Photography Workshop with Morad Bouchakour

October 6 – october 11, 2025

Morad’s workshop takes a comprehensive approach. It considers every aspect of what a photographer brings to the table—personality, technical skills, creative vision, life experiences, and unique perspectives. Through personal and group sessions, as well as targeted assignments on location, participants are guided to find their own creative direction, making their progress more meaningful and lasting. As a mentor, Morad’s ultimate goal is for participants to leave the workshop with confidence, independence, and a renewed sense of inspiration.
The inspiring nature and authentic villages around the historic farmhouse offer great opportunities for photography, as well as for walks and cycling
trips. Before the workshop Morad will be in contact with you about what you would like to achieve during the workshop and what to bring so you will arrive well prepared.

Programma

Day 1 – sunday: Arrival

20:00 Dinner at Quinta do Pinheiro
Welcome and group introduction

Day 2 – Monday: create a personalized plan

08:30 – 09:30 Group breakfast
09:30 – 10:00 Introduction by Morad
10:00 – 12:30 Each participant gives a short presentation about their photography journey and background, sharing what they hope to achieve during the retreat.
Morad will review the participants’ work and create a personalized plan for the coming days.

Lunch – Free choice

14:30 Exploring the surroundings, working on personal goals, or beginning an assignment from Morad.
15:00 – 16:30 First personal session
17:00 – 18:30 Second personal session
19:30 Group dinner

Day 3 – Tuesday: Deepening Your Vision

08:30 – 09:30 Group breakfast
09:30 – 12:30 Sharing first images and insights from the previous day.
Morad discusses techniques and tools to make your photography more personal and distinctive.

Lunch – Free choice

14:30 Working on personal goals or photographing a series inspired by the surroundings based on a personalized briefing from Morad.
15:00 – 16:30 Third personal session
17:00 – 18:30 Fourth personal session
19:30 Group dinner

Day 4 – Wednesday: Process-Oriented Work to Strengthen Your Identity

08:00 – 09:00 Group breakfast
09:00 Departure to Fuseta train station for a scenic train ride to the photogenic town of Olhão.
10:00 – 13:00 Creating a short photo series in Olhão that reflects your unique style and interests.
13:00 Group lunch at an authentic Portuguese eatery (not included).
14:30 Opportunity to continue working on the series or return to the Quinta to edit and print the morning’s work.
17:00 – 18:30 Fifth personal session
19:30 Group dinner

Day 5 – Thursday: Mini Exhibition

08:30 – 09:30 Group breakfast

Morning:
Presentation of the past days’ photography work to the group.
Focus on making your creative process visible to develop a cohesive and meaningful photographic narrative.
Preparation for the mini-exhibition: selecting and discussing images.

12:30 Group lunch

Afternoon: Time to continue working on personal projects at the Quinta or in the surrounding area.
Morad will be available for guidance.

17:00 – 18:30 Sixth personal session

Dinner – Free choice
(You are very welcome to join us at the nearby fish restaurant)

Day 6 – Friday: Reflection

08:30 – 09:30 Group breakfast

Final discussion:
Reviewing how to continue growing as a photographer based on three key images.
Open time for final work and questions until lunch.

13:30 – 15:00 Group lunch at the Quinta

18:00 Departure from the Quinta

For those who wish, an extended stay is possible.