calendars, magazines, books and websites. Mary Louise is a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs. She also enjoys teaching on a wide range of topics related to nature, travel and creative photography. Based in Virginia, Mary Louise leads classes and workshops at a variety of locations across the US and abroad.
“I would recommend Mary Louise’s class to anyone who wants to expand their horizons in photography from the realistic to the abstract and artistic” - Chip F.
“Love, love, love, her. Really amazing ability to teach! Mary Louise’s passion comes through and is understandable. Her ability to translate skill, passion and knowledge – phenomenal!” – Marji G.
"Well organized trip with varied and unique photo opportunities I wouldn't have easily found on my own"
"Mary Louise impressed me with giving everyone equal training time. She displayed great patience and was attentive to our shooting needs."
“Mary Louise is great - she obviously understands photography and all of the equipment so thoroughly that she can explain technical details to novices” – Jan W.