Provence and the legendary Camargue Horses

Dates: June 6 to June 12, 2013

Locations:  Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Carmargue stallions at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Marseilles, Gordes, Plateau de Sault, Gorges de la Nesque, Cistercian Abbaye de Senanque. ochre valleys Luberon valley

Attendees: Minimum of 10, maximum of 12 - We leave June 5th

Fitness Level:Some physical activity involved in this photo tour. Some minor walks if you choose to take them and horse riding.

Price: $4795 USD

Deposit Required to secure spot: $750 (non-refundable after January 6, 2013)

Photo tour attendee to PRO Photographer ratio: 3-1 to 4-1

Our goal is to answer all of your questions while we spend our time together in France. But because of the nature of this photography tour, the key learning opportunities will be on:

Apertures & Shutter Speeds: We will discuss the different modes on your camera and the effect your aperture and shutter setting have on your images.

Composition: Learn how to improve your photography by applying ‘rules’ of composition.

Metering: While in the various cities we will encounter various high contrast situations within the architecture of the buildings. Proper metering techniques will play an important role in creating the best images you can while in France.

Autofocus & Techniques: Here you learn how to keep the focus on your subject whether taking a landscape image or photographing action!

Digital Darkroom: A Photographers Lounge photo tour is the perfect opportunity for any photographer to refine their post processing skills.

To start the tour we will bring the white ranch horses to different properties, allowing for a wide range of photogenic backdrops and behaviours. We photograph the white horses running through the shallow water of salt marshes and along the beach in the waves and salt spray. With shots of fighting stallions, mares with their dark foals in the fields or at the ranches, and detailed portrait head shots and guardian riders in their gear. We’ll have many opportunities to capture this time-honoured breed in a variety of environments unique to this seaside estuary.

We will also take advantage of the sweet light at sunrise and sunset to silhouette horses with or without riders. Schedule permitting, we shoot a traditional celebration where riders lead black bulls through the town.

During our first few days we will also shoot greater flamingos feeding, displaying and in flight at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau. Located in the middle of the Parc naturel régional de Camargue, the bird park’s natural habitats primarily include marsh and ponds with remarkable proximity to migratory and resident birds, such as flamingos, herons, storks, ducks, raptors and other small waders.

During our second half of the trip you will stay three nights in the Parc Naturel du Luberon, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The Luberon valley is a picturesque landscape of vineyards, lavender fields flanking country roads, quaint delightful villages with local artisans shops, winding alleys and beautiful vistas

The true essense of Provence will be presented to you so that you can interpret through your lens.

To introduce you to the beauty of the Camargure stallions I found the following two and a half minute video on Youtube. After you view this you will get the flavour of the first half of our trip to the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau area as well as the Camargue stallions. Please click play and enjoy the video.

Thank you totpassion for letting us show your video on our website

  

Inclusions
Accommodation in double/twin room in 3*** hotels : 3 nights in Les Saintes Maries de la Mer (Mas de Cocagne or similar), 3 nights in Gordes (Le Gordos or similar)
Group transportation by air conditioned minibus
Services of an English speaking driver
Entrance fees mentioned in the program
Services of PRO Photographers

Exclusions
International air fare to/from Marseille
Meals
Drinks
Laundry, phone calls and other items of a personal nature
Tips & gratuities
Other items not specifically included in the inclusions section

For photography related questions please contact Kevin at kevin@photographers-lounge.com


Photos courtesy of Patrice Aguilar