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You're Invited to Sicily

Cefalu and Taormina Sicily 
Photography Adventure 
with Mary
5-Night Workshop March 14 to 19, 2024 

Cefalu Sicily Adventure
Do you crave a sunny escape to the Mediterranean Sea?

Discover this tantalizing island off the boot toe of Southern Italy with me.

Sicily is a breathtaking brew of Greek, Arab, Norman, and Roman cultures.

​You'll walk to spectacular places:  the sparkling sea is your new front yard, dazzling daily strolls and vibrant views where you'll receive one-on-one guidance on how to take exquisite photographs.


Your photography guidance is hands-on training 
as you're shooting which is the way I learned how to do it 45 years ago.

You'll see the photo before you take it. Are you wondering how to compose a shot, choose an angle, and identify your light then this is your workshop. 

Stunning Taormina is the pearl of the Mediterranean. Want to get naughty? The food  here is thrilling. Pistachio is the passion of this island, and luscious chocolate, sinful arancini, divine bread, lusty gelato, and the shameless cheese!

You'll be ecstatic seeing the wild cliffs and breathtaking beach where we'll be shooting; both in town and in nature.

Cefalu, a seaside foodie town, enchants you with its gigantic chunk of rock towering over it. Beach walks, spectacular sunsets, street photography and delicious delicacies and scrumptious wine.


Gems I've discovered: a secret wine sanctuary over the sea, an inviting beach with an ancient convent on it, and a stunning Norman piazza in the center of town. The sunsets will melt you in bliss, I promise.

Taormina: exquisite views, spectacular food, and cliff sides cascading with bougainvillea towering over a cobalt blue sea. What will we photograph? A stunning beach, architecture, people, food, Greek amphitheater, botanical garden, and sunsets.

And still time for shopping and eating.

Bonus: you'll eat heavenly Sicilian delicacies you've never tasted before and their wine is absolutely thrilling: lower alcohol content, low cost, and high value.


Here's the thing;
Every photo walk is an adventure, carefully curated to ignite your creativity and spark incredible photos taken by you! Guaranteed. 
​FAQ about Sicily here

Sicily Itinerary
Day 1:
Explore the central piazza of Cefalu and the breathtaking beaches. Sunset and dusk shooting in the early evening.
Day 2:
Street photography in the center of town. You'll capture candid moments of people practicing your timing to nail the shot. There's an art to capturing stealth photos. Sicilians in this town have been known to playfully participate in your photo captures. 
Day 3

Fun trip from Cefalu to Taormina, the pearl of the Mediterranean, by train!
Day 4
The stunning Isola Bella beach will captivate you with its amazing views and Street Photography in the main piazza will have you ecstatically wanting more of the volcanic sky, architecture, and people watching here.

Day 5
Morning shooting and y
ou'll receive in depth commentary on your photos. This will help you see what makes some of your photos remarkable and exactly how you can improve other photos the next time you're out shooting so you can continue your success at home.


You can catch your plane in Palermo or Catania:
Historic architecture and marble fountains, and the Ballero Food Market Palermo or a stroll around Catania built in the 18th century.

Here's what Shirley McClintock, a participant in my Sicily workshop has to say about it:

"Your real talent is the care you bring to everyone you meet. You have a special sparkle that most people don’t have."

​Book a Discovery Call Now
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You'll receive a short Workshop Questionnaire before our call to see if this premium adventure is for you! Email me at mary@bartnikowski.com and I'll immediately send it to you.
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Is this for you?

This is for you if you don't want to agonize over which island to visit in the Mediterranean. Sicily will captivate you with its seascapes, ravishing architecture, and friendly residents.

And I'll be with you every step of the way! I've fallen in love with its charm, beauty, seafood, and people from 5 journeys here. 


Here's why you should book now:
1. Only 6 people, so once all seats are reserved, no more availability until next year. 
2. You'll return home with stunning photos and new skills you've learned so you can photograph your future travels and your own backyard capturing people, architecture, and nature. 
3. No single supplement for your private room. You get your own space in lodging I've discovered for you in my world travels. I stay in local hotels that give you a 5-star experience at an affordable price, $45 to $55 per night in Sicily.


