Spring Photography Trip
Spring, the season of colors and new life.
Date: 15-18 May 2012
During this photography tour you will learn the basics of landscape, macro and close- up photography and get a photography practice in the field. You will see how to build your own photos and tackle the basics of a good composition. You will be able to handle a wider range of equipment and learn how to use it in a way that is more appropriate to your goals. You will also learn the many ways you can look at nature, with different eyes, via structures, details or abstract forms.
Location:
Auvergne, France
Photographic topics
- Wild flowers (different species of Orchids, Pasque-flowers, Poppies, Wild Daffodils etc.)
- Insects
- Landscapes (meadows, forests, hills, mountains and volcanoes)
- Brooks, waterfalls & volcano lakes
- Colors and abstract details
- And much more
Who can sign-up:
- for the enthusiastic photographers who want to widen their skills or focus on a specific subject. And like to learn more about :
- landscape photography
- macro/close-up Photography
- use of filters
- composition
- different camera modes and possibilities
- tour is suitable for anybody with a moderate physical condition (easy hiking with personal photography gear).
- for those who love nature and like to discover the beautiful Auvergne region in combination with a great photographic learning experience.
When
- 15 till 18 May 2012
The group:
- minimum 4 – maximum 6 people
Accommodation:
Luxurious and nicely- decorated Bed and Breakfast whose warm and welcoming owners will make you feel at home.
If you like to sign-up with your partner who is not a photographer but likes to enjoy nature, Auvergne has two Regional Parcs with lots of hiking path or other outdoor activities.
Price
425,00 € PP
- Inclusive:
- photography workshop with theory-material
- Field instructions and guiding by Kristel Schneider
- 3 nights in a luxurious B&B - based on combined accommodation: 2 persons in a two-person bedroom with 2 single beds . (150 € extra cost for single accommodation)
- entrance fee
- 3 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- 3 lunch (packed-lunches)
- bed-sets and towels
- cleaning costs
- administration costs
- travel on location- Car-pooling with the group by more then 4 people.
Tour price does not include travel costs to and from Auvergne, France; travel insurance; items of a personal nature; cameras and photo equipment, some drinks and alcoholic beverages.
You Reserve and pay
After reservation you will receive a conformation e-mail with payment details and a workshop or tour program. Depending on the workshop or tour, suggestions for accommodations in the area shall also be sent. Please read Kristel’s Workshops and Tours Terms and Conditions before you make a reservation.
Reservation form
General info Workshops & Tours
You get
- Personalized Instructions
- Spoken languages: English or Dutch
- Small group classes
- Flexible scheduling (depending on the workshop)
- Focus on field techniques
- Workshop manual (English)
You Need
- Digital Camera (35mm preferred)
- Tripod (when available)
- Walking shoes
- All-weather clothes
- (Extra) memory card
- Full batteries
You meet
- Auvergne (Puy de Dôme) France
- Tour location/country
- For the one-on-one in the field workshop you can choose your own location. (See workshop description).
You sleep
- Luxurious B&B
- When not included : ask for a local accommodation list and discount possibilities.
Did you know
Besides being a workshop instructor Kristel is also active as a moderator for two highly recommended Nature forums: Natureinspirations and wildpixels.
Nature forums are great learning tools to get inspired by other photographers or upload your own images for feedback.
Kristel is a member of:
Naturescapes
Naturephotographersnet
Image-nature
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