Photography Retreat 9/2026

Photography Retreat 9/2026


Event date 25.9.- 27.9.2026
Event location
Registration ends: 11.9.2026 00:00
Event prices. 300,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

In the photography retreat, we will calm down and seek inspiration for creative photography. A simple pinhole camera will be built during the retreat, inviting you to slow down, focus, and observe your surroundings. In addition to how the camera works, we will also delve into its history. Furthermore, we will develop photos using traditional darkroom methods, take photography excursions in Valamo's nature, and discuss images and observations of the environment together. The photography retreat offers an opportunity for contemplation and slowing down amidst everyday life. The main focus of the retreat is on observing the environment and being present in the moment. The retreat is suitable for both experienced photographers and beginners. The course instruction begins on the morning of September 25, and accommodation for the preceding night is included in the course price. Any meals on September 24 are paid at the normal prices at Trapesa. Master photographer Joonas Ahtikallio.

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Teacher

Ahtikallio Joonas Ahtikallio

I am Joonas Ahtikallio (Master Photographer EAT), a photo artist from Jyväskylä. I am interested in old analog methods and experimental photography. With slower shooting methods, I achieve a state of vigilant serenity. In my work, I often ponder observation and the relationship with nature, how we see and experience our environment.