Mobile Phone photography retreat
The Retreat
Our Mobile Photography Retreat will be held at
Champagne House, Condom, Gascony, South West France.
3rd - 10th June and 23rd - 30th September 2023.
Champagne House, Condom, will host this retreat. It will combine 30 hours of exciting mobile photography, to transform your understanding and ability to work with your mobile phone camera. Including local activities and excursions in this spectacular region of Gascony, South-West France, leaving you inspired and taking fantastic photos.
Your Tutor
Matthew Weinreb is an internationally renowned photographer specialising in architecture and landscape.
He photographs for architects, advertising agencies, magazines, and design companies the world over. He was the first winner of the European award of Architectural Photographer of the Year, and has won a triumvirate of awards in the UNESCO world heritage photography awards. He is now working with Bliss Immobilier to photograph the most spectacular and beautiful properties available in the Gers
He has published ten books on architecture and The New York Times had this to say in their review of his Paris book. “Mr Weinreb gives us a Paris that fairly crackles with formal energy”
You can see a selection of his commercial work on his website
www.thearchitecturalphotographer.com and his travel work on his Instagram.
Your Luxury Accommodation
Champagne House
Champagne House is a unique character Boutique B&B and also hosts retreats. Offering luxury accommodation spread over four floors is packed with original features, and a plethora of photo opportunities. It has a central spectacular, stone cantilever staircase and a French/Moroccan courtyard, plunge pool and lots quiet places to relax in. Please view at champagnhouse.fr
Included in the price
Based on two people sharing a suite.
7 nights luxury accommodation at Champagne House with breakfast.
Transfer on arrival and departure at a pre-arranged time (Toulouse airport).
Approximately 25 to 30 hours tuition and materials.
6 lunches, 6 evening light meal/snack (Including wine and 2 picnics).
Tea/coffee/wine/beer/soft drinks will be served whilst at Champagne House.
Visits to some of the most admired villages in France, ancient historic Bastides, Chateau’s, Armagnac distillery, UNESCO heritage site etc.
There is Wi-Fi throughout Champagne House, a plunge pool, courtyard, sun terrace, a library, a hidden bar, local walks and local places of interest. .
A Sample of Your Daily Schedule
To start your day you will have a luxury continental breakfast in the kitchen or out on the terrace, and discuss the plan for the day with Mathew for the photography packed day ahead.
After breakfast you will be taken to your location/s for your photography session, and a chance to experience some of the amazing villages and locations Gascony has to offer.
We will break for lunch and go to a local restaurant (lunch including wine, maybe a picnic depending on the location).
Your second photography session of the day may start early or late in the afternoon, and may continue into the evening so that you can experience the variable photographic conditions.
There will be a number of visits to some amazing Chateau’s, ancient monuments, Bastides and UNESCO heritage sites etc.
Depending on the day, weather etc. you might continue shooting at the photo-shoot location or come back to Champagne House to carry out some photo editing, manipulation and group discussion with Mathew.
There will be some free time to relax, walk and explore our wonderful, vibrant town, including its spectacular Cathedral, Cloisters,, Armagnac museum, parks, cafes, Aurian distillery, the River Baise and much more.