Photography Courses in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil with Travellers Worldwide

SUMMARY: THE BASICS

Price:	Course prices range, depending on which one you choose, or whether you choose to combine all of them. From £1,195. Excluding flights. Please see Full Price List & Other Currencies
Duration:	Minimum stay 2 weeks, maximum stay (on this particular project) 6 weeks, subject to visa requirements
Start Dates:	All year round – you choose your start and finish dates.
Requirements:	No qualifications needed. Minimum age 18.
What's included:	►Arranging your Programme ►Full pre-departure support and assistance ►Payment Protection insurance ►Accommodation ►Food (breakfast only) ►Meeting you at the nearest Airport ►Transfer to your accommodation ►Course fees ►Daily transport to and from your programme ►Local in-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►Certificate of Completion
What's not included:	Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a visa is required), Food (except breaksfast, which is provided, Return transfer to the airport.
Who can do this Project?	This project is open to all nationalities. Suitable for gap years or those taking a year out, grown-up gappers, career breakers, anyone interested in learning Photography or gaining a new skill for their CV or Résumé, or expanding their learning for university credit or requirement. Also available as a summer placement in Brazil or South America.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT

An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into South America and the Brazilian culture.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market.
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

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COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION

Beginners Photography - 2 or 4 Weeks
Lighting & Studio Photography - 2 Weeks
Nature Photography - 2 Weeks

You can also take all three courses together in a 6 week course to take advantage of a special, discounted price.

The Photography Centre organises indoor and outdoor photography courses, seminars, workshops & expositions and photo projections. The courses are aimed at everyone, from beginners to professionals who want to improve their skills. They are located around 15-20 minutes from your accommodation on public transport.

COURSE CONTENT

Courses run throughout the year - as you'll be working 1-1 with your tutor (a unique experience!) the course can run at any time. All lessons are taught in English and all course materials are in English.
You will have lessons 2 or 3 times per week. The lessons will all take place during the week, to allow you the weekends for sightseeing and travel with your fellow students and other volunteers!

You’ll be taught using videos, slides, enlarged photographs and your course book. You’ll also have access to all the different cameras and studio equipment at the centre. Most students will work with both digital and film cameras. On the course, you will cover a variety of skills and ideas and have the opportunity to put them into practice in beautiful Rio de Janeiro! For example, the basic course covers:

How to use digital and film cameras
Technical skills including composition, lighting & colour usage, flash techniques, exposure and filters
Practical studio photography, including portraits and still life
Practical outdoor photography

If you are interested in another area of photography, we can sometimes organise a course in this area - just ask! If you are a group, and would like us to tailor a course for you in a particular area, this is also possible. Our courses are all practical, and most of them include the opportunity to take photographs outdoors.

HOLIDAYS AND ... CARNAVAL!
The school runs all year round except for a few public holidays and the week of Carnaval. Carnaval begins at midnight on the Friday before Ash Wednesday (usually around the second week of February) and lasts for five days, but the whole country stops for about two weeks. Carnaval is celebrated all over Brazil. The most famous is, of course, held in Rio, but the authentic versions of Carnaval are found outside that city.

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ACCOMMODATION

You’ll stay at a welcoming modern hostel in leafy Laranjeiras, a wonderful area of Rio, just a 15 minute walk away from where you can take the train to Cristo Redentor – one of Brazil’s biggest attractions! With friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, you'll feel at home as soon as you step inside. The hostel comprises lots of facilities including 3 TV’s, computers, free Wi-Fi, and 2 communal areas with a bar, dartboard, snooker table and play station 3!

You'll stay in a dorm room (female dorms for woman and mixed sex dorms for men) but upgrades to a private room is available at a supplement. You will have access to a well equipped kitchen where you can prepare lunch and dinner and the hostel also offers a tasty Brazilian lunch for a good price.

Laranjeiras is one of the most traditional parts of Rio and is close to the Guanabara Palace and the Fluminese Football Club’s training ground. You are just a 15 minute walk from the closest metro station and you can reach Copacabana beach in under 30 minutes. Nearby are banks, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, bars – everything you could need is right on your doorstep.

FOOD:
Breakfast is included in this project and is a fabulous spread of coffee, milk, fruit juice, bread, butter, jams, meat, eggs, yogurts, cereal, fruit and cakes which should set you up for the day. You're located in the heart of Rio so there is an almost endless variety of dishes and restaurants, which is why we've provided the accommodation as breakfast only. Most of our volunteers regard eating out as one of the highlights of living in South America.

