San Miguel De Allende, Mexico with Ari Espay

Join us in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the Easter Processions (Semana Santa). This 9 day festival is the most sacred in the country. Ninety percent of Mexico is Catholic and Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday with large Catholic masses. Palm fronds are woven into crosses and other various arrangements and often brought to the altar to be blessed with holy water. Founded over 500 years ago this historic city is full of charm and takes visitors back in time, while at the same time offering amazing restaurants, art, and music for every taste. A designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, San Miguel de Allende was named as the 'World's Best City' in 2021.

Photography Workshop

DATES | 9 DAYS

March 24 - April 1, 2024   4 SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE

 

PRICE

$6945 per person  

Companion fee $2895  (staying in the same room)

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
  • 8 Nights at the Hotel Concepción
  • On location classes, demos, and assistance in the field
  • 5 Classes/edit & critique sessions
  • All breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • All local transportation
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Travel, landscape, architecture, festival, and people photography
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
  • Round trip airfare to and from Mexico
  • Excursions for Companions (though we will happily help with suggestions and arrangements)
  • Additional nights before or after the start and finish of the Workshop
  • Travel Insurance
  • Some meals
OUR LOCATIONS
  • The Trial of Christ (Good Friday)
  • La Procesíon de Cristos in Cadereyta de Montes (Holy Thursday)
  • La Procesíon del Silencio
  • Blowing Up of the Judases on Easter Sunday
  • Procession of the Virgin of Solitude
OUR HOTEL

We will be staying in the heart of the city, 3 blocks from the Jardin at the brand new Hotel Concepción (or similar).

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP RIGHT FOR?
  • Amateur, enthusiast, and semi-pro photographers looking to build their portfolio
  • Photographers who love travel and learning about other cultures
  • DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera users
TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly suggest you purchase travel insurance for your trip. Aside from medical care, travel insurance can protect you in the case of lost or stolen luggage, equipment, and personal effects, trip cancellation, personal liability, funeral expenses (we don't mean to sound morbid, but dying overseas can be very, very expensive), emergency dental treatment and evacuation back to your country of residence. All that being said, please read the policy carefully (especially the exclusions) to make sure that it covers what you will need, especially trip cancellation. 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

We provide personalized service and you can sign up for a workshop by emailing us directly at liza@lizapoliti.com

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About Ari Espay

Award-winning photographer, Ari Espay, has shot documentary pieces, campaigns and editorial essays for magazines in the US and all over South America including; Architectural Digest, Vogue Latin America, Que Pasa, and ED. He has worked for Maybelline, Gillette, Corpbanca and Ferouch and has shot portraits for Presidents, internationally known actors, Emmy Award winning directors, Broadway performers, politicians and high profile business people. Ari has won Chile’s prestigious Fondart Grant, was a finalist in National Geographic’s Photo Competition, “Luces de America” and in 2018, 2021, 2022 he was a ‘CHOSEN Winner’ in Latin American AI-AP. He has received an Honorable Mention in IPA's Deeper Perspective Category in 2023 for his series, "Butterfly Children".

With numerous gallery exhibitions, Ari’s most recent show, “A Glimpse of Southeast Asia” was featured at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna, a museum in Cento, Italy. Other exhibitions include; “Mingalabar Myanmar”(Rome and Bologna, Italy) and “The Faces of EB” in New York City. He has published 4 books. As a photographer, his work can be seen in "Colors of San Miguel" and he was the editor for Erin Feinberg’s "Diehards"(2013) with foreword by Bruce Springsteen and afterword by Neil Peart and for the multi-award winning, “2020 Unmasked”. For 10 years, he taught photography workshops for National Geographic, working with their legendary photographers.   www.ariespayphotographer.com

WEATHER | SUNRISE/SUNSET

March – Temps 85/75 F  

Sunrise 6:30am | Sunset 7:00pm 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Airport: Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)

Airport transfer to San Miguel De Allende is about 90 minutes.

Airport: Queretaro (QRO)

Airport transfer to San Miguel De Allende is about 90 minutes.

FUN FACTS

In 2008 San Miguel de Allende was declared a World Heritage Site due to its historical, cultural and architectural importance. While it was established in the 16th century, many of its most impressive religious and civic buildings were built in the style of the Mexican Baroque in the 18th century.

Semana Santa is Mexico's holiest time with large processions and 'passion plays' throughout the country.

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