
Live an experience
To craft a vision that resonates with your perception of the world & connects with it.
With Sebastien J. Zanella
& Become a Member of The New New Adventurer Society 🥀
Hosted by
Sebastien J. Zanella
Photographer, filmmaker, poet — founder of the New New Adventurer Club.
Photographer, filmmaker, and poet, Sébastien J. Zanella explores the unseen. For over two decades, his work has documented freedom in all its forms — from skateboarding to surfing, from the margins to wide open lands, from the tangible to the unspeakable.
His vision, both raw and lyrical, captures the moment where movement becomes poetry. Through his images and narratives, he seeks to reveal what lingers beneath the surface of reality.
After collaborating with some of the world’s most prestigious organizations and crafting books for Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, he has shaped visual poetry for Chloé, Hermès, and more.
Today, he turns away from fleeting validations to build a living community — the New New Adventurer Club — a fellowship of outsiders, artists, and explorers who choose to invent the world they wish to live in.
Workshops, mentorships, epistolary rituals, and secret gatherings form the core of this new terrain.
Within it, Desillusion Utopia appears as a poetic journal — a monthly trace of those who walk the path.
To join – must live. 🥀

Explore the Unknown
Share with others
Enhance your creativity skills.
& shift your perspective on how you see the world.
Step into the journey
Spend a week in Tenerife, the place where Sébastien Zanella’s creativity was reborn. More than just a workshop, this is an immersive experience—a deep dive into the daily life of an artist constantly exploring the boundaries of photography, movement, and storytelling.
Guided by Sébastien, you’ll engage in creative experiments, pushing your perspective beyond technique to discover a more personal, intuitive approach. Whether it’s crafting a book, refining your photography and filmmaking skills, or developing a deeper spiritual connection to your creativity, this experience will shift the way you see the world.
This isn’t about learning how to take photos. It’s about learning how to see.

Tenerife : A Land of Contrast and Exploration
Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary Islands, lies approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean.
Accessible by a three-hour flight from every major European capital, it is one of the most diverse islands in the world. From towering volcanic peaks to lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and pristine golden beaches, Tenerife offers a landscape designed for self-discovery and creative inspiration.
Here, the journey extends beyond photography—traversing volcanic deserts, immersing yourself in the waves surrounded by millennia-old mountains, and exploring movement as a way to connect with the landscape and with others. Every step, every encounter, every shift in light becomes part of a larger composition—one where you don’t just observe the world, you become part of it.
A Week of Exploration & Creation
Over the course of one week, participants will join a group of passionate artists—whether amateur or professional—to explore the raw beauty of Tenerife’s volcanic landscapes, wild coastlines, and timeless mountains alongside Sébastien Zanella.
This is more than a photography or filmmaking workshop—it’s a journey to uncover and express your unique voice, the one that will set you apart and allow you to connect deeply with others by sharing your vision of the world.
Each day, you’ll engage in action and lifestyle shoots, immersive experiences in nature, and creative experiments designed to push your perception of movement, space, and storytelling. Feedback sessions and daily editing will help refine your craft, while moments of exploration and relaxation—like surfing, movement exercises, or philosophical discussions—will reconnect you to the present moment.
On the final day, we’ll come together to review the work created throughout the week, weaving together the narrative of your journey and envisioning how your artistic path will evolve beyond this experience..


Your next journey begins here.
17 - 21 february 25
SOLD OUT
2-6 june 2025
1 place Left
7-11 july 2025
2 places Left
4-8 august 2025
1 place Left