On your doorstep are numerous restaurants including local Brazilian fare, ‘Por Kilo’ restaurants (which charge based upon the weight of your food), Chinese, Japanese, Subway and snack shops galore! The snack shops, (Boteco’s) are a good option where ‘salgado’s are served (a type of savoury pastry filled with meat, cheese or chicken) and ‘pao de queijo’ (literally ‘cheese balls’ – delicious little cheese and bread balls) that all cost around Rs 4. One thing is for sure, you won't go hungry in Rio!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TUTOR PROFILE : PAULO CEZAR DE SOUZA:
Paulo is the tutor for all the full time courses, and some of the part time courses. Paulo Cezar de Souza has been a photography teacher with the “Fluminense Photography Society – SFF, for over 10 years. [Fluminese is a word used to describe Rio and the surrounding areas]. Paulo Cezar has shown his work in several expositions – national and international, and has received several awards, including first prize in photography at an event organized by “Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra”, in the city of Niterói.

On a personal level, Paulo is a friendly and charismatic man with a great sense of humor and a cheeky grin! He has retired from his full time job, and so now dedicates his time to photography. He works and exhibits at schools and galleries in Rio and its sister city Niterói, which is just across Guanabara Bay. He really is a pleasure to learn from and a great teacher!

Some of the photos on this page were provided by centre students Sid Bond, Delcio Capistrano, Eryck Machado, Paulo Figueira & Luiz Ferreira. Also, of course Paulo Cezar de Souza, your teacher.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PLACEMENT?

Once you have applied for a placement, we'll contact you and send you our Welcome Pack. You'll also receive Log-on details and password for our Volunteer Extranet where you'll have access to all the documentation and information which we've put together to facilitate preparations for your adventure! Your Project Co-ordinator for your country will liaise with you throughout the arrangements process, as well as while you're on your placement and on your return home.

The documents you'll have access to also include a Country Factfile, Safety Guide and any manuals that may assist you on your particular programme (e.g. Teaching Guide, Sports Manuals, Enrichment Suggestions for Animal Care, etc.). We do all we can to make your stay one that you'll never forget. This is a truly awesome, elegant and beautiful country.

As with all our destinations, the culture and heritage is different to what you're used to ... which, although one of the most exciting aspects of travelling, should be borne in mind. Self-reliance and independence are highly appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity!

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OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES:

Make the most of your time there! To help you do that, we've put together some exciting activities, courses and tours that you can add to your itinerary. These are designed to be fun, but also to enable you to learn, and expand your personal and professional development enjoyment ... but mostly for your enjoyment! :-)

Surfing Lessons in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

SURFING LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
GROUP LESSONS:
1 Single Lesson = £18.00
5 Lessons = £65

Surfing is a way of life in Rio and its home is Arpoador Beach, where our surfing lessons take place. Because of the fantastic rolling waves, the beach hosts to many surfing tournaments a year, and for the truly daring, spotlights on the beach also allow for surfing at night!

Lessons are arranged in conjunction with your main project and each lesson lasts one hour.
Lessons are arranged in groups with other volunteers or tourists up to a maximum of 4 people.
You can choose as many lessons as you like.
These lessons cater to all levels of skill, from Beginner upwards.

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Surfing Lessons in Florianopolis in Brazil

SURFING LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
Price: £89 for a Course of 8 x 1-hour lessons

The island of Florianopolis has 42 beaches and some of the most consistent surf spots in Brazil! Some of the beaches hold the worldwide surfing championships making it an ideal place to learn or improve your surfing skills. Lessons will take place on either Praia de Ingleses or Praia Barra da Lagoa, normally in the mornings. Your teacher speaks good English and is a member of the local Surf Association.

Lessons are arranged in conjunction with your main project and each lesson lasts one hour.
The course consists of 8 hours of surfing
Lessons are group classes with other volunteers/tourists up to a maximum of 4 people.
These lessons cater to all levels of skill, from Beginner upwards.

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Stand-up Paddle Boarding lessons in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
Includes the hire of a board.
GROUP LESSONS:
1 Single Lesson = £16.00
5 Lessons = £55

A popular and fun sport in Rio de Janeiro is the fast-growing Stand Up Paddle. This sport originated in Hawaii and is taking the world by storm ... everyone's doing it! Set on one of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana, you will spend a little time on land learning from the professionals on how to control the board with the paddle and keep your balance, before taking to the water for a great workout whilst admiring the stunning scenery.

