Duration:
Workshop start: 26th October 2026 at Zagreb Airport
Workshop end: 30th October 2026 at Zagreb Airport
Difficulty: Moderate
Max 6 people
Pickup:
I will collect everyone from Zagreb Airport at 12:00pm October 26th, 2026
5-Day Photo Workshop in the Heart of the Balkans
Enter a world where water carves poetry into stone.
Join me for a 5-day photography workshop set in the awe-inspiring landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most photogenic natural wonders in the Balkans. Known for its turquoise lakes, endless cascades, moss-covered cliffs, and primeval forests, Plitvice offers an ethereal playground for landscape photographers.
This adventure is built for those who seek to slow down, breathe in nature's rhythm, and create images that capture more than just light — images that tell stories.
What You’ll Experience
– Early-morning solitude among mist-covered lakes
– Long exposure techniques on multi-tiered waterfalls
– Forest trails leading to secret viewpoints and pristine reflections
– Golden hour shoots guided by an expert in light, color, and composition
Led by Paulo Silva, a photographer whose work blends visual clarity with emotion, this workshop offers hands-on instruction, artistic mentoring, and the time to truly connect with each frame.
Highlights Include:
– Plitvice’s Upper & Lower Lakes in changing light
– Boardwalks winding through emerald landscapes
– Nearby rivers and hidden cascades beyond the main park
– Creative sessions on motion, contrast, and visual storytelling
Duration: 5 days
Group Size: Small and intentional
Ideal For: Landscape photographers, nature lovers, visual storytellers
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Tripod.
- Remote shutter release cable
- Spare batteries
- Battery Charger
- Memory Cards
- Lens Cloth
- Electric Plug Adapter
- Raincover (or umbrella)
Recommended
- Lenses to cover a range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto
- Polarising filter
- Neutral density filter
- ND grad filters
- Head or small hand torch
(for working, and getting back to the vehicle in the dark)
Included in the workshop
All transportation to and from photography locations
On location tutoring on composition and camera settings by professional photographer Paulo Silva
Return airport transfers
accommodation in single / twin or double room including breakfast.
Not Included
Flights
All other meals
Beverages
Insurance
All locations and viewpoints are accessible along wooden boardwalks and trails. There may be some walking on uneven terrain which could be wet and muddy, and some locations are hilly. Good sturdy, water resistant boots are advised.
Best place to fly to is Zagreb Airport. If coming from the UK or within Europe, check for flights at Easyjet or Wizz Air.
You can get information and public transport options from Zagreb Airport website here.
The weather can be quite mild this time of year, but the mornings and evenings cold, so bring warm clothes. Ideally layers that you can remove or put on as we’ll be shooting before sunrise and after sunset, in the dark, when it will be colder. Bring wet weather gear and a raincover for your camera equipment.
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Private tours and workshops for all tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact me by email or phone so I can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
Private Tour & Workshop Bookings
Private tours and workshops for all tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact me by email or phone so I can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
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