January 28th and 29th, 2025: Uncover São Miguel’s Timeless Beauty
Join Cole Roberts, Anna Ascari, and Filipa Couto as they guide you through the captivating landscapes of São Miguel in the Azores. Curious about what this enchanting island offers beyond the peak tourist season? This is your chance to explore its hidden charms and serene atmosphere.
With couples in wedding attire as your models, we’ll elevate your portfolio with the unique allure of Portugal’s Azores. While São Miguel is famed for its dramatic coastlines and lush scenery, you’ll capture its intimate, lesser-known aspects, adding depth and a fresh perspective to your work. Experience the island’s raw beauty in a quieter season, perfect for creating stunning, emotive imagery.
Ponta Delgada will serve as the base for the workshop. Guests should arrive at João Paulo II Airport (PDL) in São Miguel no later than January 27th, 2025. The workshop will take place on January 28th and 29th, 2025, with no additional scheduled activities. The airport is conveniently close to Ponta Delgada, about a 5-minute drive. Upon arrival, simply take a taxi to Ponta Delgada, where the group will be assembling.
Format & Locations
Our two-day workshop in São Miguel will unfold from sunrise to sunset, offering intensive yet rewarding photography sessions with one couple per day. We will embrace São Miguel’s dynamic landscapes, which may guide our schedule to some of the island’s most picturesque settings.
We plan to explore a variety of stunning locations, adapting to the incredible locations around the island. Potential sites include the iconic Sete Cidades with its legendary twin lakes, the dramatic coastal scenery at Mosteiros beach, and the serene shores of Furnas Lake. The workshop is designed to be organic, adapting to both the weather and the natural flow of the day, ensuring each location chosen enhances the beauty and drama of your shots.
With one couple already confirmed and a second to be arranged, guests are guaranteed to leave with a portfolio enriched by the natural beauty of São Miguel.
Hosts
Cole Roberts
Cole is the co-founder of Way Up North, Kolla, Nordica and has been a Fujifilm X-Photographer since 2016. He lives in Gävle, Sweden with his wife and three kids. He wishes he spent more time at his cabin chopping wood and lighting fires while listening to country music.
Anna Ascari
Anna Ascari is the co-founder of Hakuna Matata Weddings, a distinguished team of wedding photographers and videographers operating in Europe since 2016, managing nearly 90 weddings annually. Based in Modena, Italy, she captures moments in Tuscany, Como Lake, Dolomites, and Positano, serving couples from across the globe.
Anna received the WUN award for ‘Best European Wedding Photographer Under 25’ in 2021 and was crowned ‘Wedding Photographer of the Year’ in 2022. Since 2020, she has been instrumental in planning and hosting Roadie workshops, enhancing the experiences of fellow photographers.
Filipa Couto
Filipa is a brilliant wedding photographer from São Miguel who knows her beautiful island inside out. Her deep knowledge of key locations and local vendors made her invaluable during our first workshop in São Miguel in early 2024. Working with her again for our next event is a true pleasure. Filipa’s expertise and passion for her island home continue to enrich our workshops, offering participants a unique, insider’s perspective of São Miguel.
Included / Not-included
Food, beverages, and transportation to São Miguel are not included. On January 28th and 29th, 2025, we will provide transportation throughout each workshop day. For hotel bookings, we recommend MS Vila Nova. While you may choose to book at this recommended hotel, you are free to select other accommodations if you prefer. A WhatsApp group will be set up to connect all participants, allowing you to discuss and coordinate accommodations among yourselves.
Couples
It’s quite common to be curious about who you’ll be photographing at the workshop. It’s a totally legitimate and reasonable thing to wonder about.
For São Miguel, we have two amazing couples ready to go! To see who we’ll be photographing, check out this blog post. At the bottom, you’ll find details about the incredible couples joining us.
