The 5 Photography Workshops in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Meet photographer and guide Giulio D’Ercole at Castel Sant’Angelo at 9 p.m. for a private walk through Rome by night. Learn composition, exposure, and night photography while photographing St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum.

“I give this 20 out of 5 stars! Do not walk - RUN and book this tour. You will learn so much about Rome and photography. Worth every penny! Enjoy!”

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2.Rome Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181Best value

Spend three private hours photographing Rome with professional guide Emanuele. Bring your own camera and learn settings, light, perspective, and composition while walking among the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Choose day or night.

“Emanuele was great! He really took the time to understand my skill level and what kind of photography I liked and catered his guidance and coaching to my needs and style. He provided great tips and took us to some great spots for unique photos of the Colosseum and Forum. It was a great way to learn more about photography.”

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3.Venice Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Spend about three hours with a private photographer guide in Venice, practicing aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, sunset shots, and night photography. Guides such as Marco and Nicoletta tailor the walk to your camera, interests, and skill level.

“Things didn’t go quite as planned (a nice way of saying “camera trouble”) but we made the most of it. I’m more of a hands-on learner and never knew where to start with this camera after moving up from a bridge-type from a different company, so let it languish in a drawer for years. This tour was a great opportunity to figure things out with some expert guidance, and also see some locations I might not otherwise have found. I booked this experience for the beginning of my trip and I’ve been able to use the knowledge I gained pretty much every day since.”

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4.Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Join professional photographer Giulio D’Ercole for a four-hour Rome photo walk through St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, ancient ruins, Jewish Quarter lanes, and Campo de’ Fiori. You’ll learn composition, exposure, settings, and visual storytelling with a phone or camera.

“Giulio is very knowledgeable of rome, he took me to spots I would never find on my own! It’s not just sightseeing, even though we were in the classic touristic parts of rome he showed me the hidden paths to make the most of the experience and where to get the shots I wanted . I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!”

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5.Unique Photo Tour and Workshop in Rome Dusk to Dawn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $420

Join photographer Giulio D’Ercole for a seven-hour Rome workshop from 10 pm to dawn. With a maximum of four people, you’ll photograph landmarks by night, learn manual camera settings, and move between locations by private transport and on foot.

“Giulio was a great guide to the city and particularly to photography of the city. This tour really allowed me to get some incredible night shots from the best angles a views and his technical knowledge and education was really valuable. Would highly recommend!”

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