The photography workshops are designed for students wishing to learn and experiment with the language of photography in order to develop their portfolio with their own images.

In these laboratories, you will work in a stimulating training environment where creativity, innovation, originality and excellence are encouraged and developed.

Why choose this course at Laboratorio Firenze?

Florence is home to the oldest company in the world still operating in the field of photography and image communication, the historic Fratelli Alinari photographic archive. Their collection of over 5,000,000 photographs documents the history of Florence, Italy and the world from the mid-19th century to the present day.

In Florence, it is possible to visit this huge collection and learn the most refined 19th century artisan techniques, such as direct contact printing from original glass plates and collotype.

Florence, as well as being the cradle of the Renaissance, has a long tradition and reputation in the world of art and cultural events, proposing prestigious exhibitions that perfectly intertwine past and present.

As long as there are places available and you have been accepted, you can start at the beginning of the month or mid-month at any time of the year. During the lessons, you will be followed by your tutor at the necessary pace depending on your level at the start of the course. No more than 10 participants per tutor are allowed in each class.

This experience will allow you to apply all the photographic techniques acquired, both printing and shooting, to your final photobook.

You will share a unique space with artists from different disciplines where you can discuss ideas and projects.

In this course, you will acquire everything you need to develop a professional photography portfolio that will allow you to enter the world of art and work.