• The complete workshop: from Thursday morning till Sunday afternoon
• Welcome dinner
• Any equipment loans
• Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop

• Meals (except from the welcome dinner) - there is a cafeteria and a restaurant available on San Servolo Island
• Return transport to Venice and San Servolo
• Accommodation: 100 rooms are available on site, in San Servolo, otherwise you'll need to arrange your own accommodation in Venice.
• Vaporettos and other water cabs outside the excursions scheduled as part of the workshop
• All insurance cover for lost or stolen luggage, delayed or cancelled transport, theft or breakage of equipment during the workshop.

Day 1

Morning

• Arrival of participants
• Introduction to the workshop structure and objectives
• Overview of Craig Fleming’s approach to portrait photography, focusing on intuition, flow, and creative freedom
• Initial group discussion to understand participants’ intentions, expectations, and individual practices
  

Afternoon

• Introduction to light metering, exposure control, and the fundamentals of studio lighting
• Demonstration of Craig Fleming’s lighting methods and working process
• Practical studio session with a female model, allowing participants to apply technical foundations while experimenting freely
• Individual feedback and group discussion to support confidence and creative decision-making

Day 2

Morning

Discussion around style development and the importance of letting a shoot evolve organically
Analysis of Craig Fleming’s visual language and approach to portraiture
Preparation for on-location shooting, including reading natural light and adapting to changing conditions

Afternoon

On-location portrait session at San Servolo, weather permitting
If necessary, indoor shooting treated as a location environment
Practical exploration of intuitive shooting, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking, and responsiveness to the subject and setting
Personalized guidance to help participants refine their emerging style

Day 3

Morning

• Portrait session on the main island of Venice with a male model
• Focus on observing, shaping, and manipulating available light on location
• Hands-on practice to strengthen confidence in directing a subject within complex environments

Afternoon

• Continuation of on-location shooting with individual support
• First phase of image review and selection
• Group discussion around visual coherence, intention, and narrative within each participant’s work

Day 4

Morning

• Editing and retouching sessions focused on refining and strengthening selected images
• Individual support to develop a coherent and intentional final selection

Afternoon

Collective presentation of participants’ work, encouraging critical exchange and shared reflection
Final discussion on creative process, personal evolution, and next steps
Closing of the workshop

The program may be adjusted by the photographer to best respond to the needs and dynamics of the group

• Continuous assessment through daily individual feedback and group discussions
• Final presentation of each participant’s work during the collective screening
• End-of-session evaluation and self-assessment form to measure satisfaction and learning outcomes
• Access to a shared alumni group for post-workshop dialogue and creative exchange

• Participants’ work may be featured through Venezia Photo’s communication channels (newsletter, website, social media).
• A private online group will allow participants to stay connected, share projects, and continue discussions beyond the workshop.

All efforts are made to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact us in advance for adaptation of conditions.