Anthony Bianciella - Lifestyle photographer - Photography workshops, lectures, tips, advice

Workshops & Trips

Photography and travel go hand-in-hand. But camera or not, I love trips that are special and off-the-beaten track. No big bus tours! Life is too short to shoot through the window as you drive by.

I love to be immersed in the location and really experience the culture. But you need a friend on the inside who can show you things only a local would know. And that way your photographs can be as unique as your “insider” experiences.

On our trips, we cover photography techniques and tips each day. We have specific time set aside for formal presentations and photo reviews. We‘ve had travelers who have been shooting for 30 years and travelers who purchased their camera two weeks before the trip. So we design the photography topics in a way that challenges photographers of all levels. And since we’re traveling together, there’s time enough to work individually with each person’s specific interests.

I also encourage people to travel with their partner/friend who might not be a “photographer”. These places hold treasures whether you choose to photograph them or simply enjoy just being there. Plus, there is so much more than photography to involve you –markets, wines, sightseeing, hikes, shopping, dining… that everyone seems to find more than enough to feed their interests.

I really love experiencing these places in such a meaningful way. We laugh, we drink, we eat, and we have a really great time. We come home with amazing photos and new friendships, after being immersed in a wonderfully personal experience.

Our next trip is May 15-21, 2012 to Provence and Paris, France. Other dates are also available later this year.

"AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Immense thanks...to Anthony for taking the time to teach us. Anthony was very patient with all of our questions. He explained exposure in a way that was simple to understand. I came away feeling like I have a much better understanding of the basics of exposure and I'm excited to put what I learned into practice. I really hope we do more of these." - Michelle, workshop participant

Spring in Paris & Provence

May 15 - May 21, 2012

All Inclusive Ground Package: $3,500 pp/dbl occupancy

Includes gourmet dining, wine tastings, tours of Medieval villages,
Roman ruins, impressionist art, shopping, and choice of instruction in photography,
painting and Provencal cuisine.

Small Group, no “big buses”. Maximum 12 guests. Full time event planner/guide and professional photographer.

Clients will receive a DVD slideshow/video of their trip.
(additional days in Paris possible)
Photographic instruction by Anthony Bianciella

Itinerary Design & Travel by Wendy Jaeger of Bliss Travels

See full itinerary for more details

Here's a short video of our May 2011 trip:

HARVEST IN BURGUNDY

September 18-25, 2012 (A SPECIAL GRAND CRU WINE TRIP TO BURGUNDY & PARIS)

This unique wine experience is created with the French wine and food enthusiast in mind! Visit Paris,
and some of the most famous vineyards and chateaux of Burgundy. Explore cellars, wine bars, markets and more.

Stay in a wine maker’s home. Privately tour 14th Century cellars. Experience private barrel tastings.

Imagine making photographs in this exclusive setting. We'll explore low light situations, still life, "new perspectives" and much more.

If you love to wine and love to take pictures, this trip is for you. You don't need to be a serious photographer though. We adjust to your interest level.

Take a look at the full itinerary here.

Summertime in France

Dates available. Contact me for more information.

Ongoing Workshops

Essentials of photography - taking your camera off of automatic and understanding how to make the camera do what you want to get the shots you want.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 - teaches Lightroom workflow from capture to output and everything in between. Includes instruction on all of the editing tools and all modules.
Off-camera flash - learn how to get that great speedlight off of the camera and create interesting, directional light.

I am available to speak on these topics at your club, school or organization. Email or call for rates.

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Past Workshops and Trips