Italy Wedding Photography Workshop at Castello Ceconi
Wedding Photography Workshop Italy
If you’ve been dreaming of building a luxury destination wedding portfolio in Italy — with a real castle backdrop, styled couple shoots, and a finished album you can take home — this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for.
Join us for an unforgettable 4-day wedding photography workshop at Castello Ceconi, set in the stunning Friuli region of Northern Italy, with arrivals and departures via Venice Marco Polo Airport. This experience blends high-end shooting, creative direction, business growth, and wedding album education — finishing with an exclusive GraphiStudio factory visit, where you’ll collect your printed workshop books.
This is designed for photographers who want more than “pretty pictures”. You’ll leave with refined shooting techniques, a stronger luxury portfolio, real-world album knowledge, and the confidence to sell premium products back home.
Castello Ceconi Workshop
What makes this Italy workshop different?
A real Italian castle experience
Castello Ceconi gives you the look, feel, and variety of a destination wedding — all in one location. From romantic architecture to elegant interiors and textured outdoor backdrops, it’s the perfect setting for modern, editorial wedding photography.
Models + Hair & Make-up organised for you
To keep things simple and stress-free, models are arranged for the workshop, along with professional hair and make-up, so you can focus purely on creating your best work.
You’ll take home a finished hardback book
You’ll work on two hero images from Tuesday’s shoot and prepare them on Tuesday evening. Those files are sent for printing first thing Wednesday morning, so your hardback book is produced in time for collection on Thursday.
Graphi Studio factory tour + book collection
Thursday includes a behind-the-scenes tour and the moment everyone loves — collecting your finished workshop book(s). It’s a brilliant way to understand premium album production, quality, and what it takes to sell luxury printed products.
Workshop Itinerary
26 - 29 April 2027
Monday – Arrival Day
Airport collection: Venice Marco Polo Airport (11:00am –12:00 midday)
Group transfer to Castello Ceconi
Welcome chat at the castle: plan the next few days, explore locations, and creative direction
Transfer to the delegates’ hotel in Anduins (near the castle)
Tuesday – Castle Workshop Day
Pick-up from the hotel around 9:00 am
Full shooting day at Castello Ceconi (content + structure guided by the workshop plan)
Return to the hotel for dinner
Evening image work session: select and prepare your two hero images for the book
Wednesday – Castle + Local Village Locations
Pick-up from hotel around 9:00 am
Shooting at the castle plus additional locations nearby in the local village
Evening image work session (refining edits, preparing portfolio selections, album education)
Thursday – Graphi Studio Factory Visit + Wrap
Factory visit, tour, and collection of books
Return transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for mid/late afternoon flights
Optional idea: many delegates fly on Thursday and then enjoy an extra day in Venice (self-arranged)
There may also be an option to extend the workshop by an extra day — we’ll share details if this becomes available.
What’s included
4-day structured workshop experience (Mon–Thu)
Airport transfers to and from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel accommodation and breakfast are included
Local transport during the workshop (including two 12-seater minibuses, if required)
Shooting time at Castello Ceconi
Additional shooting locations in the local village
Models arranged for the workshop
Hair & make-up arranged
Lunch provided each day, including arrival and departure days
Graphi Studio factory visit
Hardback workshop book for each delegate
Guided shooting, creative direction, portfolio development, and business-focused support
Payment plans available
Who this workshop is for:
This workshop is ideal if you:
want to break into (or level up in) destination wedding photography
need fresh, luxury portfolio content that attracts premium clients
want real confidence posing couples naturally in beautiful light
want to understand how to sell albums properly (and why premium albums matter)
enjoy learning in a friendly, supportive, hands-on environment
You don’t need to be “advanced”, but you should be confident using your camera in manual or semi-manual modes.
Limited spaces (12 MAX)
Spaces are strictly limited due to hotel capacity and the quality of the experience. With only 12 delegates, there’s plenty of time for hands-on guidance, creative feedback, and genuine portfolio improvement.
