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 Workshoop in Boulder Colorado.
Supplies to Bring: You are welcome to bring whatever camera you like, digital, film or both. Digital is great for review work from the same day. If you are shooting digital you may want to bring a laptop computer or large storage device and lots of memory cards. Note that film processing may be limited and is an extra cost. Keep in mind that medium format and large format film may not be able to be processed as quickly as 35mm. You may also want to bring a tripod, even a small table top tripod would be good (Bogen makes an excellent one). Bring clothing for warm to hot days and cool evenings. Pack some comfortable shoes for walking.
Itinerary: (Rated: physical walking requirements are moderate to light). This workshop takes place the Umbrian countryside for seven days, where we will photograph nude models 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 Rome, home of some of the world’s most important works of art. We will see how great artists, such as Bernini, Raphael and Michelangelo, have interpreted the human form throughout history. We will photograph sculptures and fountains at night to gain inspiration. There will be a clothed shoot in Rome.
Price Includes:
- 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 above.
- 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.
- Plus: 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:
- Spa services, Hot springs
- Italian cooking lessons
- Italian language lessons
- 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:
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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