The Workshop
THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES
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Transfers and pick-ups from/to Athens airport and seaports
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Boat tickets to Paros island and back
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Eight nights' accommodation
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Continental breakfast and dinner
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Five-day Glamour/Artistic nude photography workshop plus two days open to explore the island
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Transportation to and from Antiparos island for one-day location shoot in caves
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One-day shoot on a sailing yacht by the harbour
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One-day shoot in a swimming pool at a private location
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Two days shooting on sandy and rocky beaches
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Four glamour models from a fashion model agency
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Make-up artist/hair-stylist
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Use of two laptop computers, Mac and PC to view and download photos
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Use of two Hensel Porty 1200 lights and daylight bouncing reflectors
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The option of arriving in Paros earlier or staying on after the workshop, or bringing a guest along
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Flights and Transfers
The workshop package does not include flights. However, we will arrange all transfers to and from Athens airport and seaports… all we need is the date and your flight number. Once you set foot at Athens airport someone will be there to welcome you and drive you to seaport Piraeus, There, you will receive your boat tickets to Paros, and once you reach the Paros port of Parikia a car will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
Your arrival time in Paros will depend on your flight arrival at Athens airport, There are two ferry departures daily from the seaport of Piraeus, one departs at 7:25am and arrives in Paros at 11:45am, the second departs at 5:30pm and arrives at 10:30pm. We do recommend that you book a flight that will arrive at Athens airport no later than 3:00pm (Greek time) which will give you enough time for the airport clearance and for our driver to take you to the seaport of Piraeus. If for any reason there is a flight delay, and we think that you will not make it on time to catch the last ferry to Paros, don't worry, our driver will take you to central Athens where you will spend the night in one of our recommended hotels at no extra cost to you, (giving you the chance to see Athens as well), in the morning our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the seaport of Piraeus for the 7:25am ferry, arriving in Paros at 11:45am on the 15th of February, You will be taken to your hotel apartment, where you can have a rest, followed by the introduction and briefing, and still have the whole day free to explore the town centre and get ready for the first location shoot on the following day. Your departure from Paros will also be arranged according to your flight schedule.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us, we'll be happy to offer you assistance and advice on airline schedules and tickets, and discuss any aspect of the workshop.
Accommodation
The workshop includes 8 nights accommodation where you can enjoy your own large, fully air-conditioned studio apartment with private bathroom, balcony and kitchenette, equipped with TV and telephone. Our hotel with it's traditional Cycladic architecture and beauty is situated in a quiet side road in Parikia, Livadia beach, only yards away from the beach, shops and restaurants.
Please let us know if you would like us to arrange extra nights, should you like to arrive in Paros earlier or stay on after the workshop. You are also welcome to bring along a non-participating guest. The cost of a guest is £450, which includes all transfers, 8 nights accommodation and meals.
  
Meals
Continental breakfast and dinners are included in the workshop price. These meals are taken in the best restaurants close to the shooting locations and include starters, meat and/or some fish dishes, vegetables, salads, deserts and local wines.
In order to make your meals a pleasant experience, we make the effort to order a selection of the best speciality dishes for the whole group to share in a friendly atmosphere.
However, if you have any special dietary requirements, or would prefer to order your own food at each meal, please tell us in advance, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
What to bring
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Digital or film camera (preferably SLR).
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Lenses e.g. 35mm, 50mm, 135mm or zoom.
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Additional memory cards for digital cameras.
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Lots of film, colour and/or black and white for conventional cameras.
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Tripod (if you have one).
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Good walking shoes or grip sandals for rock climbing and wading in/out of the water.
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Back-pack for your equipment.
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Beach towel.
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Sunscreen and sun hat.
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Notebook and pen.
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Shooting locations
For each day of the workshop we will be shooting at a different location around the island: on a sandy and rocky beaches, artistic nude photo shootings between bizarre rock formations, private hotel pool area with air beds and other floating props, sailing yacht, and in the caves of Antiparos (the neighbouring island) making good use of natural light with shootings covering sunrise and sunsets and also using reflectors and flashes against the golden sunsets.
Photographers will have the opportunity to work in groups of between two and four in rotation, to pose and direct our four stunning models in a range of outfits and props on different themes, from wet T-shirt's, fashion and swimsuits to glamour, topless and nude, and to create the great images they want.
Photographers will also be able to have there images burned onto a CD at the end of each photo shoot.
  
