01. AN IMMERSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
MASTERCLASS IN TUSCANY
INTRODUCING
The EM 1:1 Masterclass at Soprarno | Florence
AN OUTSTANDING DESTINATION
Growth, innovation, artistic abundance and confluence of fashion, science and literature seep into every part of the cradle of the Rennaisance, the glorious city of Florence. The urban tangle of the city on the banks of the Arno still remains equally cinematic, strewn with elegant 15th century palaces, medieval frescoes, marbles and artworks of Italian Masters, while Italy's fashion industry intrinsic heritage of Salvatore Ferragamo, Guccio Gucci, artisan perfumers, goldsmiths and Florentine bottegas reigns supreme. Looming high on the world's 'must-see' agenda this outstanding destination is where our immersive photography masterclass begins.
THE BIGGER PICTURE / INTENSIVE
INTENTIONAL / BRILLIANT IMAGERY
Even during our wildest creative explorations the way our imagery is perceived, directed, composed and edited can alter the entire universe to which it belongs. Gaining insight about how each of our works will ultimately be used, the point of view, the lighting, the aesthetics, the setting and the tone that can make our series of photographs so interesting both to our clients and the magazine editors, sources from being able to see the bigger picture.
"This experience with Elisabetta was unforgettable, my heart is still longing to be back in Florence and to shoot more under her masterful and caring guidance. The place Elisabetta choose for her mentoring, SoprArno Suites, is indeed charming and creates a unique atmosphere.
I am in love with Elisabetta’s sense of beauty and the way she brings it to the surface. I was so excited to shoot with her and certainly it came out beyond my all expectations. Everything was perfect that day: beautiful loving couple, fabulous location and my favorite mentor.
I still look at my pictures from our workshop and can’t believe I did it myself.
Elisabetta’s graciousness, warmth, competence and creativity made everything so easy and understandable, starting from the marketing aspects to the photography techniques. Thank you, Elisabetta, for your talent and for sharing it with me!"
ELENA
ITERATE & INNOVATE IN EQUAL MEASURE
The one:one mentoring sessions are tailored to elevate the way you direct, shoot, style your work originally, the means you aesthetically present yourself through hues, shapes, typography and imagery across all environments, how you streamline and enhance each client interaction, the ideas, people and causes outside your brand that will reinforce and upgrade the relevance of your business and platform, while learning to listen and trust your inner voice and vision.
ELEVATE YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH STUNNING VISUAL CONTENT
Each session includes a seamlessly curated, highly conceptualised shoot, layered with story-driven iconography and guidance, art direction, and narrative insights that will give you the opportunity to create stunning visual content for your portfolio, and augment your motivation to produce emotive, arousing, deeper-story led images that will pave the path to your brand's transformation.
ROOM WITH A VIEW
AN ECLECTIC, INTIMATE FLORENTINE PROPERTY FOR YOUR ELEGANT PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
Created by an architect, a carpenter, a designer-calligrapher and a lawyer with a passion for venerable style, the 19th-century frescoed SoprArno will be our masterclass hub and photography atelier for the day. Antiques paired with bespoke works of art thoughtfully sourced by my friends Betty Soldi and Matteo Perduca from Tuscany and beyond, will lovingly enfold and outfit our photography workshop.
INVESTMENT
€ 3500
One:one masterclass, creative direction
and styled shoot with a professional model.
"I am very fortunate to have a workshop with
Elisabetta. It’s been an incredible experience to know
much more about photography and editing process.
The way she teaches and her presentation are very clear, easy to understand
and professionally done. It’s a privilege for me to get a glimpse on
how she took some photos and turn it into an incredible pictures on the
post production. Definitely one of a few photographers I do admire."
MINGUSS
LA RESIDENZA
SoprArno is in the Renaissance heart of the more artisanal Florentine neighbourhood of Oltrarno just a hop and a skip from the main centre. Palazzo Pitti is around one corner, Piazza Santo Spirito around another.
Santa Trinita bridge is at the bottom of the street and from the view of the Arno river there you can see the Pontevecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo up above. Cross the bridge and you are in Via Tornabuoni, the beautiful fashion street – keep going all the way to Palazzo Vecchio and the main Duomo square. Palaces, piazzas, bridges, museums, art galleries and churches – but also cafes, restaurants, shops and spaces are all to be discovered walking and exploring.
SoprArno is on the first and second floors of a building and internal courtyard which dates from the 1200′s and used to belong to the Velluti family.
All of Via Maggio is studded with splendid buildings, very much due to the Vellutis who created a throughfare in what was then countryside. Over the centuries, the Via “Maggiore” became the main route to and from Rome, which as ever was the centre of political and religious life, and the wealthy Florentine families tried to outdo each other by building the grandest palazzo next to each other.
Francesca Angrisano
"Elisabetta was like one of those friends you go to when you feel down - you get back home feeling like all your problems have vanished. As my day with her ended, I realised that her passion transmitted feelings, emotions and a drive within me that I cannot find the words to describe. I will never forget the counsel, her reassuring smile and her kindness as she took me through her world.
All I want to do now is shoot, apply everything I've learnt, change the way I see things, or even better, add more depth to the way I view things so I can shoot even better images. A simple thank you would never be enough. Being able to enter Elisabetta's world for a day has been like a precious gift."
FRANCESCA
"I will remember for a long time how I felt after the workshop with Elisabetta. I've always loved photography, but after having a long conversation with her, sharing ideas, taking pictures and learning I felt more inspired and motivated than ever.
The workshop was perfect and very customized: she helped me how to review my portfolio, we took pictures on a great location with a gorgeous model, we spoke about marketing, shooting organization, photographic technique, emotion and editing.
Elisabetta has been a volcanic mentor and really, I feel I came back home enriched and grown up from a professional point of view"
IRENE
"I find Elisabetta's work intense and emotional - that's what made me decide to attend her workshop. I was hoping to develop a more personal and feminine approach.
By sharing her experience, Elisabetta has opened my eyes to a different way of looking at photography and using natural light. I can't thank her enough for the incredible experience - both from an educational, and a human point of view."
SERENA
02. Personalized website
& portfolio review for wedding photographers
A FULL REVIEW OF YOUR WEBSITE
A LIST OF RECCOMENDATIONS TO HELP
IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE DESIGN & COPYPORTFOLIO LECTURE: RECEIVE A FEEDBACK AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM ON YOUR IMAGES TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
INVESTMENT
€ 850
It was a truly wonderful experience. I discovered that behind those photos so delicate and timeless there is a person who really reflects what she does, a professional who gives heart and soul as few know how to do.
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Elisabetta, you have been so precious to me, and you will always be. For me it was a dream come true.
NICOLETTA