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BRAZILIAN BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
8 days
A Photography Workshop in Florianópolis, Brazil
U$ 3,999
Led by Dave Brosha & Paul Zizka
NOVEMBER 10th to 18th, 2016
Join us in this one-of-a-kind event brought to you by Sparkplug Collective
Inc. and Adventure Coordinators, hosted by Dave Brosha and Paul Zizka on
the beautiful island of Florianópolis, Brazil.
Brazilian Beauty is an 8 day photography retreat at Costão do Santinho, an
all-inclusive beach resort, that will combine photography, learning, and
relaxation.
DAVE BROSHA
PAUL ZIZKA
Located by the beautiful Santinho Beach, north of Florianópolis, the area is
surrounded by dunes, cliffs, trails and archaeological sites. More than a
resort, Costão is where people can enjoy all they most wish. The options here
are endless.
This workshop is offered by Sparkplug
Collective Inc. though travel provider Adventure
Coordinators and led by Dave Brosha and Paul
Zizka.
We will spend 4 days covering a number of photography genres such as
landscape, night, and portrait photography to bring your skills to the next
level! You'll get a chance to work closely with Dave and Paul as well as enjoy
the island and the resort during the free days on the trip.
www.sparkplugcollective.com
www.davebrosha.com
www.zizka.ca
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We know you will like this place so much that we are offering travellers an
option to extend their stay or even bring additional family members along for
some fun. That way you can relax and take advantage of all the island has to
offer in the company of your loved ones.
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Brazilian Beauty Photography Workshop
Dates: November 10th to 18th 2016 Check in: Nov 10th after 3pm
Check out: Nov 18th by 11am
Participants should arrive on the resort by November 10th at any time after 3pm, local time.
Accommodation
Costão do Santinho Resort Golf & Spa (4 stars)
Located by the beautiful Santinho Beach, north of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina Island, and
surrounded by dunes, cliffs, trails and archaeological sites, more than a resort, Costão is where
people can enjoy all they most wish. The options here are endless. Relax on the beach, pool, or
even in the SPA, or enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, in contact with nature. That's Costão! There
our guests will find a complete structure, with a mouthwatering cuisine, all inclusive system, and
an increasingly tuned team to provide moments of intense joy, tranquility and that special touch
that only Costão is able to offer.
Bringing your Family and/or Extending your stay
We understand that flying all the way to Brazil is a big endeavour and that it may be “the big trip of
the year” for many travellers. For that reason, we are offering an option for you to bring additional
family members and/or extend your stay at the resort. Additional family members can join you on
your trip at a lower price as they will not be participating in the workshop component of the trip.
Price
Workshop Participants (max 20)
USD $3,999/person – double occupancy, all-inclusive meals
USD $4,649/person – single occupancy, all-inclusive meals
The price includes full board, snacks, food available at pool bar, non-alcoholic beverages from the room
fridge, drinks during meals (water, juices, beer, soft drinks, cachaça, vodka, national sparkling wine, wine,
whisky 8 years) from November 10th, 2015 to November 18th, 2016 and workshop instruction by Dave
Brosha and Paul Zizka.
Additional Family Member*: USD $2,499/person – double occupancy, all-inclusive meals
Extend Your Stay*: USD $249/night – double occupancy; USD $349/night – single occupancy
*Additional Family Members and Extend Your Stay options are limited and availability is not guaranteed. We suggest booking
early to ensure availability.
Payment Schedule**
USD $1000 non-refundable deposit due at time of booking
USD $2999 final payment due on May 15th, 2016
**Payment schedule above is for workshop participants choosing double occupancy. Schedule will be modified accordingly for any
participants who chose Single Occupancy, Additional Family Member or Extend Your Stay options. All prices listed are in US Dollars.
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Itinerary
We have designed a tentative itinerary for the trip so you can get a better idea of all the things we
will be covering during the workshop. While the dates will not change, the daily activities may be
modified.
Thursday, November 10th
•
Check in day – after 3pm
Monday, November 14th
•
Friday, November 11th
•
•
Morning Meeting - Group will meet to
get introduced and get an idea of what
the week will promise. After the
meeting session participants are free
to explore and enjoy the resort and the
facilities.
