Cymon Taylor photography  workshops, are ideal if you prefer a smaller group and more personal instruction as these have a maximum of four participants. I will be shooting in the field with you, assisting with image capture, post-production, and daily reviews.

Dates for Cymon Taylor Workshops in the Val d’Orcia include,

• 2022 November 15-16-17
• 2022 November 23-24-25

• 2023 April 19-20-21
• 2023 April 26-27-28 
• 2023 May 03-04-05
• 2023 May 08-09-10-11  Sold Out

Val d’Orcia photo workshops are designed to accommodate anyone, from beginners to experienced amateurs, who want to improve their photographic understanding and ability, regardless of prior knowledge. Each day of your workshop we offer two shooting sessions, as well as image analysis in the evening after dinner.

Cymon will provide photographic guidance in some of the most evocative locations in the Val d’Orcia, allowing you to create impressive images. There is still plenty of time to consider composition and light, as well as to improve your shooting and post-production skills.

First Day Schedule

• 12.30 Meeting in Piazza della Libertà in San Quirico d’Orcia (Siena).
• 13.00 Lunch at Officina del Gusto in San Quirico d’Orcia.
• 14.00 Presentations and initial briefing.
• 15.30 Departure to the site of the famous cypresses of San Quirico d’Orcia for shooting at sunset.
• 20.00 Dinner with typical local products at Antica Trattoria Osenna in San Quirico d’Orcia.
• 21.30 Viewing and analysis of the shots taken during the day and advice for the best postproduction.

Second Day Schedule

• 06.30-8.00 Photographs of the sunrise in Val d’Orcia in the most evocative locations such as Belvedere, Poggio Covili, Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta or Terrepille according to the weather conditions and the presence of fog in the valley.
  Departure is 06.00 in the morning to go to the shooting location and carefully prepare compositions taking advantage of the best light.
• 10.00 Viewing and analysis of the shots taken during the morning and advice for the best post production.
• 15.30 Briefing.
• 15.30 Departure towards the hills between San Quirico and Pienza for the late afternoon shooting of the evening’s golden hour and sunset.
• 20.00 Dinner with typical local products at Antica Trattoria Osenna in San Quirico d’Orcia.

Third Day Schedule

• 06.30-8.00 Photographs of the sunrise in Val d’Orcia in the most evocative locations such as Belvedere, Poggio Covili, or Terrapille based on atmospheric conditions and the presence of fog in the valley.
  The departure around 0500 in the morning to go to the shooting location and prepare the compositions making the most of the finest light.
• After shooting you will have free time to visit the beautiful local villages of Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni and Montalcino in full autonomy.
• 15.00 Briefing.
• 15.30 Departure towards the Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta for the late afternoon shooting of the evening’s golden hour and sunset.
• 19.00 End of the workshop and final greetings.

DSLR or mirrorless camera

Upload your camera manual to your laptop.

Lenses ranging from 24 to 200 mm.

Spare batteries.

Tripod & head.

Remote or release cable.

Notebook.

Card reader and backup external drives

Filters: ND Grads and Polariser.

Sunglasses, a hat or umbrella, and sunscreen are recommended.

Gloves and a headlamp or torch. Walking shoes and indoor shoes that are both comfortable. International plug adapters and mosquito repellent.

Our photography sessions will take place at sunrise and sunset, so dress warmly against the cool wind and any rain.

“I am an avid photographer and try to blend my photo bucket-list with sightseeing trips with my wife. This year is our 40th anniversary and so we decided to return to Italy, one of our favorite places in the world. There was a list of spots I wanted to shoot, but I also realized that you can waste a lot of time finding exact locations, lighting conditions, etc. I knew we would be in Tuscany near the Val d’Orcia, so I looked online for a guide and happily found Cymon Taylor. Cymon is British but has lived in Italy for many years.

We connected via email and arranged to meet very early one morning near Pienza. We spent the next several hours together photographing some beautiful sites. Cymon is a born teacher wth decades of experience, so even though I would call myself “advanced” he showed me a number of new tips and challenged some of my thinking regarding exposure, camera angles, sunrise shooting, etc.

Cymon was engaging, encouraging and a lot of fun! He even took me to his favorite local coffee shop and we talked about the beauty of light, post-processing, cameras, lenses and life in general. He guided me to several wonderful spots I would not have found on my own, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I highly recommend Cymon Taylor as a photo-guide, no matter what your experience level. You won’t be disappointed!”

Steve Hixon

Timings

12.30 First day of event – 19.00 Final day of event.

Meeting Location
Piazza della Libertà, San Quirico d’Orcia, Province of Siena, Italy.

Duration
Three Days.

Price
£600.00

Fitness
Many locations are within half a mile walking distance, others much closer. It is necessary to have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.

Excluded

Overnight stays, lunches, dinners, breakfasts, and insurance are not included in the price.

Participation in the workshop is solely the participant’s responsibility; accident policy insurance is required, as is the completion of a Cymon Taylor Productions Photography Workshops Liability Waiver.

All, Cymon Taylor Productions, Tuscany photography workshops, tours & courses are held in accordance with all current anti-Covid regulation60