About the places to visit:
This workshop is aimed at photographers of all levels and is also a good opportunity to get to know the wonderful and surprising landscapes of "Las Alpujarras" of Malaga. We will visit the Genal Valley with its authentic white villages surrounded by mountains with slopes of cork oaks and chestnut trees that show us their yellows, greens, ochres and reddish tones at this time of year, giving rise to spectacular images of one of the best preserved valleys in Andalusia. We have the possibility of taking night photographs in an area similar to the Enchanted City of Cuenca, with its extensive "stone forests", alleys and figures on the rocks where we can take spectacular pictures, images that amaze by the uniqueness of the rocks combined by the stars and their movements.
For the lodging we have chosen a rural accommodation with charm and homemade meals, located in a beautiful village in the middle of the nature.
In the following link you will find more information about this rural accommodation:
Hotel Finca Almejí https://www.hotelalmeji.com/
Dirección: Calle Harina, 29493
Benadalid, Málaga
Teléfono: 690 82 38 61
About the workshops:
The trips and workshops are organized by teachers with proven experience in landscape and night photography and are aimed at a wide audience; from those who are interested in knowing interesting places, the amateur photographer with a desire to learn or profile his/her knowledge to the professional, interested in expanding her/his photographic portfolio.
The workshops seek to familiarize participants with the different theoretical and practical aspects of landscape and night photography and prepare them for the different situations and possibilities on the locations. The photographic sessions are in this sense focused on learning and applying the concepts previously treated in the theoretical workshops. The photo sessions also allow the participants to know spectacular places from the natural, cultural and landscape point of view, and spend a pleasant stay in them, accompanied by expert photographers with good knowledge of the area who will be at the full disposal of the participants to answer any questions and facilitate appropriate advice.
The workshop or journey also includes viewings of the pictures taken by the students, in which the technical and aesthetic aspects of the images are commented with advice on how to improve in both aspects.
Although it is not required, it is recommended to participate with basic knowledge of photography to get more out of the trip.
Recommended (photographic) material:
Although it is not essential to attend, it is recommended to go with a digital camera to get more out of the workshops. As complementary materials we advise to bring a tripod, polarizing filters, gradient and neutral grey filters (of different densities), trigger cable, lens clean kit, batteries and charger, umbrella and rain cover (just in case) for the camera and front.
To move around the photographic locations it is essential to have good footwear, preferably hiking boots.
To get to the photographic locations some itineraries pass through unpaved roads, normally passable for cars in normal conditions and in some cases it would be necessary to do some hiking on foot so we recommend that the participants are accustomed to walking in the nature and that they have a minimum physical condition and agility, to be able to reach the locations and enjoy them.
Program:
Thursday:
15:30 Welcome and first photographic session
19:30 Theoretical workshop of landscape photography
21:00 Dinner
Friday:
09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Photographic route
14:00 Lunch (Picnic)
15:00 Continuation photographic route
19:00 Possibility of night photography session
22:00 Dinner
Saturday:
09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Photographic route
14:00 Lunch (Picnic)
15:00 Continuation photographic route
19:00 Possibility of night photography session
22:00 Dinner
Sunday:
09:00 Breakfast
09:30
Photographic route
14:00 Picnic
16:00 End of the workshop
Price: Complete workshop 3 nights/4 days:
350
euros in shared room. 420 in individual room. (Full board).
The trip includes:
Accommodation in a double room with bathroom.
Meals (breakfast, picnic and dinner).
The first day includes dinner, the last day breakfast and lunch.
Accompanying professional photographer.
Landscape photography workshops.
Viewing of the photos of the participants.
Not included:
Flight.
Drinks.
Travel or cancellation insurance.
Transport; the transport from the hotel to the photographic locations is to be realized by private (shared) cars from the participants.
Consult other conditions and companions.
Languages: Spanish, English, German and Dutch.
Reserves:
You can
make the reservation with our travel agency Alventus & Años Luz
The contact person is Rosa: (00 34) 954210062/ rosa@alventus.com
How to get there?
The rural accommodation is located in Benadalid, about 20 kilometers from Ronda, a municipality located about 130 kilometers from Seville.
The realization of the photographs depends largely on the weather at the locations.
Al Andalus Phototour reserves the right to modify schedules and routes in case circumstances require it (e.g. Rain, poor condition access roads) for the good of the participants and the photos to be taken.
