Capture the quiet light of the moving mountains in the Dolomites
Filled with national parks, some of the most jagged peaks on the face of the Earth and stunning alpine lakes with emerald-green waters, the Dolomites have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for a good reason. You just need to put your finger on it.
Haven to massive limestone peaks towering above stunning sceneries of gentle grassy meadows, colorful wildflowers and fairytale villages, the famous pale mountains will steal your breath away as they make you feel small in their presence...
So get your gear together and be prepared to marvel at the jaw-dropping moments nature has carved here for you. The Dolomites will be time well spent and the great pictures you’ll take on the tour will make the list of your personal favorites.
Tour Itinerary
Locations carved by the Dolomites
Day 1
Lago di Misurina
Munich meet. Pickup at around 11 AM and off we go to the hotel. Once we are all unpacked and rested, we’ll go over the tour plans and swap some personal info.
The very same evening, we’ll already be taking in the stunning sunset over Lago di Misurina, a beautiful natural lake guarded by high peaks as the backdrop.
Day 2
Falzarego Pass
Craving sunrise views, we’ll dive into an early crisp Dolomites morning and make our way to the Falzarego Pass so we could catch the majestic Tofana Mountain in the back.
Day 2
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
The day photo shoot will belong to Lago d`Antorno, a small lake surrounded by larch trees and images of the jagged peaks of the Cadini mountain range reflecting in its alpine waters.
In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Three Peaks, one of the symbols of the Dolomites. Often called the three merlons, these battlement-like peaks are hard to miss and will last us until the sunset photo shoot.
Day 3
Lago di Braies
Following a hearty breakfast, our sunrise location will take us to the famous Lago di Braies. A great start for the day, the lake’s imposing location and rich history will be a rewarding sight after the wake-up call.
Day 3
Santa Maddalena
In the early afternoon, we’ll move on to the Funes Valley to marvel at one of the most popular photographic attractions in the area. Dotted with picturesque churches of Santa Maddalena, the last village of the valley, this place is special. Sitting among rolling green forested hills, the huge and ominous jagged peaks behind it - you simply can’t get a better view than this…
Being at the right address known for romantic sceneries, our evening agenda will be to wait out the sunset in Santa Maddalena with some top-notch shots in store for us...
Day 4
Passo Giau
Getting up early, we’ll be headed to catch a candy of a sunrise over the mountain pass of Passo Giau. Standing amidst a vast pasture, high above Cortina d’Ampezzo, our basecamp, we will have the pale mountain peaks from a ringside seat.
Day 4
Colle Santa Lucia
Leaving the pass behind, we will take the opportunity to take a breather and fill up on some tasty Italian cuisine to get us all ready for the sunset over Colle Santa Lucia, a teeny old mountain village with a giant block of Monte Pelmo dominating the background and the other peaks around.
Day 5
Cinque Torri
This time, another early morning will see us chasing sunrise over the five mythical towers of Cinque Torri, a unique formation that looks like fragments of hanging rocks, which in fact they are. :-)
Day 5
Passo Giau
Great shots guaranteed, we cannot pass on the chance to spend our sunset photo shoot at the Passo Giau. You won’t believe the new perspectives sun can give to one place at different times of day… This will be another sunset photo shoot well spent!
Day 6
Lago di Landro
Saluting the sun, we’ll find ourselves at Lago di Landro. A beautiful lake in whose calm enchanted mirror you can see the Cristallo mountain rage. Topped off by breakfast, this place will be the wrap to our tour.
After breakfast, we will set off for Munich with the latest arrival being 4 PM, so we all could make it home to get down to the postcard material and select our favorites.
Tour Details
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5 nights
up to 7 attendees
intermediate photographers
moderate hiking involved
Included in the price
- Professional photography instructor
who will make you familiar with the area, show you the best photo locations of Dolomites and guide you through the subtleties of landscape photography (choosing the right gear, scene selection, composition, post production). - 5 nights of accommodation
- Transport
airport pick-up / drop-off in Munich (Germany) - Meals
breakfast, dinner - In-field water and snacks
much appreciated, while shooting :-)
Excluded from the price
- Flight tickets
or any other form of transportation to and from Munich (Germany) - Travel insurance
please note that travel insurance is compulsory - Alcoholic and dinner beverages
whatever suits you, you carry the can - Additional snacks & meals
not knowing what you might be into, we leave this up to you - Any visa fees
when applicable
Recommended Gear
We want you to make the best of the tour, so we advise that you bring the following:
- Digital camera
meaning DSLR - Good tripod
and a remote shutter release, of course (for tack sharp pictures) - Lens filters
neutral density and polarizer filters (if you have any) - Wide angle lenses
always a good choice with landscape photos in mind - Telephoto lens
comes in real handy, especially when you wish to get some detail of the landscape
- Headlamp
- Warm and waterproof gear
Make sure you pack up some. It can get pretty cold or damp. We are talking mountain weather and the Dolomites are no exception :)
Accommodation
Our stay in Dolomites will place us in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, dubbed the Queen of the Dolomites and a popular winter sports resort to boot. We will make ourselves comfortable in Hotel Aquila, located downtown. Offering fine amenities, including an indoor pool and a fitness center, the hotel also features complimentary WiFi access, with each room furnished in rustic style leading to a private balcony. A perfect place to rest, this hotel will be our base camp to get us started for the eventful days of photo shooting ahead in the close localities.
Yves Goergen, Software Developer, Germany“I had a good time and it’s interesting to get to know the people behind the shots. The guidance was excellent and Martin gave helpful hints about when and how to shoot each location we visited. I have also learned a few new tricks for both shooting on site and post-processing that I could further put into practice during my additional days in the area.”