Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

When I saw that Marta and Sanda were hosting a food and lifestyle photography workshop in Portugal, I knew instantly that I had to book. Truth be told, it was just the impetus I needed to jump on a plane for a new adventure. Having never traveled to Portugal before, I used the workshop as my launching point for an entire month of Portugal exploration.

The workshop and our stay at the amazing Cabeca de Cabra in Porto Covo provided an endless array of scenery, landscapes, textures, food and experiences. New friends became fast friends and the cloudy, thunderstorm weather (which worried me at first!) allowed me to shoot in a completely different style to what I’m used to (hello: bright California sunshine).

Ironically, some of the photos I had the most fun with were lifestyle based…with a 94-year old fisherman stealing this newbie photographer’s heart.

Enjoy this little snapshot of Porto Covo!

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

Food & Lifestyle Photography Workshop: Alentejo, Portugal

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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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10 Comments

    1. Thanks so much! Yes, the workshop was superb. It’s always a blast hanging out (and learning!) with like-minded people. :) x

    1. It was truly a wonderful experience. And it’s amazing how much you can learn when you’re surrounded by such a talented group. :) x

    1. Thanks Debra!! Sunny skies in Lisbon this week should give me some wonderful photo opportunities. Can’t wait to get out and explore more! :) x