NUDE ART MASTERCLASS
LEYENDECKER & RAPPO
Contemporary and Fine Art Nudes at Their Best
One of the most memorable events we have ever organized was the joint masterclass with Stefan Rappo in Tenerife in 2022. Therefore, it is my great pleasure to announce that we are organizing a new joint masterclass in Fuerteventura in our anniversary year.
Stefan is a photographer whose work is a great inspiration to me and whom I greatly respect and admire as an artist. Together, we will address the sensitive topic of "Contemporary & Fine Art Nudes" at our masterclass in Fuerteventura from June 11, 2026, to June 16, 2026.
Level: ★★★★ - Expert
ABOUT SACHA LEYENDECKER
Sacha Leyendecker is a photographer and trainer specializing in sensual erotic portraits and nude photos taken with natural light. His work focuses particularly on the expressiveness of female beauty. He is always on the lookout for strong women who express their personality in front of his camera.
In the early years of his photography career, he discovered his passion for natural female beauty and the special appeal of natural light. Specializing in fine art nude photography, his work gained international recognition. The growing interest in his images led him to leave commissioned work behind in order to share his style and vision with photographers worldwide.
The foundation of his work is the use of "available light," which allows him to work creatively and give his models the freedom to move naturally in front of the camera. This approach results in authentic, varied, and creative images.
The philosophy "Light Comes First" is at the heart of Sacha's shoots, workshops, and coaching sessions, emphasizing the crucial role of light in creating aesthetic photographs. With over 700 workshops, individual coaching sessions, and photo events under his belt, he has extensive experience that enables him to effectively convey his photographic skills and methods.
In addition to his work as a photographer and trainer, Sacha Leyendecker is the founder of other projects in the field of photography, including the rental studios LOFT STUDIO COLOGNE, DIE SCHWARZWEISSMALEREI, and BOLONGARO LOFT.
Sacha is also the founder of the fine art nude magazine MARLEY. Through his ongoing work for the magazine, he has gained extensive experience in the field of editorials, particularly in the conception, implementation, and curatorial design of high-quality photo series. This work has had a lasting influence on his eye for visual storytelling, aesthetics, and clear visual language.
Always by his side: his wife Monika. She is a makeup artist and hairstylist and the heart and soul of his workshops and photo events. Together they work as a team at home and abroad.
ABOUT STEFAN RAPPO
At the age of 30, Stefan Rappo left Switzerland and his job as a constructor of heavy forestry machinery to study at the Ecole de la Photographie & Game Design in Toulouse. After graduating in 2004, he moved to Paris where he started as a studio assistant at PIN UP Studios. Here Stefan learned all aspects of commercial production, discovered the world of professional photography and confirmed his passion for image design.
In 2007, Stefan started working for famous photographers and industry leaders such as Camilla Akrans and Bruno Aveillan. From 2012 to 2019, he was Peter Lindbergh's first assistant for eight years, which had a decisive impact on his career. Their relationship was based on respect, trust, loyalty, a passion for creativity and a dedication to photography, and the result was a deep friendship.
Stefan's narrative approach to cinematic storytelling, nude and portrait photography is intuitive. Rather than setting standards for aesthetics or beauty, his images touch the viewer. Black and white, colour, clarity and dreaminess are the tools he uses in his signature narrative approach to photography. Each work takes us to a hidden place with a story. And the models, his protagonists, embody his stylistic language while expressing themselves with complete freedom. Stefan's work bridges the boundaries between commercial and artistic photography and is characterised by respect for his models, the creative process and the client.
Stefan's projects span various platforms, including books, films, photography, and commercial and studio productions. He has published four books to date: *Visage de la Photo* (2008), *Nude* (2019), *Tezz* (2024), and *Free Spirit* (2025). His photographs have been published internationally in **German Vogue**, **British Vogue**, **W Magazine**, **MAX Magazine**, and **GQ France**, among others.
NUDE ART MASTERCLASS
LEYENDECKER & RAPPO
Thu, June 11, 2026 - Tue, June 16, 2026
Price: €3,800*
Fuerteventura | Participants: 6-8
Incl. overnight stay, model fees, location rental, make-up artist, snacks & drinks. Plus journey
1 spot left
*The invoice amount is VAT-exempt in accordance with §3a UStG (German VAT Act).
For commercial participants from Germany , 19% VAT will be charged in addition.
MASTERCLASS PROGRAM
In our masterclass on Fuerteventura, we focus on contemporary fine art nude photography. The program covers:
A day of theory on theme and opportunities of nude photography, portfolio reviews, finding your style, inspiration and vision, image composition, storytelling, mood boards, as well as planning and implementing shooting concepts.