  
  
 
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14th Sep
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Day 1
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Arrive |
Arrive in Paros and check-in at the hotel
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15th Sep
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Day 2
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Free day
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Breakfast at 10:00am, meet the models and other photographers, discuss the itinery, take a stroll around Parikia town centre, Dinner at 7:00pm, and have an early night.
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16th Sep
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Day 3
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Shoot Day 1
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6:15am Meet for Breakfast at the restaurant, at 7:00am Travel to the Location, Dinner between 8:00 and 9:00pm
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17th Sep
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Day 4
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Shoot Day 2
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6:15am Meet for Breakfast at the restaurant, at 7:00am Travel to the Location, Dinner between 8:00 and 9:00pm
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18th Sep
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Day 5
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Shoot Day 3
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6:15am Meet for Breakfast at the restaurant, at 7:00am Travel to the Location, Dinner between 8:00 and 9:00pm
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19th Sep
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Day 6
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Shoot Day 4
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6:15am Meet for Breakfast at the restaurant, at 7:00am Travel to the Location, Dinner between 8:00 and 9:00pm
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20th Sep
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Day 7
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Shoot Day 5
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6:15am Meet for Breakfast at the restaurant, at 7:00am Travel to the Location, Dinner between 8:00 and 9:00pm
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21st Sep
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Day 8
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Free day
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Breakfast at 10:00am, Free day to explore the island, Dinner at 7:00pm, afterwards we will have our last meeting at the Mill Bar in Parikia with a free drink.
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22nd Sep
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Day 9
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Departure
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Check-out at any time.
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Please note: Being a weather-dependent activity, the above itinerary is subject to change in the unlikely event of bad weather.
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Gaby Bellantoni
Founder & Director of Top Gallery and Photo Workshop Greece
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Gaby Bellantoni is the founder of Top Gallery, which is based in West London. He has over 10 years experience in fashion and glamour photography, makeover photo shoots, location photo shoots and model portfolios, making him one of the most sought-after photographers in his field.
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Bill Stirling
Workshop Coordinator
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With thirty years in commercial photography Bill Stirling has had wide experience in shooting most kinds of subjects from aerial views of construction sites to close-ups of cosmetics, theatre productions to Spanish folk festivals, model portfolios to nearly two thousand portraits, and press coverage of TV actors. He's run photo and rental studios and processing labs in London that have produced brochures, leaflets, book and video sleeve illustrations, calendars and poster advertising. He and his staff have successfully worked for PR firms, publishers, London councils, record companies and ad agencies.
Clients have included British Rail, Pinnacle Records, Tate & Lyle and Rolls Royce.
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Priscila Matano
Make-up/Hair stylist
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Priscila is a highly qualified professional make-up artist and stylist with a passion for perfection. She has many years of experience in building model's portfolios and advising models on makeup techniques, as well as in creative and fashion work in TV, film and music productions. Some of her recent clients include: Colgate, Ford Ranger ( for use at Cannes Film Festival), Skol, Pepsi, and MTV Magazine.
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Models
Our selection of models for the workshops in Paros come from one of the oldest and most prestigious modelling agencies in the Czech Republic. The agency and their models are professionals in their field in both the domestic and foreign markets, and their work is considered to be of the highest standard. All models will sign releases provided by PhotoWorkshopGreece.com.
Prices, Payments and discounts
Book Early and Save £££
The standard cost of the workshop is: £1750
Early booking discount price (before the end of June 2008) is: £1575
Price based on a group of 8 photographers.
To secure your position you will be required to make a 30% deposit payment of £525 and the balance of £1225 must be received no later than 6 weeks prior to the workshop date.
The early booking discount of 10% is available only if we receive the registration and full payment before the end of June 2008.
All transactions are made in UK Sterling. Alternative currencies can be calculated using the daily updated Exchange rates
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Payment methods:
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1) Credit cards through PayPall
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2) Personal Cheques
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Securely handled on-line payments using PayPal
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Cheques must be made payable to:
Gaby Bellantoni and must be sent by registered mail to:
Gaby Bellantoni,
344 The Colonnades,
34 Porchester Square,
London W2 6AU
United Kingdom
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Registration
Reservations are accepted on a first-come first-served basis, Maximum 8 photographers. Space can only be reserved for the number of people for whom a 30% deposit or full payment is received. All remaining unpaid balances are due in full no later than 6 weeks prior to your workshop date.
Liability
We reserve the right to substitute apartments should the need arise and/or make changes to the daily schedule.
Regarding liability issues, Photo Workshop Greece, accepts no responsibility for delays in air travel and/or ferry travel, for inclement weather, or other unforeseen problems and acts of God, such as strikes, personal sickness, personal injury, etc.
We encourage our workshop participants to purchase their own travel and health insurance.
The costs of our workshops do not include air transportation, your passport visas (if applicable), medical expenses, insurance, or expenses due to events outside of our control.
Cancellation and Refunds
Any cancellations must be received in writing. From the date that we receive notice of your cancellation, refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
42 TO 28 DAYS: 50% REFUND
27 TO 20 DAYS: 15% REFUND
19 DAYS OR LESS: NO REFUND
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any special requests or questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Team Leader
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