5 PLACES ONLY
2200 euros
Daily feedback will be provided directly at his house, where you will share moments with his family, experience his lifestyle, and gain a deeper understanding of his worldview.
Accommodation is not included, a series of Airbnb rentals ranging from more luxurious options to hotels will be provided. All accommodations are within walking distance from Zanella’s home.
Food is not included, but dining options and restaurants in the Canary Islands are known to be affordable.
When you walk the path — through a workshop or mentorship — you become part of the New New Adventurer Society.
From there, DESILLUSION UTOPIA opens its doors.
FAQs
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This workshop is designed for photographers, filmmakers, and artists of all levels—whether you’re a professional looking for new inspiration or an amateur seeking to refine your voice. More than technical skills, this experience is about developing a unique vision, exploring movement, and immersing yourself in the landscape to create something personal and meaningful.
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Not at all. This workshop is not about mastering camera settings—it’s about learning how to see. Whether you shoot with a professional camera, a film camera, or even a phone, the focus is on storytelling, connection, and personal expression. You’ll receive guidance tailored to your level, with room for experimentation.
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Each day is structured around a creative journey, balancing exploration, movement, and reflection.
Morning: Immersion in nature—traversing volcanic deserts, diving into the ocean, or moving through landscapes, always with a photographic or cinematic approach.
Midday: Feedback sessions, discussions, and creative direction.
Afternoon: Editing, storytelling exercises, and refining personal projects.
Evening: Time for introspection, surfing, or other activities that nurture the mind and body.
Every element is designed to help you connect with your environment, push your artistic boundaries, and redefine your creative process.
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A camera (digital or film), a phone, or anything you feel comfortable creating with.
A notebook for thoughts, ideas, and reflections.
Comfortable clothing for outdoor exploration (you’ll be moving a lot).
Swimwear if you want to experience the ocean sessions.
An open mind—this is not just a workshop, it’s an exploration of self and art.
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Unlike traditional photography workshops that focus on technique and commercial work, this experience is about artistic exploration and storytelling through movement and immersion in the environment.
You won’t just take photos—you’ll be part of the landscape, experiencing it, moving through it, and capturing the essence of life within it. This is about finding your own path as an artist, not following a set formula.
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Beyond photography and filmmaking, this journey is about seeing the world differently. You will leave with:
A stronger artistic identity and a clearer sense of your creative direction.
A personal body of work created during the week.
A new way of moving through landscapes and interacting with your surroundings.
Connections with like-minded artists, sharing the same passion for exploration and storytelling.
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of creativity—one that extends far beyond the workshop.
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The workshop is based in Tenerife, Canary Islands, an environment that blends volcanic deserts, ancient mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean—a perfect backdrop for artistic exploration and creative immersion.
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The workshop is conducted in English and French. Participants from different backgrounds are welcome, as the experience is universal and visually driven.
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The workshop covers all creative sessions and experiences, but accommodation and meals are not included. However, recommendations for local stays and group gatherings will be provided.
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Absolutely. Surfing is not mandatory, but it is one of the many ways to explore movement and connection with nature. You’re free to experience it or focus on other aspects of the workshop.
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At the end of the experience, participants will leave with a personal body of work and a clearer vision of their artistic direction. You’ll also become part of a community of past participants, with the possibility of future collaborations and follow-up projects.
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The New New Adventurer Society is a living community of outsiders, artists, explorers, adventurers and creators —
those who refuse the ready-made world, and choose instead to invent the one they wish to live in.It’s not a club. It’s a way of moving through life.
A poetic alliance for those who seek meaning through action, beauty through presence, and connection through creation.To become a member, you must first go through an initiation — a workshop that opens the path.
Then, the Society opens its doors.As a member, you gain access to:
Desillusion UTOPIA — a monthly journal of inspiration, interviews and inner fire.
The Circle (WhatsApp group) — to stay connected with fellow members, share thoughts, questions, and sparks.
Expeditions & Secret Adventures — exclusive gatherings for those who want to go further, together.
The Annual Book — a collective publication where your work, your story, or your vision might be shared.
This is not a passive community.
It’s a place for those who live their poetry, who create instead of comment, and who walk the path — not because it’s easy, but because it’s real.To join – must live. 🥀
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You don’t sign up. You begin a journey.
To become a member of the New New Adventurer Society, you must first take part in one of our initiatory workshops — immersive, poetic experiences designed to reconnect you with your own path, vision, and inner fire.
This is your entry.
Not just into a community — but into a new way of living, seeing, and creating.Once the initiation is complete, you’re invited into the Society.
As a member, you receive:
Access to Desillusion UTOPIA, our monthly journal of inspiration and interviews.
A place in our private WhatsApp circle, to stay in touch with other adventurers, share work, thoughts and questions.
Invitations to secret expeditions and creative adventures, only for members.
The chance to be featured in our annual book, a printed archive of visions, moments and poetic acts from the Society.
This isn’t a badge.
It’s a fire you carry. A rhythm you choose to live by.To join – must live. 🥀