01.05.25 PORTUGAL & GERMANY - City Adventures with Jesse Marlow and Robin Lowe
May 1, 2025 - May 13, 2025
Join Leica Australia ambassadors Jesse Marlow and Robin Lowe on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the stunning European cities of Lisbon, Porto, Wetzlar, and Berlin. This workshop offers a unique blend of street / urban photography with cultural exploration. Participants will be treated with exclusive access at the Leica headquarters at Leitz Park in Wetzlar where they will experience first-hand the history and craftsmanship of the brand. The work from this destination workshop will also culminate in a hardback book of work from participants. The workshop is designed to elevate your skills and inspire your creativity.
What to Expect:
• Hands-On Workshops: Engage in interactive photography sessions in the picturesque streets of Lisbon, Porto, Wetzlar, and Berlin.
• Comprehensive Leica Experience and Exclusive VIP tour: Enjoy an exclusive VIP tour of the Leica factory in Porto before travelling to the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar for a full, immersive Leica experience. Participants will stay at the Leitz Park Hotel and enjoy all things Leica including a VIP tour of the factory, archive and gallery.
• Social: Connect with fellow photography enthusiasts and professionals from Australia and beyond.
• Unique cultural experiences and tours: Participants will also be given a private tour of the Helmut Newton Foundation Museum in Berlin through a tour from Foundation Director, Matthias Harder.
Destinations:
Lisbon: Begin your journey in the enchanting capital of Portugal, known for its historic neighbourhoods, colourful streets, and stunning views.
Porto: Explore Portugal's second-largest city, a compact and walkable destination voted Best European Destination of 2014. Discover its charming streets and vibrant culture.
Wetzlar: Dive deep into the world of Leica with a visit to the Leica headquarters, experiencing the rich history and innovation of this iconic brand.
Berlin: Conclude your journey in the dynamic city of the former Cold War capital of intrigue Berlin, capturing its unique blend of history, modernity, and artistic expression.
Who Should Attend:
Photography Enthusiasts: Users of all camera brands and Leica enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills and capture stunning images while deepening their understanding and appreciation of their equipment and the brand.
Travel Lovers seeking an unforgettable cultural and educational experience.
Highlights:
VIP access and speakers: Learn from inspiring speakers who are experts in their fields along with VIP tours of the Leitz Park, the Leica factory in Porto and the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin
Multiple editing sessions: Participate in group editing sessions throughout to help with your work from the trip. Participants will be challenged to shoot a coherent body of work that is then sequenced into the hardback book.
Group lunches and dinners: Unwind and socialise in a relaxed environment with evening activities at some wonderful restaurants and bars handpicked by hosts Jesse Marlow and Robin Lowe.
Exploration time: Take advantage of the beautiful locations with scheduled free time to explore and relax.
Included:
All accommodation. Standard double room for each participant including breakfast
All group lunches and dinner including alcoholic drinks
Internal European flights - Porto to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to Berlin
Train travel between Lisbon and Porto
All hotel transfers once workshop commences.
Gallery and museum entry
Itinerary
Lisbon / Porto / Wetzlar / Berlin – May 2025
Thursday, May 1 – Day 1 / Night 1
• Guests will meet and have a group lunch in Lisbon.
• Group dinner and early evening shooting around the old town of Bairro Alto.
Friday, May 2 – Day 2 / Night 2
• Exploring the streets of Alfama.
• Group lunch.
• Exploring the streets of Chiado.
• Group dinner.
Saturday, May 3 – Day 3 / Night 3
• Morning train to Porto
• Group lunch and hotel check-in Porto.
Sunday, May 4 – Day 4 / Night 4
• Morning shoot around the São Bento railway station and surrounding streets of the old town.
• Group lunch.
• Afternoon street shooting around the historic Dom Luís I Bridge and surrounding streets and neighbourhoods.
• Group dinner.
Monday, May 5 – Day 5 / Night 5
• Leica factory tour.
• Group lunch.
• Afternoon editing session at the Leica store in Porto.
• Group dinner.
Tuesday, May 6 – Day 6 / Night 6
• Depart Porto via plane to Frankfurt.
• Arrive in Frankfurt and transit to Wetzlar and arrival at Leitz Park: https://leica-camera.com/en-int/press-images/leitz-park-wetzlar
• Group dinner at Oskar’s restaurant, Leitz Park.
Wednesday, May 7 – Day 7 / Night 7
• 90-minute VIP Tour.
• Museum tour.
• Group lunch.
• Old town tour. Explore the town and various landmarks associated with the rich history of Leica.
• Group dinner in the old town of Wetzlar.
Thursday, May 8 – Day 8 / Night 8
• Archive tour and group editing session at Akademie room.
• Group lunch.
• Ernst Leitz house tour
• Group dinner at Oskar’s at Leitz Park.
Friday, May 9 – Day 9 / Night 9
• Depart Wetzlar via transfer to Frankfurt.
• Fly Frankfurt to Berlin.
• Hotel check-in.
• Group dinner.
Saturday, May 10 – Day 10 / Night 10
• Explore the streets of Mitte and central Berlin.
• Group lunch.
• Explore the former Cold War CIA listening station, Teufelsberg: https://www.teufelsberg-berlin.de/en/homepage-englisch/
• Group dinner at the historic Clärchens Ballhaus: https://www.claerchensball.haus/
Sunday, May 11 – Day 11 / Night 11
• Explore the streets of Kreuzberg and the RAW flea market area.
• Group lunch.
• Explore the main sites and streets of Berlin – Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall.
• Group dinner and drinks at the Fotografiska photography museum: https://berlin.fotografiska.com/en
Monday, May 12 – Day 12 / Night 12
• Free morning to explore Berlin.
• Group lunch.
• Helmut Newton Foundation visit https://helmut-newton-foundation.org/en/
• Group farewell dinner at the iconic Berlin restaurant Lutter & Wegner: https://www.l-w-berlin.de/
• Drinks at the well known tribute to Helmut Newton - Newton Cocktail Bar: https://www.newton-bar.de/
Tuesday, May 13th
- Hotel check-out and workshop concludes.
*Itinerary may be subject to change
Loan Equipment
Leica Cameras can be provided if you would like to try one out. If you have a particular Leica lens or camera you would like to use, please contact our administration team (akademie.lcau@leica-camera.com). Please note: we cannot guarantee any particular item but we will do our best.