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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.
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
From April 9 to 12, 2026

LIA MISTLASKAYA

Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
The Art of Seeing Women
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.530,00 Finance my workshop

"Every woman carries her own form of beauty and her own relationship to it. The role of the photographer is to recognise this uniqueness, guide it, and frame it with both elegance and intention. Working with women also means navigating emotions, expectations and the desire to feel seen. A photo shoot can be an artistic moment, but also a transformative one." 

- Lia Mistlaskaya

In this four day workshop, Lia Mstislavskaya shares over twenty years of experience working with women on both sides of the lens. Her perspective as both photographer and model allows her to understand the vulnerability and the strength present in every portrait session. 

The workshop takes place in a calm and inspiring environment, influenced by the unique light and atmosphere of Venice. This setting offers an elegant backdrop for exploring beauty, style and visual storytelling.

Participants learn how to create a refined aesthetic from scratch, how to design a scene that empowers the model, and how to guide her toward the emotion or posture that defines the image.

The training concludes with a collective review where each participant presents a series of portraits highlighting their interpretation of timeless femininity.

Bio

Lia Mstislavskaya is known for her sophisticated, elegant and timeless portraits of women. Her sensitivity allows each subject to reveal herself with confidence and depth.

“Photography is my longest story. For twenty years, I have discovered every nuance of femininity through the lens. I am both photographer and model. My element is the timeless woman, strong yet elegant, mysterious and attractive,” she explains.

Her work blends aesthetic precision with emotional intuition, offering a portrait style that is both cinematic and intimate

Pedagogical learning

  • Create beauty and sophistication through composition, angles and attention to detail
  • Establish elegant aesthetics using simple elements and thoughtful styling
  • Guide a model to express emotion, presence and confidence
  • Develop a personal artistic direction and define a stylistic niche
  • Use long exposure creatively in portrait photography

Skills targeted

  • Strengthen the ability to direct and communicate with models
  • Create refined and cinematic portrait atmospheres
  • Develop styling, set design and visual coherence
  • Refine technical and creative decisions in portrait photography
  • Build and present a portrait series with artistic consistency

Target audience

Advanced photographers wishing to deepen their practice of portraiture, styling and the portrayal of feminine elegance.

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, 2026 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 environment

Afternoon

  • Welcome and introduction to the workshop, offering a first immersion into Lia Mstislavskaya’s approach to photographing women with elegance, intuition and emotional sensitivity
  • Presentation of Lia’s work followed by a collective review of participants’ portfolios
  • Discussion of intentions, aesthetics and the goals for the coming days
  • A short moment of guided observation to begin exploring presence and feminine expression
Day 2

Morning

  • Workshop session focused on understanding presence, posture and emotional preparation for portraiture
  • Exploration of how to create a refined atmosphere and guide a model with confidence and care

Afternoon

Photographic session on the water, experimenting with movement, light and composition in a Venetian setting
Individual guidance from Lia to help participants refine direction, elegance and visual intention.

Day 3

Morning

  • Workshop session deepening the principles of style, storytelling and feminine expression
  • Preparation for more structured portrait sessions

Afternoon

  • Shooting in a Venetian interior, exploring sophistication, gesture and the emotional tone of a scene
  • Review, editing and preparation of selected images for the final presentation, with attention to coherence and personal interpretation
Day 4

Morning

Collective presentation of the work produced, encouraging thoughtful feedback and shared reflection on each participant’s evolving photographic approach

Afternoon

Conclusion 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

English

Duration & location

San Servolo - 4 days
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women
Portrait of a Woman – Timeless Women Sale price€1.530,00