All abilities catered for.
Lessons are one hour each

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Portuguese Lessons in in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

PORTUGUESE CLASSES IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
1 Week Portuguese Course £395 (prior to starting your placement, including accommodation)
Portuguese Language Lessons £90 per week (5 hrs pw at the same time as your placement)
Portuguese Language Lessons £140 per week (10 hrs pw at the same time as your placement)

Take Portuguese lessons alongside ANY project or as an intensive introduction course before you start. You can take a course for any length of time to run alongside your placement - from 2 weeks onwards, OR you can take a 1 week introductory course before you start your project at a super discounted price:

Choose from 5 or 10 hours a week
Available at Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Superior levels
You'll study on a one-to-one basis, unless you're in a small group of volunteers who all have the same level
Classes are based on grammar and conversation, in which you will be strongly encouraged only to speak Portuguese
Classes are held Monday to Friday and will fit around your volunteering schedule
Enjoy the benefits of studying at a professional, prestigious school
At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate issued by the School, stating that you have attended the course, to which level, and the duration in hours of the course you have completed.

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Portuguese Lessons in Florianopolis in Brazil

PORTUGUESE LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
Price: £54 per week for 5 lessons of 1 hour per week

Your classes will take place at the home of a local Brazilian teacher who has taught Portuguese as a foreign language since 2008. She also lived in the USA for 8 years and speaks fluent English. Lessons take place around 30 minutes by bus from your accommotion.
Classes are in one hour sessions and take place Monday to Friday, and they will be fit around your volunteering schedule.
Portuguese Language Lessons (5 hrs per week at the same time as your main project)
Lessons are available at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels and are in the form of private classes that are prepared personally to fit your needs. You'll also be strongly encouraged only to speak Portuguese

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CAPOEIRA LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
Prices:
£110 for the first 2 weeks (4 lessons) includes uniform, registration and course fees £25 per week (2 lessons) for each additional week

You can do these Capoeira lessons concurrent with your main project. The course consists of 3 hours per week (2 lessons of 1.5 hours each) of Group lessons, but you have an option to do more lessons per week if you'd like to. The minimum length of this Add-On is 2 weeks and the price includes a one-fee cost for registration and a uniform.
You don’t need to be particularly fit, flexible or have previous martial arts experience to learn Capoeira.

Capoeira is not only a martial art, a dance and an art form steeped in Afro-Brazilian culture... Capoeira is a language, a form of self expression and an avenue which will help you to find a new freedom inside yourself. It’s also the perfect way to gain a deeper understanding of Brazilian culture. If you enjoyed running about as a child, flipping upside down, jumping around and playing games with your friends, you will love Capoeira. The basic moves are simple and, with a little practice, they are easy to learn.

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Ju-Jitsu Lessons in Florianopolis in Brazil

JU-JITSU LESSONS IN FLORIANOPOLIS:
PRICE: £20 per week, includes 3 lessons a week of 1.5 hours each. Also includes transport to and from your lessons.

Lessons take place in a classroom attached to a local church, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday evenings for 1.5 hours each session. Classes are held in groups where you'll mix with other volunteers, tourists and local people. You will need to wear a kimono which you can either bring with you or you can purchase one locally.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the martial art with speciality in floor fighting and grabbing, in which weight and strength are not the most important in fighting. Practice this martial art in a Brazilian style, with an experienced Brazilian teacher with over 20 years experience, teaching in Florida and Hawaii. Get to know Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian fighters, make new friends, learn the Brazilian technique and have fun!

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Latin Dance Lessons in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

LATIN DANCE LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:
£70 for the first week (2 hours of lessons per week)
£55 per week for each additional week
If you'd like to add extra lessons into your week, the price is £27.50 per lesson, and each lesson is 1 hour in length.

Styles of dance taught: Ballroom Dance, Samba, Forró, Salsa, and Tango.

Brazilians seem to be born with the natural ability to dance! Wherever you are, you'll most likely be greeted by 'Samba Rodas' (circles), and it's hard to escape being asked to strut your stuff alongside the locals! Join us on a special Latin American Dance Course and get your skills up to scratch in the studio before hitting the streets. You can take Dance lessons at the same time as doing your main project.

You'll be subscribed for all lessons and you can pick and choose which you attend. Each style of dance is usually taught twice per week, so you could spend all week dancing if you wish! (2 hours per week total).

Any level catered for.
Group lessons with other volunteers and/or 'foreigners'
Lessons are 100% practical
Within easy reach of your accommodation

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Photography lessons in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil

PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS IN RIO DE JANEIRO:
PRICES:

2-Week Nature Photography Course - £395

2-Week Lighting & Studio Photography Course - £495

4-Week Beginners Photography Course - £695

8-Week Full-On Photography Course, includes all 3 individual elements above - £1,295

Take some inspiring photography courses in than Rio de Janeiro alongside your main project. You'll enhance your Brazil experience and really capture the flavour of this beautifully enigmatic city with your lens. Courses are available at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels to cater for any kind of student.

