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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.
Afghan Girl — Steve McCurry
Venice gondola canal — Steve McCurry
Venice Italy 2011 — Steve McCurry
Venice gondola canal — Steve McCurry
Venice Italy 2011 — Steve McCurry
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From October 24 to 27, 2026

STEVE MCCURRY

Venice Through the Lens: Light on the Lagoon
Sale price€4.490,00 Finance my workshop

Join world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry for an immersive photographic workshop in Venice and its lagoon.

Designed for photographers looking to develop both their vision and their practice, this experience offers a unique opportunity to explore Venice from a different perspective, alongside one of the most influential photographers of our time.

Aboard iconic Venetian water taxis, you will venture across the lagoon at sunrise, when the city is at its quietest and the light at its most beautiful. From hidden corners of Venice to the colourful streets of Burano and the open landscapes of the lagoon, each outing is designed to help you observe, compose and tell stronger visual stories.

The workshop combines guided shooting sessions with Steve McCurry, independent shooting time to develop your own projects, and private portfolio reviews offering personalized feedback on your work. Throughout the experience, Steve will share his approach to photography, storytelling and image-making, helping you refine both your technique and your creative eye.

More than a workshop, it is an opportunity to experience Venice and its lagoon through photography, while building a meaningful body of work in an exceptional setting.

Bio

Steve McCurry has been one of the most emblematic voices in contemporary photography for over forty years, with more than twenty books and numerous exhibitions worldwide.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, McCurry studied film and art photography at Pennsylvania State University. After several years of freelance work, McCurry made the first of many trips to South Asia. With only a bag of clothes and another of film, he traveled the subcontinent, exploring the region with his camera.

After several months' travel, he met a group of Afghan refugees who smuggled him across the border into their country, while the Russian invasion was underway. After weeks spent with the mujahideen, McCurry brought back to the world some of the first images of the conflict in Afghanistan.

Since then, McCurry has continued to create stunning images. His work covers conflict, disappearing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture, while retaining the human element.

Mr. McCurry has received some of the industry's most prestigious awards, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal. The French Minister of Culture also named him Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and, more recently, the Royal Photographic Society in London awarded him the Centenary Medal for Lifetime Achievement.

Pedagogical learning

  • Shoot from the water at dawn — capturing Venice's first light across the lagoon
  • Capture light and shadow in architectural and urban environments
  • Develop portraiture skills rooted in authentic human encounters
  • Strengthen storytelling through everyday street scenes and island life
  • Build compelling and coherent visual narratives
  • Improve composition, contrast and framing techniques
  • Refine personal photographic vision and approach

Skills targeted

  • Observation and visual sensitivity in constantly changing light
  • Composition and contrast control on water and on land
  • Portraiture techniques
  • Street photography practice
  • Narrative construction
  • Technical confidence in diverse lighting conditions

Target audience

Photographers of all levels wishing to deepen their technical and narrative approach while discovering Venice — from its streets to its lagoon — through the guidance of a master photographer.

Prerequisites

  • A digital camera with lenses
  • Memory cards with sufficient capacity
  • External hard drive or USB stick
  • Personal laptop with charger
  • Photo editing software installed
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop, from Friday, October 24, 2026 at 10am to Monday, October 27, 2026 at 4pm
  • Pedagogical guidance from Steve McCurry
  • Water taxi at dawn — first light over St Mark's Square and the Rialto
  • Water taxi to Burano and back — a full day shooting on the island
  • Collective editing and final review sessions
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any remarkable sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Return transport to Venice
  • Accommodation
  • Meals, unless otherwise stated
  • The ACTV pass and the vaporetto journeys required throughout the workshop
  • Personal photographic equipment

Note: this workshop involves many trips between Venice and the various islands of the lagoon. To make the most of the experience, we recommend purchasing an ACTV pass valid for the whole duration of the stay.
Detailed program
Day 1

Morning

  • Arrival of participants and time to settle into the workshop environment
  • Presentation of Steve McCurry's work, his photographic approach and the themes explored during the workshop

Afternoon

  • First shooting session in Venice
  • Individual portfolio reviews
Day 2

Morning

  • Before the city wakes, participants board a water taxi and head out onto the lagoon. St Mark's Square, the Rialto, the canals — seen from the water, in the first light of day
  • Steve gives the group a shooting assignment to continue working on independently across the city

Afternoon

  • Collective work review
  • Personalized advice on composition, timing and building a photographic rhythm
  • Individual portfolio reviews
Day 3

Morning

  • The group takes to the water again for a full day on the island of Burano — one of the lagoon's most visually extraordinary places, where colour, light and everyday life collide
  • Steve gives the group a shooting assignment before heading back for portfolio reviews

Afternoon

  • Group review and first selection of images
  • Discussion on narrative intention, atmosphere and the role of editing
  • Preparation of a small series for the final presentation
Day 4

Morning

  • Image selection and editing in preparation for the final presentation

Afternoon

  • Collective presentation of the work produced
  • Exchange and constructive feedback
  • Conclusion of the workshop. Please note that this program may be adjusted by the artist according to the flow and needs of the group
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
Afghan Girl — Steve McCurry
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