Venice Night Photography Workshop
Embark on a nocturnal workshop October 12-17 with night photographers Jeff McCrum and Shehab Hossain in Venice, the captivating Queen of the Adriatic!
Dive into five nights of photographing the essence of this timeless city, guided by their expertise through ancient alleyways and over the 472 charming bridges.
We will explore hidden corners of the majestic San Marco basilica, tour the iconic Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge from a lofty rooftop, and take in panoramic views from the towering campanile. We will also be working in light painting and techniques with light orbs. Don't miss this unique opportunity to paint Venice's nightscape with your lens!
$3,500 now an Early Bird Special at $3,200!
We encourage non-photographic guests! Additional charges based on lodging, admissions, and other costs, please feel free to email us!
Workshop costs include:
Accommodation (double occupancy, additional costs for single), room and tourist taxes
Private water taxis to and from Marco Polo airport (VCE) to the hotel
Breakfasts
Week-long vaporetto (water bus) pass
Admission to any museums or churches in the itinerary.
Date: October 12-17th, 2024
Group size: 8 maximum, with two instructors, non-photography guests can be accomodated at an additional cost
Physical challenge: Moderate walking speed but at least one to two miles (2 to 3 km) a day in total
Experience level:
Some night photography experience is recommended, although experienced photographers who are new to night photography are also welcome. Students who are entirely new to night photography may want to get in touch with Jeff to make sure you are prepared for the course; he may recommend additional readings or training before coming.
Pricing:
Total: $3,500 $3,200 (Early Bird Special!) per person double occupancy (everyone will have individual twin beds)
Single room supplement: $800
Providing your own accommodations will provide a $1,000 discount, ask us about non-photography guests, additional cost of $750 for double occupancy and full coverage of water bus pass, water taxis, and admissions.
Initial deposit of $700 with $2,500 balance due July 14, 2024
Last day for cancellations is July 13, 2024 (see policy below)
To find out more about the agenda, equipment, cancellation or other policies, please click here
About Jeff McCrum (right, in blue):
In addition to his award-winning night photography and time organizing New York City’s only night-photography Meetup Jeff spends his days as a theatrical lighting designer. This has allowed him to have a deeper understanding of working with photons, both available illumination and additive light painting, working to create dramatically lit scenes for the camera. He has also run New York City's only night photography Meetup since 2014 and is always interested in helping people see the opportunities after the sun goes down. Venice has become a comfortable destination during the past five years and the nighttime streets have been a delight to capture at any time of the year. He has a wide array of flashlights and Polaroid cameras on his shelf and runs a small 3D printing company on the side making light modifiers.
About Shehab Hossain (left, in hat):
Shehab bends and freezes time in his photos. What’s your superpower?
Shehab is a Bangladeshi/Nigerian/American visual artist specializing in urban night photography and light painting. His craft is making photos of his light painting strokes in urban environments. He uses various durations of a camera exposure to paint objects and places with light. His strokes become a performance as he dances his orchestrated layers of light through a scene while drawing and painting objects to build this composition. At times, he uses existing light sources and trails to complement the scene. The shutter closes and freezes the movements and light strokes within a single long exposure.
Shehab’s photos celebrate a unique look on old places. The plot of his night photos is mostly of places we are accustomed to seeing in daylight. His favorite places are abandoned spaces. The final prints on canvas, metal or glass bring out the vibrancy of ambient and light painting within these nocturnal scenes. His award winning and published photographs have been featured in exhibitions in various cities and are part of several private collections around the world. Shehab currently lives and practices his craft in Boston, Massachusetts