We have been bursting at the seems over at the Playground; just waiting to tell you about a new partnership, and some exciting hands-on food photography workshops! Want to have an amazing summer or fall holiday, check out these exciting workshops.
Tim at work during a workshop in Gascony
Photo Credit: Tim Clinch
Last year, we had the chance to meet Tim Clinch, and to play in one of his extraordinary, hands-on workshops in Gascony, France. Let me just say, “WOW”. Tim, and the talented Kate Hill, taught hands-on workshops throughout the year in Gascony. This year, Tim, has not only partnered with the lovely Kate in Gascony, but he has also partnered with Sam and Jeannie to add workshops in Spain. Just think, two amazing playgrounds, to run around in, and get creative in.
The Natural Light Natural Food workshops are an experience, not just a workshop. Besides, grasping your camera by the hand, and learning new skills; you will have a wonderful time eating regional food, while taking gorgeous photos. It doesn’t matter where your interest lies, if you love to shoot food, for personal or professional gain, you will learn something over the course of 5 days. Maybe you want a career change, and would like to start making money with all of the photos you take. Tim’s workshops are the perfect way to improve your photography and styling skills, and you will be able to walk away with a solid base, to start that portfolio.
Photo Credit: Tim Clinch
ANDALUCIA – 5 day hands-on workshops will be held in beautiful Finca Buenvino, which is located about 10 minutes from Aracena (you will need to fly into Seville). The setting is truly amazing. Workshops will be a full-day of shooting as well as visits to local tapas bars, and some of Sierra de Aracena’s best food producers and village artisans.
DATES:
June 6th-10th
September 19th-23rd
October 3rd-7th
“Andalucia workshops are 6 hours per day, starting at 10:00 am. We stop for lunch at 1.00 and, yes, we ARE in Spain so a siesta, or a swim in the amazing infinity pool follows! Classes resume at 5.00 and finish in the golden evening light at 8.00. We will also spend a day in the beautiful city of Seville where we will shoot in some of the city’s most iconic tapas bars. We will also visit some of the Sierra de Aracena’s best food producers and village artisans. The price of the workshop includes 5 day-long sessions, 5 nights full board (Sunday through Thursday), transportation for all outings, and excursions and transfers to and from Seville airport/train station.
Photo Credit: Tim Clinch
PRICE: €2500.00 per person (price for non-participating partners is available). This price does NOT include air or other travel to and from mainland Spain.
Photo Credit: Tim Clinch
GASCONY – 5 day workshops are held in Kate’s romantic 18th-Century farmhouse, Camont. Camont is nestled deep in truffle and Armagnac country, and is truly a culinary retreat, as well as prop heaven. The workshops are 6 hours per day, and begin during the early morning daylight. You will shoot until you break for a 4 hour “French lunch and rest” during the high noon sun; there is so much to shoot that you probably won’t want to rest. Classes resume at the golden hour, where you will pick up from where you left off. You will get a chance to visit and photograph near by villages, markets and providers of some of the best artisan food around Gascony.
The price for the Gascony workshops includes 5 day-long workshop sessions, all lunches Monday-Friday, transportation for outings and excursions including local markets and food producers, and between Camont and the chateau. Transfers to and from Agen Railway station, and bed and breakfast at the Chateau de St Loup en Albret are also included.
DATES:
May 23rd-May 27th
July 4th-July 8th
September 12th-September 16th
October 24th-October 28th
PRICE: €3000.00 per person (price for non-participating partners on application)
PLEASE NOTE: Price does NOT include Air or other travel to or from France
So, what are you waiting for? Dust off that passport. Book those airline tickets, trade-in those miles, and plan a holiday that will leave earning to shoot more.
Email for more information; gladly will give our personal perspective on playing in the Spanish and French playgrounds.