The Photography Centre is the oldest and traditional photo school in Rio. It's located around 15-20 minutes from your accommodation on public transport. Courses run throughout the year - as you'll be working 1-1 with your tutor, the course can run at any time. All lessons are taught in English and all course materials are in English.
You'll have lessons 2 or 3 times per week. You’ll be taught using videos, slides, enlarged photographs and your course book. You’ll also have access to all the different cameras and studio equipment at the centre. Most students will work with both digital and film cameras. On the course, you will cover a variety of skills and ideas and have the opportunity to put them into practice in beautiful Rio de Janeiro! For example, the basic course covers:

How to use digital and film cameras
Technical skills including composition, lighting & colour usage, flash techniques, exposure and filters
Practical studio photography, including portraits and still life
Practical outdoor photography
A visit to a professional studio

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LOCATION | SIGHTSEEING:

Location: Laranjeiras is one of the most traditional parts of Rio and is close to the Guanabara Palace and the Fluminese Football Club’s training ground. You are just a 15 minute walk from the closest metro station and you can reach Copacabana beach in under 30 minutes. Nearby are banks, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, bars – everything you could need is right on your doorstep!

THINGS TO DO IN RIO:

Visit the beach! Choose from the famous Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra de Tijuca (pronounced Ba-ha), and Leblon, to name but a few! Copacabana is probably the world's most famous beach, with 3 miles of sunbathers and beach parties in front of one of the most densely populated cities on the planet.
Ipanema is Rio's most chic beach for the rich and the beautiful. Brazilians prefer busy beaches, with crowds of people, beach volleyball players, food sellers and sun tanners.
Volleyball, futevolley (volleyball but where you can’t use your hands!) and beach soccer.
Futebol (soccer) is the national obsession, and Rio is the location of Maracana Football stadium, the largest stadium in the world. Many football legends have played in this ground.
Surfing in perfect rolling waves is ideal for beginners or more advanced surfers.
There are excellent opportunities for rock climbing in and near Rio and hiking is great along the coast and in some of the national and state parks.
For some adrenaline packed fun, try hang-gliding, especially around Pedra Bonita, near Pepino beach.
The city has grown around the very green Tijuca Forest, creating the largest urban forest in the world. There are various trails into the forest and exploring it could easily take an entire day.

CARNAVAL!
Like Mardi Gras, Carnaval has its roots in ancient pagan ritual. The wild parties began in the Middle Ages. Over time it flourished and incorporated extravagant costumes from India and primitive carnal beats from African rhythm. Carnaval takes place before Lent where Catholic Brazilians officially gave up luxuries such as meat, alcohol and pastries.

The excitement of Carnaval builds practically all year round. Rehearsals at samba schools begin in August and marching percussion bands practise for their performances of music throughout the year. Carnaval Balls are extreme, surreal and erotic events. There is various stages of undress, extravagant body painting, stickered tattoos, fishnets and spandex involved! Hypnotic music, grinding movements and beautiful ladies of the night vying for the camera’s attention are included in the price of the ticket. Some of these beautiful ladies are less ‘lady’ than they may appear…

Street Carnaval is all about the dancing in the streets, marching bands pump out their theme tune and other rhythms as the drag queens and party crazed people bop along behind. The samba parades are perhaps a highlight of carnaval. As the Lonely Planet so nicely puts it, the Brazilians harness sweat, noise and confusion and turn it into art. The best Samba schools in the country prepare all year for their moment of glory. This procession is a competition of the art. There are many aspects to samba including percussion, song, dance, choreography, costumes, story line, floats and decorations. The winner of the samba parades earns admiration and the pride of Rio and all of Brazil.

TRAVEL:

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REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK:

SARAH GENTS
Danish
Photography Course in Rio de Janeiro

I have been gaining a lot more of experience from this opportunity. The best thing definitely is the city and all the people. There’s so much to see and do! I would recommend this placement to most people. I think the type of person to really get the best out of this placement would be someone who is active and social.

Can you describe a typical day?
A typical day would consist of waking up at 8.00am, eating breakfast at the hostel (which is good; fruit and good coffee) then I take the metro to my photography course. The course is very intense as I have one-on-one lessons, I learn a lot! I'm done at 12.00 so afterwards I take my Rio guide and I explore the city and its sights. I normally return to the hostel at 18.00 to eat with the others, and relax.

JOYCE DUAH
British
Photography Course in Rio de Janeiro

My experience so far has been amazing, from being picked up by the lovely Jess to meeting the girls in my dorm and getting to know the staff at the hostel.

My first photography lesson with Paulo was great. He was so friendly and knew exactly what I wanted out of the course. Paulo is very knowledgeable and full of tips to help improve my photography. I have learnt so much in such a short space of time.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES IN RIO DE JANEIRO IN BRAZIL