Tuscany | Photography holidays in Italy with Authentic Adventures

Shooting around Siena
This is a week of dreamy landscapes, medieval hilltop towns and fabulous cities. With such rich variety, it's a feast for the eyes and the camera – bring spare memory cards.

Some of our days

Arrival day

We arrive in San Quirico d'Orcia, in time for an exploration of the town.

Theory and practice

After the first theory session, it's off into town to apply the lessons of the morning. During the day, guests will not only receive advice and instruction, but will also see how a professional photographer approaches a new location. Before dinner there will be a brief slide show of the tutor's work.

Visual revelry

The morning will be spent shooting the Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, the visually stunning Romanesque church. After lunch we explore in and around the beautiful village of Montalcino.

Dawn and Bagno Vignoni

Set your alarm as dawn shows the rolling Tuscan landscape at its best – the texturing effect of the low-angle sunlight with, hopefully, the whole scene accentuated by the mist filling the valley floor. Later we enjoy a restful time by the hotel pool or reviewing photographs. In the evening there's a visit to the nearby roman spa of Bagno Vignoni with its bubbling pools.

Free day in Siena

Creative opportunities abound from the unique Piazza del Campo to the Duomo. A city is not only about its buildings – Siena allows candid people shots, perhaps at the lively weekly market.

Montepulciano

Now we're ready to attempt the classic viewpoints that epitomise this most beautiful landscape. The fortified medieval town of Montepulciano, offers superb opportunities within its walls and distant views beyond.