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Paris May 19-23, 2025 Photography Workshop
Come with me to celebrate my birthday in Paris for an amazing workshop!
Full price for package is $7,000.
EARLY BIRD RESERVATION: $4,897*
*Fully refundable deposit of $2,500. This price is not including food or hotel. Please see details below.
Take a trip through
the city of light!
MAY 19-23, 2025
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs, come spend my birthday with me in PARIS!
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 smaller group so you can enjoy this experience to the fullest!
- Serge
Paris
Workshop: Day 1
MONDAY, MAY 19TH, 2025
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 - 7pm
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.
8:15pm - 10pm
Shooting the sunset and night near the Seine River and Notre Dame. We shoot together and I see how you compose and what camera setting you use to capture the city, and coach you as needed.
Paris
Workshop: Day 2
TUESDAY, MAY 20TH, 2025
My Birthday! I am honored to be able to spend my birthday with incredible, passionate photographers like yourself.
We will go to "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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st, 2025
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 4
THURSDAY, MAY 22nd, 2025
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 shot 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 5
FRIDAY, MAY 23rd, 2025
To wrap up the adventure we will be elevated to incredible heights to 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 shot 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
SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 2025
Fly home 🛫
Paris Workshop
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Tickets: $7,000 per person.
Early Birds: $4,897
Fully refundable $2,500 deposit.
Refund policy: deposit can be refunded up to one month prior to the workshop (April 19th, 2025).
Workshop is limited to 20 participants.
*Spouse Attendance: Spouses of registered attendees are welcome to attend the workshop for free, provided they are non-photographers and will not be participating in the workshop activities.
Reserve your space now because there is a lot of demand. See you in Paris my friend!
~ Serge Ramelli
Fine Dining In France
ENJOY A NIGHTLY DINNER IN THE CITY OF LIGHT.
The dinners are not included as part of your package, but I will bring you to the best places in Paris!
Experiencing the most prestigious and respectable cuisine as you sample fresh ingredients, rich and colorful recipes. It takes many senses to take in the rich culture of France. Photograph and eat, as you come to appreciate why French cuisine is considered to be one of the very best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deposits for the workshop are $2,500. Early birds is $4,897. You will be billed for the remaining $2,397 as we near the workshop date in May of 2025.
The fee for the whole workshop is $7,000 per person, which includes:
- Retouch classes and one on one advice, tips and tricks so you can improve no matter your level in photography so everybody wins!
- The discovery of the beautiful Paris with all the best photographic spots and the hidden ones :-)
Meals, flight tickets and the hotel are at your expense.
You will pay a reservation of $2,500 to secure your spot in the workshop and pay the remaining balance of $4,500 as we near the workshop in May 2025.
This is a fully refundable deposit up to 30 days before the workshop on April 19th May, 2025. Refunds requested after the 30-day window are not subject to full refund.
- Your camera,
- a tripod,
- a wireless remote or cable release,
- a wide-angle lens (24mm or wider),
- a telephoto lens,
- a ND filter (10-stops or higher) for long exposures,
- a laptop with Lightroom or Photoshop (or both) for the post-processing.
Now that we have covered the technical part, let’s go over what to wear. The weather in Paris is can be quite different from day to day during the month of May so I would advise you to bring pretty light clothing but also warmer clothes just in case and be ready for rain too! We will be walking a lot during our photo hunting and exploration of Paris which is why comfortable shoes are important. Be ready for an adventure as you capture Paris!
I accept all level of experience in photography, but just make sure you have the gear needed; otherwise it will be no fun for you. If you are missing a lens or a ND filter don’t worry about it!
Spouses of registered attendees are welcome to attend the workshop for free, provided they are non-photographers and will not be participating in the workshop activities.
If you have more questions regarding the workshop contact my daughter and assistant, Marine: [email protected]
Paris May 19-23, 2025 Photography Workshop
Full price for package is $7,000.
EARLY BIRD RESERVATION:Â $4,897*
*Fully refundable deposit of $2,500. This price is not including food or hotel. Please see details above.
