DOLOMITES IMMERSIVE
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
2026
DATES
Sept 13 - Sept 20, 2026
INVESTMENT
€ 5.300
GROUP SIZE
MIN. 4 - MAX. 6
AN IMMERSIVE 8-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE OVER 2,500m IN THE HEART OF THE DOLOMITES
Only 6 spots available - Join us for an experience few photographers will ever live.
A €1500 deposit is required to confirm your place. Fill out the form below to secure your spot!
A note from Andrea
I've been leading photography workshops for 10+ years. During our time together, we work on composition, light, and technical skills while you're actually shooting.
With only 6 participants, I can focus on your specific level and goals. Whether you're learning camera basics or refining advanced technique, the workshop adapts to where you are. We work together on composition, exposure, and field workflows while you're actually shooting, so you leave with real improvements that last beyond the trip.
If you're wondering whether this teaching approach is right for you, learn more here.
WHY THIS WORKSHOP
The Dolomites are home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world—towering peaks, alpine lakes, golden forests, and dramatic light make this a dream destination for landscape photographers.
This 8-day photography workshop is designed to give you the best possible access to the region’s highlights, with three bases to cover a wide variety of landscapes. We start with four days in Cortina d’Ampezzo, exploring the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Cadini di Misurina group, Lago Federa, Lago di Braies, Passo Giau, and more. Then we move for one night in a beautiful mountain hut at 2,800m which places us right in the heart of the mountains, so you can step outside at sunrise or capture the last light of sunset without long hikes or busy trails. It’s an immersive way to photograph the Dolomites, and one that gives you a portfolio of images you’ll love sharing.
Then we move west to the stunning alpine meadows of Alpe di Siusi for sunrise and sunset shoots with views of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto.
Late September to early October is a magical time in the Dolomites, with golden larches, soft light, fewer crowds, and the chance of atmospheric conditions like cloud inversions.
Our small group format ensures plenty of personal guidance in the field. Airport transfers, comfortable accommodation, all breakfasts and dinners, and local logistics are included, so you can focus entirely on photography while we take care of the rest.
“Without imposing himself, Andrea is always available to help you achieve your photography goals. I always learn something in his presence or in watching his videos.”
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
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Expert Guidance & Mentorship → Learn in the field with a professional landscape photographer and local guide who knows the Dolomites intimately, plus personalized feedback through 1-to-1 editing sessions and group reviews.
Exclusive Mountain Access → We’ll spend 7 nights together: six nights in two comfortable 4-star hotels, each with private single rooms and private bathrooms so you can properly recharge after our mountain sessions.
We’ll also have one night in a high-mountain rifugio at 2,800m. For this night, we stay in twin shared rooms reserved for the group, with shared bathrooms, as is typical in alpine huts.
Seamless Logistics → Airport transfers, all local transportation, alpine taxis to hard-to-reach spots, and park entrance fees are covered.
Delicious Meals → All breakfasts and dinners, including authentic Italian cuisine in the rifugio and hotel.
Community & Connection → A small group size ensures you’ll have plenty of personal attention, while also sharing inspiration and creative energy with fellow photographers.
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Travel costs to and from Italy
Lunches, beverages, and snacks
Alcoholic beverage (available but not included in the price)
Rifugio’s cable car ticket
Tourist tax of €2 day/person (to be paid in cash at check out)
Travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage and equipment insurance are strongly recommended.
Tips, extras, access to the hotel spa, and anything else not mentioned in “The Workshop Includes” section
PRACTICAL DETAILS
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This workshop runs with a minimum of 4 participants and is limited to a maximum of 6, so I can give each of you personalized mentorship and guidance, tailored to your experience and goals. This isn’t a crowded tour; it’s an intimate, immersive photography experience.
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This workshop is open to beginners, professionals, and everything in between. The only criteria are that you have a passion for photography and have the motivation to be on the go every day and night.
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MODERATE
This tour is suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness, though some hiking at altitude will be required to reach certain shooting locations. For example, on the trail to Rifugio Locatelli at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, we’ll first reach Forcella Lavaredo, a scenic ridge about 40 minutes along a mostly flat, well-maintained path, with a short final incline of roughly 100m. From there, the hike to Rifugio Locatelli takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes in total, with about 150m of altitude gain.
