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May 2011
Dates to be announced soon!
Pienza, Italy
"Having done several workshops in the past I can safely say that this was the most enjoyable and beneficial. You really provide individualized attention in the field and in the classroom."
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" It was a fabulous trip and I learned so much and think Joel and Barb did a fantastic job showing us so much and teaching with care and patience. Wish I was still there!" Dottie W. Sedona, AZ
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The photography, food and excursion were all great!
Jay G. Boston, MA
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8 days/ 7 nights in the beautiful Renaissance town of Pienza in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the
Val d'Orcia
Joel is a master of available light with 30 years experience and more than a few "tricks of the trade" to share with participants. Learn how to use light, perspective, exposure, composition, design and more- to your creative advantage. With individualized attention you will work with Joel in the field and classroom to progressively employ the techniques and creative vision you learn during the course of the workshop. You'll gain insight on how to convey a feeling, sense of being there, or tell a story with a single photograph.
* We welcome all levels but please have a working knowledge of the operation of your camera so that we can concentrate on making fabulous images.
 There's no better way to experience Tuscany than with a camera. For this 8 day workshop, not only will you get one-on-one training while shooting one of the most beautiful places in the world - you'll also get classroom time and critiques along with progessive instruction and in-depth reviews of lessons from the field.
We’ll be staying in a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Val D’Orcia in Tuscany and taking photo treks to nearby villages, some only known by locals and some classics such as Siena, Montalcino, and Montepulciano, as well as photographing vineyards, olive orchards, architecture, people and the Tuscan countryside- combined with exquisite home-made meals paired with excellent wines all served with famous Italian hospitatlity.
We've designed the activities and tours in a way which
non-photographing companions may equally enjoy this experience.
All levels welcome!
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Accommodations are at the lovely Albergo Rutiliano
We'll stay at the charming Albergo Rutiliano, an 11- room converted villa just outside the walls of Pienza. With oversized rooms and all modern conveniences including A/C, Wi-Fi, SAT TV, minibars, hairdryers and a sparkling pool surrounded by lovely gardens and only 100 meters from the entrance to the old town, the Rutiliano is the ideal base for exploring this magnificent countryside. The owners also have an excellent restaurant in the heart of town where we will dine, as well. The friendly and attentive staff see to all needs and the maticulous upkeep of the property. Truly a home away from home.
Based in such a magnificent setting - this program is designed for both the photographer wishing to increase his or her skills utilizing Joel's effective and progressive teaching techniques as well as for the traveler wishing to experience a fine vacation with deluxe lodging, excellent dining experiences, knowledgeable guides and visits to fascinating places.
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Program includes:
- Round trip airport transfers from Florence - min 2 guests per transfer
- 7 nights Albergo Rutiliano - Deluxe spacious rooms with private baths, twin or double beds, fabulous breakfast daily, minibars, hairdryers, Wi-Fi, SAT TV in all rooms.
- 5 dinners – at fine local favorite restaurants including wine - most walking distance from hotel
- Arrival reception and orientation
- Walking tour of Pienza with local guide
- Vineyard Tour and wine tasting
- Individualized instruction in the field and classroom progressively employing what you learn
- Classroom review, critique and discussion of images as you shoot them
- 2 Full Day Field Photo shoots/tours with instruction- including city and countryside locales*
- 3 Half Day Field Photo shoots/tours with instruction- including city and countryside locales*
- Free time to work and relax in this lovely retreat nestled in the hills of The Val D'Orcia, Tuscany - A Unesco World Heritage Site.
- Amazing surroundings, food and culture.
*Examples of locales we will experience and photograph include: Medieval cities and towns full of fantastic architecture, local farms, monasteries, olive groves and mills, vineyards and wineries including tastings; flowering fields dotted with poppies, cypress lined drives and magnificent estates and gardens.
Please Act Quickly - Space is Extremely Limited!
$3995 per person based on double occupancy
$595 single supplement
Click Here for Reservation Form
Workshop Brochure
Also - ask about Provence in Sept 2010!
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Joel Wolfson: Photographer - Teacher |
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Joel Wolfson has been teaching photography since 1985 and enjoys sharing his experience and skills with his workshop participants. He conveys these in an easy to understand manner. Joel also loves to travel and thoroughly researches locations before organizing workshops and insists on very small groups to provide individual attention.
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Joel Wolfson, a Southwest native, is published internationally and his roster of notable clients include Newsweek, Elle, Seventeen, Houghton Mifflin, Family Circle, and corporate clients such as Apple, AT&T, 3M, United Airlines, Chase and Pillsbury. He is one of the pioneers of digital photography. His technical articles on digital imaging have been translated for use in more than 30 countries. Yet he is best known for his artistic images of nature’s fleeting moments as well as abstracts and unexpected views of everyday places around the globe.
“My goal is to capture with my camera what I experienced, not just document a scene. This is my standard for a successful image”
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His love of photography started as a child peering overthe developer tray  witnessing the magic of the appearing image as his older sister made prints in the darkroom. By age 13 Joel built his own darkroom, shot pictures and printed them when he wasn’t devouring every photography book he could find. Initially influenced by Ansel Adams, Joel learned the zone system and black and white “pre visualization.” Further inspiring Joel’s vision were painters Rembrandt, Monet, and Picasso. And he had the good fortune to have as his mentors and work with, some of the world’s best photographers. He has devoted the 20+ years of his successful career as a photographer pushing the limits of the medium, continually expanding his talent for revealing the hidden, extraordinary moments in our world. |
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