Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Experience Croatia as spring light settles over its medieval cities and Adriatic shores. Over seven days, you wander through medieval towns, quiet fishing villages and landscapes shaped by waterfalls, forests and sea. In a small circle of just five participants, you are given the rare luxury of time, attention and space — room to slow down, to see more deeply, and to craft images that reflect both the place and your own creative voice. [Vodice, 21–26 April 2026.]
Key Information
Dates: Tuesday 21 April 2026, 16:00 • Finish: Sunday 26 April 2026, 16:00
Base: Hotel Punta, 1 Ulica Grgura Ninskog, Vodice, Croatia
Number of participants: Maximum 5
Registration deadline: 21 February 2026
Workshop fee: EUR 1,050 (early bird: 10% discount before 21 January 2026)
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
By dedicating several uninterrupted days solely to photography, you enter a creative flow where observation becomes sharper and your sense of visual storytelling expands. Free from everyday distractions, you can explore, experiment and refine your technique in ways that are seldom possible in ordinary life. This immersion not only elevates your abilities as a travel photographer — it makes your future journeys richer, more intentional and filled with new photographic possibilities.
What You Will Learn
This workshop emphasises seeing, composing and responding creatively to the world around you. Throughout the week, you will strengthen your ability to recognise photographic potential in everyday situations, work with light, geometry and timing in historic urban environments, and develop a consistent approach to photographing architecture and cultural heritage. You will learn methods for photographing people in public spaces, explore long exposures, tripod techniques and low-light photography, and receive hands-on guidance and feedback directly in the field.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Locations We Photograph
The locations we explore throughout the workshop are carefully selected to offer the most inspiring and rewarding photographic opportunities Croatia has to offer. Each place has been chosen not only for its visual richness, but also for the way it challenges you to grow — from observing light and structure in ancient architecture to capturing atmosphere, rhythm and detail in everyday Adriatic life. Together, these varied environments provide a dynamic and educational experience that strengthens both your technical skills and your creative eye.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Salona – Roman Amphitheatre & Ancient City
The ancient city of Salona, once the capital of Roman Dalmatia, spreads across a gentle landscape marked by amphitheatre remains, basilicas, arches and weathered stone walls. The soft Adriatic light reveals details and textures that lend themselves beautifully to architectural studies, minimalist scenes and thoughtful compositions that reflect the enduring presence of history. Salona’s wide, open setting invites slow, deliberate photographic work.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Split – Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town
Inside Diocletian’s Palace, Split’s old town forms a living labyrinth of marble alleys, hidden courtyards, workshops and bustling squares. Light and shadow shift dramatically through the narrow passages, offering countless opportunities for expressive street photography. Everyday life unfolds within an ancient architectural setting, allowing you to explore gesture, storytelling, detail and contrast in a vibrant and constantly changing environment.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Trogir – Medieval Island Town
Trogir, a UNESCO-protected medieval gem, rests on a small island connected by stone bridges. Its Romanesque and Renaissance architecture, quiet alleys and soft reflected light create a timeless atmosphere. Trogir encourages careful observation and refined compositions, from graphical architectural studies to intimate documentary images. Around sunset, the harbour offers peaceful scenes and reflective surfaces ideal for atmospheric photography.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Šibenik – Stone Lanes, Terraces & Cathedral of St James
Šibenik rises in terraces of pale limestone, forming a sculptural urban landscape of staircases, vaulted passages and intimate piazzas. Its crown jewel, the Cathedral of St James, is a masterpiece of stone construction and a compelling subject for architectural photography. The city’s shifting light and textured stone surfaces offer rich opportunities for exploring depth, space and authenticity within a historic Adriatic setting.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Vodice – Everyday Adriatic Life at Our Base
Our base in Vodice provides calm mornings and warm, lively evenings—ideal for both observational and documentary work. Dawn reflections around the harbour, colourful boats, small human interactions and the gentle rhythm of seaside life make Vodice a rewarding location for unhurried photographic exploration throughout the week.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Krka National Park – Cascades, Forest Light & Flowing Water
Krka’s terraced waterfalls, emerald pools and wooden walkways create a landscape shaped by movement, colour and rhythm. Long exposures reveal the fluidity of the cascades, while forest light softens contrasts and encourages subtle, harmonious compositions. The park is ideal for both sweeping landscapes and close studies of natural detail, offering a serene yet dynamic photographic environment.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Zadar – Roman Streets, Contemporary Art & Evening Atmosphere
Zadar blends Roman ruins, medieval churches and bold contemporary waterfront installations. As evening light falls across the polished stone streets, the city reveals its atmospheric personality. The Sea Organ and surrounding promenade invite studies of colour, space, modern minimalism and the interaction between people and the built environment. Zadar is especially rewarding during the blue hour.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice offers terraced lakes, waterfalls and richly coloured water in one of Europe’s most distinctive natural landscapes. Wooden walkways curve across turquoise surfaces, providing excellent viewpoints for wide compositions as well as intimate abstractions. The interplay of forest, stone and water encourages thoughtful exploration of depth, texture and natural harmony.
