Provence France 2024

September 21-27

Join Bob Copeland and Jason Kinch as they guide passionate photographers in the exploration and discovery of the charming old-world villages of southern France. We will be following the light. Our pace will be relaxed yet focused, always factoring in weather and light while learning to work with what Mother Nature presents us at the moment for the best possible opportunity to create beautiful images.

We will be up most mornings before sunrise and out most evenings while the light is at its best. Our main meal most days will be lunch at a restaurant in one of many nearby villages. Wine anyone? After lunch, on some days we will stop at a local market to pick up sandwiches and picnic items so that we can be out shooting until dark. The days are long this time of year and middays will be warm. In the morning after sunrise and into the afternoon we will spend our time photographing the colors and textures in the numerous picturesque small villages. There will also be time for a break at the hotel to rest and/or download images. Jason and Bob will be available during this time to answer questions and will show you our methods for editing and shaping our images. We both look to create drama and tell a story.

No matter your photographic expertise our overriding goal is to provide an unpretentious, interactive, inspiring, and fun experience where you will hone camera skills along with a specific emphasis on producing powerful and compelling compositions in the company of other like-minded photographers and artists.

We invite you along to share our vision and our passion for excellence... an experience to remember.

More Details

What’s the cost?

The cost for the workshop is $5,995. Students can bring non-artist companions for $1000.

What is the difficulty of this course?

All locations will involve some amount of walking over uneven surfaces, but not too far away from our van Visiting some villages will require more walking (often over cobblestones) as our van will be required to park outside of the village. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Each participant will be solely responsible for assessing their own physical abilities and safety as we move to each shooting location.

What’s included?

  • 7 nights lodging with breakfast and 8 days of in the field photograph

  • 2 dinners

  • Transportation to and from the Marseille Airport and all photography locations and villages

  • Expert guiding to spectacular locations with expert instruction and coaching from two pros

  • Maximum number of participants: 6

  • A relaxed yet focused pace creating images of the spectacular lavender fields and quaint villages of Provence, France

  • All entrance fees

  • Bottled water and light snacks throughout the Workshop

  • An inspirational and fun experience

What’s not included?

  • Airfare

  • Lunches and five dinner

  • Photographic equipment

  • Travel and equipment insurance (highly recommended)

What are the payment terms?

Your deposit of $500 will hold your spot in the Workshop.
The remaining fee balance is due 60 days before the start of the Workshop.

Please review the cancelation policy HERE

How do you sign up?

Sign up for this workshop by following the link HERE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Itinerary

  • Day 1 (June 29)

    • Fly into Marseille airport

      We will meet at the airport Best Western at 10:00 AM

      Drive to our hotel in Gordes. About one hour.

      Hotel check-in, freshen up, and meet for a nice lunch at a local restaurant. We will then head out into the picturesque village for some street photography, walking the cobblestone streets paying special attention to the color, textures and afternoon light.

      Dinner this first evening in another local restaurant.

  • Day 2-4 (June 30 - July 3)

    • Staying in our hotel near Gordes. We will visit several different villages, such as: Roussillon, Focus, Oppede le Vieux, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Senanque Abbey and Lourmarin. . We will visit one or two outdoor markets, usually in the morning and then a winery in the afternoon.

      After lunch on July 3, we will relocate to a hotel near Monosque.

  • Day 4-6 (July 3-6)

    • From our hotel base near Monosque, we will explore the Valensole Plateau where we will photograph the beautiful and famous lavender and sunflower fields. We will follow the Route La Lavande with stops at the Lavender Museum.

      The lavender is best photographed early in the morning late afternoon into evening, We will stay out until the light is gone. Each day we will have lunch at a restaurant in one of the villages we will be photographing and we will purchase

  • Day 6 (July 6)

    • An early morning shoot then breakfast. We will leave our hotel at 10:00AM for the return trip to the Marseille airport. Arrive at the airport at 12:00.

What was Included

2024 Workshop Cost: $1,995

• 5 days of in-the-field photography

• Expert guiding to spectacular locations with expert instruction and coaching from 2 pros

• Number of participants, maximum of 6

• A relaxed yet focused pace creating images of the spectacular Oregon Coast & California Redwoods

• Bottled water and light snacks throughout the Workshop

• An inspiring and fun experience

What was Not Included

• Lodging

• Meals (except water and snacks)

• Transportation to and from the Workshop start/end location

• Transportation to locations during the Workshop (we will carpool whenever possible)*

• Photographic equipment

• Travel and equipment insurance (highly recommended

• Car Rental: Most participants will need to rent a car. We encourage carpooling and will assist in coordinating driver/passenger arrangements.

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