
A little about this wonderful destination.
Ouro Preto, with its cobblestone streets, baroque churches and stunning landscapes, will be the perfect setting for an exclusive Photography Workshop. Join us as we explore the city through the lens, immersing ourselves in its history and culture while honing your photography skills.
What you can expect:
Hands-on lessons in iconic locations and from surprising angles
Valuable tips on composition, light and visual storytelling
Exploring historical heritage with an artistic perspective
Photography with soul – a sensitive look at the city and its stories
If you want to improve your photography and capture the essence of this magical place, this is your opportunity!
Be my guest and come photograph the beauties of Ouro Preto.
INFORMATION GENERAL
Period : March 14-16 , 2025
Investment :
R$ 3,100.00 (Accommodation in double room)
R$ 3,600.00 (Accommodation in a single room)
Target audience: Those interested in landscape photography, architecture, history, astrophotography, travel and nature.
Payment Condition:
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Cash 7% discount or
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50% deposit and balance until 03/05/2025
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Renato Machado Photos
ITINERARY
Day 1 – March 14 (Friday)
Afternoon: Arrival and getting to know the place
2:00 pm – Check-in at the accommodation
3:30 pm – Photo tour of the Historic Center
Rua Conde de Bobadela (Rua Direita) – Colonial architecture and details of the balconies
Praça Tiradentes – Central landmark of Ouro Preto
Museu da Inconfidência – Imposing façade and historical context
5:30 pm – Sunset at the Church of São Francisco de Assis
Composition with the baroque towers and the golden light of the end of the day
Evening: Night photography and dinner
7:00 pm – Dinner with Minas Gerais cuisine (I recommend Restaurante Bené da Flauta or Casa do Ouvidor)
8:30 pm – Night photography at Praça Tiradentes and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Day 2 – March 15 (Saturday)
Dawn/Sunrise: Ouro Preto at sunrise
05:30 – Mirante do Morro São Sebastião to capture the city under the fog
07:00 – Breakfast
Morning: Churches and architecture
08:30 – Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar (interior rich in gold)
10:00 – Igreja do Rosário (unique architecture and circular shapes)
11:30 – Photography of narrow streets and historic houses
Afternoon: Mina and nature
14:00 – Mina do Chico Rei – Low light photography and textures of history
16:00 – Walk to Mirante do Cristo for a panoramic view
Sunset:
17:30 – Mirante da UFOP or Mina de Ouro Santa Rita – View of the city at dusk
Night: Street photography and life Night
7:30 pm – Dinner and photos of the illuminated houses
Day 3 – March 16 (Sunday)
Sunrise: Last sunrise in Ouro Preto
5:30 am – Morro da Forca Viewpoint – Panoramic view and first lights touching the city
Morning: Last clicks and farewell
8:00 am – Breakfast
9:30 am – Photography at Largo do Coimbra and the Craft Market
Afternoon: Closing
12:00 pm – Check-out and return
* ALL WORKSHOP PROGRAMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE
DETAILS
Fabio Bittar , São José dos Campos
“I've been on two other Photo tours with Renato Machado. The experiences lived in those days will be carried forever."
Mario Howatt, Rio de Janeiro
"The Pantanal Photo tour was wonderful. Everything was very well managed."
Marcelo Bargiela , São Paulo
“It was simply fantastic. His work in choosing the location, itinerary and monitoring revealed care and respect.”
Hello!
My name is Renato Machado
photographer and author of books Secret Landscapes of Southern Brazil and Canyons and Balloons, he has dedicated himself to photography for over 10 years.
During this time, he traveled through the Sahara Desert, Egypt, Norway, Easter Island, the Polynesian Archipelago, however It was in 2015, after a trip to Patagonia, that his passion became a serious matter in his life, and he specialized in landscape photography. Born in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Renato has participated in international competitions such as the Sony World Photography Award and Zeiss Photography Award 2016, in addition to having photos published in National Geographic and Fotografe Melhor.

Cancellation Policy
To confirm the expedition, a minimum number of 6 participants will be required. If the contractor withdraws, on the trip, the deposit amount will not be refundable. Confirming the group, the signal value will be deducted from the input.
If the trip does not take place due to force majeure, a new date suggestion will be presented. If the contractor is not available, the amount paid to date will be fully refunded.
If the registrant withdraws, he/she must formalize in writing to email renato280969@gmail.com.
Other variations to the cancellation policy will be handled as follows:
- Up to 90 (ninety) days before the trip payment of down payment of 40% (forty percent);
- More than 45 (forty-five) days and less than 90 (ninety) days of the trip fine of 60% (sixty percent) of the contracted amount;
- Less than 45 (forty-five) days before the start of the trip will not provide the right to a refund of the amounts paid.
