Your Curated Itinerary: A Perfect Blend of Photography, Culture, History and Adventure

Arrival and Welcome Dinner:

• Hotel Transfer: Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Lisbon’s vibrant city center.

  Photo Excursion: In the late afternoon, explore Miradouro das Portas do Sol and capture:

  • Alfama’s iconic red roofs glowing in golden light.
  • Techniques for framing cityscapes, using depth, and working with natural light.
  • Tips for balancing highlights and shadows.

  Welcome Dinner: Savor a traditional Portuguese meal while learning food photography techniques and connecting with fellow participants.

  Meal Included: Welcome Dinner

Historic Lisbon:

Morning:

• Session: Mastering Urban Photography & Composition
• Guided Photowalk: Capture Alfama’s narrow streets, architecture, and daily life.
• Skills Covered: Storytelling, natural light, framing, and color techniques.

Afternoon:

• Destination: Visit Belém to photograph landmarks like the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower.
• Skills Covered: Architectural photography (symmetry, leading lines, depth).
• Free Time: Enjoy lunch on your own and try Pastéis de Belém with food photography tips.

Evening:

• Optional Night Photography Session: It’s a surprise, depending on the weather!
• Skills Covered: Long exposures, dramatic lighting, reflections, and creative angles.
• Downtime: Relax or explore Lisbon at your leisure.
• Ongoing Support: Hands-on coaching throughout the day for various lighting and composition techniques.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Exploring Libson:

Morning:

• Early Start: Arrive at the top of the hill before sunrise to capture the famous yellow tram.
• Golden Hour Photography: Shoot the iconic tram bathed in the soft glow of early morning light, enjoying serene conditions before the crowds.
• Skills Covered: Natural light, framing, and composition for street and urban photography.
• Food Photography: Photograph a Pastel de Nata at Manteigaria, focusing on texture, color, and angle for mouthwatering food shots.

Afternoon:

• Lunch: Free time to explore Lisbon’s culinary scene.
• Photography Locations:
  • Baixa District – Grand squares, historic architecture, and vibrant street scenes.
  • Azulejos – Lisbon’s famous blue tiles, ideal for capturing patterns and textures.
  • Santa Justa Lift – Stunning city views and cityscape composition practice.
  • Rua Augusta Arch – Focus on lines, depth of field, and dynamic architectural shots.

Evening:

• Relax or explore Lisbon at your leisure and prepare for the morning departure to the Alentejo wine region.

Meal Included: Breakfast

A Day at Torre de Palma Wine Hotel – Documentary Photography & Wine Experience

Morning:

• Depart Lisbon for the Alentejo wine region.
• Arrive at the winery for Harvest Photography.
  • Capture the lively harvest process, focusing on candid moments and the workers’ energy.
  • Learn to work with natural light and composition to tell the story of the harvest.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy lunch at the winery, savoring local flavors and sharing experiences.
• Participate in a Barrels Wine Tasting.
  • Taste wines directly from the barrels and learn how to photograph this unique experience.
• Free time to photograph, explore, and taste more wine.
  • Continue capturing the vineyard, winery, and wine-tasting scenes while practicing the techniques learned.

Evening:

• Professional Portrait Session with Jennifer and John.
  • Have your portrait taken with the beautiful winery backdrop.
  • Dress up and capture a memorable moment.
• Wine Dinner as a Group.
  • Enjoy local cuisine paired with wines from the hotel’s vineyard.
  • Unwind, reflect on the day, and share experiences with the group.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at the Winery, Wine Dinner
Hotel: Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Monforte

Algarve & Coastal Photography

Morning:

• After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart for the Algarve region, enjoying scenic landscapes, rolling hills, quaint villages, and fields along the way.
• Make a few scenic stops to focus on composition and light, capturing the beauty of the countryside.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in Lagos and check into the Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort, nestled by the coast.
• Photography Session: The Art of Minimalist Photography
  • Learn how to simplify compositions for striking images of the Algarve coastline, focusing on dramatic ocean views, rock formations, and the expansive sky. Experiment with long exposures to capture the serene movement of water.
• Free time for exploration and lunch: Explore Lagos, known for its narrow streets, beaches, and local shops. Capture street scenes or coastal views and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

Evening:

• Head to Ponta da Piedade, famous for its dramatic cliffs, sea caves, and rock formations, for a stunning sunset shoot.
  • Focus on capturing the rich colors of the sky and techniques for shooting seascapes in low light, using the golden hour to create dynamic, atmospheric images.
• After the shoot, enjoy dinner either with the group at a local restaurant or on your own.
• Return to the resort to unwind, review your photos, and reflect on applying minimalist techniques to the Algarve coastline.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

Algarve’s Hidden Gems and Final Reflections

Morning:

Sunrise Shoot at Praia da Marinha: Capture the soft morning light as it illuminates the cliffs, turquoise waters, and rock formations of one of Portugal’s most iconic beaches.

• Focus on seascape photography and learn techniques to capture the beauty of the coastline at dawn.
• After the shoot, we’ll head back to Lisbon, leaving you free in the afternoon to explore the city at your own pace. This is a great opportunity for last-minute sightseeing or revisiting spots you missed earlier.

Evening:

• Farewell Dinner:
  • Wrap up the workshop with a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant, showcasing Lisbon’s finest cuisine.
  • Reflect on the experiences of the past days, share stories, and celebrate the growth in your photography.
  • Relax and connect with fellow participants as you toast to the memories and stunning images created during the workshop.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Farewell Dinner.

Sad to Say Goodbye 

Morning:

• Enjoy a farewell breakfast with fellow travelers, reflecting on the week, exchanging contacts, and sharing favorite memories.
• If time allows, take a final stroll through Lisbon’s vibrant streets, capturing the iconic yellow trams, stunning vistas, or sunrise over the Tagus River for one last photograph.

Departure:

• After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight home or continue your travels independently. Leave with a collection of stunning photographs, new skills, and unforgettable memories.

Meal(s): Breakfast