The Nomad workshop will offer participants the opportunity to develop their skills in documentary photography in one of the most beautiful areas in Greece.
From agritourism, to yoga retreats, to kayaking/surfing/diving lessons, there has never been a greater choice of activities available for visitors seeking to combine a trip to Greece with learning new skills.
Now add documentary photography to that list as a new workshop being offered this summer will allow participants to learn hands-on from professionals in the field in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
NOMAD DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Over the 8 days (August 3 – 11) of this experiential workshop, students will have the opportunity to photograph in the mountainous Pindos regionsituated in the northwest of Greece and on the island of Lefkada in the Ionian.
Titled, “Photographing Forgotten Parts of Greece and its Culture,” the workshop is open to amateur and professional photographers who would like to deepen their understanding about documentary photography and visual storytelling, and gain hands-on experience.
© Myrto Papadopoulos for the Tositsa Foundation
© Myrto Papadopoulos for the Tositsa Foundation
Being divided between the mountainous Pindos region and an Ionian island, the workshop will allow participants to explore a wide range of landscapes off the beaten tourist track: from hiking through mountain forests and swimming in pristine rivers to visiting dramatic, unspoiled beaches and fascinating villages.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in local celebrations in one of Greece’s most traditional and authentic regions, as well as take part in the Vovousa Mountain Festival which celebrates nature and sustainable development through photography, video art and cinema.
DETAILS
The workshop will be run by photographers Myrto Papadopoulos and Dafni Kalafati (of the NGO AMAKA) in English.
The photographers will provide in-depth, hands-on photography instruction on visual story-telling, editing skills and enable the participants to produce a small portfolio about their chosen subject.
A traditional stone bridge spans a pristine river in the region of Epirus © Shutterstock
Topics to be covered include: the history and foundation of documentary photography, insights from great international documentary photography projects, how to choose and tell a story, concept development, technical skills, moral issues and the aesthetic / philosophical aspects of documentary photography. The workshops will be held in English.
For more information and reservations email:
myrtopapadopoulos@gmail.com and/or daph43@hotmail.com
Participants are expected to bring their own photo gear and laptops.
Dates: August 3 – August 11
Where: Pindos mountains and Lefkada island
Getting There: Participants are advised to arrive at the airport of Thessaloniki by midday on Thursday 3/8/2017 where a pick up service will be arranged to drive directly to the village of Vovousa. A drop off service will also be available to take participants back to Thessaloniki on Friday 11/8/2017.
Price: 1200€ for each participant. Includes accommodation at local guesthouses in shared rooms, transportation from and to Thessaloniki airport, breakfast and two meals per day as well as the workshop itself. Entries to the events of the photography festival in Vovousa are not included although many of these are free of charge (others cost between 5-20 euros).
