Holidays@CasaAna
The Quiet Lens: a photography holiday with Andrew Scriven
Unhurried, unspoilt, unforgettable. Join us next spring (2026) for an immersive photography holiday in the heart of the Alpujarras, with a group of just 8 participants. Casa Ana and its stunning surroundings will be your base.
Next holiday:
Dates: 9 – 15 May 2026
Led by Andalusia based photographer Andrew Scriven and supported by expert local mountain guides, this carefully curated week is perfectly timed—when the valleys are at their greenest and bursting with wildflowers. Each day begins and ends with golden light, ideal for walking straight from the house into a landscape of deep canyons, tumbling waterfalls, and layered mountain ridges glowing with colour. Think sunsets that rival Rothko paintings—and a chance to capture them with your camera.
To book this holiday email us at info@casa-ana.com and we will send you a booking form.
“What made it so brilliant is very much down to the tutor and his approach to photography (and life)... Andrew Scriven. As soon as you meet Andrew you realise he is one of the most genuine, gentle, kind hearted, empathetic, compassionate and intelligent people you will ever meet.”
About the photography holiday
Throughout the week, you’ll explore a timeless world of whitewashed villages, winding mule tracks, and hand-built terraces where life continues much as it has for centuries. These unspoilt communities are perfect for striking black-and-white photography, offering bold compositions and rich contrasts at every turn. From stone streets and rustic doorways to shadows cast by almond trees and abandoned mills, you’ll craft a personal body of work that blends the graphic with the poetic.
In the middle of the week, we’ll take a day trip to Granada, where you’ll have the chance to photograph the majestic Alhambra and its exquisite gardens—an architectural masterpiece set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The intricate details and lush greenery offer endless opportunities for stunning images..
The remainder of the week will be back in the Alpujarras where the experience is deepened by encounters with the people who call this valley home. You’ll be invited to photograph village life and craftspeople keeping ancient traditions alive—all approached with care, respect, and a mindful, unhurried rhythm.
Who’s it for?
We welcome photographers at all levels from beginner to expert. With moderate fitness, this holiday invites you to walk for a few hours each day, embrace the shifting mountain light, and connect with your creative eye. More than a workshop, this is a chance to slow down, look deeply, and immerse yourself in a landscape shaped by time, light, and tradition.
What to expect
Guided photography walks each morning and evening in the Taha Valley and beyond, when the light is at its most beautiful
Explore and photograph waterfalls, canyons, and flower-filled mountain trails just steps from Casa Ana
Visit timeless white villages—perfect for powerful black-and-white and architectural photography
Capture village life with locals and artisans
A day trip to Granada to photograph the stunning gardens and intricate architecture of the Alhambra
Masterclasses in landscape and architectural photography led by Andrew Scriven.
Post-processing tuition tailored to your skill level, helping you refine your visual style
Go home with a stunning set of unique images to elevate your portfolio
About Andrew
Andrew Scriven is an award-winning British photographer based in Andalusia, Spain, with a lifelong love of nature, creativity, and exploration.
His photography has received international recognition including winning the Digital Photographer Wildlife Photograph of the Year, being a shortlisted finalist in the Sony World Photography Awards, and achieving recognition in the National Geographic International Photo Contest.
Andrew has designed and led photography courses for the Royal Photographic Society, combining technical skill with mindfulness whilst photographing the natural world. He was also a Sony Global Imaging Ambassador, sharing his work and knowledge with photographers across the globe.
Andrew has travelled widely with his camera, including an unforgettable expedition sailing to Antarctica, as well as time spent photographing remote mountain and wilderness landscapes around the world.
At the heart of Andrew’s work is a love of being outdoors, slowing down, and seeing more deeply. He enjoys collaborating with others, sharing creative ideas, and nurturing a sense of shared passion and curiosity. He is delighted to be leading this photography holiday at Casa Ana and looks forward to exploring, creating, and connecting together.
www.andrewscriven.co.uk
Prices and bookings 2026
Prices are given for single occupancy of a room with private bathroom. Discounts available if you share a room or a bathroom. The maximum number in this group will be 8 participants.
Single room with private bathroom €2000
Standard double or twin room with private bathroom €2050
Large double or twin room with private bathroom €2150
The Garden Room (large double with private bathroom) €2250
The price includes tuition, transport to and from photography locations (including to Granada), breakfasts, lunches, 5 dinners with a glass of wine and accommodation.
The price does NOT include flights or airport transfers, 1 dinner, drinks (except for tea and coffee and the wines included with meals), coffee stops in cafes, entrance fees to the Alhambra.
For further information and bookings: email Tinca at Casa Ana.
“Excellent tuition...thanks very much...you are a gifted communicator and raconteur.”
—ALEX, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
“Good advice and fabulous photos!”
—SIMONE, SURREY, UK
Accommodation and Food
Casa Ana is known for its stylish and comfortable accommodation, fabulous vegetarian cooking and stunning views of the Trevelez river gorge and the mountains beyond.
“Casa Ana provided fantastic vegetarian meals, with homemade desserts that were beyond delicious, fantastic hearty healthy food, beautiful breakfast”
The House
Staying at Casa Ana is like staying at a private house, simple, comfortable and welcoming. A place where you can feel at home.
The old Alpujarra-style buildings are arranged around a Moorish courtyard garden, planted with wisteria and roses. A few steps through the garden take you to the terraces with breathtaking views along the valley and into the mountains.
In the bedrooms we’ve kept the original chestnut beams with white walls and terracotta floors, comfortable beds, quality linens and a scattering of rugs.
The bathrooms are modern with rain showers, huge mirrors and hand-made tiles inspired by the Moorish designs of the Alhambra. A large sitting room gives onto a shady terrace with superb mountain views.
The Architect-designed dining room and kitchen are open plan and welcoming, giving onto a secluded south-facing terrace. For winter warmth there is underfloor central heating throughout (even in the bathrooms) and a fireplace in the sitting room.
“Casa Ana is a perfect place to bring a small group, especially for walking, writing, or personal development – you can have the place to yourselves. The mix of indoor and outdoor spaces provides a conducive and pleasing environment for this kind of activity. If you bring a group of 6 or more, you can opt to have lunches and dinners included, as we did, and I highly recommend this.”
— LORRAINE
The Garden
Casa Ana was made for outdoor living. Everywhere rooms open onto the Moorish garden, the courtyard or the terraces.
There are big shady pergolas where you can relax with a glass of wine, or a cup of coffee and a good book and secluded sunny corners where you can soak up the Andalucian sun and do nothing at all. At night you can sit out, gaze at the stars and watch the moonrise over the mountains.
Everywhere there are panoramic views, the scent of jasmine and orange blossom, and maybe the sound of goatbells or a nightingale or the river far below.
It’s what makes Casa Ana special.
“The Casa itself is beautiful, and has been lovingly and sympathetically restored... Anne and the staff couldn’t possibly be any friendlier. The surroundings are also stunning.”
— LYNNE