Two days of shooting under the direction and support of Sacha Leyendecker and Stefan Rappo
One day of image selection, editing and image processing
Unlike conventional workshops, the focus is on finding a personal style. The master class is aimed at advanced and experienced photographers. Confident handling of camera equipment is a prerequisite, experience in lighting, image composition and working with models as well as good basic knowledge of digital image editing are desirable.
Learn from our experience in terms of a successful integration of the model into the location, creating a credible situation, recognising the strengths and weaknesses of the model and the targeted working out of the strengths in the shooting and the development of lively photos in a dynamic shooting workflow.
The goal is the creation of one or more image series or fine art images - From planning, to photography, to selection and editing. Our Masterclass deals with the entire creative process of artistic nude photography, starting with the mindset, inspiration and idea generation, communication and building a trusting connection with the model, photography including lighting and image design techniques as well as elements of storytelling, to the targeted selection and editing. In doing so, we are always on the lookout for THE PICTURE or THE PICTURESTRUCTURE.
MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Set construction, practice, shooting, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner, drinks & small talk - 9:00 p.m. - open end
Monday, June 15, 2026
Set selection, editing, Lightroom, Photoshop, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dinner, drinks & small talk - 7:00 p.m. - open end
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Checkout from participant villa, departure - by 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Arrival, check-in at the participants' villa - from 6:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, drinks & small talk - 7:00 p.m. - open end
Friday, June 12, 2026
Theory, mood board, portfolio review, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner, drinks & small talk - 8:00 p.m. - open end
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Set construction, practice, shooting, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner, drinks & small talk - 9:00 p.m. - open end
MASTERCLASS MODELS
Our models are the heart and soul of our images, which is why we didn't take the search for the best Masterclass models lightly. After several phone calls and meetings, we chose Emilie Payet, Margoreett, and La Sy.
All three models embody the passion and attitude that we portray in our images. In addition, both are extremely experienced and professional. They are highly motivated and look forward to our masterclass to work with you and the other participants to achieve the best possible image results.
If there are seven or eight participants in the masterclass, we will book another model, who will be announced in due course.
Emilie Payet - An artist through and through and the muse of renowned photographers such as Marc Lagrange; that's Emilie Payet. The passionate Frenchwoman is very familiar with the working methods of both masterclass trainers and brings a wealth of experience to Fuerteventura. She is one of the most exclusive models on the nude art scene.
La Sy—A passionate, creative newcomer from France whose body language is characterized by impressive naturalness and sensitivity. She brings a loving, positive energy that enriches every shoot and immediately creates a palpable connection. Her fresh perspective and authentic expression make her a valuable addition to our masterclass.
Margoreett —combines elegance and passion in a very special way. Born in Ukraine, she is an enthusiastic nude art model and impresses with her strong, expressive presence in front of the camera. Whether on location or surrounded by nature, she knows how to harmoniously combine emotion, aesthetics, and naturalness, lending every scene an impressive depth.
To be announced - If there are seven or eight participants in the masterclass, we will book another model, who will be announced in due course.
MASTERCLASS LOCATION
We searched for a long time to find a location worthy of a masterclass. This time, we found it on Fuerteventura. The villa north of La Olivia | Lajares offers us an ideal location for our masterclass program. The villa on the outskirts of town serves as our base and as a shooting location.
Nude in Nature
In addition to the villa, Fuerteventura also offers fantastic landscapes for photo shoots. It is the ideal setting for breathtaking nude series in which our models become one with nature.
NUDE ART MASTERCLASS
LEYENDECKER & RAPPO
Thu, June 11, 2026 - Tue, June 16, 2026
Price: 3,800 euros*
Fuerteventura | Participants: 6-8
Incl. overnight stay, model fees, location rental, make-up artist, snacks & drinks. Plus journey
1 slot left
*The invoice amount is VAT-exempt in accordance with §3a UStG (German VAT Act).
For commercial participants from Germany , 19% VAT will be charged in addition.
Travel and Accommodation
Participants will be accommodated in one of two nearby villas, which are within walking distance (5-7 minutes). Each participant will have their own bedroom. Travel to the venue is at your own risk and must be organized independently.
BOOKING
Partial payment of 50% of the workshop fee upon booking and the remaining payment by April 1, 2026, is possible. If the workshop is canceled due to bad booking situation through the fault of the instructor or models, the workshop fee will be refunded or can be rebooked for the following workshop dates. If models cancel due to their own fault, the instructor will replace them with equivalent models.
If the event cannot take place or travel is not possible due to Covid travel restrictions, the event will be postponed or the participation fee will be refunded.
The workshop participation conditions and the separate workshop participation conditions for the Leyendecker & Rappo masterclassapply.