Description

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Immerse yourself in the light, landscape, and culture of Tuscany on this small-group photography workshop based in Siena and Pienza, in the heart of the Crete Senesi and Val d’Orcia. We’ll chase sunrise over misty valleys, explore classic hill towns, and photograph rolling countryside that seems made for the camera.

This workshop is designed for photographers who want to move from simply “taking pictures” to intentionally “making images.” We focus on composition, visual design, and working with changing light in the field, with plenty of one-on-one guidance. All experience levels are welcome; you’ll get the most from the workshop if you’re comfortable with basic camera settings.

Workshop at a glance:

• Location: Siena & Pienza, Tuscany (Val d’Orcia UNESCO World Heritage area)

• Includes: Ground transportation in the region, guided sunrise & sunset shoots, critiques, and post-processing sessions

• Tuition: USD 2,695  |  USD 250 deposit on registration  |  Balance 90 days before start of workshop (11-02-2026)

• Starts/Ends: Florence airport (pickup afternoon of the 12th, drop-off afternoon of the 17th)

• Not included: Flights, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses

Deposits, Refunds and Cancellations

Organizing a workshop like this requires financial commitments well in advance of your arrival. Often, these commitments are not refundable. Also, late cancellations are virtually impossible to replace.  Because of this, I have to ask for your understanding and acceptance of this Deposit, Refund and Cancellation Policy:

Deposit Required

A $250 deposit on registration will hold your spot in this workshop.

This workshop requires a minimum of six participants to go ahead. I will make that call by mid to late January. If at that time I decide that the workshop is not viable, I will cancel and refund your deposit in full.

Although airline fare rules seem to change constantly, late January to early February is likely an ideal time to book your flights.

The balance is due no later than 90 days prior to the start of the Workshop (February 11th).

Cancellation Policy

If, due to unforeseen circumstances, you need to cancel your workshop within 90 days of the workshop’s inception, a full refund is not possible.  For this reason, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance.  Should the unthinkable happen and you must cancel, I will provide you with a cancellation invoice and any other paperwork your travel underwriter may require in order for you to submit a claim.

We are in the business of teaching photography workshops, and yet we also understand how last-minute circumstances can require one to cancel. We hope you understand how difficult, if not impossible, it can be to fill a spot in any given workshop when we receive a late or last-minute cancellation. Thanks for your understanding.

Travel Insurance

If you are interested, the following companies provide travel insurance.  We are not endorsing any of these companies, and we don’t have any affiliations or arrangements with them.  The information is offered strictly for information purposes only.

Allianz Travel (US) – allianztravelinsurance.com/

Allianz Travel (Canada) – www.allianztripcover.ca

Saga (UK only)– www.saga.co.uk

Square Mouth – www.squaremouth.com

Minimum Participation Requirement

This workshop requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed.

Waitlist

If the workshop is full, email me (info@pacificlight.ca) and ask to be placed on a wait list. I will contact you if a spot becomes available.

For questions or more details, contact: info@pacificlight.ca