Dates:

Monday, August 11 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Cost: 

$9,695 - Double occupancy lodging (Single room available for an additional $1200). A $2495 deposit is required to hold your spot.

Size:

Limited to 8 attendees

Included in the cost of the trip:

• Double occupancy lodging with private facilities in 4 star hotels and a 5 star castle (Single room available for an additional $1200)
• Ground transportation on a luxury coach with an expert local guide and driver, Mark Lyons
• All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages)
• All park/attraction entrance fees
• Gratuity for our guide Mark Lyons
  
• Photographic and Lightroom instruction, as well as critique, by fine art photographer Richard Sexton
• In the field photography instruction
  
• Loaner Leica cameras and lenses (*limited availability)
  
  

Not included in the cost of the trip:

• Travel to or from Ireland
• Airport transfers
• Additional hotel nights before or after the workshop
• Alcoholic drinks and snacks
  
  

Getting There:

Richard Sexton is a widely published and exhibited photographer, who is also a lifelong Leica photographer, beginning with a used M4 in the 1970s and continuing to the present day with the M10 Monochrom. His most recent project, Enigmatic Stream: Photographs of the Industrial Landscape of the Lower Mississippi River was shot with the Monochrom. He is also a master digital printer utilizing a post-production workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop to optimize files for printing. He uses Imageprint RIP for archival monochromatic and color printing on 100% rag papers. For more information about Richard's work and career see the links below:

A bio can be found on Richard's web site here:
http://richardsextonstudio.com/biography/

A portfolio of work from Ireland, shot entirely with the Leica Monochrom can be seen here:
http://richardsextonstudio.com/notes-from-ireland-2015/

Signing Up:

To sign up for our Ireland workshop, checkout here on our website, email us (workshops@leicastoremiami.com) or call 305-921-4433. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. A $2495 deposit, as well as the single room supplement should you choose it, is required to hold your spot. The balance will be due by May 11, 2025.

We look forward to seeing you in Ireland!

Itinerary (*some locations subject to change)

ARRIVAL IN DUBLIN: Day 1 - Monday, August 11

We'll meet at 5:00pm in the lobby of The Green for introductions and a discussion about Monochrom photography by Richard. Afterwards, we'll head out for a welcome dinner. *Depending on everyone's arrival time, we will organize a photo walk to St. Stephen's Green, Trinity College, the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Temple bar, the river and more.

Accommodation: The Green

BELFAST: Days 2 & 3 - Tuesday, August 12 - Wednesday, August 13

After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and make our way towards Belfast. We'll photograph along the way and stop for lunch. After checking into the hotel in the afternoon, we'll have some down time and then head out for a photo walk. Possible locations include Belfast City Hall, St. Anne's Cathedral, the Belfast Wheel, the harbor, among others.

This morning, we'll head out again to explore the city. We'll go on a Black Cab tour that will explore Belfast's political murals and the history of conflict in Northern Ireland. After lunch, we'll gather in our hotel's meeting room for a presentation and Lightroom demo by Richard. In the afternoon, we'll head out again to explore the city. Options include the Crumlin Road Gaol, the Titanic Quarter and Museum and the Ulster Museum.

Accommodation: Ten Square Hotel

BUSHMILLS AND THE NORTH COAST: Day 4 - Thursday, August 14

Following breakfast we'll gather our bags and head to Bushmills. This area is well situated to visit the famous Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and the Dark Hedges. Weather permitting, we'll look to photograph each of these locations during our short stay here.

Accommodation: Causeway Hotel

DERRY: Days 5 & 6 - Friday, August 15 - Saturday, August 16

Once we've checked out of the hotel, we'll make our way to the walled city of Derry. On the way, we'll stop to photograph Dunluce Castle, a medieval ruin perched on the cliffs above the Atlantic. 


Once settled into our hotel, we'll go on a walking tour of the city, taking in the murals of Bogside, Guildhall, the Peace Bridge and more. We'll head out to a local pub this evening for dinner and live music.

On our second day in Derry, we'll explore more of the city and the surrounding areas including secluded beaches, the quaint village of Castlerock and the ancient stone ring fort, Grianan of Aileach.

