WITH
Graphistudio Workshop
at
Castello Ceconi – Pielungo – Italy
(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)
GRAPHISTUDIO WORKSHOP
at
Castello Ceconi – Pielungo
Italy
(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)
an intimate and personalized learning experience
expand your portfolio | improve your business | consolidate your mindset
with Kara Marie you will learn
– How to honor the human form as art.
– How to represent our clients and muses in a more authentic way.
– How to train the eye to artfully capture figure details and creative crops.
– How to break the rules for more impactful images, and how to think in terms of fine art as a finished product.
– She will share her expanded artistic vision on how we represent and celebrate the human spirit through intimate photography, demonstrating that everyone is a work of art.
-Photographers will walk away from this workshop with a more developed artistic eye, and a deeper mission for this infinitely powerful, wildly popular, and notably evolved niche of photography.
with Teri you will learn
-How your body image biases & beliefs may be impacting your bottom line
– from client experience to your own mental health
-Teri is going to walk through her process for creating safe, inclusive environments for clients AND photographers.
-For the shooting portion of the workshop, Teri is going to encourage you to challenge the way you see bodies to liberate yourself more creatively.
– expand your portfolio and reach a more diverse clientele as every body deserves to be photographed, yet very few are.
-How to step into their clients’ shoes and become a wee bit vulnerable as they connect to their bodies and allow themselves to be photographed in both group and individual mini sessions.
This workshop offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts who are both entrepreneurs and masters of their craft.
+ 40 STUDENTS
+ 2 Mentors to accompany your process
+ 6 models for the live shoot
+ IN AN INCREDIBLE LOCATION IN ITALY, CASTLE CECONI
$ 2400
Until December 31st, 2023, it will be possible to pay the workshop price in 2 installments: 50% now and 50% by April 30, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com
accommodation and transportation
The event includes a bus service from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Ceconi Castle at scheduled times. You will soon receive the list of hotels where you can stay so we ask you not to book hotel rooms before then. For those who plan to move independently and do not use the bus service can feel free to choose the accommodation they prefer.
BTS FROM 2023 WORKSHOP
PROGRAM
Arrivals – June 17th
Arrival at Venice Airport (VCE)
Pick up times will be at 11 am or 5 pm
Transportation will be provided to the host hotels
Day 1 – June 18th
9:00 -9:30 Welcome / Castle Tour
9:30-1:00 Teri hands-on with group 1
11:30 15 break
9:30 – 1:00 Kara Marie hands-on with group 2
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
4:00. 15 min break
2:00 – 6:00 Apply what you learned from both instructors in the afternoon
6:00 Happy Hour
7:00 Dinner
8:00. Bus home
Day 2 – June 19th
9:00 arrive at the Castle
9:30 -1:00 Teri hands-on with group 2
9:30-1:00. Kara Marie hands on with group 1
11:30. 15 min break
1:00-2:00 Lunch
4:00. 15 min break
2:00 – 6:00 Apply what you learned from both instructors in the afternoon
6:00 Happy Hour
7:00 Dinner
8:00. Bus home 2:00 – 6:00 Apply what you learned from both instructors in the afternoon
Day 3 – June 20th
9:00 – 11:00 Factory tour in the am
12:00 – Depart Castle
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 Guest speaker
4:00 – 5:00 Product Sales
5:00 – 6:00 Self Portraits
6:00 Happy hour
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Bus home
Day 4 – June 21
10:00 AM Departure from Maniago for the airport
11 AM Arrival at the airport
KARA MARIE TROMBETTA
An American photographer based in northern Italy, Kara Marie Trombetta celebrates her 16 year career that encompasses her roles as both a privately-commissioned photographer, and a photography business educator and coach.
“I work to grant my muses the permission to be fully and naturally themselves without layers to hide behind, without the need for a glamorous makeover or extreme retouching, and also without the pressure to act provocatively. We can be sexy, yes. We are also intelligent, introspective, resilient, strong, funny, powerful, and emotional. I work to help my clients discover and celebrate their confidence. Limiting that expression of confidence to merely sexuality is doing a great disservice to the multitude of characteristics that one is comprised of. This is why I am working to redefine boudoir photography from a style that is traditionally intended to be stereotypically sexual for a very narrowly defined demographic, to an evolved narrative that is more of an artistic expression of the human spirit in its most honest natural form. I encourage a dialogue that emphasizes that everyone is a masterpiece.”
