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 historical, coastal town of Trinidad, 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 Cuba at night. Any digital 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 spending 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 historical, coastal town of Trinidad, 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 Cuba at night. Any digital 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 spending 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!
The workshop is for 8 days/8 nights. Based on proposed Cuba travel changes, we hope to offer you a trip that begins in either NYC or Miami, depending on which is more convenient for you. We'll fly to Havana, staying in the Old Historic Havana for three nights, then traveling by private, air-conditioned bus to Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's famous for its colonial architecture, spending 2 nights capturing its cobblestone street charm. Returning to Havana, we'll continue to explore classic neighborhoods, artist communities, farmers' markets and Cuban urban life. The group is limited to 10-12 participants and the workshop price is $4800.
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Included:
• Eight nights in beautiful casa particulares (B&B's) in Centro Havana and the Trinidad • Various location fees and shooting opportunities • Ground transportation in Cuba • All breakfasts and dinners • Several lunches • Airfare, roundtrip from NYC or Miami to Havana (one checked bag) • Daily workshop instruction during classtime or photo outings • Assistance from local Cuban liaisons, photographer Alejandro Perez Alvarez and Anamarys Lopez Valderrama • Entry Visa • Supplemental Health Insurance for Cuba |
Not included:
• Passport • Tips and Gratuities • If needed, roundtrip airfare to your departure city, NYC or Miami prior to the trip • If needed, one night hotel in NYC or Miami on Oct 21, prior to the next day's flight • Additional baggage • Lunches, except for several lunches provided during outings • Travel/cancellation Insurance (available from your travel agent) • Bottled water and all alcoholic beverages except for one Cuban beer or drink per meal • Personal expenses |
Our Cuban Liaisons
Havana photographer Alejandro Perez Alvarez (www.aperezalvarez.com) and and designer Anamarys Lopez Valderrama know Cuba and her people. They help smooth our journey and ensure we discover unique photographic opportunities.
Prerequisites
Any digital 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, lessons and final group presentation.
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.
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.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Hold your spot with a $1000 deposit with the balance due Sept 12. If you need to cancel before Sept 12, $500 will be refunded. If the cancellation is after Sept 12, 50% of the total workshop fee will be refunded ($2400). Please do not use PayPal until you talk with us because they have been holding some payments for months.
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 one of the limited ground floor rooms.
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 one of the limited ground floor rooms.
Photo Tour, Dec 3-11, 2024, Deposit $1200
Hold your spot with a deposit. Eight days exploring and photographing. Includes hotel, transportation, all dinners and breakfasts, most lunches and much more! Any camera is welcome — from DSLR to Mirrorless to iPhone. Full cost of the trip is $4800. Group limited to 10.