San Marco, twice.

Once in stone. Once in water.

On mornings like this, Venice offers you the photograph without resistance. No drama, no performance. Just alignment. Architecture, light, and stillness .

#photography #venice #leica #blackandwhite #monochrome #italy #marcosecchi

One of the photos taken during my Bohemia and Prague Leica Workshop

Jindřichův Hradec Castle is reflected in the still water of Vajgar Lake at dusk in Jindřichův Hradec, South Bohemia, Czech Republic.

#leica #photography #workshop #bohemia #prague #marcosecchi

Framed through the arches of Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest feels like a fairytale waiting to be captured. This is why I love bringing my Leica here during workshops; every step offers a new story in light and stone.

#budapest #leica #marcosecchi #workshops @leica_camera @leicabudapest @leicauk

Three Focal Lengths, a Lifetime of Images Lessons from 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm after decades behind the lens

🔍 28mm. 35mm. 50mm.

Three focal lengths that taught me how to see — and how to earn a living with a camera.

If you shoot with primes — or want to — this one’s for you.

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#Photography #PrimeLenses#StreetPhotography #VisualStorytelling #MarcoSecchi

🎉 Just hit a milestone!
$1K+ in Substack subs.
Under 20 days.
#9 in Art.
Not bad for a guy with a camera and no plan B.
📬 marcosecchi.substack.com

#Photography #Substack #Milestone #CreatorLife #IndependentPublishing #MarcoSecchi

Top Photography Articles by Marco Secchi – Substack Picks A curated collection of Marco Secchi’s top Substack articles on photography, licensing, visual strategy, and creative business. Updated regularly.

Some of my top photography articles are now listed in one place:
📚 www.msecchi.com/blogmarco/photography-articles-substack
Insights on licensing, gear, creativity, and the business of being a photographer.

#photography #substack #leica #masterclass #photoworkshops #marcosecchi

🏡 A Venice Garden Hidden for 500 Years ... And Others You've Probably Missed.  Explore secret gardens in Venice, including Redentore’s newly reopened cloister. Hidden green spaces, photography spots, and travel tips beyond the usual.

🌿 A monastery garden in Venice just reopened after 500 years.
It’s not the only one hiding in plain sight.

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#Venice #UrbanGardens #HiddenPlaces #SlowTravel #MarcoSecchi

“You’ve been sold a dream. That’s why you’re broke.”

I wrote this for photographers tired of the fluff.

No presets. No chasing likes. Just how it actually works.

🔗 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/making-mon...

#PhotographyBusiness #FreelanceLife #MakeMoneyWithPhotography #MarcoSecchi

Venice Carnival 2026 Photography Workshop | Marco Secchi Experience Venice Carnival like never before. Small-group photo workshops with Marco Secchi, during the peak days of Carnival 2026. Book early.

Join a Venice Carnival 2026 Photography Workshop. Capture the magic, mystery, and colour of one of the world’s most iconic festivals — with expert guidance and local insight. Limited spots, book early.

www.msecchi.com/journal/veni...

#Venice #Carnival #PhotographyWorkshop #MarcoSecchi #Leica #2026

Mostar, July. It's not just history for me — it’s personal, a place that continues to echo in my work and my heart.
Never forget.

#Mostar #SiegeOfMostar #WarPhotography #NeverForget #MarcoSecchi #Bosnia1990s #GettyImages #Photojournalism #VisualStorytelling #DocumentingHistory

Mastering the Light A Photographer’s Greatest Tool

📸 Just published: “Mastering the Light”

A personal take on the kind of light photographers chase — and why it matters more than any gear.

This one’s for subscribers to my Substack.

👉 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/mastering-...

#Photography #VisualStorytelling #LightMatters #Substack #MarcoSecchi

A wide-angle dive into the celestial vault of Siena’s Duomo—lines, light, and Gothic rhythm converging in pure architectural poetry

#siena #leica #marcosecchi #photography

Some see canals. I see lives intertwined in a courtyard soaked in sunlight and routine.
📷 My quiet Venice. Not a list. Not a guide. A way of seeing.
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#TheVeniceISee #marcosecchi #leica #RealVenice #VenetianLife #Venice #VeniceBeyondTourism

Golden silence before the world awakes.
Dawn in the Piazzetta, where Venice stretches, exhales, and begins again.

