Product Description

Paris Marcel Proust workshop photography tour in Paris

The Paris Marcel Proust workshop photography tour is an adventure and a photographic journey into the imaginary world of Marcel Proust in Paris.

We will follow the main places described in the novel In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust and also still visible.

LOCATIONS FOR THIS WORKSHOP PHOTO

This workshop photo will also interest to those passionate about Marcel Proust’s novel.
Therefore you will experience a unique tour in the city to capture the main locations of Paris Marcel Proust universe.

• Pavillon d’Armenonville
• le jardin d’acclimatation
• the emperor’s booth and Chalet des Iles
• railway station Saint-Lazare and Gare de Lyon
• Cafés de la Paix
• Laperouse restaurants
• Ritz Hotel
• Hotel Potocki
• Monceau garden and his mansions
• Saint Augustin’s church and his district
• Mansions in rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
• faubourg saint germain
• Champs Elysées gardens
• rue Lafontaine
• rue de Courcelles
• Boulevard Hausmann and Malesherbes
• Condorcet high school
• Rue de Varenne
• Bon Marché
• Buttes Chaumont

WHO IS INTERESTED BY THIS WORKSHOP PHOTO ?

Lovers of Marcel Proust’s novel but also a beginner, confirmed or professional photographer and you wish to discover the mots famous locations of the Paris Marcel Proust described in his novel in the search of the lost time.

INTRODUCTION TO THIS

The use of the RAW+JPEG mode is recommended for each shooting for reflex cameras.
For Smart Phone we will focus to optimize the set-up of the gear.

CONTENT OF THIS WORKSHOP PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

According to your wishes we will focus to improve technics and critics with the use of the possibilities of your camera during this workshop photo.
We will use most of the different mode of shooting :

• RAW mode
• composition,
• ISO setting,
• aperture,
• manual mode

PHOTO THEMES TREATED

Architecture, landscapes, urban photography, monuments, gardens, city lights.

EQUIPMENT TO PREPARE TO PARTICIPATE

Reflex with one lens or more, between 14mm and 200 mm in a camera bag, Tripod (we can loan you one on request)

SmartPhone or small camera are also welcome for this tour.

OPTIONAL MATERIAL FOR THE PARTICIPANT

Remote trigger release or wireless remote controller transmitter/transceiver, Filters Neutral Density (ND), external flash.

Apps on your phone : Lightrac, DOFMaster.

MATERIALS PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANT

Motorcycle helmet and gloves

POSSIBLE LOAN FREE EQUIPMENT

Tripod for Iphone and Reflex on request are available.

ALTERNATIVES POSSIBLE DURING THE TOUR

The workshop photo is maintained if there is rain but the participant can postponed the workshop for another day according to availability of Parisian Clichés.
Because the service is not possible the participant is refunded.

The Marcel Proust in Combray workshop is the best alternative for a new adventure in Marcel Proust world one hour from Paris.
In addition if you need an accommodation in Paris we can recommend you the hotel Le Swann.

WHAT WILL LEARN THE PARTICIPANT

You will discover in one day the main locations of the Paris of Marcel Proust novel.
Beginner, confirmed or professional photographer you will take the time to experience technical possibilities of your reflex enclosure and objectives.
You will adapt new tricks quickly to all the circumstances of shots on outside locations covered with a tripod.

WHAT IS IN THE SERVICE

Cafes and drinks are free during the trip.
A meal is also included in a Parisian café for lunch and a cup of tea in Salon Proust of Hotel Ritz in the afternoon.

Departure is at 10 am from the a meeting point in Paris we will confirm later by email.
It can be in Paris in front of a specific place or at the bottom of your residence’s location.
Return to your desired location at 6 pm every day.

Additional Information