Accommodation: Shipquay Boutique Hotel

COUNTY DONEGAL: Days 7 & 8 - Sunday, August 17 - Monday, August 18

We'll spend days seven and eight exploring the amazing County Donegal. Nestled in Ireland's wild northwest, is a land of untamed beauty, dramatic coastlines, and rich cultural heritage. Renowned for its rugged landscapes, it boasts some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs at Slieve League, golden beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way, and the remote, windswept expanses of Glenveagh National Park. 


Steeped in history, Donegal is home to ancient sites, medieval castles and vibrant towns such as Donegal Town, where traditional music and crafts flourish. With its ever-changing light, misty mountains, and crashing waves, Donegal offers photographers an endless canvas of inspiration — raw, remote, and breathtakingly beautiful. Our accommodations in Donegal will be the beautiful 5-star Lough Eske Castle, whose history dates back to the 15th century when it served as the ancestral home of the O’Donnell clan, one of the most powerful and influential Gaelic families in Ireland.



Accommodation: Lough Eske Castle

RETURN TO DUBLIN: Day 9 - Tuesday, August 19


After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and make our way back to Dublin. We'll take our time and make plenty of photo stops along the way. This evening, we'll gather for our last dinner together in Ireland.

Accommodation: The Green

DEPARTURE: Day 10 - Wednesday, August 20

We'll say our goodbyes and take with us the memories and photographs of this enchanting land. Feel free to depart at anytime that suits your schedule.

 

Payment

A $2495 deposit, along with the single room supplement should you choose it, is due at the time of registration. Balance will be due on May 11, 2025.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Enrollment is limited to 8 participants, and once you sign up, we are counting on your attendance. If you need to withdraw from this workshop, please notify us in writing (email is acceptable) as soon as possible. This is our refund policy:

If you cancel and we find someone to fill your seat, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $250 service charge. If you cancel and we cannot find someone to fill your seat, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule:

At least 90 days before the start of the workshop: Full refund minus $250 service fee.
Between 89 and 60 days before the start of the workshop: 75% refund
Between 59 and 45 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund
Less than 45 days from the start of the workshop: No refund

Course Cancellation and Other Terms

Leica Store Miami reserves the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received by 90 days prior to the start of the workshop.



In the event that this workshop must be canceled due to inadequate enrollment, all fees and deposits will be refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within 24 months.



In the unlikely event of illness, accident or injury to one of the instructors, Leica Store Miami reserves the right to replace that instructor with a comparable instructor.



In the event of a natural disaster or severe weather event, Leica Store Miami reserves the right to postpone or cancel the workshop.



Medical Insurance (required)



Emergency medical insurance through a provider like Allianz or similar is required to participate in any of Leica Store Miami's international workshop.



Travel Insurance (STRONGLY recommended)



Leica Store Miami is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or personal emergencies so we highly recommend purchasing travel Insurance. Companies like Travelex and Allianz Global Assistance are reputable but you can choose any vendor you like. Just make sure that they have an A+ rating from the BBB. Leica Store Miami is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation.


Camera Gear Insurance (STRONGLY recommended)



We advise all of our workshop attendees to insure their camera gear against damage, theft, loss, etc. If your gear is not already insured, check with your home owner's insurance to see if they offer coverage. There are several photo specific insurance policies out there as well.


Communicable Illness Protocols



Our main goal on all of our tours is to keep everyone safe. To that end, we ask that everyone do their best to avoid exposure to communicable diseases like Covid-19, influenza, RSV, etc before and during our trip. If someone in our group becomes ill on the trip and we deem it to be harmful to the group, we reserve the right to remove them from group activities where social distancing is not possible.



Single Room Policy


If you sign-up for double occupancy room sharing and there are no other attendees to pair you with, you will be responsible for paying the single room supplement.



Transfers


If for any reason you wish to transfer your deposit or workshop fee, please notify us by email. You must register and complete a new workshop within 24 months of the withdrawal. We reserve the right to accept or deny any transfer.
There are no exceptions to our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.