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Si vous residez en France, il est désormais possible de profiter de vos droits à la formation professionnelle pour participer à un workshop Venezia Photo. Selon votre statut, deux dispositifs existent pour vous accompagner dans le financement partiel ou total de votre workshop à Venise.
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
PORTRAIT From April 9 to 12, 2026

ARMELLE GOUYET

Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Sculpting Intimacy Through Light and Form
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.530,00 Finance my workshop

"Dreamlike portraiture invites us to step beyond reality and into the subtle territory where emotion becomes image. Black and white strengthens this transition. It removes the superfluous, leaving only light and shadow to guide the eye toward what truly matters."

- Armelle Gouyet

This four day workshop immerses participants in a calm and inspiring atmosphere in the heart of Venice. The soft light the quiet mornings and the movement of the water create an almost dreamlike setting that encourages creativity and a connection to one’s own sensations.

Participants work with a model and explore how to transform emotions dreams and inner images into portraits. The focus is on simplicity balanced framing and the use of black and white which helps reveal what lies beneath the surface. Individual guidance is provided to help each person clarify their intention and create sensitive poetic images.

The workshop encourages experimentation with atmosphere narration and a gentle visual approach. It concludes with a collective presentation of the portraits created.

Bio

Armelle Gouyet acquired her first camera at the age of fourteen. Photography quickly became a lifelong companion. After studies in literature and advertising, she devoted herself entirely to her practice.

Over the past six years, her work has taken on greater depth and individuality. Her creations draw inspiration from nature, beauty, the elegance of her models, and the world of dreams. She seeks to transmit emotion rather than focus on technical detail, favouring atmosphere, softness, and poetic intuition. Her portraits evoke an inner world where light becomes a language of its own.

Pedagogical learning

  • Develop a personal approach to portrait photography
  • Use black and white to strengthen narrative intention
  • Build balanced compositions through light and shadow
  • Select and refine photographs to create a coherent series

Skills targeted

  • Strengthen artistic sensitivity
  • Work with a model to create poetic and emotional images
  • Use black and white as a creative tool
  • Build and present a personal photographic series

Target audience

Photographers of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, who wish to explore a more poetic, emotional, and dreamlike approach to portraiture

Prerequisites

  • Autonomous use of a digital camera
  • Required personal equipment including camera, lenses, memory cards, a hard drive, a laptop with charger, and editing software
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 12, 202 at 1 p.m.
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 cocktails
  • Access to the closing evening
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • 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
  • Lunch is on your own: there is a cafeteria in San Servolo
  • 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
Detailed program
Day 1

Morning
Arrival of participants before noon and time to settle into the workshop’s environment

Afternoon

  • Welcome and introduction to the workshop, offering participants a first immersion into Armelle’s artistic universe
  • Presentation of Armelle Gouyet’s work and collective discovery of participants’ portfolios
  • Definition of each participant’s intentions and clarification of the workshop’s shared objectives
  • A short moment of visual exploration to open the creative process
Day 2

Morning

  • Photographic exploration on the water, observing movement, gesture and the evolving relationship between subject and environment
  • Guided shooting sessions designed to encourage fluidity, curiosity and spontaneity in image-making

Afternoon

  • Continuation of practical work on the island, focusing on presence, composition and the refinement of each participant’s visual language
  • Individual feedback and support from Armelle throughout the sessions
Day 3

Morning

  • Shooting session in a Venetian interior, exploring atmosphere, space and the expressive potential of natural light
  • Attention to how setting shapes emotion and narrative

Afternoon

  • Post-production, editing and preparation of a curated selection under Armelle’s guidance
  • Refinement of visual coherence and preparation for the final group review
Day 4

Morning
Collective presentation of the work produced, encouraging shared reflection, constructive feedback and an understanding of each participant’s evolution

Afternoon
Conclusion of the workshop

Please note that this program is subject to adjustments by the artist to best serve the needs and direction of the workshop.
Evaluation methods
  • 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
After the training

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.
ACCESSIBILITY

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

Language of instructor

French or English depending on the audience

Duration & location

San Servolo - 4 Days
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White
Dreamlike Portraiture Workshop – Black and White Sale price€1.530,00