ABRUZZO private photography tour 2023

Abruzzo is a region rich in photographic ideas: its mountains, although so different from the usual alpine scenarios, have a conformation that makes them extremely photogenic. Sparsely inhabited, very few signs of human presence, capable of alternating in a few km large fields of poppies and barren "Tibetan" valleys full of grazing animals. If we add Apennine lakes, an absent light pollution for fantastic night photography we have a set of breathtaking situations.
So far Nature. But Abruzzo is also the land of medieval villages and castles: the abandoned castle of Rocca Calascio, the "village of photographers" of Scanno and the medieval one of Santo Stefano di Sessanio... do you need anything else to want to leave?

Namaa Travel Photography offers you a fascinating photographic journey workshop in the mountains and villages of Abruzzo: the dates are free within the seasons that we have chosen for you: the transition between spring and summer, and between summer and autumn, when the air is clear but nature has largely blossomed (and the crowding is reduced), accompanied by our English-speaking professional photographers, who will always guide you in search of the best shots.

NAMAA TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY’S WAY OF PHOTO TOUR:
Groups very reduced (2 to 4 people)
Partecipants will move in private car or minivan
Professional photographer accompaniment
All our hotels will be 4* or 4*S
WhattsApp private group between your photographer and you since 7-10 days before your arrival: any questions you have about equipment, climate, clothes, small tips… we’ll be by your side much before your arrival !

Technical Partner: Princess Tour srl - Castelfranco Veneto (TV)

The itinerary will take place in a fairly restricted area. The chronological program proposed could therefore undergo inversions due to weather conditions or particular light situations, guaranteeing in any case the shots in all the locations indicated

DAY 1
About 9: departure from Rome (any hotel within the city) by private vehicle to the hotel in the Barisciano area. Check in rooms. Brief explanatory meeting on the program and introduction to landscape photography and the use of the equipment. "Warming up" with afternoon photo session in the wonderful medieval village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio. Subsequently moving to the nearby Rocca Calascio for photography of the sunset and the blue hour. After dinner, which could also be eaten packed, a night photo session (Milky Way) always in Rocca Calascio.

DAY 2
Photo session at dawn in Rocca Calascio. Return to the hotel for breakfast and rest.
Late morning departure for Campo Imperatore: along the way we will cross beautiful places, including the Capannelle road "the most beautiful panoramic road in Italy", where there will be numerous moments and photographic spots: grazing animals, fields of poppies, shepherds etc. We will stay in Campo Imperatore until sunset and the blue hour. After dinner, which could also be eaten packed, a night photo session at Lake Racollo (Campo Imperatore): thanks to the low light pollution and its particular conformation, it is possible to photograph the Milky Way mirrored on the waters.

DAY 3
Wake up early, breakfast at the hotel (with room checkout) and departure for Scanno: its unmistakable views and its people were the subjects of many famous shots throughout the twentieth century. In Scanno you will feel like you are entering a photographic set… only it is the reality, and it is not set up! We will spend the whole morning in Scanno, between the alleys and the people until the first part of the afternoon. End of services around 3.00 pm and return to Rome

Landscape photography

2 accomodations in 4*/4*S hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo. All accomodations in double room with breakfast.
Single room avaivalble upon request.
All tour in private car or minivan, from pick-up to drop off. All costs are included.
Professional photographer accompaniment
Partecipants' professional shooting from our tutors during the tour: 3 shots post produced - ready to print will be sent to you after the tour.
Standard health and injury insurance.
Up to 5 chairlifts and cable cabins.

International flight.
Cancellation insurance.
Meals.
Mountain sticks (available unpon request)
Frontal torches (available upon request)
Personal purchaises
Tips and gratuities.
All what not mentioned under the voice INCLUDED

All tour will take place in private car or 9-seats minivan, from pick-up to drop off. All costs are included.

Landscape photographic equipment highly suggested: reflex/mirrorless camera, lenses from 15mm to 200mm. Filters and tripod (rent available).
In full daylight also smartphone photography will give you fantastic shots.
Drone possible strictly following local authorities policies (unfortunately Italian authorities are NOT drone-friendly) and under pilot's responsibility. To provide the best for you we kindly ask to comunicate us in advance if you're going bring one.

Visa and documents to Italy: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/italy-visa/
Our agency is at your disposal for our best assistance.

Deposit: € 300/person at subscription. In case of cancellation by organization for any reasons deposit will be 100% refunded (excl. international bank fees).
Workshop’s balance will be due 30 days before departure.
Deadline date for tour confirmation by organization: 30 days before departure.

Customer cancellation policies: free (excl. international bank fees) within 10 days since subscriptions. After workshop confirmation: depending on hotel policies or in case of group, depending on the rest of the group. Some withelds will be possible, a cancellation insurance will be necessary. Our agency is at your disposal for our best proposal.