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21. Aug, 2010

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Smugmug Pro

Four Day Photography Vacation Workshop
with Vanelli & Friends

Lincoln, New Hampshire
October 7th-10th, 2010
Early bird -$395.00 (if registered before September 17, 2010 after $495.00)

Break-out session: Portrait Lighting
11am – 2pm Saturday, October 9, 2010
$59.00 Break-Out Session (free to Vacation with Vanelli participants)

Join Vanelli and friends as they explore the fall colors of New Hampshire’s White Mountains National Forrest.

What to Expect

Vacation with Vanelli is a unique style workshop teaching  the art of digital work-flow covering the FIVE P’s: Plan, Photograph, Process, Post and Print. Vanelli and friends travel to exciting places working on projects for their books and portfolio. Vacationers get a chance to work and learn alongside these amazing photographers as they refine their own skills. Imagine having a personal instructor looking over your shoulder whispering tips and tricks in your ear!

The vacation workshop is designed to be hands-on. All levels from beginners to advanced can attend. The fun starts at 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 7th with a meet and greet and continues until 1:00 pm Sunday, October 10th with a wrap up session. If you need help deciding what to bring, visit the Survival Kit’s Packing List.

Although the workshop is structured, you will also have free time for vacation-type activities on your own if you wish. Vanelli will always be available (he never sleeps). Peer knowledge and advice will be plentiful with our group Breakfast Babble and Dinner Discussions.

Special Break-out session “Portrait Lighting”

This special break-out session will teach how to use small off, camera flash to get big portrait results.

Hotel Accommodation

Rivergreen Resort
48 Cooper Memorial Drive
Lincoln, NH 03251
(888) 784-7829

Located just off Interstate 93 in the town of Lincoln, Rivergreen Resort is one of the most accessible resorts in New England. Rooms are very limited. For a discounted rate, mention Vacation with Vanelli & Friends when booking your room.

Getting There

MANCHESTER, NH, 80 miles 1 1/2 hours I-93 North to Exit 32, then one mile east on Rt. 112

PORTLAND, ME, 96 miles 2 hours Rt. 302 West to North Conway, NH; Rt. 16 South: Rt. 112 West (Kancamagus Scenic Byway).

BOSTON, MA, 130 miles 2 hours I-93 North to Exit 32, then one mile east on Rt. 112.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, 180 miles 3 hours Rt. 10 East; Rt. 55 South; I-91 South to St. Johnsbury, VT; I-93 South to Exit 32, then one mile east to Rt. 112.

PROVIDENCE, RI, 180 miles 3 hours I-95 North; I-93 North to Exit 32, then one mile east on Rt. 112.

HARTFORD, CT, 210 miles 4 hours I-84 East; I-90 East; I-495 North; I-93 North to Exit 32, then one mile east on Route 112.

NEW YORK CITY, 320 miles 6 hours I-95 North; I-91 North to Hartford, CT; I-84 East; I-495 North; I-93 North to Exit 32, then one mile east on Rt. 112.

$395.00 Vacation With Vanelli


$59.00 Break-Out Session


Refund Policy

If you chicken out, your dough is refundable up to 30 days before the workshop (minus a $25 restocking fee). If it’s less than 30 days we will transfer your registration to a future workshop, or to a different victim.

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26. May, 2010

Saint Augustine, Florida July

Saint Augustine, Florida July

Four Day Photography Vacation Workshop with Vanelli
& special guest

Saint Augustine Florida
July 28-31, 2010
Early bird -$395.00 ($100.00 savings if registered before June 21, 2010)

Special Break out session with a Friend of Vanelli to be announced

11am – 2pm Friday, July 30, 2010
$59.00 Break-Out Session ( free to Vacation with Vanelli participants)


Join Vanelli and friends as they explore St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city. Known as the “Ancient City,” Saint Augustine is located between North East and Central East Florida and is convenient to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona airports.

What to Expect

Vacation with Vanelli is a unique style workshop that teaches the art of digital work-flow covering the FIVE P’s: Plan, Photograph, Process, Post and Print. Vanelli and friends travel to exciting places working on projects for their books and portfolio. Vacationers get a chance to work and learn along side these amazing photographers as they refine their own skills. Imagine having a personal instructor looking over your shoulder whispering tips and tricks in your ear!

The vacation workshop is designed to be hands-on. All levels from beginners to advanced can attend. The fun starts at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 16th and continues until 5:00 pm Saturday, June 19th. If you need help deciding what to bring, visit the Survival Kit’s Packing List.

Although the workshop is structured, you will also have free time for vacation-type activities on your own if you wish. Vanelli will always be available (he never sleeps); Sandy will be available most of the time (she does sleep). Peer knowledge and advice will be plentiful with our group Breakfast Babble and Dinner Discussions.

Added Bonus

A special break out session with a friend of Vanelli will be announced soon!  This hands-on workshop is open to the public for a small $59 fee. Participants of Vacation with Vanelli can attend for free.

Hotel Accommodation

St. George Inn
4 St. George Street, #101
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
904-827-5740

The St. George Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the historic district of St. Augustine. Nestled in the City Gate Plaza on St. George Street, next to the Oldest Wooden School House and City Gate. The Inn is a perfect location for exploring the St. Augustine area. Rooms are very limited. For a discounted rate, mention Vacation with Vanelli when booking your suite.

Getting There

The major airport are Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona. Transportation is not arranged or provided by Vacation With Vanelli. If you want to talk to other participants about carpooling, send a shout and we’ll hook you up. Detailed information about the meeting room can be found in the Survival Kit. Only paid participants have access. No party crashers allowed (unless they are bringing free food for everyone).

$395.00 Vacation With Vanelli Early Bird Discount


$59.00 Break out session with a friend of Vanelli


Refund Policy

If you chicken out, your dough is refundable up to 30 days before the workshop (minus a $25 restocking fee). If it’s less than 30 days we will transfer your registration to a future workshop, or to a different victim.