JERRY GHIONIS MULTI-DAY WORKSHOP

September 9th – 11th, 2025

at Castello Ceconi

 

Optional photowalk and video walk:

September 13th – 14th, 2025

in Venice

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Jerry’s Portfolio

Jerry is widely regarded as one of the best portrait and wedding photographers in the world and is proud to call Las Vegas home.
Jerry is the most awarded photographer of the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International organization (WPPI) and became their first Grand Master – their highest honor.
A Nikon Ambassador and winner of a United Nations Leadership Award by the International Photographic Council, the Jerry Ghionis brand has become synonymous with excellence, mastery and innovation.

Workshop Learning Highlights

Discover how to master advanced lighting and posing techniques that will add sophistication to your photography. Through Jerry Ghionis’s guidance, you’ll learn to create flattering and purposeful images with a streamlined approach that remains effective even under pressure. Witness a live shoot where Jerry will demonstrate how to bring out the best in both subjects and locations, offering insights into his thought process and techniques to achieve stunning results directly in-camera.

On the business side, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to reinvent your photography business with expert advice on pricing, products and in-person and virtual sales. Simplify your product offerings for maximum profit and impact while developing actionable plans to overcome business challenges and thrive in the photography industry.

Additionally, enjoy an exclusive tour of the Graphistudio headquarters, where you’ll get an inside look at the production process and learn about the latest innovations and techniques in the industry. This transformative workshop is designed to elevate both your photography skills and business acumen, setting you on the path to success.

Jerry’s pictures taken during the last workshops at Castle Ceconi.

PROGRAM

 

CASTLE CECONI

Sunday Sep 7 and Monday Sep 8 – Arrivals

Tuesday Sep 9 – Shoot day at Castle Ceconi

Wednesday Sep 10 – Business day (focusing on Pricing, Products and In-Person and Virtual sales)

Thursday Sep 11 – Graphistudio Factory tour

 

Travel to Venice

 

Friday Sep 12 – day off (if staying for the optional days)

 

VENICE (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

 Saturday Sep 13 – Photo Walk in Venice (optional extra)

Enjoy a unique experience as Jerry Ghionis leads you on a photo walk through the heart of Venice. You will take in the incredible history and scenery as you learn how to bring out the best in any location. Jerry will work with models while looking for unique street scenes, bright colors and he will find the light wherever he goes. This will be a full day photowalk beginning during the day and going into the evening with some night shots as well. This will be an incredible way to soak up the most beautiful city in the world while creating beautiful images.

Sunday September 14 – Video Walk in Venice (optional extra)

Join Benjamin and Natasha Davis of Yamean Studios for an entire day and evening in Venice. They will explore the streets of Venice to share practical techniques that will improve your filmmaking skills. They will use models to demonstrate and share tips on better storytelling, honing your skills and they’ll open their play book with suggestions you can start using right away.  Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience wandering this historic city while learning from two award winning filmmakers.

More details and online reservations will be available soon.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com

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Accomodation


We will be meeting all attendees immediately after they exit the baggage claim area and a Graphistudio representative, with a Graphistudio sign will be immediately outside the doors when you exit the baggage claim.

While buying your workshop ticket you will be prompted to choose a room for your staying. Further details will be provided soon.

 

PLEASE DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS BY CONTACTING HOTELS DIRECTLY.

WORKSHOP

at

Castello Ceconi – Pielungo

Italy

(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)

Workshop at

Castello Ceconi – Pielungo  – Italy

(Located 1 hour from the Graphistudio factory
in the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy)

What is included

  • Transportation from Venice airport (Marco Polo) to the hotels the day before the workshop starts.
  • Transportation from the hotels to Ceconi Castle and back during the three days of the workshop.
  • Transportation from the hotels to the factory tour and back to Ceconi Castle on the third day of the workshop.
  • Coffee breaks, lunch, dinner and drinks on the first two days of the workshop.
  • Coffee breaks, lunch and drinks on the last day of the workshop.
  • Certificate of participation from Accademia Conte Ceconi Italy.
  • Transportation from Graphistudio factory to Venice airport (Marco Polo) on the morning after the end of the workshop.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • All tickets for the workshop shall be non-refundable – if you have a substitute to attend the workshop, please contact your Graphistudio sales representative with the details.
  • Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is cancelled for reasons out of our control, you will be provided with a refund of the amount paid for the ticket.
  • Promotional: You agree that we may include your details in any promotional materials relating to the workshop and or materials used at the workshop.
  • Photography & filming / model release: We may photograph or film the workshop and reserve the right to do so for purposes of promoting future workshops or otherwise. You consent to us photographing or filming you and any attendee attending the workshop.
  • Travel & accommodations: You shall be responsible for making and paying your airfare and hotel accommodations for the workshop. If you arrive at a designed time outside of the pre-arranged pick up times, you will be responsible for your own transportation.
  • Family members: The workshop, transportation, and meal services are provided for paid attendees only, this is not extended to and for attendee family members.
  • Translation: No translation will be provided, the workshop will be in English.
  • Travel Insurance: Each participant confirms they understand and agree to purchase the required insurance that is valid internationally. Suggested insurance includes: Accident & Sickness Medical Expense Coverage. Stolen, lost or damaged property coverage. Trip cancellation coverage.
  • Assumption of Risk: All attendees understand and are in full awareness and assume full and complete responsibility for all risks inherent in travel and attendee the workshop would could include injury, covid, property damage, and or any other kind of liability.
  • Transportation: If attendees need to leave prior to the morning after the end of the workshop, they will be responsible for arranging their transportation to the Venice airport
  • Food restrictions: Attendees with food restrictions, we will have gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.
  • Italian VAT will be charged on reservations placed by clients from European Union. If the VAT number provided is valid, Graphistudio will later refund you the full VAT amount.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Maureen Neises at mneises@graphistudious.com