
Havana, Cuba. Capturing the Soul of a Timeless Icon
April 23 to May 3, 2026
$6950 All-Inclusive ($3950 for spouses)
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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.

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.









