©2015 Dan Burkholder
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Photographing Historic Cuba with a Modern TouchFall Workshop In Havana And Viñales ValleyNovember 13-21, 2016
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Join Dan and Jill Burkholder for eight days of photographic exploration in our hemisphere’s magical world of friendly people, stunning architecture and beautiful landscapes — Cuba!
From the streets and shoreline of Havana to the cultural landscape of the rural Viñales Valley, every day and evening will be filled with glowing photographic opportunities. And when the sun goes down, the fast lenses come out and ISOs go up as we explore the hidden intrigue and magnificence of Havana at night. Any camera is welcome — from DSLR to Mirrorless to iPhone — as long as you have a way to get your images onto an iPhone or iPad for viewing and editing.
We’ll enjoy a lightweight, modern approach to our image making with photo critiques and classes all based on iPhones and iPads. That’s right, you can leave your laptops at home because it’s better to spend your time making photos and memories rather than trudging through Photoshop and Lightroom. You’ll discover the joy of editing on your iPhone during lunch or on your iPad in the middle of the night. You’ll be amazed at what you learn from Dan (author of iPhone Artistry and Making Digital Negatives) as you shoot and process the modern, compact and lightweight way — a dream for the travel photographer!
From the streets and shoreline of Havana to the cultural landscape of the rural Viñales Valley, every day and evening will be filled with glowing photographic opportunities. And when the sun goes down, the fast lenses come out and ISOs go up as we explore the hidden intrigue and magnificence of Havana at night. Any camera is welcome — from DSLR to Mirrorless to iPhone — as long as you have a way to get your images onto an iPhone or iPad for viewing and editing.
We’ll enjoy a lightweight, modern approach to our image making with photo critiques and classes all based on iPhones and iPads. That’s right, you can leave your laptops at home because it’s better to spend your time making photos and memories rather than trudging through Photoshop and Lightroom. You’ll discover the joy of editing on your iPhone during lunch or on your iPad in the middle of the night. You’ll be amazed at what you learn from Dan (author of iPhone Artistry and Making Digital Negatives) as you shoot and process the modern, compact and lightweight way — a dream for the travel photographer!
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The workshop is for 8 days/8 nights and based on proposed Cuba travel changes, we hope to offer you a trip that begins in either NYC or Miami, depending on what's more convenient for you. We'll fly to Havana, staying in the Old Historic Havana for three nights and travel by bus to the Viñales Valley, a picturesque rural area famous for it rolling hills, spending 2 nights concentrating on the Cuban countryside. Returning to Havana, we'll continue the exploration including the shoreline neighborhoods, artist communities, farmers' market and Cuban urban life. The group is limited to 8-10 participants and the workshop price is $4800.
Included: Eight nights in beautiful B&B's in Centro Havana and the Viñales Valley. Museum fees and shooting opportunities Ground transportation in Cuba All breakfasts and dinners Several lunches Airfare, roundtrip from NYC or Miami to Havana Daily workshop instruction during classtime or photo outings Assistance from a local Cuban liaison, photographer Alejandro Perez Alvarez Entry Visa Supplemental Health Insurance for Cuba Cuban pesos to get you started, equivalent of $100 Not included: Passport Gratuities Roundtrip airfare to NYC or Miami (any baggage fees) prior to the trip One night hotel in NYC or Miami on Nov 12, prior to the next morning's flight Additional baggage beyond the airline minimum Lunches, except for several lunches provided during outings Travel/cancellation Insurance (recommended to purchase from travel agent) Bottled water for daily use and all alcoholic beverages Personal expenses Our Cuba liaison is Havana photographer and designer Alejandro Perez Alvarez (www.aperezalvarez.com) who knows Cuba and her people. An experienced traveler, he's ready to smooth our journey and ensure we discover unique photographic opportunities. PrerequisitesAny camera is welcome — from DSLR to Mirrorless to iPhone — as long as you have a way to get your images onto an iPhone or iPad for viewing and editing.
iPhones and iPads should be newer models that have the smaller Lightning connectors (not the wider, 30-pin charging cables from days of old) because these models make it much easier for us to share images during classroom critiques and lessons. Bring lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes because you’ll spend lots of time on your feet. A month before departure, you will receive additional detailed information to help you prepare for your adventure. From camera gear advice to packing suggestions, you’ll get lots of help to ensure your trip is one of learning and image making instead of problems and hassles. |
©2015 Dan Burkholder
Payment and Cancellation PolicyHold your spot with a $1000 deposit with the balance due Oct 3. If you need to cancel before Oct 3, $500 will be refunded. If the cancellation is after Oct 3, 50% of the total workshop fee will be refunded ($2300).
Rooms are based on double occupancy and all have private baths. Single occupancy is available for an additional $500 for the workshop. Both ground floor and scenic upper floor apartments can be reserved depending on availability. Early registration is encouraged for those who need a ground floor room.
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