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Havana, Cuba. Capturing the Soul of a Timeless Icon

April 23 to May 3, 2026

$6950 All-Inclusive ($3950 for spouses)

Spots Available:

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About this Adventure

Havana, Cuba is a city of rhythm and light—waves breaking on the Malecón, music drifting through alleyways, murals blazing with color, and life unfolding in every direction. With official press credentials granting you access few outsiders ever receive, you’ll step inside the ballet studios, boxing gyms, and cigar factories that define Cuban culture, and join families and communities in their most cherished celebrations. This workshop is an invitation to capture Havana’s spirit at its most authentic, in images that pulse with history, intimacy, and soul. This workshop is open to spouses and significant others who want to join us. They will enjoy a carefully curated program of cultural and historical visits led by a knowledgeable local guide.

Led by

Gail and Dotan

Gail and Dotan's teaching styles complement each other perfectly and so do their areas of expertise. The two of them will be with you all day every day: presenting, coaching, providing feedback in the field, and conducting honest, constructive critique sessions.

Gail Fisher and Dotan Saguy in Paris

What's Included

  • 10 Nights in a 5-star Ocean Front Luxury Hotel in a Luxury Room

  • Press credentials

  • All breakfasts, lunch, dinners & drinks

  • Airport Transfers on April 23 and May 3, 2026

  • English-speaking local guide experienced in photography for the entire trip

  • All Site Entrance Fees

  • All transportation to and from shoots

  • A full-time dedicated photographer/videographer documenting your trip producing stills & video for you to keep and share


And of course as always...

  • 10 Days of personalized photo instruction in a small group setting by Gail Fisher and Dotan Saguy

  • Near-daily photo editing and critique sessions

  • Editing, sequencing and designing your own photobook of this adventure

Not Included

Airfare to and from Havana (but transfers to/from airport are included in the workshop price)

Room upgrade available for a larger room with balcony (+$1000)

Accommodations

Single hotel accomodations at a 5-star ocean front luxury hotel are included. The hotel is ideally located by the Malecon and Old Havana. A comfortable luxury room is included. Upgrade available for an even larger room with sunset view and balcony (+$1000). The spouse rate of $3950 assumes double occupancy.

Itinerary

  • 8 full days practicing your travel and street photography with special press access to photograph in locations that are off limits to tourists

  • 1 day sequencing and laying out your own photobook under the supervision of a senior professional photo editor

  • Shoots include:

    • The iconic Malecón seafront

    • Cojimar, the fishing village that inspired Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea

    • A Quinceañera street celebration

    • The Cuban National Ballet School

    • The legendary Rafael Trejo Boxing Gym

    • A famous horse ranch outside Havana

    • The Partagás Cigar Factory

    • An Afro-Cuban drum and dance ceremony

    • The International Workers’ Day Parade on May 1

Who should attend

The program is designed for all skill levels from beginners to professional photographers. You should have good working knowledge of your camera as this is not a class to learn how to use your gear. You will need to bring a laptop and hard drive in order to facilitate downloading, editing and processing of images. Spouses are welcome to join the trip and will have their own guided programming.

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