Amalfi Coast / Photo Tour & Workshop
Escape to charming villages, historic gardens, and stunning seascapes. Learn new capture and editing techniques in the field and in classroom sessions. All skill levels are welcome whether you’re packing a pro camera or simply want to learn more about your iPhone.
And yes! Your partner will love it too… photographer or not!
Ravello is our headquarters, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Overlooking the Amalfi Coast from 1,000 feet above tiny Ravello is blessed with lush gardens, quiet lanes and commanding views. Our 4-star hotel is steps from the piazza. From there its easy day trips to historic Amalfi, and Drake’s favorite village Atrani.
On our way we’ll visit Pompeii and spend 2 nights in seaside Positano. We can’t think of a better get-away for photographers and their partners.
Amalfi Coast Tour Itinerary
Arrive early to acclimate
If possible, arrive to Naples (or Rome) 2-3 days early and allow some time to acclimate.
Fly directly to Naples or take a direct train from Rome
We will assist with train tickets for those visiting Rome before the workshop.
Tour Guide /Photographer
Mauro Riva
Mauro Riva is a professional guide in Italy, native of the Dolomite mountains, north of Venice. He’ll be sharing his favorite locations and introduce you to local characters, traditions and cuisine.
As a photographer himself, Mauro knows our need and how to get us to the right places in the best possible light.
Mauro will be sharing tips on iPhone Photography throughout the week.
Workshop Leader
Randy Collier, M.Photog, CR
Randy Collier is a fine-art photographer known both for his beautiful landscapes and as an exceptional instructor. His most recent ventures include EarthLight Gallery in Park City, Utah, and Master Your Workflow, a digital coaching business for photographers. When he’s not on the road shooting you’ll find him at his newly found rural retreat on the backside of the Tetons.
Randy has played a key role in Italy Workshops instructing at over a dozen events in Italy and France.
View Randy’s work
Day 1 | Naples
2:00 Meet up in Naples at our workshop hotel (TBA)
Walk with our local guide though the chaotic and fascinating streets of Naples.
Explore the Spanish Quarter with its narrow streets and vibrant activity.
Free time to visit the famous Archeological Museum or just chill in the city.
Welcome dinner at a classic Pizzeria Napolitano
Day 2 | Ravello
Rise 1000 feet above the coast and check into our favorite 4 star hotel in Ravello. This is where the rulers lived, with its commanding views of the coastal towns. (Safer from pirates up here too)
Savor two ancient gardens overlooking the sea, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. Here we’ll workshop and shoot together.
Enjoy the peaceful central piazza, just steps from our hotel and a world apart from the tourist fray.
Day 3-5 | Amalfi, Positano, Atrani
Deep dive into the towns along the coast. Travel by van and boat to visit both the famous and some lesser know villages.
Meet some locals and learn something of the traditional cooking and wines of the region.
We photograph together at times but expect ample free time to explore and quiet alleys, dramatic cathedrals and warm beaches.
Opportunity to hike one of the famous Path of the Gods trails down to the coast.
Three special group dinners are included along with hearty breakfast each day.
Day 6 | Island of Capri
The Island of Capri beckons us today. Upon our arrival to the busy port, our driver will sweep us away from the tourist traps and up to the charming village of Anacapri.
You’ll visit friends of ours at their Mediterranean home overlooking the sea and their olive orchard.
Feast on fire-oven pizzas made by the family just for us and photograph the peaceful surrounding seascapes.
Day 7 | Wrap up and return to Naples
One last sunrise from our lofty perch, then enjoy a late breakfast and review of the week’s great images.
Check out and travel to Naples by coach. Say goodbye at the modern Naples train station about 2PM.
We can help you with train tickets to your departure airport.
All Skill Levels Are Welcome
Beginner and Intermediate Photographers
We enjoy helping you master those buttons and menus on your camera! Short, daily field lessons will tackle one technique at time. Further individual attention in the field helps you lock in the concepts.
Any camera is welcome (yes, even smartphones!).
Non-photographer partners are welcome to sit in on all discussions and participate at their own level of interest. (Beginners often make some of the best images we see!)
Advanced Photographers
As an advanced photographer you’ll be encouraged to:
- Build your portfolio, adding strong images every single day of the trip.
- Focus on style development, lighting and composition.
- Work in “concentrations” to produce a collection of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project.
You will return home with a body of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project that will express your personal style, as opposed to a random collection of travel photos.
Amalfi Coast Photo Tour Reviews
Payment Schedule
- A reservation fee of $500/person will hold your spot
- The balance of payment is due 120 days prior to your workshop/tour
Hotel Rooms
We use hotels rated 3 or 4 stars, always with private bath. Rooms are assigned in order of reservations received, so early signup is recommended. Ask about premium rooms if you would like to upgrade for an additional supplement charge.
Single Private Room Supplements
Fees are based on double occupancy. Single supplement may be added for individual participants who wish to have a private room to themselves. Supplements vary depending on the hotels used, but typically add $450-650 per workshop. If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another participant, please let us know and we’ll do our best to match you with a roommate.
Cancellation fee schedule
- Reservation fees are fully refundable for 10 days after your booking.
- After 14 days, reservation fees are non-refundable but may be applied to a future workshop event.
- Cancellations less than 120 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 25% of the total workshop cost.
- Cancellations less than 60 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total workshop cost.
- Cancellations less than 30 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the total workshop cost.
- No partial refunds will be given for unused portions of a workshop.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. Travel Guard or Allianz are good places to start shopping for trip insurance. You can get a free quote online.
Tours Cancelled by Us
Italy Workshops reserves the right to cancel any tour for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signup, logistical problems that may impede a workshop, hotel closures or acts of God.
Please wait to book your flights until the workshop has reached its minimum enrollment. Give us a call anytime to confirm minimum enrollment.
Refund of all fees paid shall release Italy Workshops from any further liability. Italy Workshops is not responsible for any expenses incurred by workshop participants in preparing for a cancelled workshop. In the case of insufficient signup to make a workshop feasible, notice and refund will be sent 60 days prior to the workshop.
Liability Release
You will be asked to sign a liability waiver before the tour begins, releasing Italy Workshops and any of its agents of liability for injury or loss.
Photo Release
Italy Workshops reserves the right to photograph and film its trips in entirety. Participants should be aware that images of them may be used for promotional purposes or joint marketing efforts with third parties, without remuneration.
