Paris: September 12th-15th 2019

Description

Workshop fee: Early-bird price of £747.

Secure your place with a deposit of £297, see below for more details.

Anthony will lead this intensive workshop held over four days where you’ll learn professional photo techniques on the move as you wander through the beautiful streets.

Our workshops have a focus on dawn, but we will also use the changing light of the day and into the evening to create unique compositions of the city.

Dawn in Paris is a time of quiet, calm beauty, when the usually bustling streets are virtually silent and you have the city to yourself. You’ll wander through the alleyways, cross the big boulevards, pause on the bridges over the Seine and see the epic Parisian vistas as dawn breaks and the sun rises up over the city.

“In my workshops I teach how to photograph the dawn light – from the ‘blue hour’ when the sky turns from black, to deep blue and then starts to break open with sunlight. We will photograph the iconic views of each city as well as discovering hidden spots and interesting characters.” Anthony

Anthony has spent several months in Paris photographing the city in the dawn hours for his book Paris at Dawn.  He has tirelessly searched the streets for new, interesting views, discovered fascinating unfamiliar sites and worked hard to find a vision of the city that captures its spirit but offers something new and fresh.

Watch Anthony talking about his Cities at Dawn photo projects on BBC World.

Improve your technical and creative skills in our comprehensive workshop.

The workshop will include sessions on:

• Creative exposures and how shooting on Manual gives you total control of your creative photography.
• The art of creative composition: learn the how and why of composition.
• We will study light and why you will never see a great photograph without great light. It is everything photography is about.
• The challenges of shooting in the changing light from dawn to dusk, and how to handle them.
• Street Photography – learn my approach in getting close and comfortable with your subjects. Or how to be candid, get that decisive moment – and let go of your fear of photographing strangers.
• A delicious complimentary welcome lunch at my favourite spot. I am a foodie too.
• Plus so many useful pro tips and practices from me…bring a notebook!

“I love teaching workshops and sharing my passion, skills and creativity. Photography has taught me so much about how to appreciate this amazing world that we live in – and I love to share it with people who have as much passion for photography as I do.” Anthony

Places on these workshops are limited to 6 so that Anthony can provide lots of 1-2-1 training and help you attain your best work.

Itinerary:

Before the workshop you will receive a questionnaire to complete to give Anthony a good idea of your knowledge and skills so he can adapt the course accordingly.

THURSDAY: Intro session and first shoot

• 1pm: Welcome lunch, followed by an introduction to the course.  You’ll get the low down on shooting on manual, creative composure, blue-hour photography, tripod set up etc.
• 5pm-8pm: Anthony will then take you straight out onto the streets of Paris to start shooting and get you orientated and primed for the morning shoot.

FRIDAY: Dawn & morning shoot / afternoon & evening walk

• Meet at 5.45am: We will meet at the metro. Anthony will take you on a scenic route around the Seine – from the Tuileries to Notre Dame, crossing over to the Left Bank and taking a walk through the beautiful streets of St Germain. He will demonstrate key concepts, explaining technical skills in depth and setting tasks for the group. There will be both group tuition and plenty of 1-2-1 opportunities to get expert guidance and support.12
• Exertion level: Easy – a walk of around 3-4 miles
• Finish approximately 12 noon and return to your hotel to relax.
• Spend the afternoon wandering around Paris, taking photos by yourself or with other members of the group. Or nap!
• 5-8pm: Early evening photo walk and daily feedback session. We will analyse your images as a group and individually.
• Optional dinner (Cost not included in the price, but we will eat somewhere delicious and affordable off of the tourist track) where we can discuss the day, Anthony can answer any questions you have and we can all have a good chat about photography

SATURDAY: Dawn & morning shoot / early evening walk

• Meet 6am: Montmatre and Sacre Coeur. The morning will be spent wandering the beautiful streets of Montmatre and the beautiful surrounding neighbourhood of Montmatre, home to artists for centuries.
• Exertion level: moderate (lots of stairs around Sacre Coeur!)
• Finish at approximately midday and return to your hotel to relax
• Spend the afternoon wandering around Paris, taking photos by yourself or with other members of the group. Or nap!
• 4-8pm: Early evening photo walk

SUNDAY: Review, editing and lightroom session

• 9.30am: Image review session – one the most popular parts of  Anthony’s workshops. Get a chance to review your work and others and get valuable feedback.  An excellent way to improve your photos as objective opinions on your work are extremely helpful.
• 11.30am: Art of editing and Lightroom session
• 3pm: Finish

Workshop requirements

• This course is suitable for photographers at almost any level of experience – being in a small group I can work with multiple levels.
• I would, though, like you to be committed to trying to develop your skills on Manual as that is where I believe your creativity will truly get unleashed.
• A camera and a sturdy tripod are necessary –  a laptop to process your images is also highly recommended, but not essential. I will have a laptop that I can work with you on.

Any questions? Please get in touch with Diana on diana@anthonyepes.com or Anthony on info@anthonyepes.com.

Workshop capacity: limited to 6 people

Workshop fee: Early-bird price of £747 until Sep 30th 2018. Usual price £897. Secure your place with a deposit of £297. The deposit is non-refundable. workshop balance is due 10 weeks before the workshop.  Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

• The workshop fee includes a delicious lunch
• Your fee does not include accommodation
• Your ticket does not include travel to Paris, travel or health insurance or meals and drinks not mentioned above.
• We will eat at good value local spots as a group.
• Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

Accommodation: 

We suggest you stay around Montmatre and so you can easily meet Anthony. We have  many excellent recommendations to suit all budgets, on many hotels, B&B’s and airbnb apartments. A selection of accommodation will be sent on booking.

If you would like any advice about flights, airport transfers, extending your trip etc., please do not hesitate to contact Diana on diana@anthonyepes.com.