inside the vision
fine art
photography workshop
Join European fine-art photographer Zuzana Fajmonová, Gold Medalist of the World Photography Cup (Dallas, USA), for an exclusive two-day creative experience that blends fine art, fashion, and storytelling.
Limited to 8 participants • Coming soon 2026 | New York
about
the experience
Step Inside the Vision
Workshop is limited to 8 participants • Coming soon, 2026 | New York City
This is not a photography class — it’s an invitation into my creative world.
Over two days, you’ll experience how fine art is built: from concept to color, from story to light.Together we’ll create images that breathe emotion, atmosphere, and meaning.
Concept & Emotion
Discover how ideas become stories.
Step into Zuzana’s creative process — where every image begins with emotion.
Learn how to turn invisible feelings into powerful visual narratives.
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Transforming intuition into visual concept
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Working with story, symbolism, and atmosphere
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Building emotion through composition and color
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Learning to feel before you shoot
Set Design & Scenography
Build your own world.
Experience how fine-art photography comes alive through handcrafted detail.
Together we’ll create sets, props, and lighting that speak through texture and space.
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Designing and constructing scenography
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Working with props, fabric, and geometry
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Directing models within an artistic environment
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Merging art direction and emotion in every frame
Color, Light & Body
Where emotion meets form.
Explore the language of color and gesture.
From body painting to light direction, discover how color defines character and meaning.
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Understanding the emotional psychology of color
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Using light as a storytelling element
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Working with movement, gesture, and body expression
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Experiencing body painting as living symbolism
Creation & Reflection
Art as transformation.
Join a small, intimate group of creators in an experience that will reshape how you see photography — and yourself.
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Creating your own fine-art image in collaboration with Zuzana
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Reflecting on the story and symbolism within your work
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Learning to trust intuition and emotion
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Leaving with images — and a renewed artistic vision
meet
the artist
Zuzana Fajmonová (1987, Czech Republic) is a European visual artist and fine-art photographer known for her distinctive fusion of photography, theatre, and design. Her imagery combines meticulous composition, symbolism, and emotional depth — transforming ideas into cinematic, handcrafted worlds.
Her work has been recognized internationally, earning her the Gold Medal at the World Photography Cup 2024 in Dallas, and multiple honors from FEP Europe, Mile Awards, and other juried exhibitions. She is a member of APF (Professional Photographers).
Her photographs have been exhibited across Europe and the United States — including the Clam-Gallas Palace and Galerie Mánes in Prague, Art Market Budapest, Munich’s Viele Gesichter exhibition, and the World Photography Cup exhibition in Dallas. Her Pop-Art series was selected as the official visual identity of the 2023 Prague Photo Festival.
Each artwork is carefully constructed: Zuzana designs and handcrafts her own props, paints backdrops and bodies, and sketches every scene before shooting. Deeply inspired by art history, her series reinterpret movements such as Pop Art, Abstraction, Cubism, and Surrealism, merging them with contemporary storytelling.
Today, she lives in Liberec, Czech Republic, working internationally across fine-art, fashion, and educational projects. She is the founder of a creative school, Atelier Kreativna, and leads international workshops in New York, Italy, and Central Europe, inspiring photographers and artists to create with depth, emotion, and authenticity.
program
overview
Day 1
Discovering the language of emotion
The first day begins long before the camera.
It starts with silence, observation, and the question:
What do you want your images to say?
In this first chapter, participants are guided through Zuzana’s full creative process — from idea to visual direction. You’ll experience how fine-art photography is born: not from technique, but from emotion, intuition, and design thinking.
Morning — Inspiration & Story
We begin through conversation, sketches, and curated examples from art history, you’ll learn how to translate it all into concrete visual ideas.
You’ll explore:
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How to define a story that carries meaning and emotion
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The power of intuition and metaphor in visual storytelling
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Finding personal themes — identity, silence, transformation
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How art movements such as Surrealism, Pop Art, and other influence color and composition
Before we create, we prepare everything for the photoshoot.
Afternoon — Visual Language & Preparation
In the afternoon, the focus shifts from concept to creation.
Together we will develop visual frameworks that later become living scenes.
You’ll observe and take part in the exact process Zuzana uses when building her own series.
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Create individual moodboards and sketches
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Experiment with symbolic color palettes
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Study balance, texture, and composition through light
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Discuss prop design and its narrative meaning
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Begin the preparation of set materials and costumes for Day 2
By the end of the first day, every participant will have a complete creative direction — a visual concept ready to materialize.
Evening Reflection
We close the day with an open discussion — reflecting on artistic choices, emotion, and symbolism.
This shared space allows participants to articulate their intention and prepare for the act of creation awaiting them on the second day.
The first day ends not with images, but with vision.
Tomorrow, we will bring it to life.
Day 2
The Art of Creation
The second day is devoted to transformation — to turning sketches, ideas, and colors from Day 1 into living, breathing art.
This is where thought becomes texture, and emotion takes shape.
