USEFUL LINKS
To see the photos realized by the participant of last editions:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/141076565@N06/albums
To see the full gallery of the project:
https://www.facebook.com/letmeitalianyou/photos/tab=albums
To read the references of the participants:
DATES: from 30th March to 2nd April 2023
WHERE: Lisbon, Portugal
WHAT IS PROVIDED:
WHY SHOULD I TAKE PART IN?
Hi guys,
I’m Emma, I’m 22yo and I live in Cesenatico (a small town in Italy on the east cost). I love to travel and meet new people, that’s why I lived and worked in the USA for a year and a half as au pair. I’m always looking to meet new people and learn new things.
I take pictures and video since I was a kid and always had so much fun. I’m looking forward to meeting you and have a blast in Lisbon.See you soon!
Hi, my name is Cemil.
I am from Germany and I live in Göttingen. I love historical European architecture. I am fascinated by the view of Gothic churches, Baroque palaces, alleys in medieval old towns or 19 th century boulevards. Photography provides me the means to capture these amazing views, and keep them both for my own memory and to convey them to other appreciators of art.
I participated in Discover Prague I, Discover Krakow XIV and Discover Copenhagen II.
Hi everyone!
My name is Vivien. I come from Germany.
I partecipated in Discover Marrakech in May 2018, in Discover Santorni 1, Discover Sicily 7 and Discover Santorini 2.
I am looking forward to start this new experience with Let me Italian you in Lisbon again.
Can't wait to meet you all!
See you there!
After the great success of the last six editions, Let me Italian you is ready to launch the seventh and exclusive edition of DISCOVER LISBON.
"Light, say artists, is all important to creating a masterpiece. The azure sky over Lisbon, long hours of summer sunshine and golden sunsets are factors that ensure many visitors go home with fond memories and great photographs of the Portuguese capital. " Welcome to Lisbon: the City of Light.
DISCOVER LISBON is an innovative project whose purpose is to make the participants live a professional experience for those who love photography and video making.
The main goal of the project is to valorise and promote the magical and picturesque city of Lisbon, in Portugal, through photos, reportage, videos made by photographers (amateurs or not) from different places of the world. DISCOVER LISBON wants to enrich the professional and academic path of the photographer, moreover it wants to enrich his portfolio.
DISCOVER LISBON is supported by IADE-Universidade Europeia.
The two tours of the city are organized in collaboration with Rita the Guide, a professional local guide,who knows all the sights of Lisbon and will take you on a guided tour. Exactly:
1° Tour - Alfama: Alfama is one of the oldest districts in Europe and the former red light district of Lisbon. Surviving the great earthquake of 1755, Alfama is home to relics of the Arabic occupation in the 8th century, roman ruins and monuments regarding the foundation of Portugal 900 years ago! This maze-like little village inside the center of Lisbon will transport you to a simpler time where kids play on the streets, neighbors get together on a daily basis, doors are not locked and where the cars don't fit. Come wander these lost in time streets with a home made ginjinha, discover the birthplace of fado or just chat while drinking a portuguese glass of wine and tasting an amazing cheese platter. It includes: Cathedral of Lisbon - The castle of Lisbon - Labyrinth of old Alfama streets - History of Alfama - History of fado.
2° Tour - Downtown: With this tour you get to know the full history of Lisbon that originates as far as 3000 years ago, all the way up to the key events of XXI century Lisbon. We will see the highlights and the top attractions of its unique downtown area, the best viewpoints of the seven hills, talk about culture, literature and politics. The best way to understand the Portuguese people and the country's evolution, from its glorious past until today's Europe best well-kept secret. It includes: All downtown area - Best sightseeing points - Historical monuments, churches and ruins - Full Lisbon history.
3° Tour - Belem: Belem is the charming district to the west of Lisbon, and is the setting for many of the city’s most iconic tourist attractions. For visitors, Belem is one of the finest areas of Lisbon, and offers outstanding tourist attractions, informative museums and beautiful views along the Tejo Estuary. Belem is unlike the rest of Lisbon, being filled with parks, tree-lined plazas and green open spaces, and is a breath of fresh air from claustrophobic and chaotic central Lisbon. It includes: Degustation of Pastel de Belem at Fábrica Pastéis de Belém - Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Torre de Belem.
