July 09-14, 2023
TAKE A TRIP THROUGH THE CITY OF LIGHT!
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs, I lived in Paris my whole life and I have been taking photos of the most beautiful city in the world for many years.
This is more than just a workshop, it is also a way to discover another culture, amazing food, and the Parisians! I am very excited for this workshop, and I am sure it will be incredible memories for you!
This workshop will only have a limited number of participants. I really want to keep a small group so you can enjoy this experience to the fullest!
Serge
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 1
SUNDAY, JULY 09TH, 2023
Notre dame is one of the oldest churches in the world and considered to be the finest example of French Gothic Architecture. As well we will be exploring the Seine river which has 37 bridges crossing it through Paris. Providing us with some of the most iconic photo locations in the heart of Paris.
2pm - 4pm
Meet at the conference room (hotel to be announced). Presentation and evaluation of what you would like to achieve in this workshop
4pm - 8:30pm
Explore by the hotel, walking along the famed the Seine river, as our hotel will be in the heart of Paris, we will get you exposed to the incredible Paris atmosphere before dinner.
8:30pm
Welcome dinner, we will get to know each other more and share a wonderful french meal all together offered by Serge.
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 2
MONDAY, JULY 10TH, 2023
Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer" (French for "Iron Lady"), the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 which has since become the global cultural icon of France. As for the Alexandre III, it is considered the most extravagant and ornate bridge in all of Paris. These are top tier landmarks to have in your Paris portfolio.
2pm - 5pm
Retouching of what we shot the day before. I first show you how I retouch the photos we shoot together and then I coach you one by one and see how you are retouching it.
5pm - 7pm
Walk around the Eiffel Tower area and the amazing view of the Invalides and the The Pont Alexandre III..
8:15pm - 10pm
Shooting the sunset and night of the best composition we found on the earlier walk Alexandre III and Eiffel Tower area.
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 3
TUESDAY, JULY 11TH, 2023
The Louvre architecture is unbelievable, known as one of the largest and most visited landmarks of Paris. An accomplishment built over different centuries, it stands as one of the most important landmarks in the artistic community.
2pm - 5pm
Retouching of what we shot the day before, I first show you how I retouch the photos we shoot together and then I coach you one by one and see how you are retouching it.
5pm - 7pm
Walk around the Louvre area as it closed on Tuesday. I will show you some of the best spots and we decide together which one is going to be the hero shot of the day!
8:15pm - 10pm
Shooting the sunset and night at the Louvre area including Pont des Arts We shoot together, I see how you compose and what camera setting you use to capture the city, and coach you as needed.
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 4
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, 2023
On a hill just north of the Seines river lies Sacré-Cœur, a stunning church overlooking the city of Paris. This artistic district called Montmartre is the oldest part of Paris and is known for being one of the most fruitful locations for photography.
2pm - 5pm
Retouching of what we shot the day before, I first show you how I retouch the photos we shoot together and then I coach you one by one and see how you are retouching it.
5pm - 7pm
Walk around Montmartre.
8:15pm - 10pm
Shooting the sunset and night of the best composition we find in Montmartre.
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 5
THURSDAY, JULY 13TH, 2023
Elevated to incredible heights you will capture your very own breathtaking photo of Paris. Giving you the chance to experience Paris in one of the most unique experiences available.
2pm - 5pm
Retouching of what we shot the day before, I first show you how I retouch the photos we shoot together and then I coach you one by one and see how you are retouching it.
5pm - 7pm
Walk around and shoot the Eiffel Tower
8:15pm - 10pm
Find a unique angle and shoot the Eiffel Tower and Paris cityscape from the rooftop.
PARIS
WORKSHOP: DAY 6
MONDAY, JULY 14TH, 2023
On a hill just north of the Seines river lies Sacré-Cœur, a stunning church overlooking the city of Paris. This artistic district called Montmartre is the oldest part of Paris and is known for being one of the most fruitful locations for photography.
2pm - 5pm
Retouching of what we shot the day before, I first show you how I retouch the photos we shoot together and then I coach you one by one and see how you are retouching it.
5pm - 7pm
Walk around Montmartre.
8:15pm - 10pm
Shooting the sunset and night of the best composition we find in Montmartre.
HOTEL:
We will be meeting in the Citadine Saint-Germain to retouch our photos so you can find a hotel around this one or this hotel