You’ll step behind the scenes of Zuzana’s artistic process and actively take part in the making of a fine-art image — from set design to the final visual composition.
From imagination to tangible form
The second day is devoted to transformation — to turning sketches, ideas, and colors from Day 1 into living, breathing art.
This is where thought becomes texture, and emotion takes shape.
You’ll step behind the scenes of Zuzana’s artistic process and actively take part in the making of a fine-art image — from set design to the final visual composition.
Morning — Building the Scene
The day begins with a shared energy — the studio turns into a stage.
Together, we start crafting the visual world conceived the day before.
You’ll see how every detail matters:
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Building scenography using simple materials, fabrics, and found objects
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Creating balance between chaos and harmony within the frame
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Working with color psychology and how hues affect emotion
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Preparing and styling costumes, props, and surfaces
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Adjusting light and atmosphere to evoke mood
Afternoon — The Living Image
When the space feels right, the camera becomes an extension of intuition.
This part of the day focuses on interaction, direction, and the living moment of creation.
You’ll learn to:
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Work with a model as collaborator, not subject
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Capture emotion through gesture and stillness
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Use movement, rhythm, and light to express feeling
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Apply body painting and symbolic detail to deepen narrative
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Observe how Zuzana’s process connects intuition with technical precision
Each participant will be part of the collaborative creation — contributing ideas, observing transformation, and capturing moments that reveal the emotional essence of the work.
Evening — Reflection & Dialogue
We end the workshop not with a goodbye, but with reflection.
Together, we review the created artworks, discussing color choices, composition, and emotional resonance.
Zuzana offers personal feedback to each participant, helping them define their own artistic language and direction for future projects.
The journey ends with a new way of seeing — not only the world, but yourself as an artist.
Outcome of Day 2
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A complete fine-art scene created collectively under Zuzana’s direction
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Hands-on experience with artistic set design, color, light, and body painting
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Deeper understanding of symbolism, visual rhythm, and storytelling
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Confidence to develop your own authorial photographic language
details and
pricing
This is an intimate, hands-on creative experience limited to a small group of participants. Every element — from studio, props, and professional model to materials and guidance — is designed to immerse you fully in the process of authorial fine-art creation.
The workshop fee includes:
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All creative materials and props for scenography
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Professional model and assistant on set
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Body-painting and styling tools
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Studio rental and lighting equipment
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Individual feedback and artistic consultation
- Portfolio review
Fee: € 2.300
Dates: May 23–24, 2026 | New York City
Group size: Max 8 participants
Language: English (the artist speaks also German and fluent Italian)
Early-bird discount: 10 % off before March 31 2026
This is not an ordinary class.
It’s an immersive fine-art experience for those who want to create with emotion, intention, and meaning.
what clients
say
Real stories from artists and photographers who experienced the Inside the Vision workshop.
„Top-level professional who can both guide and inspire.“
„We had the unique opportunity to take part in a creative photography workshop led by Zuzana Fajmonová, who not only guided us through the world of fine-art photography but also provided an incredible environment for our own artistic expression.
The workshop began with a professional and deeply inspiring presentation that gave us insight into her portfolio and her artistic thinking. It was fascinating to see how she connects artistic vision with practical creation and how naturally she leads students toward their own development.
During the practical part, we had access to a wide range of props that Zuzana brought with her, which helped everyone bring their ideas to life.
We started by refining our concepts, created visual sketches, and then built complete scenes in the studio — setting up lights, choosing color palettes, and working with models. Students could experiment with face painting, transparent materials, and creating unique compositions using paper and plastic props.
Throughout the entire process, Zuzana was always present — offering advice, helping with styling, or physically assisting on set. Her energy and creativity motivated everyone to go beyond what they thought possible.
Zuzana Fajmonová is a top-level professional who can both guide and inspire.
Her creative approach and energetic teaching style were truly enriching, and the students appreciated her openness and passion.
This workshop is highly recommended to anyone who wants to expand their artistic boundaries and discover new ways of creating through photography.
Thank you, Zuzana! 🔥📸
„She is a great inspiration to other photographers“
It was such an honor to work with her in New York City! 🌃 So many amazing concepts and we worked together really well and fast. I recommend anyone to book with her. She makes Phenomenal videos and takes great photos! She also is a Inspiration to other photographers. 10/10 …
“She brought back my passion for creating.”
Zuzana is a photographer – a true visionary.
She sees creative opportunities everywhere and finds inspiration in every moment.
Ideas for composition come to her instantly — all it takes is a glance around.
And she’s always willing to share her unique way of seeing the world.
Zuzana brought back my passion for creating and gave me the courage to explore new approaches, to step beyond the limits of my own world and out into the streets among people.
Thank you for the new insights, the effective collaboration, and your kind, open-hearted guidance. I wholeheartedly recommend her — both as a photographer and as a teacher.
oin me in New York for an unforgettable creative journey —Limited spots available for May 23–24, 2026 • New York City
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