Venice Photography Workshop: The City Through an Artist’s Eye
Step beyond the postcard views and experience Venice through the lens of a professional photographer. Whether you’re an early riser seeking the magic of sunrise, looking for an immersive half-day experience, or wanting to fully dive into the art of photography for a day, this workshop is designed to adapt to your vision, level, and creative style.
Choose Your Experience:
Sunrise Photo Workshop – Capture Venice in its quietest, most atmospheric hours, with golden light reflecting off the canals and empty piazzas creating dreamlike compositions.
Half-Day Photo Workshop – A deeper dive into Venice’s architecture, reflections, and daily life. We explore hidden alleys, iconic bridges, and lively squares.
Full-Day Photo Workshop – The ultimate Venetian photography experience. This extended session allows time to refine your skills, experiment with different styles, and explore Venice’s ever-changing moods, from sunrise to twilight.
Options
A Day in Venice!
Photography Workshop
Duration: 6 hours
coffe, snacks
What's included in Venice Photography Workshop: The City Through an Artist’s Eye
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
We begin our workshop in the heart of Venice—Piazza San Marco, bathed in the soft, golden light of the early morning. At this hour, the square is at its most magical—quiet, atmospheric, and free from the crowds that fill it later in the day. Here, we will: • Capture the first light – Learn how to work with the golden hues and long shadows to create striking images. • Focus on composition – Using the grand architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica and the elegant arcades to frame your shots. • Experiment with reflections – The early morning often brings beautiful water reflections on the piazza’s stone surface. • Refine camera settings – Adjust exposure for the changing light conditions and optimize for depth and detail. • Embrace storytelling – Capturing the essence of Venice waking up, from the first footsteps of locals to the quiet ripples in the Grand Canal nearby. This first stop is about setting the tone for the workshop. learning to observe light, and the scene
Gallerie Dell'Accademia
Accademia Bridge & Piazza Santa Margherita (30 minutes) From Piazza San Marco, we make our way to the Accademia Bridge, one of the best vantage points to capture the Venetian sunrise. Standing atop this iconic wooden bridge, we’ll capture the sun rising over the Grand Canal, illuminating the city with warm golden hues. Here, we will: • Work with backlight & silhouettes – Master the art of capturing the soft morning glow and silhouettes of gondolas and historic palazzos. • Experiment with reflections & water movement – Adjust shutter speed to capture smooth water textures or crisp details. From here, we move away from the postcard views and into the real heart of Venice. A short walk takes us to Piazza Santa Margherita, one of the liveliest squares in Venice. Unlike the more tourist-heavy areas, this piazza is where locals gather—students heading to class, early risers enjoying coffee, and shopkeepers opening for the day.
Rialto Bridge
We continue our journey to the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, before stepping into the vibrant world of the Rialto Fish Market, where the city’s daily rhythm comes to life. Standing on Rialto Bridge, we capture one of the most classic yet ever-changing views of Venice—the Grand Canal bustling with gondolas, vaporettos, and morning reflections From here, we step off the bridge and into the Rialto Fish Market, where Venice’s daily life unfolds in its rawest form. Mornings at the Mercato di Rialto are a feast for the senses—vendors calling out prices, fresh seafood glistening on ice, and locals selecting the catch of the day. This is where Venice feels alive, full of movement and authentic energy. This stop adds a documentary-style approach to our workshop, teaching you to observe and anticipate real moments as they happen—creating images that feel alive.
Inclusions
- Full instruction from a professional photographer and guidance throughout the workshop
- Camera
- Lenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes :)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet outside Caffè Florian
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
