JOIN US IN CUBA THIS NOVEMBER 2-10
Whether you are an experienced photographer or just feel nervous photographing in unfamiliar surroundings join us and capture the real Cuba. See beyond tourism, open your photographic vision and improve your skills.
You will learn how to make photographs that turn the ordinary into the interesting and the unusual. You will go behind the tourist scene and have the opportunity to connect with the people and places that make Cuba come alive. You will learn to find the complexity, beauty, mystery, and emotion of Cuba and then show how you feel about it through your camera. Your photography will never be the same again.
Visit www.cubaphotoworkshop.com for pricing and detailed itinerary
Next year 2020 there will be another Romania photography expedition. Please check here for more information and details. www.romaniaphototour.com
do you feel nervous photographing strangers ?
do you walk for what seems forever, without results?
do you wish my photographs had more drama and impact ?
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
Other Cuba photo tours leave you to photograph in pleasant tourist spots with the typical scenery that everyone has access to. Capturing Cuba Workshops take you beyond tourism. Come with us and experience the moments behind the scenes - the life and culture that tourists never get the chance to see.This workshop is designed to teach you how to make photographs that turn the ordinary into the interesting and unusual. You will have the opportunity to connect with the people and places that make Cuba come alive.
small groups of 8-10 people
hands on instruction
stay at the best hotels and local casas available
full time English speaking guide a driver and bus
work with local Cuban photographers to get a different perspective
excellent Cuban cuisine (not what you get at resorts)
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO...
feel more comfortable when photographing people in foreign environments
think differently about what you are photographing
create dramatic and powerful images
make yourself blend in when photographing in the street
use the environment around you to make more interesting images
add drama and tension to your iphotos
COST & ITINERARY
November 2-10, 2019 2750$ US $375 single supplement.
Capturing Cuba tour includes...
· All transfers to and from airport
· Transportation with the group in a private coach and driver during the workshop
. Accommodation for the duration of the workshop
· Full time English speaking guide
· All breakfasts
· All instruction and facilities
Note: Airfare and health insurance are NOT included.
DAY 1: Morning introduction and meeting to talk about activities, assignments what to expect, procedures and safety.
Photographic walking tour and orientation of Old Havana: Plaza de la Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco and Plaza Vieja.
After lunchwe will see a wonderful local music venue where we will enjoy photographing some amazing classic Cuban music and dancing with local people.
Evening sunset mojito at the Nacional. A beautiful location overlooking Havana Bay. Dinner in local restaurant.
DAY 2: We will spend today with a local Cuban photographer who will take us into pre arranged private residences , rooftops and apartments throughout old Havana. We will photograph people and local living conditions
DAY 3: Depart for Cienfuegos. Lunch at an excellent local Paladar. Photographic Tour around Cienfuegos, and an afternoon shooting session in the streets of Cienfuegos.
Evening arrival in Trinidad and information session with local photographer to outline the events for next two days.
DAY 4: In the morning, a photo session in the cobblestone streets of Trinidad with a knowledgeable local photographer who will work closely with us the next two days, while showing us the backstreets of the town. We will have numerous options to explore shooting “behind the scenes” Fabulous lunch with a Cuban Sommelier. Continue with Trinidad shooting session, option to relax on Playa Ancon beach.
DAY 5: Early Morning photographic session in the rural farm country around Trinidad with local photographer. Visit local rural villages and shoot in residences.
BBQ private lunch at a local farm and continue with some rural photo opportunities.
Visit local music venues in the evening.
Day 6: Depart to Sancti Spiritus. About a one hour ride is the atmospheric town of Sancti Spiritus. We will have an afternoon shoot in the small cobblestone streets and visit some stunning architectural landmarks. After dinner we will have a night photosession.
Day 7: After an exciting early morning shoot in Sancti Spiritus, we depart back to Havana, for an evening session in the residential area of old Havana
DAY 8: First half day will be catering to individual preferences on locations and styles. In the afternoon the group will go to a spectacular high rooftop private residence to shoot the sunset over Havana and enjoy some Mojitos
Day 9: Departure and private transfers to the airport, depending on the flight arrangements that everyone has.
TESTIMONIALS
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LINDA
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I want to express my sincere thank you for placing your brochure where my friend spotted it, for the stars which aligned to make the trip happen for me. This trip has been the best organized - by far - of any I've been on. Organized but flexible.
You gradually increased our confidence level by exposing us to increasingly challenging situations - extreme lighting, interior club lights, fast-paced changes to accommodate model's activities, working in tight spaces. Your critiques were valuable and meaningful and I will endeavor to incorporate your directions. With access to other photographers, we considered alternate approaches and had access to specific locations …and you provided employment for their services.
The personality mix of participants was remarkable - and I learned from them as well -as everyone was willing to share knowledge, equipment, good humour.
You are a free spirt who loves people, photography, music and Cuba (clearly) and offered us an experience which would be difficult if impossible to replicate. I'd love to return. Please keep me informed of any future trips. -
MARLEY
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Many thanks to you all for making this a terrific learning experience. I was inspired by your photographs and with Juris, for saying something that will forever ring in my head - "Show me something I haven't seen before"!!!
That will actually be quite a daunting task.
People you travel with can make it or not...YOU GUYS ALL ROCK! I hope you all the very best journeys and photographic memories... -
GAIL
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It was a great learning experience and it was the People who made it that way. No matter what Wow..what an incredible experience. Challenges were put our way we joyfully took it on, whether it be in our photography, riding in toy cars, hotels, money exchanges , Tai Chi lessons , the list goes on and on right up until the end on the plane ride home .
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BOB
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Thank you all for a great photography journey in Cuba
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