All hikes take place around 2000m elevation, sometimes higher, so fatigue may set in more quickly than at sea level. There’s nothing technical on any of the routes, and anyone with reasonable fitness can manage them. Still, you’ll want to pack light, as you may carry your camera gear for a couple of hours at a time.
To maximize your photography time, the workshop is designed to minimize hiking where possible, using cable cars to reach rifugios and other locations. This ensures that most of your time is spent capturing the scenery rather than transferring or going on long hikes. We move at a comfortable pace, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the landscapes and photograph along the way.
A TYPICAL DAY
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We don’t believe in rigid schedules. Instead, our workshop is flexible, with location choices made organically based on the weather and lighting conditions.
While our approach is flexible, it’s never unstructured. Every day flows naturally, as you’ll see in the breakdown below, which illustrates a typical day on our workshop, including shooting times, rest periods, and meal times. This ensures a well-balanced mix of shooting, learning, and downtime so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.
MORNING SHOOTING
On most days, we start early to capture the breathtaking Dolomites sunrise. The soft morning light, often enhanced by clouds or mist lingering in the valleys, creates dramatic and unforgettable landscapes. We'll position ourselves at carefully chosen high-altitude locations with plenty of time to set up before the mountains are bathed in golden light.After our sunrise shoot, we'll return to our mountain hut or hotel for breakfast and a well-deserved rest. This downtime is intentionally built into the itinerary for several reasons. First, the combination of early mornings, long days, and high-altitude hiking can be physically demanding, so this break helps prevent fatigue as the workshop progresses. Second, as the sun climbs, the dramatic shadows and contrast that make the Dolomites so striking fade. Rather than shooting in less favorable light, this is the perfect time to rest, review, and back up your images, or simply enjoy the unique alpine surroundings of your accommodation.
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Later in the morning, we reconvene for post-processing sessions designed to help you make the most of the images you've captured. These sessions are customized based on participants' experience levels and can range from basic Lightroom techniques to advanced Photoshop methods including Luminosity Masks.
We work in small groups with individual attention, demonstrating the same techniques we use for our own photography. All sessions are recorded and shared with the group, allowing you to review and practice these techniques at your own pace later. Toward the end of the workshop, we'll replace one processing session with a critique session, often one of the most enjoyable moments for participants, where each participant shares their favorite images for constructive feedback.
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After lunch and a short break, we head out for our afternoon photography session.
The afternoon sessions provide ample time to find compelling compositions, experiment with different framing techniques, and perfect your exposures as the light changes.
Throughout the entire workshop, our small group size ensures you'll receive personalized attention and feedback, allowing you to develop your skills and creative vision in one of the world's most photogenic landscapes.
JOIN US IN THE DOLOMITES - Limited to 6 Participants
Click below to secure your spot and begin your journey to photographing the Dolomites.
A €1500 deposit is required to confirm your place. Fill out the form below to secure your spot!
WHAT’S ON THE ITINERARY
DAY 1 - 5 EASTERN DOLOMITES / CORTINA D’AMPEZZO AREA
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO AREA | 3 NIGHTS
Our time here is flexible and can vary depending on weather and light, but we’ll make sure we shoot all of the locations in the area:
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Cadini di Misurina
Lago Federa and the Croda da Lago
Lago di Braies
Passo Giau
Cinque Torri
Passo Falzarego and Lago di Limedes
We’ll pick you up from Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer you to our first base next to the beautiful Lago Misurina, near Cortina d’Ampezzo, and after settling into our rooms, we’ll head out for our first sunset shoot on the first evening.
This is one of the most beautiful parts in all the Dolomites, with the jagged spires of the Tre Cime national park a short drive away, and the high passes of Passo Giau and Falzarego also close by.
We’ll certainly be spending lots of time in the Tre Cime area, where we’ll hike around the famous three peaks to get to different points from where we can unlock the almost unlimited potential of this incredible place. There are the trails south of Rifugio Auronzo, which give uninterrupted views of the stunning peaks of Cadini di Misurina as well as views of the Tre Cime towers themselves, lit from the side as the sunsets.
We’ll also hike around the southern side of the peaks and up the saddle to the Forcella ridge, which gives the iconic view facing west towards the Tre Cime peaks with the setting sun behind.
