Two tall white walls framing a distant church tower

YOS Originals · Morocco

Places & Perspectives

Explore landscapes, architecture and the character of places through thoughtful photography.

7 daysNo experience neededSmall groupPremiere on day 7

About this journey

A week dedicated to landscape and architecture. You learn to read lines, geometry, symmetry and depth, and to work with natural light outside and inside. Theory each day prepares a new kind of place; practice takes you to coastline, mountains, streets, buildings and authorised interiors.

Objective. Interpret natural and built spaces visually through photography.

You leave withA series of 15–20 photographs of places and architecture

What you will learn

  • Landscape
  • Depth
  • Lines
  • Geometry
  • Symmetry
  • Perspective
  • Exterior and interior architecture in natural light
  • Editing and geometric correction

What you need

ExperienceNone needed

Every day begins with theory, so you always know what we will do and why.

CameraPro camera or high-end phone

Bring the gear you have. We help you get the most out of it.

EditingLaptop with editing software

For example Lightroom or a similar editor with perspective correction.

Itinerary · 7 days

From the first frame to the premiere

Each day opens with theory for what we will shoot that day or the next, then moves into practice in real places, always in daylight.

  1. The angled marble roof of a modern opera house
    Oslo, Norway

    Day 1

    Arrival and seeing lines

    Theory

    Lines, shapes and geometry: training your eye for structure.

    Practice

    First walk to find patterns, symmetry and repetition.

  2. A carved stone monastery facade with flags under a blue sky
    Lisbon, Portugal

    Day 2

    Architecture outside

    Theory

    Perspective, verticals and how to photograph buildings and streets.

    Practice

    Photo walk through old streets, doors and facades.

  3. Nicolás walking through a stone castle archway
    Lisbon, Portugal

    Day 3

    Interiors in natural light

    Theory

    Working inside with window light, balance and composition.

    Practice

    Photograph authorised interiors such as courtyards and traditional houses.

  4. A stone fortress tower on the riverbank
    Lisbon, Portugal

    Day 4

    Coastline

    Theory

    Long views, horizons and water in daylight.

    Practice

    Coastal landscape session.

  5. Autumn trees below a snow-capped peak
    Torres del Paine, Chile

    Day 5

    Mountains and valleys

    Theory

    Depth, layers and scale in big landscapes.

    Practice

    Excursion to a mountain valley for landscape photography.

  6. A colourful hilltop palace with yellow and red towers
    Sintra, Portugal

    Day 6

    Editing and correction

    Theory

    Selecting your series, editing and correcting perspective.

    Practice

    Final shoot to complete your series, then editing.

Day 7

Premiere

Last edits in the morning, with feedback from your instructor. In the evening the lights go down and we screen everyone's work together. You present a series of 15–20 photographs of places and architecture.

Seven days earlier you arrived with a camera. Now you leave with finished work and a community that saw it first.

Included and not included

Clear from the start

Included
  • Accommodation during the programme
  • Meals during the scheduled programme
  • Daily theory sessions and guided practice
  • Personal feedback and editing support
  • The final premiere
Not included
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Your camera, phone and laptop
  • Personal expenses

Sample programme. Exact inclusions, places and times are confirmed for each departure.

Nicolás Lacoste with his camera on a boat in front of a glacier
Lago Grey, Chile

Your instructor

Nicolás Lacoste

Audiovisual & Creative Director

More than 15 years creating content for television, advertising and social media in Chile, Germany and Canada. He leads the creative programme of every YOS journey.

Questions

Before you join

Do I need professional equipment?
No. You can join with a professional camera or a high-end smartphone. You will also need a laptop with editing software. We will publish a suggested packing list for each departure.
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Yes. No previous experience is needed for any YOS course. Each day starts with a theory session that prepares what we will do, followed by practice in real places.
What is the premiere?
On the last day of every journey we screen the work each participant created during the week, together as a group. It is a celebration of what you made and a chance to share it.
Are flights included?
No. International flights are not included in any YOS course. You book your own flight to Morocco.
How do I reserve my spot?
Fill in the reservation form. There is no payment at that stage: we confirm dates, availability and price by email, and then you secure your spot.

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