Sicily 2026 - a photographic journey

FEEL THE SICILIAN VIBE AND BUILD YOUR DREAM PORTFOLIO

Imagine specific, deep, and incredibly malleable light that, in southern Italy, can do half the work for you. Warm, golden sun rays reflecting off rough textures, monumental Sicilian nature, cinematic streets, and spaces that practically demand top-tier shots. This won't be just another ordinary photo workshop – it's an intensive, uncompromising creative process where luxurious fashion aesthetics and sensual glamour meet the most photogenic locations in Europe.

We will collectively traverse the island, absorbing its unique atmosphere with all our senses – from local flavors and scents to hidden corners inaccessible to ordinary tourists. You will experience Sicily from within, feel its rawness and southern rhythm of life. This closeness and deep immersion in the island's atmosphere will allow you to enter a completely different state of creation, which will immediately translate into authentic emotions, history, and a unique energetic charge in your photos.

For six days, we will completely cut ourselves off from daily routines to focus solely on what matters most: pure creation, travel, and building shots that magnetize with a glance from the very first second. I invite you to a world where you have complete creative freedom, top-notch professional models at your disposal, and a team of people who are on exactly the same wavelength. Here, you will create material that will not only fill your drives but, most importantly, redefine your portfolio and open new doors in your creative journey.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

This is not a tourist trip with a camera. It's an uncompromising portfolio builder and a masterclass rolled into one.

• Working with 3 professional models: You will have the time and space to realize your own visions. No crowding – we work in comfortable conditions.
  
• Playing with light: You will learn how to tame the sharp Sicilian sun, how to work in shadow, and how to create a cinematic atmosphere in portraits.
  
• Mobility and the best locations: We won't stay in one place. We will move around the island, searching for ideal light and unique backgrounds – from atmospheric streets to wild nature.
  
• My full support: I am there for you throughout the entire trip. We will analyze your shots, discuss selection, editing, and building a cohesive style that attracts clients.
  

WHERE WILL WE BE DOING IT?

We will not be photographing in random places. I have planned the locations so that each session provides a completely different atmosphere, textures, and opportunities to work with light:

• Concrete Labyrinth (Cretto di Burri): A monumental, raw earthwork covering the ruins of a former town. Giant, white concrete blocks will create a brutalist, deeply geometric background – ideal for cinematic shots with strong shadows and contrast.
  
• Lunar Landscape of Etna: A session on the slopes of an active volcano. Dark volcanic ash and raw rocks combined with the low, setting sun will create an incredible, almost otherworldly atmosphere.
  
• Snow-white Cliffs of Scala dei Turchi (Turkish Steps): Natural, limestone terraces descending directly into the sea. They act like a giant reflector, bouncing soft light and giving a clean, minimalist, luxurious look.
  
• Classic Sicily: Taormina and Syracuse: Narrow, historic streets, ancient walls, Italian elegance, and the atmosphere of dolce vita. Here we will focus on lifestyle and fashion portraits in the most beautiful morning sun.

WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?

We're not looking for boring hotels. We will stay in a huge, authentic Sicilian estate. This place is not just accommodation; it's a full-fledged photographic location. Traditional architecture, atmospheric details, raw wall textures, and the brilliant play of light filtering through the shutters will themselves be a powerful inspiration for creating sensual, classy shots. And on top of that, it's an ideal base for exploring the island.

WHO WILL BE POSING FOR US?

Not only beautiful but also talented and professional women will be posing for us:

1. Iryna https://www.instagram.com/gel_iryna/
2. Sylwia https://www.instagram.com/_sylwiaa/
3. Nikolina https://www.instagram.com/nikolina.littwinn/

WHO ARE THESE WORKSHOPS FOR?

For photographers who want to advance to the next level, break the routine, and create a portfolio that will set them apart in the market. Regardless of whether you just want to expand your portfolio with unique shots or improve your technique – either way, you will leave with a head full of new experiences, knowledge, and tons of amazing material.
Secure your spot now. The next edition might not happen again soon.

Date: October 2-8, 2026
Location: Sicily, Italy

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP PRICE?

• Accommodation: 6 nights in an atmospheric, traditional Sicilian house (you will feel the true spirit of the island!).
  
• Full board: You don't have to worry about cooking or finding restaurants – food is included.
  
• On-site transportation: I provide transportation around the island. We travel together to all planned photographic locations.
  
• Model work: Full styling support and posing at the highest level.
  
• Mentoring: My knowledge, experience, and assistance at every stage of creating material.
  

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Flight tickets (we will group for common flights from Poland, I will help with logistics)
  
• Alcohol
  

HOW TO REGISTER?

To reserve a spot and take part in this adventure, simply pay the reservation fee. The rest will be paid before the trip itself. You can also write to me here or on Instagram if you have any additional questions! Don't delay, because three spots were already taken before I even announced this trip here :-)