To ensure you make the most of your journey, we recommend arriving one or two days earlier to acclimate to the local climate and shake off any jet lag. This extra day not only allows you to adjust but also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Venice.

Should you desire assistance with accommodations or local excursions, Better Moments is here to help.

Upon your arrival at our hotel in Venice, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner. This gathering serves as an introduction to our Venice Carnival workshop—an adventure filled with photography and exploration.

Led by Marco Di Lauro, the evening will include a presentation and lecture, offering valuable insights into the workshop’s itinerary and the equipment best suited for our photographic endeavors.

We will navigate through the narrow streets and along the canals to reach St. Mark’s Square. Along the way, we will photograph the many sights we encounter. St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) is home to several landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and the Campanile (bell tower). At St. Mark’s Square, we will find the best backgrounds for our portrait photography, including the legendary Gondolas lined up along the famous Venice lagoon.

After lunch, which we enjoy at a local restaurant, we once again glide into the vibrant carnival atmosphere. Quite literally, we go with the flow, seeking out the best locations and opportunities for unique travel photography.

After dinner, Marco will present his most important reportage images, which are the cornerstone of his long career as a reportage photographer for Getty Images. Following the presentation, we’ll discuss the day’s photos taken in the vibrant streets of Venice. Marco will provide constructive criticism, preparing you for the next day’s photography.

We start the day by visiting The glassmakers of Murano, one of the oldest existing business in the world dating back to the 8th century.

There are ample opportunities to capture unique and photogenic moments as the glassmakers perform their artistic glasswork.

After lunch and street photography, we’ll visit the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, the oldest ghetto in the world and one of the few neighborhoods in the city where Venetians still live.

Tonight, we’ll discuss our photos taken during the day, and Marco will provide his best advice for optimizing street and reportage photography.

We start early at dawn to experience the local fishermen casting their nets into the Venetian Lagoon. This traditional method of fishing has been passed down through many generations. In the first rays of dawn, we’ll capture the fishermen with the legendary city as a backdrop.

The rest of the day is a behind-the-scenes exploration of Venice. We’ll visit local artisans, churches, and cultural sites where the locals and costumed revelers apply their makeup or simply relax. In other words, it’s a day filled with plenty of opportunities for unforgettable and future-important moments from the world’s most mysterious and enchanting canal city.

Evening lecture and photo discussion after dinner.

We leave Venice behind and embark on a full-day tour of the lagoon – exploring The abandoned islands of the Venetian lagoon. Once psychiatric hospitals, they were closed and abandoned overnight after the Basaglia Law in 1979. Thus, they remain intact with tables still set and the beds still made. It’s an extraordinary experience offering endless opportunities for creative photography.

We sail back to Venice during the blue hour, capturing the city in its most beautiful light. And on our way back to the hotel, we’ll visit one of the local churches, offering a serene backdrop as costumed festival guests find tranquility in the sacred surroundings.

Tonight, we gather for a farewell dinner, reminiscing in relaxed surroundings about the fantastic and truly unique workshop we experienced together.

Evening lecture and photo discussion after dinner.

Today marks the departure from Venice as we bid farewell to the city and the memories we’ve created during our time here.

As a valued customer of Better Moments, we offer you the opportunity to extend your stay in Venice and continue enjoying the carnival. We can arrange extra accommodations and provide private guidance. Please let us know, and we’ll take care of the rest – in short, we are here to support you.