Taormina and Cefalu, Sicily 
Photography Adventure with Mary
5-Night Workshop January 19 to 24, 2023 

Do you crave a sunny escape to the Mediterranean Sea?

You'll discover this stunning island off the boot tip of 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. 

Taormina is the pearl of the Mediterranean. You'll be ecstatic seeing the stunning 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.

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 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 Taormina and the two luscious 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. Truth!
Day 3
Fun trip from Taormina to Cefalu by train to experience the Northern Coast. 
Day 4
Cefalu! Street Photography and Walk up the gigantic hunk of granite above Cefalu astounding you with its incredible vistas.
Day 5
You'll receive 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.

Side trip you can do solo from Cefalu (50 minutes) to catch your plane in Palermo:
Historic architecture and marble fountains, and the Ballero Food Market.

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
​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. 

Here's why you should book now:
1. Only 4 to 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. 

Where to stay?
I'll recommend hotels for you in the center of Cefalu and Taormina so you can walk everywhere.
Of if you want to book your own hotels or apartments, choose places near or in 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. 
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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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