The Photographer’s Escape — Italy Edition
A “private gathering” for photographers.
Edition 3. 18 – 23 Oktober 2026
6 days in Northern Italy.
Max 3 participant.
Price € 2245,–
Inclusive:
5 nights • private studio & darkroom • models • Lake Garda & Verona • food & wine • personal guidance.
Delay.
Experience.
Photographing.
Not to sit in a classroom.
Not to chase trends.
But to really experience photography.
Organized in our “Casa” with studio and Your home on top, in our apartment “La Fonte Creativa”.
Onze private creatieve plek nabij het Gardameer, Verona en Venetië in het dorp Caprino Veronese.
Een plek waar gesprekken ontstaan, beelden groeien en fotografie gedeeld wordt — rond analoge én digitale beeldcreatie. Rond nostalgie én toekomst.
DAY 1
Arrival & first acquaintance
JE arrives in Caprino Veronese. The Casa welcomes you — coffee, wine, conversation. No agenda, no rush. The first night is for meeting, for letting the daily hustle and bustle subside. We eat together, get to know each other’s background and explore the atmosphere of the place that will be your creative home in the coming days.
- Travel day — by car, plane or train
Arrival, stuff in your fresh room
The Spritz is ready with a snack
Once everyone is there: dinner with everyone
DAY 2
Exploration & location scouting
The surroundings of Caprino Veronese offer endless visual possibilities — from the hills to the village center, from the morning light to the golden hours of the afternoon.
Today we explore together also Garda or Sirmione, both located on the beautiful Lake Garda. Sunset Famous. Camera in hand, eye open, agenda loose.
- Shared breakfast after a good night’s sleep
Studio: portrait photography — everyone photographs a colleague, digital and/or analog KB (3 negatives)
LunchTrip to Garda or Sirmione — both located on Lake Garda
Dinner
Day closing: coffee, wine, grappa and good conversations
DAy 3
Reflection & Verona
A day for culture, gastronomy and shared experience. We visit Verona — a city of light, architecture and history that touches every photographer.
Walking, observing, photographing at your own pace. Italian lunch in the city, together or solo — you choose.
- Shared breakfast
Departure to Verona — Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Ponte Vecchio, Castel Vecchio, Ponte Pietra, Dante and more
Lunch in Verona
City fashion with model — light, setting and story
Leave back
Dinner
Day closing: coffee, wine, grappa and good conversations
DAY 4
Image creation & studio
The studio of La Fonte Creativa is fully available for your personal project. Light, composition, concept — today your image creation is central.
We spar, watch, give technical input — but without intervening. Your point of view remains the starting point.
- Shared breakfast
Analog recordings of day 2 and 3 have been developed — who wants to join the doka
Or: developing the most beautiful digital recordings
An Art-Print is made on A3 for everyone — from the printer or in the dock
Lunch
Trip to Malcesine and Monte Baldo — up with the cable car
Dinner
DAY 5
Depth & Gastronomy
Today we combine nature with technology — looking for light and looking at purely Italian compact locations.
In the afternoon a must: we go to a Winemaker to taste his pride of course and the location is for his wine and image the best place to be.
- Shared breakfast
Location: Marble mill and an Italian Corte with garden and model — looking for light, making light
Lunch
Wine tasting with guided tour and possibly product recording (bottle, glass and wine)
Back to La Fonte Creativa
Closing BBQ
DAY 6
Closing & farewell
The last morning is quiet. Coffee, watching the final images, one more conversation that should have started too long. Then leave — with new images, new contacts and a different look at what photography means to you.
Very early birds get something to eat for on the go
For Train travellers and Aeroplane travellers transport is arranged
Leave with a big hug
Data & Edities
EDITION 3. 18 – 23 Oktober 2026
On every trip Rob takes analog (strong guy): kb Nikon and 4×5 inch Linhof.
Colleagues who feel the need to photograph analog, then they can.
Doka can also be used at night 😉 or in the evening after dinner or by skipping a morning or booking extra days.
Price
The Photographer’s Escape Italy Edition
€ 2.245,–
- Deposit of € 900,– guarantees your place
- Final payment 14 days before start
- Only payment by bank transfer
- Payment info will follow by email after registration
Inclusive & Exclusieve
INCLUSIve
Personal guidance by Rob Sas
Models (included)
5 nights
Daily breakfast (5×)
Homemade lunches at studio days (3×)
Extensive dinners at La Fonte Creativa (3×)
Studio use
Doka use
Analog cameras (if not in possession))
Transport on planned trips
Parking costs
EXCLUSIEF
Restaurant costs outside “Nostra Casa”
Drink costs outside “Nostra Casa”
Film & doka materials
Travel to Italy
Extension Venice optional
Extra day Venice
€ 365,–
Renewal date Venice:
24 oktober 2026
EXCLUSIEF
Restaurant costs outside “Nostra Casa”
Beverage costs during activities
Film & doka materials
What to bring?
- Yourself
- Camera
- LAPTOP
- CLOTHING
- TOILET STUFF
And your curiosity
Digital and possibly analog
With all chargers — power is present
Also shoes that can take a beating
Personal care
What is present?
STUDIO & APPARATUUR
- Studio 150 m²
- Elinchrome lichtapparatuur — lampen, koppen & reflectoren (veel)
- Elinchrome ELB 1200 locatieset op accu, 2 lampkoppen highspeed flits
- 3× 4×5 Linhof technische camera’s met objectieven
- 3× Nikon digitaal & 3× Nikon analoog
- DJI drone
- Reflectieschermen en piepschuim
DONKERE KAMER
- De Vere vergroter KB tot 4×5
- Durst M707 vergroter KB tot 6×6
ANALOOG MATERIAAL (OP BESTELLING)
- Kodak T-Max 100 KB — € 16,95
- Kodak T-Max 100 4×5 per sheet — € 6,00
- Ontwikkelen ZW HC-110 per film of 6 sheets 4×5 — € 8,00
- Ilford Multigrade V RC Deluxe 40,6×50,8 cm mat — € 6,– incl. chemie
You can take other materials with you or we can order them for you — settlement afterwards.
Terms & Contact
ANNULERING
More than 14 days before arrival → full refund
Within 14 days before arrival → non-refundable
Cancel? Send an email to robbiesas@robbiesas.com With name and address details.
+31 (0)6 536 450 36
+32 (0)495 879 090Praktische informatie