Group Dinner
Saturday, November 12th
•
Landscape and Adventure
Photography
o Sunrise Shoot
o Mid day meeting, and local tour
Sunday, November 13th
•
Astrophotography
o Early afternoon meeting
o Sunset shoot
o Night photography on the beach
Free Day - go explore the island, book
a local tour or enjoy the beach while
having a drink!
Tuesday, November 15th
•
Black & White Photography
Wednesday, November 16th
•
Portraiture
Thursday, November 17th
•
•
Free Day - go explore the island, book
a local tour or enjoy the beach while
having a drink!
Closing Party/Get Together
Friday, November 18th
•
Check Out
NOTE: The daily itinerary may change between now and the trip start date. Also, daily activities may be
modified due to weather conditions, amongst other factors. Participants are expected to be flexible to
the group's needs.
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What to Expect
The trip is suitable for people at all levels of photography knowledge. It was built as a vacation
where you can not only enjoy the beauty of the location, and the services of the amazing resort,
but combine it with a learning experience taught by two great photographers and in a group of like
minded people.
While we will do our best to keep to our planned itinerary, we understand that changes and
adjustments may be needed, so come with an open mind and prepare yourself to have fun, and
learn a lot. Participants can enjoy as little or as much of each of the photo sessions and lessons
scheduled, so don’t worry if one day you would rather play in a sand dune buggy instead.
Weather - While we have chosen a time of the year, just before summer starts, to avoid scorching
temperatures, Brazil is a very tropical place so be prepared for a little heat and humidity. Average
high daily temperatures in November are around 25 degrees celsius with lows around 19 degrees.
Humidity is common due to fog rolling in from the Atlantic and humidity usually stays around 80%
year-round.
What to Bring
Personal Items:
- Suitable clothing for a beach vacation and a bathing suit
- Hat, sun screen, sun glasses
- Flip-flops or sandals
Photography equipment:
- DSLR preferred (camera with manual override options for Shutter, Aperture and ISO)
- Lenses – 1 wide angle zoom and 1 telephoto zoom. Fast lenses are ideal for shooting night
photography but not a requirement. Bring what you have but be objective when packing. No
need to bring your entire camera/lens collection
- Sturdy tripod
- Triggers/remotes
- Laptop for editing (preferably with Adobe software installed)
Transportation To Brazil
The price of this trip does not include any international airfare to Brazil, local airfare within Brazil or
airport transfers. Participants should book their flights so that they are at the final destination by
end of day on November 10th. Participants are expected to be there for the morning group
meeting on November 11th. Trip package cannot be modified within the package dates (Nov 10th
to 18th). Only additions can be made under the Extend Your Stay option.
If you require assistance booking your flights, Adventure Coordinators can help with that. A service
fee of $100 will apply if you choose to book your flight through Adventure Coordinators.
Airport transfers in Florianópolis are not included but can be booked through Adventure
Coordinators for USD $70.
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Travel Insurance
All participants are required to provide proof of travel insurance in order to participate in this trip.
We recommend that travellers have trip cancellation and interruption coverage as well as
medical/illness coverage.
If you need help with choosing and booking the right insurance for your needs, Adventure
Coordinators can help. Price will depend on coverage requested. Proof of insurance must be
presented along with final payment on May 15th, 2016.
Visa requirements
All visitors to Brazil require a Visa. Please allow plenty of time to get your visa prior to your trip.
Canadian travelers: http://toronto.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/visas.xml
US travelers: http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
Cancellation Policy
Although extremely unlikely, Sparkplug Collective Inc. and Adventure Coordinators reserve the
right to cancel and/or modify the trip at any time (e.g. if the minimum number of participants is not
met or if unforeseen circumstances dramatically impacted cost of the trip or global conditions
somehow warranted a cancellation). In the very unlikely event of a cancellation, all monies/deposits made to Adventure Coordinators
would be refunded to participants however no compensation would be made for participant flight
cancellation fees.
Booking
This package is being offered through Adventure Coordinators. In order to book your spot, please
contact:
Tom Gehrels
tom@adventurecoordinators.com
Toll-Free +1-855-550-7487 | +1-647-550-7487
www.adventurecoordinators.com
TICO 50018498
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