Product Description
EMPIRE STYLE WORKSHOP PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR IN PARIS
Empire Period Workshop Photography Tour is a complete overview of Architectural neo-classic & empire style introduced by Napoleon I. This private workshop photography is open to travelers coming in Paris whatever the season of the year.
LOCATIONS FOR THIS WORKSHOP
All shots are provided to be outside of the buildings or monuments and we will choose together 10 to 15 locations at the beginning of the workshop to maximize choices based on expected light of the day and expected shooting technics of photography you want to focus on. The photography activity for this workshop is varied and we will shoot photography in the gardens of Malmaison, Luxembourg, Monceau and Buttes Chaumont – also in front of the most beautiful buildings hotels in Place Vendôme – République – Arc de Triomphe, Palais Bourbon, Opéra Garnier, Père Lachaise cemetery, Arc de Triomphe du Carousel du louvre, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde and the largest cariatides of Paris.
WHO IS INTERESTED BY THIS WORKSHOP ?
Beginner, confirmed or professional photographer wishing to conduct maximum of shots with no stress or pain in Paris in a short time and learning/sharing new tips for photography.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SHOOTING
The use of the RAW+JPEG mode is recommended for each shooting. Explanations and analyzes before and after each photo will be discussed. Details of shooting techniques will be developed with the idea and goal to process your images in RAW mode for future Post-production with leading image editing software such as Lightroom and Photoshop. We will optimize the settings of your camera. In front of each each location we will focus to improve technics and critics according the use of the possibilities of your camera by using the RAW mode, composition, ISO setting, use of different modes, aperture, speed, manual mode, bracketing, panoramic, HDR, Timelapse, Hyperfocal, short or long exposures, with/without a tripod, filters.
THEMES TREATED
The huge variety of the city allows architecture, landscape, urban, and street photography.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Reflex with one lense or more, between 14mm and 200 mm. Your gear can be stowed in the topcase of the scooter (51 X 35 X 38 cm – 20 X 13 X 14,9 inch). Your tripod can be placed on the top.
OPTIONAL MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR THE PARTICIPANT
Remote trigger release or wireless remote controller transmitter/transceiver, Filters Neutral Density (ND), external flash.
Apps on your phone : Lightrac or Photographer’s Ephemeris, DOFMaster.
MATERIALS PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANT
Motorcycle helmet and gloves
POSSIBLE LOAN FREE EQUIPMENT ON REQUEST
Tripod, Remote trigger release, rain sleeve for camera, motorcycle jacket
ALTERNATIVES POSSIBLE DURING THE WORKSHOP
You are free to change the route according to your wishes.The workshop is maintained even if there is rain or snow but the participant can postponed the workshop for another day according to availability of Parisian Clichés. If the service can not be performed the participant will be refunded.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This private learning workshop has been built to focus on all your requests regarding the optimization of your reflex and the composition of a photograph when shooting. You will adapt new tricks quickly to all the circumstances of shots on locations covered with or without a tripod.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE
Cafes and drinks offered during the trip. A meal is included in a Parisian restaurant.
Departure is at 3pm from the a meeting point in Paris we will confirm later by email – can be in Paris in front of a specific place or at the bottom of your residence’s location. Return to your desired location.