Portfolio
TERI HOFFORD
Teri Hofford is a body image educator, photographer & author who encourages folks to challenge their body image biases & beliefs so they can move closer to self and body acceptance. “For the last 7 years I focused on using the genre of boudoir to help folks recognize that they were capable of being photographed – while it taught me a lot, over time I realized I was still part of the very problem I was fighting against. Just like I do with clients, I started to strip down my processes, revealing why I had started in the first place: To let folks know that they were perfect as they were and that version was worthy of documentation – without fuss, without excess, without distraction.”
Portfolio
Is this the workshop for you?
Connect with Kara Marie and Teri, watch the video below and learn more about the details and experience of this workshop.
Our Testimonials
I’ve had the opportunity to learn from Teri in person at a workshop, via one on one mentoring and have purchased her (AMAZING) guides, I would do it all over again + again! Teri is an exceptional human who kicks your ass into gear in the most loving (and hysterical) way possible.
Finding Teri as a budding boudoir photographer what exactly the person I needed to find. Her perspective was refreshing, unique and the right dose of no bullshit that pushed me into doing the challenging, hard things that would ultimately come to revolutionize not only my business but also the way I see and treat myself. For a long time, I said that when I grow up I wanna be Teri. I’ve come to realize that’s no longer true. When I grow up, I wanna be me. And despite having never actually MET Teri, her advocacy, education, talks, and endless resources are paving the way for me to reach myself and my highest potential. I have an enormous amount of gratitude for her work — thank you thank you.
I stumbled upon Teri’s photography through a Facebook group that recommended her for learning how to better pose women. After following her group for awhile, I was amazed at her ability to not only pose but be so inclusive and amazing. I just wanted to absorb as much as I could. She is definitely someone I strive to be like in this world of Photographers. She is changing the world and being an amazing teacher along the way!
I’ve attended two workshops led by Teri. And in those 8 days I’ve learned so much about the business side of things as well as taken away a new found confidence. Her knowledge of body image is vast and informative and has helped me better serve and connect with my clients. I’ve gained a lot from Tough Love Teri as she so aptly calls herself. It’s super refreshing being led and mentored by someone so down to earth. Teri asks the tough questions and asks you to think critically and thoughtfully. Then she’ll give you the space you need to be yourself and thrive.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- All tickets for the workshop shall be non-refundable – if you have a substitute to attend the workshop, please contact your Graphistudio sales representative with the details.
- Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is cancelled for reasons out of our control, you will be provided with a refund of the amount paid for the ticket.
- Promotional: You agree that we may include your details in any promotional materials relating to the workshop and or materials used at the workshop.
- Phototography & filming / model release: We may photograph or film the workshop and reserve the right to do so for purposes of promoting future workshops or otherwise. You consent to us photographing or filming you and any attendee attending the workshop.
- Travel & accommodations: You shall be responsible for making and paying your airfare and hotel accommodations for the workshop. If you arrive at a designed time outside of the pre-arranged pick up times, you will be responsible for your own transportation.
- Family members: The workshop, transportation, and meal services are provided for paid attendees only, this is not extended to and for attendee family members.
- Translation: No translation will be provided, the workshop will be in English.
- Travel Insurance: Each participant confirms they understand and agree to purchase the required insurance that is valid internationally. Suggested insurance includes: Accident & Sickness Medical Expense Coverage. Stolen, lost or damaged property coverage. Trip cancellation coverage.
- Assumption of Risk: All attendees understand and are in full awareness and assume full and complete responsibility for all risks inherent in travel and attendee the workshop would could include injury, covid, property damage, and or any other kind of liability.
- Transportation: If attendees need to leave prior to the morning after the end of the workshop, they will be responsible for arranging their transportation to the Venice airport
- Food restrictions: Attendees with food restrictions, we will have gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.
- Italian VAT will be charged on reservations placed by clients from European Union. If the VAT number provided is valid, Graphistudio will later refund you the full VAT amount.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com