Zagori in Slavic means “The place behind the mountains” and this is exactly where this workshop is taking place. In a relatively unknown part of Europe away from tourists and distractions Zagori awaits to be explored by true adventurers. Surrounded by mountains with jagged peaks above 2000m and a variety of vegetation ranging from low bush to huge centenarian trees this area, riddled with tiny picturesque villages, stone bridges and rivers is Greece’s best hidden secret.

The workshop will take place in three locations allowing us to cover a wide area of the region whilst minimizing time spent in transit. The adventure begins at the picturesque village of Metsovo in the outskirts of the Zagori region and in close proximity to the first two locations of our workshop. Next, we relocate to central Zagori region at the village of Tsepelovo which is perched at the top of a hill overlooking beautiful sceneries surrounded by forest and deep canyons and is in short driving distance to all the main attractions of the central Zagori. Our third part of the journey will take us to the west of mount Tymfi where we will be staying at the village of Aristi overlooking the “Towers” of Papingo, one of the most impressive features of the mountain in the west Zagori region

Early November finds Zagori region dressed in colours of gold and rust with veins of emerald green zig-zagging the canvas. Winter is at the doorstep and the autumn storms that hit the mountain every so often leave behind playful low clouds moving inside Vikos gorge, impressive skies and a feeling of euphoria for being a witness to such beauty, a key ingredient in the creative process that you will learn during the workshop.

The Zagori workshops that run thrice per year are a personal project unique to the world of landscape photography focused solely in photography as an art and a true way of expressing ourselves. They are workshops in the true meaning of the word and not just guided phototours where the instructor just offers trivial knowledge about location, composition and technical stuff. Participants are actually required to work hard with themselves, their background their personalities and their beliefs in order to shed all the layers that have been accumulated throughout their years in order to find that clear vision they had as child that represents their true self. It is a process that requires time thus we spend seven days into nature and it is a process that need to happen in an environment away from people and cliché spots. The aim of my workshops is to rekindle the joy of photography to anyone who wishes to make the step and roam outside the box as defined by internet and social network standards. True creativity and inner dialogue is what I pursue and whilst it sounds easy it requires true dedication and the right guidance to set you on the right track.

As a local of the area I know all of its secrets, I have logged many trekking miles in my time here and I can provide to all of the participants an experience unique and far different than all the other photo tours that operate in the area. Beyond the main attractions and the tourist spots. Hidden spots and in total peace and quiet photographing in the heart of unspoiled nature experiencing a feeling of true immersion. From locations to food and accommodation you will get the best the area has to offer from someone who decided to call this place home.

If you are interested, open minded and want to be part of this seven day journey that will alter your perspective about landscape photography please contact me through my contact page and request a PDF with the full itinerary and other details about the workshop or any other information that you require.