VANITAS
MAY 29-31st 2026
CZECH REPUBLIC
Vanitas
a reminder of the transience of beauty, time, and human existence itself.
Within the abandoned Renaissance castle, where the past gently touches the present, we will explore through photography the fragile boundary between being and decay.
Models, decorations, and space become symbols rather than mere subjects, each frame an invitation to pause.
It is not only about the image, but about the awareness that it is impermanence which gives beauty its depth.
Perfect for portrait, fashion, and fine art photographers seeking an unique and atmospheric settings
PORTRAIT - FASHION - ARTISTIC NUDES
LOCATION
( distance Prague - location is 2 hours )
The castle expansive grounds represent a complex of buildings with a medieval core and an originally English park. In the grounds we can find both the remains of a 13th-century keep and a Gothic castle, as well as evidence of the High Renaissance with numerous Baroque and Neo-Gothic modifications.
The castle will be partly furnitured and decorated for our photo sessions.
MODELS
Zuza
(photos: archive of the model)
Nataliya
(photos: archive of the model)
Simona
(photos: archive of the model)
Ophelia
(photos: archive of the model)
Meg
(photos: archive of the model)
Oleksandra
(photos: archive of the model)
STYLING and SET DECORATIONS
ARTISTIC SUPPORT
by KAROLINA KOBLEN
MAKE-UP & HAIR
by MARTINA BORECKÁ
PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORT
by
MAJA ZUNOVÁ
&
LIONEL DUVAL
ACCOMMODATION
Single bedroom with breakfasts and dinners
in 4-star hotel Třešť
( distance hotel - location is 20min. )
PROGRAM
FRIDAY, May 29th
Hotel check-in possible from 14:00
The location tour and private sessions at the castle Brtnice are possible 15:30 - 19:00
(access to the castle from 15:00)
If you request the transportation from Prague :
Meeting at the airport and departure at 12:00 (alternative pick-up to be discussed)
20:00 Welcome dinner at the hotel
Saturday, May 30th
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Departure to location and preparation
09:00 - 10:30 Session I.
10:30 - 11:00 Break & Preparation
11:00 - 12:30 Session II.
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Break & Preparation
14:00 - 15:30 Session III.
15:30 - 19:00 Possibility of private sessions
20:00 Dinner
Sunday, May 31st
07:00 Breakfast and check out
08:00 Departure to location and preparation
09:00 - 10:30 Session IV.
10:30 - 11:00 Break & Preparation
11:00 - 12:30 Session V.
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Break & Preparation
14:00 - 15:30 Session VI.
16:00 End of the event and departure to Prague
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Private photo shoots are only for photographers who are members of the event.
Photographers have a great opportunity to plan a private photo shoots with the event models in their own direction.
Private sessions slots:
Friday 29th from 15:30 - 19:00
Saturday 30th after the official shooting time ( 15:30 -19:00 )
Sessions ( one or more hours ) can be booked in advance or during the event (for Saturday), the conditions of private sessions must be discussed and agreed directly with the model(s). We ensure the coordination and contact of the photographer with the model(s).
A Whatsapp group will be created for the participants of the event, where the status of the private photo shoots and the availability of models will be continuously updated.
The fee for the private session agreed between the model and photographer will be paid to the model directly after the shoot.
In case of questions, please feel free to ask at:
svetlanku@yahoo.com or Whatsapp +420 774 122 031
I look forward to seeing you in Czech Republic in May,
Svět.