For photographers building a life less ordinary
An intimate photography residency in the Italian lakes
A space to slow down, create with intention, and reconnect with the kind of work, and life, you've been dreaming of.
11-15th September 2026
This September, we're inviting a small group of photographers to join us for an intimate residency in the Italian Lakes.
Set within a historic castle in the Piedmont countryside, Sera is an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a five days of intentional creativity at a high level, adventure, and connection.
You'll shoot in the dreamiest locations across the Italian Lakes, work with signed industry models and elevated styling, receive hands-on mentorship, and spend your days surrounded by people who understand why this work matters.
But Sera is about more than building a stronger portfolio.
It's about slowing down enough to hear your own ideas again.
Finding inspiration in new places.
Creating work that feels honest and intentional.
It's about living new experiences, going on new adventures, connecting with people who share the same passion for building a creative life.
You’ll return with a body of work you're genuinely proud of, fresh perspective, renewed creative momentum, and a deeper belief in what's possible.
An intimate photography residency in the Italian lakes
A space to slow down, create with intention, and reconnect with the kind of work, and life, you've been dreaming of.
11-15th September 2026
This September, we're inviting a small group of photographers to join us for an intimate residency in the Italian Lakes.
Set within a historic castle in the Piedmont countryside, Sera is an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a few days of intentional creativity at a high level, adventure, and connection.
You'll shoot in the dreamiest locations across the Italian Lakes, work with signed industry models and elevated styling, receive hands-on mentorship, and spend your days surrounded by people who understand why this work matters.
But Sera is about more than building a stronger portfolio.
It's about slowing down enough to hear your own ideas again.
Finding inspiration in new places.
Creating work that feels honest and intentional.
It's about living new experiences, going on new adventures, connecting with people who share the same passion for building a creative life.
You’ll return with a body of work you're genuinely proud of, fresh perspective, renewed creative momentum, and a deeper belief in what's possible.
why Sera?
Because you're not just here to take pretty pictures.
You're here to live a little more fully, create more boldly, and step into the kind of work, and life, you've been imagining.
Sera is for photographers who are ready to level up, fully step into their vision, and build a creative life that reflects the way they truly want to live and create.
It's built around adventure — the kind that happens when you leave what's familiar behind and find yourself creating in a new environment, surrounded by new energy, fresh inspiration, and people who are building in the same direction.
Yes, you'll leave with a body of work you're genuinely proud of.
But more importantly, you'll leave with a clearer vision of where you're heading, renewed confidence in your creative voice, and the momentum to keep building a life that feels true to you.
A few days that feel like a genuine shift — creatively, personally, and in how you see what's possible.
why Sera?
Because you're not just here to take pretty pictures.
You're here to live a little more fully, create more boldly, and step into the kind of work, and life, you've been imagining.
Sera is for photographers who are ready to level up, fully step into their vision, and build a creative life that reflects the way they truly want to live and create.
It's built around adventure — the kind that happens when you leave what's familiar behind and find yourself creating in a new environment, surrounded by new energy, fresh inspiration, and people who are building in the same direction.
Yes, you'll leave with a body of work you're genuinely proud of.
But more importantly, you'll leave with a clearer vision of where you're heading, renewed confidence in your creative voice, and the momentum to keep building a life that feels true to you.
A few days that feel like a genuine shift — creatively, personally, and in how you see what's possible.
why Sera?
Because for us, being a photographer has never just been about creating beautiful photographs. It's about the life those photographs make possible.
You're not just here to take pretty pictures.
You're here to live a little more fully, create more boldly, and step into the kind of work — and life — you've been imagining.
Sera is for photographers who are ready to level up, fully step into their vision, and build a creative life that reflects the way they truly want to live and create.
It's built around adventure — the kind that happens when you leave what's familiar behind and find yourself creating in a new environment, surrounded by new energy, fresh inspiration, and people who are building in the same direction.
Yes, you'll leave with a body of work you're genuinely proud of.
But more importantly, you'll leave with a clearer vision of where you're heading, renewed confidence in your creative voice, and the momentum to keep building a life that feels true to you.
A few days that feel like a genuine shift — creatively, personally, and in how you see what's possible.
Days begin slowly with breakfast together before heading out to photograph at the castle and across carefully chosen locations throughout the Italian Lakes.
Every shoot is thoughtfully curated with industry models, elevated styling, and creative direction designed to strengthen your portfolio while giving you space to create with intention.
Between shoots, there's time to slow down... Swim in the pool, enjoy long lunches together, wander the castle grounds, take a boat across the lakes... Talk about photography, business, life, and everything in between.
Evenings are spent around shared tables, enjoying incredible local food and wine before settling in for films beneath the stars and the kind of conversations you wish lasted a little longer.
the experience
the experience
Days begin slowly with breakfast together before heading out to photograph at the castle and across carefully chosen locations throughout the Italian Lakes.
Each shoot is thoughtfully curated with industry models, elevated styling, and creative direction designed to strengthen your portfolio while giving you the freedom to create in your own way.
Between shoots, there's time to simply be.
Swim in the pool.
Enjoy long lunches together.
Wander the castle grounds.
Take a boat across the lakes.
Talk about photography, business, life, and everything in between.
Evenings are spent around shared tables, enjoying incredible local food and wine and having the kind of conversations you wish lasted a little longer.
where you'll stay
For five days, we'll call a real Italian castle home.
Owned by the same family for more than 500 years, the estate is filled with history, charm, and the kind of atmosphere that invites you to slow down and be present.
The property features six historic bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms, a garden guesthouse, peaceful grounds, a swimming pool, grand fireplaces, and an eighteenth-century kitchen.
At its heart is a magnificent seventeenth-century hall with the Caccia family crest carved into its monumental fireplace, alongside a rare early twentieth-century Piedmontese billiard table.
Perfectly positioned in the Piedmont countryside, just twenty minutes from Milan Malpensa Airport, it's the ideal base for exploring lakes, vineyards, and beautiful historic towns.
what you'll take away
A body of work you're genuinely proud of and reflects your vision.
Fresh ideas and creative perspective.
Greater confidence in your own way of seeing.
Meaningful friendships with photographers who understand your journey.
And perhaps most importantly, the momentum to keep building the creative life you've been dreaming of.
A reminder that the creative life you've been dreaming of is closer than you think.
what's included
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Four nights / five days in a historic Italian castle
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Curated portfolio shoots and creative experiences
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Signed industry models and elevated styling
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Hands-on mentorship and creative guidance throughout
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All meals during your stay — 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, enjoyed between the castle and some of our favourite local spots
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Fruit, snacks, drinks & aperitifs
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Boat trip and curated creative excursions
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Airport transfers from Milan Malpensa + all transport throughout the residency
mentorship & creative direction
Throughout the residency, you'll work closely with us through hands-on mentorship and creative guidance.
We'll be alongside you throughout every shoot — helping you refine your ideas, strengthen your compositions, develop your storytelling, and create work that feels intentional and true to your vision.
This isn't about creating more.
It's about creating work that feels more honest, more considered, and more deeply connected to who you are as a photographer.
Work with clarity.
Direction.
Purpose.
