Rome Slow Photography Retreat with Rochelle Cheever

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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Alma Italia Travel
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May 7 - 14, 2022
Group size: 1 - 12
Rome Slow Photography Retreat with Rochelle Cheever
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Alma Italia Travel
  • Email address verified
18 reviews

May 7 - 14, 2022
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

A visit to Rome can be an overwhelming experience. What do you see?

Rome is an open museum with over 2000 years of history. Trying to see everything can feel like a race against the clock. You literally can't.

Even though I was raised here and lived most of my life here, I still find new things to discover each time I take my photography walks.

I often see visitors spend seconds or minutes looking at a work of art or a monument and then move on to whatever is next on the agenda.

What happens instead if you spend fifteen minutes, an hour or an afternoon seeing (not just looking) and photographing an artwork in detail?

Because if you want to get to know a work of art (or any subject matter), you need to spend time with it/ or them.

Slow photography is about you and the artwork (person, or any subject matter), allowing yourself time to make your discoveries and connect with them.

As a result, your photographs will be both emotional and beautiful versus what I call "pretty but empty images."

If you want to discover Rome (by a Roman) and improve your photography, you can join me next Spring for this 7 day Slow Photography Retreat in Rome.

Mindful Photography

Mindful photography is taking the process of slowing down to focus on
the now and putting that into practice with your photography.

Taking photos mindfully is less about taking the perfect picture to be shown off and praised and more about taking authentic images, being fully present in the moment, and just plain enjoying the process of photography.

In many ways, mindful photography and slow photography go hand-in-hand.

They both are meant to have the photographer slow down and think of their process to maximize their experience; but where slow photography is more about slowing down to focus on quality over quantity, mindful photography is meant to be an experience of being present in the moment and documenting that experience.

What’s included

  • Accomodation
  • 2 meals per day
    Breakfast and Dinner or Lunch
  • Photography Tuition
    with Rochelle Cheever
  • Guided Visits
    all guided visits detailed in the itinerary
  • Transport within Rome
  • Wine tasting and cooking

What’s not included

  • Transfers from Airport
  • Insurance
    We recommend you take out travel insurance and separate insurance for your photography equipment.
  • Photography equipment

Available Packages

Trip Price
$5,999
Deposit: $1,999

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Rome

Arriving in Rome on Saturday Rochelle will be waiting to welcome you at our home for the week in central Rome with a glass of Prosecco or strong espresso, depending on what you need!


Enjoy time to settle in, relax and recover from the journey. Rochelle will enjoy having a conversation with you about your photography journey and your hopes and expectations for the retreat.


If you have time in the afternoon, take a stroll in the neighbourhood to get acquainted with your surrounding s before we enjoy our first dinner together at home prepared by our private chef. 


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Alma Italia Travel
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Tim and Alessio were amazing! Our family had a wonderful time in Rome, Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! The trip was seamless; planes, trains, and automobiles miraculously showed up on time, depart on time and were very reliable. Their expert knowledge of the Italian experience was spot on. They picked the best tour groups for us, and there was never a dull moment! They Curated the perfect balance between activity and leisure! Accommodations they chose were comfortable with some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced. There was only one mild hiccup during our whole trip and Alessio took care of it immediately in real time! Amazing! I can’t wait to book my next trip with Alta Italia!!
By William R for Rome and Amalfi Coast Private Family Tour on Jul 21, 2024
Our first trip to Italy was nothing short of amazing thanks to Alessio and Alma Italia! Alessio was incredibly professional even when we missed our flights and had to change our itinerary. Our drivers were wonderful, the hotels were beautiful and all of the activities/tours that were set up for us were once in a lifetime experiences. We will definitely be using this travel agency again for any other trips they can help us with!
By Amy C for Rome and Tuscany tour 2024 - Amy Coble on Jul 07, 2024
This was an amazing trip! Alessio was always ready to answer and accommodate any request. All our tour guides and drivers were amazing. Definitely worth every penny!
By cyndia S for Classic Italy tour - Cyndia Sanchez on Jun 28, 2024
We engaged Alessio to provide a comprehensive Italian experience and he delivered perfectly. Accommodation was excellent and central to the sites, and he managed all transportation seamlessly. We thoroughly enjoy every minute and I highly recommend Alessio who was at our disposal through the whole process removing any stress with regular communication and timely responses to queries.
By David W for Grand Italy tour David Wilson extended tour FBP on Jun 27, 2024
I put a lot of thought into planning this vacation and in choosing Alma Italia. I'm so glad I did because our planner, Alessio Mazza, far exceeded my expectations. This trip is everything my wife and I could have asked for and more! As our first trip to Italy, there are many places and things my wife and I wanted to experience. We did not want to go with a group, so we booked the personal tour. Alessio tailored our trip to give us exactly what we were looking for. The transfers were always there and on time, the accommodations were superb, the food was outstanding, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and Alessio always made himself available if we had a question or request. Honestly, I do not have a single negative thing to say and give it the highest of recommendations! If you're doing research and reading this, stop looking - you should book through Alma Italia!
By Patrick C for Grand Italy tour Patrick Caputo on Jun 13, 2024
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I put a lot of thought into planning this vacation and in choosing Alma Italia. I'm so glad I did because our planner, Alessio Mazza, far exceeded my expectations. This trip is everything my wife and I could have asked for and more! As our first trip to Italy, there are many places and things my wife and I wanted to experience. We did not want to go with a group, so we booked the personal tour. Alessio tailored our trip to give us exactly what we were looking for. The transfers were always there and on time, the accommodations were superb, the food was outstanding, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and Alessio always made himself available if we had a question or request. Honestly, I do not have a single negative thing to say and give it the highest of recommendations! If you're doing research and reading this, stop looking - you should book through Alma Italia!
By Patrick C on 13 Jun, 2024