In order to improve participants’ professional and academic skills, there will be several workshops and photoshooting:
How is DISCOVER LISBON organized and what is its output?
The role of participant is to take photos of Lisbon's beauties during each guided tours. You will work alone or in pair (your fellow could be one your friend). The project lasts 4 days.
Here is the agenda:
Thursday 30 March
09:15 – 09:30 Opening & Welcoming from Let me Italian You
09:30 – 12:30 Workshop "The lights of Lisbon" at IADE - Universidade Europeia
15:30 – 17:30 Visit of Alfama with Rita The Guide
Friday 31 March
10:15 – 12:15 Visit of Downtown with Rita The Guide
16:30 - 18:30 Workshop "Fashion Portrait Photography" with Julia Yatel
Saturday 1 April
10:30 – 12:30 Outdoor Shooting with local models at Jardim da Estrela
16:30 - 18:30 Workshop "Long Exposure in Landscape Photography" at Belvedere of Our Lady of the Hill with Onésimo Costa
Sunday 2 April
10:00 – 12:00 Visit of Belem with Rita The Guide
12:00 – 12:30 Issue of Attendance certificates and Good bye
At the end of the project, each participant shall receive an Attendance certificates signed by the Let me Italian you team and all its partners: IADE - Universidade Europeia, Onesimo Costa, Ksenia Lutsenko.
Plus, in order to bring more visibility to the work done during the project, each participant will submit 20 photos with their credits to Let me Italian you and the photos will be published by our official Flickr & Instagram (@letmeitalianyou) accounts.
I'm Simona, an Italian girl living in Belgium.
Photography and traveling are my greatest passions, which have always led me along a path of artistic and personal growth. I love discovering new places and capturing places or scenes of life with my camera.
This will be my third project with the letmeitalian twins and I already know it will be great, as always :)!!
Looking forward to this new experience in Gran Canaria!
Hi,
I'm Massimo from Genoa ( Italy ), for me joining a Discovery with LetMeItalianYou is one of the best ways to visit cities, meet amazing people,
learn from other photographers and above everything else ...have fun!
I participated in Discover Krakow XIV and Discover Copenhagen II.
Looking forward to traveling again.
Hi there! I'm Valentina, I'm 27 years old.
I'm a middle school teacher trying to make my students fall in love with Italian literature (quite challenging, I suppose).
If I have to describe myself in just three words, probably I would say: brave, curious and empathetic.
I have always loved traveling with a camera on my shoulder: that's the best way to put oneself in someone else's shoes, while enjoying the view!
I participated in Discover Valencia I.
Hello everyone,
my name is Stefano from Italy. I partecipated in Discover Sicily 3, Discover Barcelona 6 and Discover Santorini 2
Can't wait for Lisbon.
Hello!
My name is Liisi and I'm a last-year high school student from Estonia. I became interested in photography about 6 years ago.
I mostly love taking photos of people and emotions (portraits and events) but I definitely want to become better in other types of photography too.
I'm really excited to be a part of this!
My name is Matteo and I am 20 years old.
I live near Milan, Italy, and I am currently studying photography at an academy in Milan. In addition to my passion for photography, which i have had since I was 12, I am also a football player.
I enjoy taking photos of events such as football matches, concerts, parties, and also portraits when I am in studio.
Hello everyone, my name's Gabriele, I'm 23.
I live in a small village near Rome and between mountains. The name of the village where I live is Affile. I'm a guy who love laughing and meeting new people in addition to other things like play videogames, see anime, read books etc.
Obviously my favorite hobby is photography, I prefer to take pictures rather than edit them. I think that it's all I can write without taking too much time to the reader.
Can't wait to meet you all! See you in Lisbon!!
Hi, my name is Marta, I am from Palermo (Italy).
Discover Lisbon will be my first time with LetMeItalianYou.
