Instructor Bio: Since 1988, Rick Cummings’ fine art work has focused on using the camera to capture light, form and composition to challenge our perceptions of reality and photography as an art form. His fine art approach to photography has become an important aspect to his commercial work. A great teacher, he has helped many students of all levels in his classes to develop their creativity, eye for composition, sense of light, shadow and line, whether shooting portraits, human form or exotic locations.
Rick has shown his work in many galleries including the Dairy Center for the Arts (Boulder), the Aperture Gallery (Denver), Rembrandt Yard (Boulder), Eclectic Gallery (Denver), Edge Gallery / Colorado Photographic Arts Center, “Best of Show 2009” (Denver) and numerous shows at his studio in Boulder Colorado. Rick also runs the Body Form Photo Workshop in Boulder Colorado.
Syllabus: Each day will concentrate on a different topic and way of photographing. We will work with some ideas such as tangibility, the big picture and abstraction. There will be some fun sessions with night photography, light painting and extended techniques. As photographers we will experience the satisfaction of finding the perfect light.
Each day will have a class where we will talk about the photo topic of the day, photo outings in amazing settings, review sessions of our work and more photographing. Our photo excursions will take us to castles, vineyards, cathedrals, hot springs, cafes, small villages and hill towns of Umbria and Tuscany, Florence, Assisi and more.
Supplies to Bring: Digital and/or film camera*, SLR or advanced point and shoot. Lenses that include wide angle (28mm equivalent), normal (50mm equivalent) and telelphoto(70mm+ equivalent). *(Film processing is not included in the price of the workshop. Availability of film processing is limited. Since we review everyday a digital camera is very suitable. Please feel free to shoot film in conjunction with your digital work.)
Itinerary: (Rated: physical walking requirements are moderate to light). This workshop takes place the Umbrian countryside for seven days, where we will photograph in a variety of settings, including vineyards, ruins, old stone buildings and the lush countryside with the beautiful Italian light. Each day consists of a morning shoot, work review, classes and an afternoon shoot. There will also be time for you to discover Umbria on your own. Of course there will be fantastic meals.
The highlight will be a day trip to Florence, famous for its light and select artistic masterpieces. We will see how great artists, such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio and Botticelli have interpreted light and form throughout history. We will photograph sculptures and fountains at night to gain inspiration.
Price Includes:
- Accommodations: A Standard Room with Single bed, double occupancy; is shared with a roommate of the same gender. All rooms are non-smoking. Upgrades to private rooms, or private suites are subject to availability at the time of registration. For more info. please visit our Accommodations page.
- Meals: 3-meals per day, including a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the common areas you will find fresh fruit, snacks and self-service beverages like coffee, tea, water and juices are easily available throughout the day at no extra charge.
- Transportation: Pick-up from and delivery back to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci, (Fiumicino) Airport in our luxury passenger van. Delivery to and pick-up from scheduled “Excursions,” as outlined in the Workshop Itinerary.
- Additional: Wine tasting, critique sessions, final exhibition party, art history guide and informal Italian language lessons.
Faculty Information:
Our staff is dedicated to providing a unique learning adventure through stimulating, experiential and kinesthetic workshops. Our total-immersion programs are taught by select professionals, artists, photographers, designers, architects and chefs with a passion for their subject, and years of success working in both the studio and the classroom.
You will discover that our instructors are personable, eager to engage with each participant and understand their individual interests. The knowledge and ability of our instructors is only matched by their desire to share with others and the excitement that comes from discovery.
Our group sizes are small, usually between 8 and 12 participants, which lends to a more intimate atmosphere, and guarantees one-on-one time with the instructor. Our workshops are designed for all levels and all ages to help expand your vision, improve your technical skills and change the way you see, feel, think and create.
Other Activities:
- The Art of Interior Design: Elements, Principles and Influences from Traditional Cultures
- Urban Abbey Painting Workshop
- Cultural Festivals
- Live Music, Museums, Vineyards, Horseback, Hiking, Golf.
Facility Information:
Our workshops and accommodations are located in a variety of historic locations around the Tiber Valley. Depending on the workshop, you could be enjoying your stay in a historic 500-year-old abbey, a 16th century fortress, or a rustic stone farm house. All of our locations have been beautifully restored with original rustic details and modern conveniences like swimming pools, wi-fi coverage and heated rooms.
The stunning natural wilderness and hilltop villages surrounding our carefully selected artist’s retreats have been untouched for centuries, and provide the perfect setting for cultural-immersion, creativity and relaxation. The environment of each location is cozy and refined with places where our guests can socialize. Most rooms have a breath-taking views of gardens, olive trees, fragrant herbs and the velvet green hillsides of Umbria.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Price: €2445 (EUR) payable by credit card and PayPal.
All workshops are subject to availability. A Reservation Request Form can be submitted from the website, and a response will arrive within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
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