
Portraiture in Italy’s Forgotten Palaces
The Italian Portrait Experience


Ilaria and Morgana in the vast and sumptuous Villa Arconati. On the workshop we will have fine tutus for this shooting day.

Susanna in the magical Villa Pintor
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Our models are Ilaria, Morgana and Susanna. All consummate professionals from the Milan/Bergamo area. Top left and bottom right: Susanna. Top middle and bottom left: Morgana. Top right and bottom middle: Ilaria.

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Spend three unforgettable days in Italy photographing professional models inside magnificent private Italian palaces, where faded elegance meets timeless beauty. Three full days of photography and exclusive access to extraordinary locations combine to create a photographic experience you’ll never forget.
Each workshop day starts and ends at the Hotel Excelsior San Marco in central Bergamo. Participants are free to choose their own accommodation.
Tuition and guidance by Damien Lovegrove
Location: Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
Dates Event 1: 9th of May to 11th of May 2027
Dates Event 2: 15th of May to 17th of May 2027
Number of participants: Six photographers at each event
Fees: £ 2530 / € 2950 / US $ 3380
A deposit of £ 500 ( € 585 / US$ 670) is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
The balance payment of £2030 (€ 2365 / US$ 2710) is due by 31st January 2027, three months before the workshop.
Distances from the airport to our Meeting place in Bergamo centre.
Milan Bergamo airport 11 km
Milan Linate airport 52 km
Milan Malpensa airport 88 km
Saturday 8th May - 17:00 Welcome drinks (optional) at Ai Giardini: Piazza della Repubblica, 2, 24122 Bergamo BG, Italy
Sunday 9th May - 08:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Pintor. Return to Hotel San Marco by 17:30
Monday 10th May - 08:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Sottocasa. Return to Hotel San Marco by 17:30
Tuesday 11th May - 07:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Sottocasa. Return to Hotel San Marco by 18:00
Friday 14th May - 17:00 Welcome drinks (optional) at Ai Giardini: Piazza della Repubblica, 2, 24122 Bergamo BG, Italy
Saturday 15th May - 08:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Pintor. Return to Hotel San Marco by 17:30
Sunday 16th May - 08:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Sottocasa. Return to Hotel San Marco by 17:30
Monday 17th May - 07:45 Meet in reception of Hotel Excelsior San Marco, then travel together to shoot at Villa Sottocasa. Return to Hotel San Marco by 18:00
Should you cancel your place on this event for any reason, no refund will be available unless your place is resold. If you need to cancel your booking please contact me by phone, WhatsApp, or email as soon as possible. I will run a waiting list for this event, so places are likely to resell, but no guarantees can be given. If your place is resold, I will, of course, give you a full refund. I also reserve the right to cancel any workshop if there is insufficient demand, especially if it means that my costs would be higher than my income. In that circumstance, you will of course receive a full refund of any monies paid.
Some costs for each training event remain the same regardless of how many attendees there are, just like any pre-booked tickets for the theatre, concert, flights, etc. I am therefore unable to give a full refund in the event of non-attendance, regardless of the circumstance.
Please note that I cannot be liable for any other costs incurred by you, so please check with me before booking any non-refundable accommodation or transport.