A NIGHT AT TRE CIME | 1 NIGHT
One of the highlights of this workshop is an overnight stay at Rifugio Locatelli, located directly in front of the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Staying at the rifugio gives us the rare opportunity to experience this remarkable landscape during some of the quietest and most rewarding hours of the day.
We'll have the chance to photograph the Tre Cime at sunset, enjoy the atmosphere of the mountains after most visitors have left the area, and, if conditions cooperate, explore night photography beneath one of the most impressive skylines in the Alps.
The following morning, we'll already be in position for sunrise.
From the rifugio, we can also easily access a nearby alpine basin dotted with small mountain lakes that can offer beautiful reflections and compositions during the first light of the day. Reaching the same location from the valley would normally require a long hike in the dark and a very early wake-up call.
There really is so much to see in the Tre Cime Natural Park that we can make multiple trips there, at both sunrise and sunset, and each time shoot a completely different view from another location.
During our time here, we’ll also make sure we visit other stunning locations in the area. We’ll head up to Passo Giau for a sunrise shoot, which gives us the wide-angle panorama of Ra Gusela or more telephoto images of the western Dolomite peaks or towards Cinque Torri. We’ll also head up to the neighbouring Passo Falzarego, from where we make the short hike to Lago Limedes, whose waters perfectly reflect Mount Tofana as the sun comes up.
Another nearby location is the iconic Lago di Braies where floating row boats contrast with the turquoise waters. It’s an easy location where we can focus on composing shots with the peaks reflected in the perfectly still waters or work on abstracts of the boats.
4x4 Alpine Lake Experience
From our base in Cortina d’Ampezzo, we’ll also head up to Lago Federa, a hidden gem nestled amidst nature's grandeur where the waters are deep and sheltered by trees and the towering cliffs of Croda da Lago.
This natural spectacle not only evokes a profound sense of tranquility but also offers a photographer's paradise with its serene, almost perpetually still waters.
We’ll witness the first rays of light as they grace the landscape, filtering through the forested setting. The interplay of light and shadow during these early hours creates a mystical ambiance that seems to come out of a fairytale.
Access here is limited, so we’ll head up with a 4×4 alpine taxi to give us plenty of time to be in the best position for the first light of the day rising above the trees.
DAY 5 - 6 EASTERN DOLOMITES / CORTINA D’AMPEZZO AREA
MOUNTAIN RIFUGIO | 1 NIGHT
After breakfast on Day 5, we’ll leave our hotel in Misurina, and we’ll base ourselves in a stunning mountain rifugio near Cortina d’Ampezzo.
We will spend one night in a wonderful rifugio located at 2752 meters at the top of one of the peaks that dominate the surrounding area. It’s the highest of all the Dolomite rifugios. It looms over Passo Falzarego, about halfway between Val Badia and the main adventure center of the region, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
We’ll get here by a short cable car ride and settle into the cozy rooms, each of which offers an amazing view of the surrounding peaks. It really does feel as though you’re up amongst the clouds here, and from the expansive terrace, or from your own balcony, you can enjoy the sight of dozens of peaks, including Antelao, Tofane, Odle, Pelmo, Cinque Torri, Croda da Lago, and of course, wonderfully reflective Marmolada.
DAY 6 - 8 WESTERN DOLOMITES / ALPE DI SIUSI
ALPE DI SIUSI | 2 NIGHTS
After breakfast on Day 6, we’ll pack our stuff, check out of the hotel, and make the journey to the Western Dolomites and arrive at our next base in Alpe di Siusi, a large alpine meadow covered with wooden huts and pine trees that overlooks the almost vertical peaks of Sassalungo and Sassopiatto.
Once again, our time here is flexible to explore and can vary depending on weather and light, but we’ll make sure we shoot all of the locations in the area:
Alpe di Siusi sunrise and sunset
Sciliar Mountain
The plain itself feels almost like it comes from a picture book with the wooden huts scattered across the rolling hills beneath the two jagged peaks. At this time of year, the plain is covered in flowers, and if we’re lucky, we may get a layer of mist in the morning, which makes for wonderful telephoto abstracts of the huts and trees.
The location works wonderfully at both sunrise and sunset, and there are so many different possible compositions, so we’ll ensure we have plenty of time to explore this incredible area.
