Tuscany Teaser!
Here is a short video to give you an idea of the locations and shooting!
2022 MAY 14-21 TUSCANY FINE ART PHOTO SAFARI
May 13th-20th, 2023- Tuscany Photography Adventure
MAY13-12, 2023
DAY 0: Fly to Italy! Upon arrival at the Rome airport, our tour driver will pick you up and take you along some beautiful roads North into the Tuscany region. The driver will make a few stops as needed and a lunch stop in Asciano (about 20 min from our villa!). Upon arrival and Check in to your room, time to take in the villa and relax until later in the afternoon when we will all get together for a social, wine and catered dinner. (INCLUDED)
DAY 1: FULL DAY AT THE VILLA
This morning we will begin the week with a walking tour of the Villa and discuss shooting locations, elements in the frame selection, where to find the light, and do some hands-on examples with our models. In the afternoon, we will continue with our shooting all over our beautiful villa! For dinner, we will head to Asciano so you can find your own special place to eat (not included)
Evening social with wine included
DAY 2: ABBEY RUINS
After breakfast, we will head to the ruins of The Abbey of San Galgano for more shooting! You will want to spend some time here (weather permitting) so plan on 3-5 hours here. We will do strobes and HSS shooting here! Get ready for some epic flowing gown images too! On our return to the villa, we will stop (location TBD) for dinner (not included)
Evening social with wine included
DAY 3: DAY AT THE VILLA
Today will be spent at or near the Villa. We will shoot around the Villa locations and if interested, a wedding themed shoot at the villa chapel. This is the time for you to bring out your special outfits and have the models wear them! Possible later drive to the hillside to shoot a sunset!
For dinner, tonight is PIZZA NIGHT using the Villa brick oven (INCLUDED)
Evening social with wine included
DAY 4: Visit and shoot in SAN GIMIGNANO
This morning we will leave around 9am and head to Sam Gimignano. Models will be available to shoot. We will spend the rest of the day here! Shopping/dinner here! Depart about 6 or 7pm. (Dinner not included)
Evening social with wine included
DAY 5: ALL DAY at the VILLA
The morning is free. Sleep in, Shoot, walk, relax, call home… OPTIONAL (free): Come out for an EARLY AM famous Tuscan landscape shoot for those interested. We will leave at 4am to catch that awesome light before and after sunrise. I hope to bring a model with me to add to the moody misty images! Afternoon will be more portraits around the villa and some hidden gems in the area! Dinner in a local town (TBD) (not included).
Evening social with wine included
DAY 6: Montepulciano Visit!
For our final full day, we will head out to visit the town of Montepulciano. Famous for its wine and food, this is your chance to do some shopping too! Dress for your personal portrait today by Kelly and Kalina! Tonight is a catered farewell dinner and wine (Included) back at the Villa.
Time to pack and prepare for your departure in the AM then share some wine and memories with your new friends in the back patio for sunset!
DAY 7: Early AM departure for Rome Airport!
Depending on your departure time, we will likely be leaving the Villa early this morning. Coffee and run! I would recommend having your flights depart sometime after 2pm or later if possible as arrival to the airport could be delayed due to various reasons.