This is The Venice I See — quiet, majestic, eternal.

#venice #TheVeniceISee #VeniceAtDawn #QuietVenice #PiazzettaSanMarco #VeniceMoments #VenicePhotography #SlowTravel #MarcoSecchi

A chair left in silence.
A boat moored beneath forgotten balconies.
This isn’t about monuments — it’s about moments.
The Venice I see.

#TheVeniceISee
#VeniceUnfiltered
#HiddenVenice
#marcosecchi

Venice Without the Crowds: Hidden Corners Worth Visiting in Every Season Venice has never been a secret, but it still holds secrets for those willing to look beyond the postcard image of gondolas gliding under the Rialto. In a city where every alley, shadow, and reflection...

Step into the hidden corners of Castello, Cannaregio, and Giudecca—where laundry flutters in quiet courtyards and reflections dance on empty canals.
Perfect for slow travel lovers and photographers.

www.msecchi.com/journal/veni...
#Venice #HiddenVenice #SlowTravel #VenicePhotography #MarcoSecchi

Where the land whispers tales of love and legend—Quiraing, Isle of Skye, where every shadow holds a secret and every breeze carries magic. Experience this landscape and discover its mysteries through the lens in my exclusive #Scotland #Photography #Workshops. #marcosecchi #leica

Disconnected, but never out of reach. Even in the remote beauty of the Isle of Lewis, a classic red phone box stands tall, calling back to simpler days. 📞🏴

New Western Isles Photography Workshop. September 2025!

#IsleofLewis #OuterHebrides #TimelessScotland #photographyworkshop #marcosecchi

...one more from today's early morning photography workshop in Venice.
#CarnivalJoy100LBV #carnival #venice #italy #marcosecchi

Best Places To Stay In Venice 2025 (Neighborhoods & Hotels) Where to stay in Venice, Italy? This ultimate guide to the best places to stay in Venice explains the best area and best hotels to stay in Venice!

These Are the Best Places to Stay in Venice: Best Neighborhoods & Hotels to Stay in Venice! www.worldtravelconne...+
#flipboard #venice #marcosecchi

Twilight over San Giorgio in Venice #venice #photograhy #workshop #marcosecchi #leica

Twilight over San Giorgio in Venice
#venice #photograhy #workshop #marcosecchi #leica

Camera of the day
#leica #M3 #filmisnotdead #marcosecchi #analogic

Monochrome Chronicles | @msecchi | Flipboard Dive into the timeless allure of black and white photography with Monochrome Chronicles. A visual journey that celebrates the subtle power of contrasts, textures, and light. Curated for those who see ...

"Monochrome Chronicles" is my @flipboard.com Magazine about Black and White Photography
#photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #leica #marcosecchi

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Venice Grand Canal from The Fontego dei Tedeschi
#leica #photogaphy #workshops #marcosecchi #venice

Twilight's and Sunrise photography workshop in Venice.
#venice #photographyworkshop #photography #marcosecchi #leica

Marco Secchi - Through the Lens: Tangled Thoughts - Budapest and Venice Photographer - 5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Photography Before Starting Out Here are five things I wish someone had told me before I picked up that first camera – stuff you don’t always read in the manuals or hear in the workshops.

5 Things I Wish I’d Known About Photography Before Starting Out
#photography #learning #marcosecchi

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Welcome to "Through the Lens: Tangled Thoughts" - Through the Lens: Tangled Thoughts - Budapest and Venice Photographer - Welcome to "Through the Lens: Tangled Thoughts" Welcome to "Through the Lens: Tangled Thoughts"

My new blog is live! www.marcosecchi.com/blog/welcome...
photograhy #marcosecchi #blog #fun #budapest

The Door
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Venice Photography Worships...rain or shine we are out shooting
#venice #marcosecchi #photography #workshop

Twilight, Dawn and Sunrise towards San Giorgio. During one of my workshops last week.
#photography #workshops #venice #leica #marcosecchi