Where to stay?
I'll recommend hotels for you in the center of Cefalu and Taormina so you can walk everywhere. No need for high price taxis.
​You get your own private room.
Of if you want to book your own hotels or apartments, choose near the historic center by the Duomo Piazza. 


Both Taormina and Cefalu are bursting with fresh seafood and Sicilian delicacies, wonderful local artisan shops and relaxing strolls around town, plus a hidden mountain hideaway to my heritage village, Isnello, up above Cefalu if everyone wants to book a cab to this high altitude gem. 
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You'll be invigorated by the salty air and ancient piazzas on a golden sand beach.


You're free to reserve your spot now by clicking below and I'll contact you the same day.


See what Donna says about her experience in Italy with me below 
Book A Call with me to get more info on how you can join us 
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Cefalu Sicily Adventure
Oaxaca City, Mexico Photography Workshop
September 19 to 24, 2023


Do you crave falling in love with a new country? 
You haven't seen Mexico like this! 

Join us in Oaxaca City for 5 days of capturing incredible photos of this culturally rich town in Southern Mexico.
Bring any camera (phone or camera) even if you've never picked up a camera before and explore with me at your side, taking photos of this colorful
kaleidoscope of people, stunning architecture, and yummy food. 

6 Things You Get:
One on one guidance for each photo walk to capture the photos you've seen in your mind but can't quite capture the way you want

Local Oaxaca Food not offered anywhere else in Mexico (mole and tlayudas)
Meeting fun people in our small group of only 4 to 6 participants
Incredible restaurants bursting with delicious food from basic to fancy

And the most jubilant markets I've discovered in Mexico: food, clothing, and art
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5-Day Itinerary:
Pre-party Dinner: 5PM the night before we start our workshop
Day One
9:30am
Photograph the main piazza and architecture, people, favorite local spots, and night photography
Day Two
Photograph the market, eat, and walk, local mezcal tasting
Day Three
Monte Alban; these ruins are said to be the oldest town in Central America
Day Four
One on one commentary on your photos so you know why your photos are thrilling and how you can keep doing this in all your future photoshoots. And what didn't work so well in other photos and how you can improve the shot 
Day Five
Free day for shopping, massages, wandering
no schedule
A value getaway: lodging and food costs are 50% less than the USA!



Only 4 to 6 People
Advice on lodging and flights included

​Morning shooting 3 to 4 hour sessions with guidance and night photography
Free time to wander, shop, get a massage, eat amazing food
The best restaurants and local places to eat, curated for you

Advice on what camera gear to bring
(phones or DSLR, all are welcome)


Book A Call With Me

Who am I?
You'll get the benefit of my award winning 35-year photography business in the heart of Silicon Valley, all my secrets revealed so you can excel at taking amazing photos for the rest of your life. 


Check out my photos here
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$795 for your Mexico Adventure

This is for you if you crave an eye-opening and awe inspiring escape!
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​Kindly check out the FAQ before booking a call.


Flights: fly from USA direct to Mexico City then a short flight to Oaxaca City
​or you can fly direct to Oaxaca City (OAX) from some cities in the USA


Hotel suggestions:
Hostal Nordes
Your own room, private bathroom, 3 blocks from the Historic Center
​Hotel Dainzu
Leafy courtyard, private room and bath 2 blocks from the Historic Center, many restaurants nearby

​Check out hotels in the Centro of Oaxaca City 
3-star or above mid-range $35 to $50 USD per room

Happy to get on a call with you

Video testimony on my teaching here on the home page of my site
scroll to the lower part of the page to view videos
Testimony from participants in my Airbnb photography experiences here

Here's what Shirley McClintock said about her experience in Oaxaca City this week with me,
"You did it again. You knocked it out of the park. Beautiful city, great food, good company, and wonderful instruction. You have those leadership qualities that we all wish we had.
​I learned more about composition and what makes a great photo. You have certainly found your calling and excel at it."


book a call with me to learn more because talking voice to voice you can ask any questions on your mind about this adventure
​Payment is Paypal, Zelle, or Square 

mary@bartnikowski.com




Call 808-542-4566 in the USA
​Kindly write or call and I'll respond the same day, I'm currently writing my 6th book and planning new photography workshops.

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