What’s not included (delegates arrange these)
Flights to/from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Evening meals
Travel insurance and personal expenses
4-day Wedding Photography Workshop Italy
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Castello Ceconi wedding photography workshop
£1095
26 - 29 April 2027 (4 days / 3 nights)
Castello Ceconi, Northern Italy
(Arrival & departure via Venice Marco Polo Airport)
If you would like to sign up for our Four -Day Wedding Photography Portfolio Build workshop in Italy
GraphiStudio factory visit
Monthly Payment plan options are now available
Build a portfolio that reflects your best work and grow your business sales.
What’s included?
Accommodation for the workshop
Styled wedding photography sessions
Practical tuition and demonstrations
Opportunities to direct and photograph the models
Editing and image-review sessions
Support from the team throughout the workshop
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Castello Ceconi wedding photography workshop
£200 - TO SECURE THE TRIP
26 - 29 April 2027 (4 days / 3 nights)
Castello Ceconi, Northern Italy
(Arrival & departure via Venice Marco Polo Airport)
If you would like to sign up for our Four -Day Wedding Photography Portfolio Build workshop in Italy
GraphiStudio factory visit
Full Payment much be paid 4 weeks before event
Build a portfolio that reflects your best work and grow you Business sales.
What’s included?
Accommodation for the workshop
Styled wedding photography sessions
Practical tuition and demonstrations
Opportunities to direct and photograph the models
Editing and image-review sessions
Support from the team throughout the workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book.
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The workshop is based at Castello Ceconi, Italy. Delegates stay at a nearby hotel in Anduins, close to the castle.
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Most delegates will fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. Flights from London Gatwick currently offer the best availability and pricing for the workshop dates. Some airlines do not appear to operate flights from Bristol on the Monday travel day.
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You’ll fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. Group transfers are arranged on Monday (11:00 am–12:00 midday) and returning on Thursday (mid/late afternoon).
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Aim to land in time for the 11:00 am–12:00 midday collection window on Monday. Once booked, we’ll send a simple travel guide with recommended flight timings.
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Yes. - We have a local hotel we use for the workshop. You can also share your room too if you have a friend you may what to come too.
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Yes, many delegates choose to share a room with another attendee. We can help connect photographers who wish to share accommodation. So please let us know.
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No. Graphi Studio has already secured the rooms for the workshop group, so you do not need to contact the hotel directly. We will send all the information out when around a few weeks before.
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Delegates will stay at a local hotel close to Castello Ceconi in the nearby village.
The hotel is approximately €85 per person per night, including breakfast.
Accommodation is not included in the workshop price and must be booked separately.
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We recommend bringing camera equipment and essential gear in your cabin bag. Checked luggage can be used for clothing and additional equipment if required.
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Flights are not included in the workshop price. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own flights to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
We recommend arriving in Venice before the group transfer on Monday, 26th of April 2027
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Airport collection will take place around 11:00 am – 12:00 midday on Monday, 26 April 2027, at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Return transfers will be arranged on Thursday afternoon for flights departing later that day.
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Group transport will be arranged from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Castello Ceconi and back at the end of the workshop.
Transport will be provided via a comfortable 30-seater coach, which allows plenty of space for luggage and equipment. This is more comfortable than smaller people carriers often used for workshops.
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Lunch is included each day. Evening meals are not included. We’re also aiming to arrange one group dinner at the castleif possible.
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Yes — models are arranged for the workshop, and they may stay at Castello Ceconi.
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Yes — hair and make-up can be arranged for the workshop models.
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A camera body (or two if you have them), lenses you’re comfortable with (a 35mm/50mm and 85mm are great), spare batteries, chargers, and a laptop for the evening image session if possible.
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Yes — many delegates fly back Thursday and enjoy an extra day or two in Venice (self-arranged).
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No. All local transport and airport transfers are arranged for the group, so there is no need to hire a car.
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Yes, photographers will have dedicated shooting time.
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“yes” - 3. months of £365 this much by paid in full before the workshop starts
This is more than a photography workshop. It’s a relaxed, friendly few days in Italy where you can develop your skills, create beautiful portfolio images and spend time with like-minded photographers.
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