"The chance to meet the Roma people, and to be allowed to photograph them, was priceless. Copsamare Guesthouses was very beautiful and picturesque, and the food truly outstanding. Catherine's teaching was of course key, and a highlight of the experience." - Ginny Hench, 2024 participant
INTRODUCTION
We have created for you a highly curated thirteen-day photo workshop with hand-picked experiences designed to spend real time with warm and welcoming locals and to experience a Romania that you’d never be able to have on your own.
We will introduce you to villagers who live in deeply traditional ways, as well as inspiring newcomers, who are working hard to save traditions in architecture, artisanal crafts, and organic farming.
This is not a sightseeing tour of Romania or a tour-operator–run trip. We are truly off the beaten path most of the time. No drive is over two hours. By staying several nights in each location, we slow down and immerse.
The heart of this workshop is the people we meet, who will share with us their hearts and homes.
We'll be there in June, one of the most beautiful times of year, when the meadows are green and full of wildflowers, and the days are warm in early summer.
Limited to 6 - 8 participants.
The workshop officially begins the afternoon of June 5, in Brasov, and ends the morning of June 17, an hour from Sibiu. You will fly into Bucharest Airport (OTP) and depart from Sibiu airport (SBZ).
We will start our journey in Brasov, where we will be staying at the new spiffy-cool Radisson.
The next day we head to the most luxurious hotel in the region, the magnificent Zabola Estate, owned by Countess Mikes, who lives right on the property.
After three nights in Zabola, we will travel to the village of Miklosvar, with its colorful Saxon houses.
There we will stay at the rustic Count Kalnoky Guesthouses.
We will end the workshop at the charming Copsamare Guesthouses, owned by Giovanna and Paolo Bassetti. Their welcoming hospitality, excellent taste in decor, and delicious food will make for a marvelous stay.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is seamlessly-run, highly professional trip, with great attention to detail. No drive is over two hours, so time is spent shooting and enjoying, not traveling long distances.
The personal connections we have fostered give our guests deep-rooted local access, which enables us to get uniquely intimate photographs.
Every day will be a photo adventure. There will be real learning both on location in group projections and private critiques. You will come home with a set of terrific images and a renewed sense of adventure.
All levels of photographers are welcome. Spouses/partners who have no strong interest in photography are welcome!
