Photography courses in Italy
Photography courses in general have become a must for those who just think of it as a hobby or are considering to go professional. Catoring to all skill levels, from an absolute beginner with no knowledge of photography, to an expert who just wants to learn some new photographic techniques.
Workshops offer the opportunity to learn some of the technical secrets of the art of photography or simply, how to take great photos. In recent years there has been a massive boom in people wanting to improve their photography skills in exotic destinations, searching for beautiful places to take beautiful pictures. One of the most popular region for course goers has become Europe, namely Italy.
Appreciated for its absolute beauty, Italy has been ispiring people from all over the globe to pick up their cameras and learn to capture that perfect shot. Courses run in Italy try to take advantage of the various photographic opportunities on offer. Whether it’s Venice at carnival time, market day in a rustic town of Sicily or sunset on a hill in Tuscany; Italy has inspired and enthused an entirely new market of ‘photography holidays.’
These holidays meld instructional courses with the most beautiful places in Italy, aiming to improve shooting skills in an environment of staggering historical and cultural significance. Depending on skill level, workshops teach anything from how to frame a shot, to exposure, lighting, image manipulation, to simply better understanding how to use a camera and to clarify the complicated language of photography. Courses have, in recent years, become much more accessable and affordable and vary in duration, from a week to a month.
They run at different times throughout the year in most regions of Italy, covering all seasons and all environments, capturing the magic of Italian country-side, lakes and hills with the unique Roman ruins, Renaissance art and Mediaeval castles. Luckily these courses are not only about taking great photos, but are also a unique kind of vaction for those who want to take part in the workshop, as well as non-participating partners.
Along with learning the art of photography, these courses include a taste of Italian lifestyle, through the cusine, accomodation and the breathtakingly beautiful tourist destinations. Simply, they are both a holiday and a instructional workshop, making the most of the amazing diversity and beauty of Italy to assist in teaching how to take the perfect picture of the perfect place.
