Tuscany

Tuscany with Gianluca Federighi

If you feel the desire to immerse yourself in the shining color, interrupted only by dark cypresses. Where sharp-edged shadows, the sun, the clouds, the morning fog create a unique atmosphere. Where the green meadows, the plowed fields the whitish terrain of the clay exude total beauty.

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Tuscany offers a landscape of remarkable clarity and rhythm — rolling fields, sculpted terrain, cypress lines, morning mist and shifting light that transforms every scene throughout the day.

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Over three days, Gianluca Federighi guides participants through a focused Masterclass shaped by observation, composition and thoughtful image-making in one of the most iconic landscapes in Europe.

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If you feel the desire to immerse yourself in shining color, interrupted only by dark cypresses, where sharp-edged shadows, the sun, the clouds, and the morning fog create a unique atmosphere; where the green meadows, the plowed fields, and the whitish clay terrain exude total beauty; where the silence is broken by the rustling of a small running hare, the song of a buzzard, and a robin fluttering among the leaves of the old, bright green olive trees; where the scent of the vineyards, the grain, the clover, and the golden buttercup flowers bring you back to ancient flavors; where the eyes sparkle and every scenic point is like a romantic painting—then you feel the emotion and the awareness of being in Tuscany, the most moving countryside in the world.

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Gianluca Federighi

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What you will explore

Photographing the Tuscan landscape in changing light and atmosphere
Working with rhythm, negative space and layered composition
Interpreting fields, cypresses, fog, texture and tonal contrast
Refining landscape composition with precision and intention
Exploring panoramic and medium format image-making
Reviewing and refining selected images
Experiencing ALPA equipment in the field

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How the Masterclass works

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The Masterclass combines guided shooting sessions, practical feedback and image review. An online exchange before and after the workshop helps align expectations, prepare the experience and review selected work afterwards.

Participants meet in San Quirico d’Orcia, from where the group will move to carefully selected locations throughout the three days. Transfers from San Quirico d’Orcia to the shooting locations are included.

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Included

Three days of guided teaching with Gianluca Federighi
Online exchange before and after the Masterclass
Review of selected images
Opportunity to test high-end medium format equipment
One complimentary A2 fine art print of your strongest image
Transfers from San Quirico d’Orcia to the selected photographic locations

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Not included
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Travel to and from Tuscany, accommodation, meals and personal expenses, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Who this Masterclass is for

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This Masterclass is intended for photographers with a strong interest in landscape, atmosphere, light and thoughtful composition. It is suitable both for photographers already working with medium format and for those who would like to experience an ALPA system for the first time.

Selected ALPA equipment will be available for testing in the field. You do not need to own an ALPA camera to take part. If you would like to test equipment, please let us know in advance.

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About Gianluca Federighi

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Gianluca Federighi is known for his sensitive approach to atmosphere, light and architectural presence. His work combines structure, mood and artistic interpretation, making him an ideal guide for this Masterclass in Florence.

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