Poveglia: home of an abandoned 17th-century asylum, like you’ve never seen it before!

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Poveglia, an island steeped in history and brimming with photographic opportunities. Join our exclusive photography workshop and embark on a journey that combines the art of capturing stunning images with the allure of this unique location.

Why Choose Our Poveglia Photography Workshop?

Our workshop stands out as a remarkable experience, offering you the chance to enhance your photography skills while immersing yourself in the captivating ambiance of Poveglia. Here's what sets us apart:

Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of our professional photographers who will provide you with valuable insights, personalized instruction, and guidance throughout the workshop.

Unparalleled Island Location: Poveglia's rich history and picturesque landscapes provide an idyllic backdrop for your photographic exploration. From its crumbling ruins to its lush flora, every corner of this island offers a story waiting to be captured.

Hands-On Practice: Engage in hands-on photography sessions, allowing you to apply newly acquired techniques and experiment with different styles under the guidance of our instructors.

Unique Shooting Opportunities: Access exclusive shooting locations on Poveglia, including hidden spots rarely seen by visitors. Capture breathtaking images of the island's haunting beauty and preserve its essence through your lens

This small island located in the Venetian Lagoon, located between Venice and Lido is known for the dilapidated 17th-century asylum for the mentally ill. Tales of hauntings, ghostly moans, screams and spectres make this place known as one of the most haunted locations in the world. 

Complete with a plague burial ground, this site is deserted and off-limits, making images reasonably rare. 

Stranger yet is the local’s reaction to being asked questions about this foreboding place; very few Venetians talk about the island or answer questions. Many pretend the island doesn’t even exist, which only adds to the mystery, intrigue, and ultimate sadness of the location. 

I regularly organize photography workshops, especially the 10h Black and White that include a visit to Poveglia. Check with me about availability.

My photo zine of Poveglia is here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WJY7WNB Do check for your local Amazon Marketplace for free handling and shipping!

This black and white zine will bring the sense of dread of the island into your living room and pique your curiosity about all the secrets buried on Poveglia.

Venice Photo Walk and Tour

During your Photo Tour of Venice, I will point out details invisible to the untrained eye and reveal the best vantage-points on your chosen route. Learn to tell a story through images, take great shots of iconic monuments and capture atmospheric images off the beaten track.

So bring your walking shoes and be prepared to discover the mysteries of the city. Bring your camera and learn how to have more fun with your camera.

• Discover parts of Venice less travelled by tourists. • Hear interesting tales and stories • Take better photos • Turn your photos into exciting stories. • Have fun!

Let a Creative Italian Photographer walk you through the city of Venice in an unforgettable Photo Walk capturing real candid moments of your stay in beautiful pictures. Enjoy a relaxing vacation and bring home remarkable pictures of your visit.

Touring Venice can be a very exciting experience, but it can also be quite an adventure if you are unsure of which places to visit and how. The language barrier may also represent a curious obstacle but it can also be frustrating. We offer innovative and unforgettable Photographic Tours to welcome you to the most fascinating and romantic place in the world. Experience Venice through the eyes of a native Italian Professional Photographer. He will guide you in an exclusive tour through the most interesting Venice landmarks and monuments.

All city excursions are exclusively custom-made to fit your needs. You can explore the sites whichever way you like and at your own pace.

Walking around Venice together with a professional photographer is an enlightening experience. He will show you all the tricks of the game but it is also a fun and new way to visit a city like Venice. You will be able to visit, see, experience, and tour places, situations, and people that would otherwise be difficult to come across. The Photo Tours will take you through off-the-beaten tracks to the most important monuments and landmarks. You will avoid the tourist pedestrian highways and will take more secluded, intimate and truly Italian passageways. Let it be romantic, creative, fun and friendly, the astounding imagery will do the rest. We will show you the right places to eat, where true Italian dwell and the hidden beauties of the wonderful city.