I can't wait to be part of this amazing project, learn new things about photography, and meet you all!
Hello everyone!
My name is Emily and I come from Greece but I currently live in France for my Erasmus program. I am a 22-year-old med student but my big passion is cinema and music. Photography has only recently entered my life, through traveling with my family and friends. I love taking landscape pictures of the places I visit and trying to find the best angle to captivate the perfect moment.
Can’t wait to meet you all in Lisbon!
Hello my name is Alessandro and I'm from Turin.
I am a graphic design student and in my free time I dedicate myself to photography. My main goal when shooting a picture is to tell a story that brings out the characteristics of my subject, so you can show it to everyone else.
The beauty of photography is also able to share and learn thanks to the people around you.
I participated in Discover Krakow 11, Discover Prague 1 and Discover Valencia 1.
Hi, My name is Justyna, I am 32 years old and I am based in Bournemouth (UK).I’ve been photographing for almost 6 years and I have always loved capturing the beauty of nature especially in the small things. Also I love capturing families and kids.I enjoy most is expressing myself through the edits by bringing a magical look to each one. There was no greater moment in my life than when I realized I was going to be a mom for the first time, and now my son has become my greatest inspiration to learn and pursue this passion.I am very excited to be a part of this event with fantastic people. I can’t wait to discover Lisbon from a different point of view!
Hi,I am a photographer and a musician from Estonia. I have been working as a professional portrait and children photographer at the successful photo company Pildikompanii. Nowadays I work as a guitar player at the Helin-Mari Arder band and as a freelance photographer taking pictures of musicians and public events. Shooting wildlife and street scenes is my hobby. One of my favourite photo genres is the portraiture. I like bringing out the best and the most characteristic of every person I photograph.I've participated in Discover Krakow 10, Discover Marrakech 3,Discover Barcelona 10,Discover Athens 2, Discover Copenhagen 3 and Discover Santorini.
Hi,
I'm Alice, I like to photograph the details of objects and especially clothes.
I've partecipated in Discover Krakow 13.
Hi,
I'm Massimiliano, I like to photograph buildings, in particular I'm interested in industrial archeology.
I've partecipated in Discover Krakow 13.
Hi everyone!
I'm Janne, 24 years young and half dutch, half german.
My greatest passions are travel and photography. I love meeting new people, learning about other cultures, exploring the world and making new memories along the way. I love to capture special moments or just new perspectives.
It is my first project with Letmeitalianyou and I am really excited to meet you all!
Hello, My name is Kinga.
I am 26 years old Hungarian currenty living in the UK. I always liked photography.
I bought my first proper camera a year ago and fall in love with it immediately. I am amateur but passionate and enthusiastic and I am ready to learn.
This is going to be my first trip with the Let me Italian you.
I am very excited to see this beautiful city and improve my skills.
Hello, I’m Stephanie from France.
I have two passions, travelling and photography.
My camera is more like my fellow, I can’t move without him. But I confess I use more my smartphone nowadays.
I’m so happy sharing my passion with new people for my first event.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Hi everyone!
My name is Maria, I’m from Greece and I am 22 years old.
I study medicine and for the next four months I’ll be living in Spain to do my Erasmus.
My favorite hobby of all is travelling and through photography I have accomplished to capture beautiful memories. I love exploring new cities and Lisbon is one of them.
Can’t wait to meet you all!
hi everyone!
My name is Elia, i'm a 23 years old from Pisa, i have a number of different passions, cinema and photography are amongst these,
If i had to describe myself i'd say i'm a guy always looking for new experiences, that's why i'm really looking forward to discover lisbon, hoping to meet new intersting people, improve my photography skills and have a good time!
See you all soon.
Hi, let me introduce myself: I'm Gaia, I’m 21 and i live in a small town near Florence. I graduated from a commercial technical institute in the tourism sector.
After school I left for an Erasmus in Portugal where I developed a passion for travel, photography and an unconditional love for this country.
So i decided to partecipate at this project as it gather all these passions together.
I started taking pictures .
Then i took a photography class and now i’m here to take advantage of this big opportunity.
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