5- Day Photo Tour Lisbon, Portugal May 8 - May 14th 2020
5 Day Photo Retreat Lisbon, Portugal!
May 8th - May 14th
· LISBON ·
With over 3000 year of history Lisbon fascinating subject to explore and shoot on this one-of-a-kind 5-day photo retreat. Being the second oldest city In Europe just behind Athens, we will find our selfs getting lost though the beautiful streets, castles, and cafes that Lisbon has to offer. Not only will we be able to enjoy the city it self but the wonderful nature surrounding this city, with day trips out to the Wine country & explorations out to the coast. Come and experience natural and historical beauty though the lens of a camera and with a new group of friends.
· Overview & Itinerary ·
Imagine being in the beautiful old city of Lisbon or sipping wine on a vineyard out side of the city with a hand-picked group of like minded creatives to share a space for 5-days! Where we have the world's most beautiful location around us, and we can learn, unwind, and grow together. A place where you can not only be inspired from friends, but from the environment around us. We'll work together, have fun, explore, shoot, and inspire each other. We usually end up bonding closely as lifelong friends over the course of those five days, and each experience is unforgettable. We all bring something unique to the table, so this is not just a getaway, but an opportunity to advance ourselves as creatives as well.
This 5 day creative retreat is a chance to not only unwind together, but explore, learn, and tell stories through photography. This is open ended retreat and each day has an open schedule with endless possibilities. We have an itinerary of unbelievable places we have in our back pocket, and we'll take day-trips to, and go wherever we feel inspired to visit. This trip will flow organically and the locations below will give you an idea of what's to come.
You can make what you wish out of this trip, whether it's to learn more about photography from a hands-on approach all the way through the retouching! Or if you're there just to be inspired to grow ideas and unwind, or simply catch up on work in a beautiful location with friends.
During our daily photo adventures that the group picks, we will be exploring around the majestic city and coast of Lisbon. Each day will include photo lessons, photo review, and daily photo goal setting. Together, we will establish new goals designed to help push your ability to capture images and tell stories on this amazing trip.
The focus of this 5-day photo retreat is to explore, learn, and tell stories through photography with hands-on instruction at some of the most beautiful locations in Portugal.
· Daily Itinerary ·
· Day 1: Arrival at Lisbon Airport with rest of the group for check-in at the Airbnb. Group dinner in Down Town Lisbon where goal-setting and learning expectations will take place.
· Day 2: This is our first full day in the city of Lisbon and the best time to explore the sights it has to offer from the Pink street of Rua Nova Do Carvalho or taking in the view from the St. George Castle. With frequent stops to beautiful cafes & of course sunset on the water.
· Day 3: Lighting/Shooting & editing tutorial this will be our first full education day where we can dive deep into the shoot ideas and subjects that matter to you. We will have one on one time to focus the skills you want to improve and then put them to the test at sunset.
· Day 4: Day trip to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this are is a beautiful area just west of Lisbon. We will start our day out shooting sunrise landscapes of ancient castles and wine valleys before spending lunch at a Quinta San Michel Winery. Finally catching the sunset on the coast before heading back to Lisbon.
· Day 5: This is our day to enjoy all Lisbon has to offer to ride the trams through the city and shooting locations that have caught our eye over the past 3 days. Editing will also take up a portion of this day, allowing us to come together and share all the moment we had together. Ending with our final dinner and drinks before flying home the next day.
· The Trip ·
· Host and Instructor ·
Max Chesnut
Max is a professional photographer who specializes in adventure lifestyle and travel photography, with 9 years of experience shooting all over the world. His goal is to encourage and inspire others to follow their passions every day through photos, stories, and travel, which is why he created this workshop — to provide all three to his students.
He got his start at 18 while living in Japan, working at a small fashion magazine. He later moved on to learn under famous photographer Chase Jarvis (founder of CreativeLive). Now Max is a full-time photographer based out of the PNW. And fun fact — he absolutely loves elephants!
· The Space ·
Here is our beautiful space, and the heart of the trip. Where we'll be living together and sharing many laughs and memories! Situated comfortably in the heart of Lisbon. This is where we'll start and end our days. This 3 bedroom apartment has the creature comforts to make it the perfect place for this retreat! As rooms have 2 beds, you'll be sharing a room with another attendee, but will have your own bed. We'll be interviewing each person ahead of time to ensure we pick the right people to mesh with the group! We always make sure our retreats are the best experiences for everyone.
Trip Details
Dates: May 8th - May 14th
5 - DAY SALE COST: $1750 USD (Locking in a spot requires deposit)
Spots: 4
Locations
Praca Do Comercio
St George Castle
Belem tower
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta San Michel Winery
Cabo Da Roca
What's Covered
5 nights twin share Airbnb accommodation. - You'll be sharing the room with a roommate of the same sex.
Transportation & Dinners
1-on-1 photo & editing mentoring, focusing on personal shooting goals.
Learn how to shoot Landscapes, Sunrise, Sunsets, Night scapes, Lifestyle and Portraits.
Landscape, Lifestyle, and Portrait editing tutorial.
Lightroom, Photoshop, and workflow tutorial.
Relaxing last day on the coast and last night dinner.
Not Covered
Flights to Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Insurance
Other goods and drinks
· Booking ·
If you’re interested in joining us, fill out the form below and tell us why you’re looking forward to being a part of this trip! We’ll be reaching out directly as we want to make sure that we have a diverse group of people joining us for the benefit of the experience of the group. Also, we want to give people enough time to enter so everyone has a fair chance as we currently have more interest than space. I really looking forward to hearing from you!
· Frequently asked Questions ·
What level of photographic skills do I need?
"This workshop and photo tour is open to all skills from beginners all the way to the pros as long as long as you have a love of photography and a willingness to go out and learn every day."How do I get to Lisbon, Portugal?
”Lisbon is the largest city in Portugal meaning flights are less expensive and easy to find from any flight hub.”What camera gear do I need to bring?
"The minimum you will need is a camera DSLR/mirrorless, one Lens, Tripod, and Laptop for daily group edit sessions. Also recommended to bring an ND filter and wide-angle lens for beautiful Landscapes."What do I need to pack?
The weather in Portugal will be warm but pack reasonably for colder nights as well. Shorts, hiking boots, comfy clothes are definitely recommended.What is the weather like?
We will be arriving in Lisbon right when the warm weather is hitting, so warm weather clothes, but the nights can get a bit chilly so make sure to have long pants and a light jacket.Will there be the opportunity to do other activities?
Of course. We do have a packed 5-day itinerary to maximise your time on the trip but we do recommend you arrive before and stay after so you can experience more of Portugal on your own, and we will provide advice and recommendations on fun things to do that we might have missed.
