Small Groups, Local Friends...
Your Backstage Pass to Italy
A deeper, more meaningful way to experience Italy.
Through small-group experiences and expert guidance, you’ll discover hidden corners, connect with local communities, and learn how to see Italy through a more creative and personal lens.
– Hands-on photography instruction tailored to your level
– Insider access to lesser-known locations
– Immersive experiences rooted in local culture and daily life
– Carefully curated itineraries with expert local guides
– Small groups for a more personal and meaningful experience
Whether you’re refining your photographic skills or simply seeking a more intimate way to explore Italy, our workshops blend creativity, discovery, and human connection into unforgettable journeys, where learning, travel, and inspiration naturally come together.
Photo Tours & Workshops
Tuscany
Villages & Landscapes
May 16-23, 2026
Escape the tourist crowds and experience the real Tuscany. Landscapes of the Val d’Orcia and the most beautiful villages you’ve never hear of.
Tuscia
Italy’s Best Kept Secret
June 4-10, 2026
Explore the magical region between Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Visit ancient Etruscan towns clinging to cliffs. Begin and end in Rome.
Dolomites
Alpine Charm
July 2-10, 2026
Perhaps the most photogenic mountains in the world, the Dolomites offer high-drama peaks and serene alpine villages, you’ll visit alpine villages.
Lake Garda
Wine & Heritage Extension
September 23-30, 2026
From elegant Verona to the calm shores of Lake Garda, the cliffs of Riva del Garda, and the turquoise tones of Lago di Tenno, each day unveils a distinct mood and creative possibilities.
BOLOGNA
Emilia Romagna
Sept 29-Oct 6, 2026
Bologna is for foodies. It’s also a place photographers can escape mainstream tourism and and be immersed in a vibrant and metropolitan town.
Lake Como
Lake Orta & Lake Maggiore
October 7-14, 2026
Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, where artists and royalty have vacationed for centuries. There’s no more image-rich location in all of Italy for photographers.
Sicily
Extension to be announced
April 19-26, 2027
Take a unique journey for 8 days and 7 nights through the ancient sites, vibrant markets and baroque towns of eastern Sicily.
Puglia
Extension to Matera
May 11-18, 2027
Have a truly authentic experience in the “heel of the boot.” Enjoy the warm welcome and rich flavors of the deep south.
Tuscany
Meet in Florence
May 23-30, 2027
Escape the tourist crowds and experience the real Tuscany. Landscapes of the Val d’Orcia and the most beautiful villages you’ve never hear of.
IW Directors – Mauro Riva, Drake Busath, Gabriele Angelini
Specializing in Italy since 1999
For over 25 years we’ve led photographers and their partners to uncommon and inspiring corners of Italy.
Along the way we meet fascinating locals, taste regional specialties, and create more informed and original photographs. Each workshop blends hands-on photography instruction with a rich, immersive journey, offering not just improved skills behind the lens but a truly memorable holiday.
What our Guests are Saying
“…it was much more than just a beautiful trip and photography workshop.
It rekindled my creativity – something I thought was lost.”
Janis Jean
Vancouver Island, CA
Tuscany Workshop
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What our Guests are Saying
“…it was much more than just a beautiful trip and photography workshop.
It rekindled my creativity – something I thought was lost.”
Janis Jean
Vancouver Island, CA
Tuscany Workshop 2024
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