Tribunj – Traditional Fishing Village
Tribunj is a small island-town with a working harbour and a way of life still shaped by traditional fishing culture. Narrow alleys, stone houses, nets, boats and soft Mediterranean light create wonderful conditions for grounded, authentic documentary photography. Tribunj rewards patient observation and a sensitivity to everyday human presence.
Photography Workshop in Croatia: Moments, textures and light from the Adriatic, captured during our explorations. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.
Practical Information – Photography Workshop in Croatia 2026
Dates
21–26 April 2026
Start: 16:00 on 21 April
Finish: 16:00 on 26 April
Note: Minor adjustments to start and finish times may be made to accommodate participants’ flight schedules.
Base & Meeting Point
All teaching begins at Hotel Punta, Vodice, with occasional indoor sessions when necessary.
Instructor
Bjørn Joachimsen
Travel
Participants arrange their own travel and should book their flights to Split Airport (SPU).
You may extend your stay before or after the workshop; any additional transport in such cases must be arranged individually.
Valid travel insurance is required.
Transfers between Split Airport and Hotel Punta on both arrival and departure days are included. Please wait to book your flights until your place on the workshop has been confirmed.
Transport During the Workshop
All on-site transport is included. A minibus is used for all excursions and for the airport transfers.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included. Participants book directly with Hotel Punta.
Meals
Group lunches are arranged daily; each participant covers their own meal costs.
What to Bring
Camera, spare battery, rain cover, tripod, optional filters, laptop or tablet, memory cards, passport, European Health Insurance Card.
Equipment questions: bjorn.joachimsen@gmail.com
Currency
Croatia uses the euro. Cards are widely accepted; some restaurants prefer cash.
Group Size
Maximum 5 participants
Course Fee
1,050 EUR
Early bird:
10% discount for registrations before 21 January 2026
Registration deadline:
21 February 2026
You will find the registration form below.
Om instruktøren
Fotograf Bjørn Joachimsen.
Bjørn Joachimsen is a photographer with an unusually wide artistic and technical range, working across landscape, architecture, macro photography, portraiture, documentary projects, digital post-processing and analogue photographic techniques. Since 2018, he has led a large number of workshops throughout Croatia and knows the country’s towns, landscapes and cultural environments intimately. This extensive on-the-ground experience has shaped a teaching approach that combines deep local knowledge with solid photographic craftsmanship.
Bjørn has also conducted workshops in Poland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Norway, sharing his broad expertise with photographers of all levels. His diverse background allows him to guide participants through a wide spectrum of subjects and techniques, from creative visual storytelling and location-based work to practical camera handling and refined post-production skills. His workshops are characterised by openness, generous knowledge-sharing and a strong commitment to helping each participant grow as a photographer.
Portfolio: www.joachimsenphotography.com
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