Frequently Asked Questions

Any level and type of photographer and videographer will find our workshops to be a great learning experience. We only ask that you are engaged and willing to learn. These workshops aren't just for fashion photographers. In fact, we get many wedding, portrait and lifestyle photo/videographers on our courses looking to add a fashion feel to their images and services.

The schedule for each workshop day can differ – generally, our full-day courses start with an introduction and presentation of the chosen theme. Then we will work together to develop the concepts and define the look for models and set design. After a light lunch, we will get our hands on practical shooting with photo & video review as the day ends. Our full-day workshops usually start at 10 AM and finish at 6 PM. You can find more details about individual courses on the 'Upcoming Events' page.

Workshop fees cover the session itself. Accommodation and travel are up to you (unless stated otherwise), but we’re here to help with suggestions.

We always keep the workshops as small as possible, usually around 16 students or less, allowing us to tailor-make the tutoring to everyone's level. In addition, the participants are split into groups on workshop days, so there are usually only 4-5 people working in one group at one time – which allows more individual time on set.

Images are yours for non-commercial use. For anything else (print sales, exhibitions, etc.) they must be cleared with us before use, so there is clearance with the model agency. Please read the T&C page for more information about Image Usage & Intellectual Property. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have concerns about this before joining or after the course.

The leading tutor and workshop manager is Marco Joe Fazio, AOP. His long experience in commercial photography, film and design will be at the service of the students for the whole course duration. In addition, other professionals and lecturers will work alongside Marco – most of them are established with our commercial work team – who will explain the various aspects of their specific disciplines, whether they are fashion styling, set design, makeup, hairstyle, etc.

A camera, lenses, spare batteries, and your portfolio. Retouching session attendees, don't forget your laptop.

Yes, if you are a film shooters, you are more than welcome to come along. However, you need to be aware that, as we won't have time to get the film processed during the workshop, it is difficult for us to help critique your final image quality throughout the day as we go. Nonetheless, you are welcome to send us a copy after the workshop, and we promise to come back with our feedback.

Your tutor carries comprehensive insurance for commercial photo/videography and public liability. It would be best if you always have your policy in case of cancellation, injury or any unexpected situation. Particularly when the workshop is at locations other than in our photo studio, it is worth considering equipment insurance – there are many great companies out there who can help.

Once you choose the event you want to attend, you must follow the online booking process. That will lead you to reserve your space and pay a 50% deposit of the total course cost. The final payment is due three weeks before the workshop start date.

If we have to cancel a workshop due to bad weather, or if we are not reaching the minimum attendance, we will notify you as soon as possible and refund you the deposit in full or credit it towards another course as you prefer.

We understand that sometimes unexpected changes happen, so we try to be flexible with cancellations. However, we need to be notified of your cancellation as soon as possible – if you decide to cancel six weeks before the workshop, then the deposit is refundable; this gives us time to give someone else space. If you withdraw under the six weeks window, then the deposit is non-refundable. However, we allow the deposit to be used as credit towards another workshop if you wish to do so (using this credit within one year of the original workshop date). Please read the T&C page for our policy on refunds & cancellations.

Yes, if the workshop you would like to attend is sold out and you cannot follow the online booking procedure, email us at workshops@marcojoefazio.com, and we will notify you if someone cancels their place.

Yes, please fill out the short form at the bottom of this page.