AI Fashion Photography Retreat in Sicily
Join us summer 2026 in Sicily, Italy, for this AI fashion photography retreat. Set in a villa in Marzamemi, south east of the island, this retreat combines inspiring workshops, cultural immersion, and practical skills development. You’ll be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Sicily and develop your photography skills.
Find your creative side. Explore and develop fashion photography skills.
Dates
5 - 11 July 2026, or,
2 - 8 August 2026
Host(s)
Beatrice Newman & Salvatore Casto
Destination
Marzamemi, Sicily
Price
From EUR 3,300
Retreat overview
The AI Fashion Photography Retreat, Sicily summer 2026 is part of our fashion short courses summer series, designed for creatives seeking a transformative experience at the intersection of art, technology, and travel. This short course in fashion offers hands-on learning with AI innovation, set against Sicily’s stunning landscapes and historic architecture. If you’re looking for summer courses for creatives, this retreat is your gateway to elevating your craft in one of Italy’s most inspiring regions.
Who’s the retreat for
Whether you're an amateur or professional, this summer fashion photography workshop in Sicily is structured to guide you through accessible techniques for capturing ghost images of garments, transforming real-world textures into digital assets ready for AI enhancement.
You’ll learn fashion photography through a blend of location-based shoots and studio-style direction, mastering how to light, frame, and style shots that serve both editorial and technological purposes. This photographer summer course in Sicily is ideal for those looking to expand their portfolio with AI-integrated fashion content, while enjoying a culturally rich, hands-on learning journey.
Key information
Excursions & cultural Visits
As part of this photography retreat in Italy, you’ll move through ancient villages, sun-drenched coastlines and Baroque cities, each location unfolding like a living studio for your creative vision. This is Sicily seen through an artist’s lens: immersive, cinematic, and endlessly inspiring.
Your journey begins in the wild stillness of Vendicari, where soft coastal light and raw textures help shape the foundations of your visual identity. As evening falls, the golden Baroque stone of Noto becomes an editorial backdrop: warm, sculptural, unmistakably Sicilian.
In Marzamemi, colour and atmosphere take centre stage as you explore storytelling in one of the island’s most photogenic piazzas. The mood shifts in Portopalo, where night scenes and local life invite you to capture tone, contrast and emotion.
The drama intensifies at Castello Tafuri, perched above the Ionian cliffs. Here, geometry, shadow and architectural power elevate your creative direction, shaping some of the strongest moments of your campaign.
A full day in Ortigia brings culture, craftsmanship and movement into your frame. Narrow alleys, artisan workshops and Mediterranean light set the stage for images filled with character and humanity material that later transforms beautifully through AI.
Depending on the week, the narrative deepens in Scicli or Ragusa Ibla, Baroque masterpieces where steep streets and shifting light allow you to refine composition, atmosphere and story. Sicily offers a rare environment where your campaign unfolds naturally, evolving from concept to fully realised AI-enhanced visuals.
What you’ll learn
How to craft a fashion-related concept; drawing inspiration from the breathtaking surroundings of Sicily.
Integrate AI technologies into your creative workflows.
Develop stunning photography; leading to a realised fashion campaign photoshoot for your portfolio.
Reflect on your photography practice and how you may further your craft after the course.
What you’ll walk way with
At the heart of this fashion short course summer program is a full-scale fashion photoshoot. You’ll execute a campaign from concept to digital output, learning prompt engineering to generate high-fashion, AI-enhanced visuals that reflect your unique aesthetic. This is more than a retreat, it’s a study abroad program in creative arts that transforms your portfolio and your creative future.
About retreats
Beyond Form' retreats are designed to provide you with immersive short courses at beautiful destinations. Learn new skills, discover creative topics, and take your personal growth to the next level. Choose your destination today!
Beatrice Newman
Salvstore Casto
Your retreat hosts
Beatrice and Salvatore unite Sicilian soul with world-class creative direction for this unique fashion photography workshop in Sicily.
Beatrice is Head of Education at Beyond Form and is also the founder of Korlekie, a womenswear fashion brand. Beatrice teaches image, identity, and visual storytelling with precision. She will sharpen your creative voice for fashion photography in Italy.
Salvatore, born in Pachino, shaped by Marzamemi's coast, he brings quiet luxury and intuitive hospitality to your photography retreat Sicily Italy. He opens the island like a local secret.
Their alchemy crafts a fashion photography learning experience in Sicily —slow sea mornings, Baroque light, guided sessions beyond trends. Not just a fashion photography course, but culture, craft, and self-discovery.
Your retreat villa
The AI Fashion Photography retreat is hosted at villa in Marzamemi, a beautifully restored villa nestled in the sun-drenched countryside of Contrada Camporeale in southeastern Sicily. It’s situated 900 metres from the sea. This serene retreat offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.
You’ll be sharing an apartment with one other person. Each apartment is fully equipped for comfort and convenience, featuring a bedroom with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a kitchen complete with cookware, utensils, glassware, and a washing machine. Linens and towels are provided.
Participants can enjoy meals, edit photos, or collaborate on campaigns in the open air on the veranda or by the pool. Casa Vacanze Calafarina is more than a venue—it’s an immersive environment where creativity, comfort, and culture converge.
Private single occupancy available upon request for an additional cost from EUR 840 for the duration of the retreat.
The format: study abroad destination retreats
Expand your global perspective by studying abroad. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures while gaining valuable educational experiences that elevate your creativity and career.
Engage with international faculties and creative hubs.
Participate in cross-cultural workshops and collaborative projects.
Enhance your resume with unique global credentials.
AI Fashion Photography Retreat, Sicily 2026
5 - 11 July 2026, or,
2 - 8 August 2026
Price per person
EUR 3,300