Our stay here will be in a 4-star hotel located on the Alpe di Siusi, and we’ll eat most of our dinners at the hotel, which serves really spectacular food. Again, during our time here, we’ll have a post-processing/photo review session looking at how we can get the best out of the images we’ve captured on the trip so far.
On the last morning, we’ll have breakfast first thing, then check out of the hotel and take you back to Venice, where we say our goodbyes.
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS SAY…
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
On our workshops, we don’t just give you information; we give you the tools and frameworks to put your camera to work. While endless theory can be found online, our approach is designed to help you make real progress in the field.
You'll get hands-on experience and clear methodologies in a small, dedicated group. This intimate setting ensures you receive personalized guidance and direct feedback to truly apply what you learn and master your craft.
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Work with light. Understand how different types of light can affect the mood and the essence of an image. You’ll discover how to recognize a distinctive quality of light and work with it.
Composition and how to frame a scene in order to balance and arrange visual elements effectively.
Lens choice. From the wide-angle vista to shooting landscape abstracts with a telephoto lens. With a different focal length, you can manipulate how the viewer perceives space and thus the relationship between objects.
Aerial photography
Shooting multiple image panoramas
Controlling light in scenes with a wide dynamic range using graduated filters and/or multiple exposures
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Using Lightroom or Capture One for RAW conversion, and how to transform your raw files straight out of the camera to finished images ready to be shared.
Using Photoshop layers to build up image adjustments
Using luminosity masks in Photoshop
Different techniques for blending multiple exposures of the same image
Using Nik Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex, and Adobe Camera RAW on Photoshop layers
Stitching multiple panoramas together
Sharpening images
Light sculpturing with advanced Dodge & Burn techniques
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Over the course of the workshop, we will take you to beautiful locations and give you every chance to get great shots while improving your technique. We limit the number of participants on our workshop to just six which gives us plenty of time with everyone in the field and from the beginning of your time with us, we’ll aim to identify your photographic level and what you’d like to focus on.
We'll tailor the workshop to meet your exact needs and provide plenty of one-to-one tuition both in the field and post-processing sessions, and having two shooting sessions a day means that you’ll get plenty of time in the field, so you can quickly get into a shooting rhythm where you can put new skills into practice.
As local guides with over 20 years of experience exploring the incredible landscapes of the Dolomites, we have developed a strong understanding of the region’s weather patterns and light conditions. This expertise allows us to time our visits perfectly for amazing photography opportunities. Our knowledge of local conditions guarantees we can explore safely, even in unpredictable weather.
Finally, we want to share with you our passion for nature and landscape photography in this incredible place. Traveling in such small groups means we can quickly build a great learning environment where people feel comfortable together and at ease with asking questions and making the absolute most of the trip. We aim to make your experience here in the beautiful landscape of the Dolomites a memorable one and a trip from which, as well as getting some great images from amazing locations, you’ll also go home having had a true adventure with great company in a very special place.
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You can expect the atmosphere to be a perfect blend of excitement, camaraderie, and tranquility. There will be plenty of cheerful chats and belly laughs, balanced with quiet moments of awe as we connect deeply with the natural landscape around us.
You'll be sharing all of this with a group of people who are just as passionate about photography as you are, and who will quickly become your friends.
I've seen it happen every single time. Every workshop I've led has created bonds that last way beyond our time together. People arrive as strangers and leave as buddies. There's something magical about how a shared love for nature and photography brings us all together.
JOIN US IN THE DOLOMITES - Limited to 6 Participants
Click below to secure your spot and begin your journey to photographing the Dolomites.
A €1500 deposit is required to confirm your place. Fill out the form below to secure your spot!
ACCOMMODATIONS & FOOD
After a full day of exploring and shooting in the mountains, there's nothing better than coming back to a cozy place and enjoying a great meal. For our Dolomites workshop, we’ve handpicked charming, comfortable accommodations in ideal locations—places we know well and have built lasting relationships with over the years. And since we’re in Italy, food is a highlight in itself: you’ll get to experience some of the region’s best local dishes throughout the trip.
In the eastern Dolomites, we’ll stay in a 4-star hotel overlooking the beautiful Lago Misurina. For our main meals, we’ll head to a local pizzeria (one of the best in the Dolomites) where the owner, Angelo, and his family have become good friends over the many years we’ve been dining there. It’s the kind of warm, local connection that adds something special to the experience.
