Dolomites & Lake Como Photo Adventure Vacations – Inspire, Create and Learn.

We’ve combined two of Italy’s most majestic destinations into one amazing photo adventure. The natural beauty of both the Dolomites & Lago di Como (Lake Como) are sure to take your breath away throughout every day of this adventure.

What makes the Dolomite mountains so unique is how it’s fabulous vertical reefs glow in the changing light and present a startling and dramatic contrast to the pastoral beauty beneath. The region’s early morning and late afternoon light paint stunning sun-drenched vistas that are magical and captivating, and a photographer’s dream.

Comprising over 90,000 acres of mountainous terrain, the Italian Dolomites offer a unique corner of the Alps with distinctive geology and a fascinating blend of cultures. The geological origin dates back some 230 million years when the rock was deposited in the form of marine sediments and coral in a low open sea (that’s why you can find fossilized shells and marine remains along the paths of these mountains). This material formed the base of the mountains. Much later, around 65 million years ago, the rocks were lifted high up by various tectonic events, and the Alps came into existence.

The Dolomites are notable for their composition of pale colored dolomite -- a limestone like rock formed beneath deep, ancient seas -- atop darker volcanic bedding. Our workshop is set in a valley known as Selva de Val Gardena, in the western Dolomite mountains surrounded by these limestone formations.

After four days in the Dolomites we move on to the most famous of the Italian lakes, Lake Como. It has absolutely stunning views of the surrounding majestic Alps with their deep valleys running through them. The towns and villages along the lakes shores are stunningly picturesque. The opportunity for amazing photographs are everywhere, from villas, to villages, ruins, picturesque narrow alleyways and streets along the lakeside. We’ll spend the last 2 nights in the romanic village of Varenna.

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.

In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. The Dolomite Mountains are the perfect backdrop for this Nature, Wildlife and Landscape Photo Workshop Adventure. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime.


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