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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 & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
PORTRAIT From April 9 to 12, 2026

REZA

Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Building Stories One Portrait at a Time
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.290,00 Finance my workshop

"The camera is the accomplice of the people I photograph, ready to share a part of their soul through their eyes. I do not care whether they are princes, queens, passers-by or beggars. As the years go by, their trust in me seems to grow even stronger. I no longer take a photograph; it is the people I have met, in struggle or in glory, who offer it to me"

- Reza

This four day workshop takes place within the unique atmosphere of Venice. Every location serves as a reminder that portraiture is born from a sensitive dialogue between the photographer the subject and the space that connects them.

Throughout the workshop learners explore the essential steps of portrait photography and visual storytelling. They learn to clarify their intention, observe with precision, build a relationship of trust and create a coherent series of images. The workshop also guides participants through the selection and presentation of their photographs including formats suitable for sharing on social media where clarity and visual consistency are key.

An optional component is available for those who wish to deepen their connection to words. Led by Rachel Degathi a French language writing session explores how text can accompany or extend a visual project and strengthen the impact of a photographic series.

 

Bio

Philanthropist, idealist, humanist, Reza's career began with architectural studies. He became a renowned photojournalist and has worked all over the world over the last three decades, notably for National Geographic.

His assignments have taken him to over a hundred countries as a witness to humanity's conflicts and disasters. His work has been featured in the international media (National Geographic, Time Magazine, Stern, Newsweek, El País, Paris Match, Geo...), as well as in a series of books, exhibitions and documentaries.

Alongside his work as a photographer, in 2001 he founded a new-generation NGO in Afghanistan, Ainaworld, which trains people in information and communication skills through the development of educational tools and adapted media.

Pedagogical learning

• Understand how to define and photograph a subject

• Formulate a clear intention for a project

• Build a relationship of trust with the person being photographed

• Construct a coherent series of images

• Share one’s work appropriately on social media

• (Optional) Explore the relationship between text and image

Skills targeted

• Develop a sensitive and intentional photographic eye

• Organize a coherent sequence of images

• Present one’s work professionally

• Understand best practices for sharing work on social media

Target audience

Enthusiast photographers, emerging professionals and authors wishing to deepen their mastery of portraiture, visual storytelling and, optionally, the relationship between photography and writing.

Prerequisites

  • Autonomous use of a digital camera
  • Required personal equipment including a digital camera with batteries and charger, lenses of choice, memory cards, an external hard drive or USB key with sufficient space, a personal 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, with time to settle in and prepare for the workshop atmosphere.

Afternoon

  • Welcome and introduction to the workshop, opening a space for reflection on storytelling through images
  • Collective review of participants’ selected photographs, offering a first insight into each individual’s visual world
  • Initial discussion around intention, narrative and the role of personal vision in documentary practice
Day 2

Morning

  • Exploration of portraiture and storytelling through guided encounters with subjects on the island
  • Observation, interaction and attentive shooting, with Reza encouraging students to capture presence, character and emotion

Afternoon

  • Continuation of photographic sessions with new subjects, fostering adaptability and sensitivity to different personalities
  • Reflections with Reza on the ethical and human dimensions of creating images
Day 3

Morning

  • Fieldwork in Venice, inviting participants to express their documentary voice within the urban environment
  • Focus on composition, spontaneity and the ability to read a scene as it unfolds

Afternoon

  • Selection and refinement of each participant’s images, guided by Reza’s editorial eye
  • Introduction to sequencing and the search for meaning through a concise selection
  • Work on titles and the relationship between text and image
Day4

Morning
Collective presentation of the work produced, encouraging thoughtful critique, shared learning and a deeper understanding of each participant’s approach

Afternoon

  • End 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
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop
Portrait & Storytelling Workshop Sale price€1.290,00