We’ll also spend one night in a high-mountain rifugio at 2,800m, a true highlight of the workshop.
Staying up here places us right in the heart of the mountains for sunrise, sunset, and night photography, without long hikes or early drives. From the doorstep, you’ll have access to incredible vantage points, with shifting colors, dramatic peaks, and even starry skies right in front of you.
The rifugio is cozy and welcoming, and we’ve secured rooms exclusively for our group—meaning you won’t be sharing with other guests, which is rare in such sought-after places. It’s the perfect environment to relax, review the day’s shots together, and enjoy hearty local dishes. The hut owners are long-time friends, so we’re always greeted like family, adding to the charm of the experience.
In the western Dolomites, we’ll move to another beautiful 4-star hotel with stunning views overlooking Alpe di Siusi. The food here is absolutely delicious, especially during their traditional Tyrolean-themed dinner night.
These partnerships allow us to offer not just comfort and convenience, but also a more authentic, memorable taste of the Italian Dolomites. Great photography days deserve great food—and here, you’ll have both.
HOW DO WE GET TO THE RIFUGIO?
We want you to enjoy the Dolomites to the fullest—without worrying about overly strenuous hiking. Our Immersive Workshop is designed to be accessible for photographers of varying fitness levels, including those who haven’t done much mountain hiking before.
One of the most common questions I get about the Dolomites workshop is: “How do we get to the rifugio?”
Thanks to the Dolomites’ excellent cable car system, we’ll reach the rifugio quickly and comfortably. No long uphill hiking is needed—we simply take the cable car up, step out at altitude, and we’re already surrounded by breathtaking views and incredible photography opportunities.
The focus is on photography, not endurance.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
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You will fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), located just outside the city of Venice. On the first day of the workshop, we’ll pick you up directly at the airport and drive together to our first base in the heart of the Dolomites.
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Travel insurance is not mandatory for travel to Italy, but we highly recommend it. So, consider it for unexpected medical emergencies, flight cancellations, or lost luggage.
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Our workshop is centered on staying in traditional mountain huts above 2,100 m, where private rooms aren’t always available. Sharing a room with another participant is part of the experience, while the 2 nights in a 4‑star hotel provide private single rooms.
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You can find all the details about cancellations in our Terms and Conditions. This includes deadlines, fees, and everything you need to know if your plans change.
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We will send you a welcome document when you register. This document will have a full list of all the gear and accessories you should bring with you.
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More details on the meeting point, gear, weather conditions, and more will be included in the welcome document we send upon registration. If you have any questions or anything you’re unsure about, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@andrealivieriphoto.com.
THE TEAM
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ANDREA LIVIERI
Photographer and Workshop Leader
Andrea is a Venice-based, professional photographer, educator, musician, and spirited adventurer. He started exploring the photography medium by capturing images of fellow musicians, their families, and other friends and acquaintances in the music industry. As he continued honing his craft, he merged his love for photography and exploring the outdoors, amassing a body of photographic work featuring exhilarating landscapes and rugged mountain capes from around the globe.
He also leads photography courses, workshops & tours to teach other photographers his method and help them to bring out their own vision. His work has been published in Landscape Photography Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, Photo Plus Magazine, Digital Camera, Popular Photography and Fuji X Passion Magazine, among others. He also partners with brands like Capture One, NiSi Filters, BenQ, Vallerret Gloves, and Sustainable Travel International.
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SABRINA TOSATO
Photographer, Operations and Content Manager
Sabrina is a photographer and travel writer based in Padua, Italy. Her average day is a mix of weird combinations and her greatest ambition is to make people dream, inspiring them through words and photographs. She manages a travel blog named The Tomato Soup where she offers advice on travel destinations and wild but high-end hospitality.
She has 10 years of experience in travel organization, focused on exclusive and tailor-made itineraries but eventually ended up as a digital marketing specialist. Passionate about the intersection of adventure travels, sustainability, and design, with inspiration and creativity at heart, she has a knack for capturing memorable moments of everyday life. Her work has been published via Afar Media, SuitCase Magazine, Inspired by Iceland, and Feel Slovenia.
OUR PARTNERS
We partner with FLM Tripods, Maven Filters, DxO software, f-stop Camera Bags, and Vallerret Photography Gloves & Clothing, leaders in their respective fields, and they can offer discounts on their products to attendees of our workshops.
