Does my accommodation have WiFi?
Yes, it does. You have free unlimited WiFi throughout your stay in La Mezzaluna. You will be provided with the code when you arrive. Also, many of the cafes and restaurants have free WiFi.
Should I bring any filters?
We would always recommend that you bring at least one ND grad, one ND and a circular polarizer. If you are bringing a full-sized DSLR, we would recommend either the Lee, NiSi or Cokin systems for the ND grads. If you want to splash the cash, we would recommend the Lee digital starter pack or the NiSi [...]
Do I need to bring a laptop computer?
No, you don't. Having your own laptop may be useful for your free time, but Martin will bring his laptop and show you some techniques in Photoshop and Lightroom. He will also be able to answer a lot of your questions about post-production and develop some copies of your own images if you wish. You will [...]
Can I pay a deposit to book?
Yes, you can. Select "Pay Deposit" and you will be given a choice of two payment plans. Select the plan most appropriate for your booking before you add the course to your basket. We have set the deposit option as the default but you can change this to pay the full amount at once. Paying the [...]
Are meals included for residential workshops?
Yes. Breakfast and evening meals are included in our Tuscany Workshops. The region of Tuscany that our workshops take place is famous throughout Italy for its cuisine. Now, when you consider that Italy is already one of the finest countries in the world for its quality of food, that means that this is simply an area [...]
Can I extend my stay on residential workshops?
Yes, you can. You are free to contact the hotel named in the workshop and make separate arrangements for the beginning and/or end of the scheduled workshop period. Alternatively, you can email or call us and discuss your wishes and we will help in any way we can to assist you with your plans. If you do [...]
What’s the difference between a workshop and a course?
The exact distinction between the two can be a bit blurred, but basically:- A workshop is a hands-on and practical training experience. Sometimes they are residential and span several days and other times they are one-day workshops. A course is not residential and usually lasts one day. However, we do plan to introduce evening classes [...]
Do I need an expensive or top of the range camera?
Absolutely not! We aim to show you the skills and techniques to inspire your photography and make you comfortable and more knowledgable with the camera you already own.
What do I need to bring with me?
This really depends on what you all ready own and what you really need for the course or workshop. If you're coming on a workshop we would ask you to remember that we may do a lot of walking and be on our feet all day, so don't bring more that you can comfortably carry. [...]
Do I need insurance?
Yes. You are advised to take out insurance to cover your travel, stay and camera equipment while you attend any of our workshops.