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07.10.2013 | France: time TBC

course £1475.00 (no vat)

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Brett says..." Due to the amazing success of our France course 2012 and due to popular demand we are giving 8 lucky photographers the chance to experience the delights that this great course has to offer on October 7th 2013. Spend 3 days & 2 nights in the amazing tranquil surroundings of this beautiful Chateau in France.... It's not just the photography opportunities on a course like this.. it's the chat, the food, the other photographers, the chance to spend time with like minded people in a place that was made for this purpose! Join us in October in the Autumn vineyards, you won't be disappointed"

Checkout out these fantastic videos shot on last years France course by Rob Summers of Promo Films.. to see what this course is all about! .........

DAY 1

DAY 2

If you want to see some lovely Behind the scenes images also please CLICK HERE

This amazing 2 day, 3 night course will teach you...

How to use flash , on & off camera
How to produce breathtaking images packed with emotion utilizing natural light
Using flash on location utilizing location, color & posing
Wedding & fashion based imagery in one of a kind locations
Fabulous images to use on your own site
Using basic flash guns & more powerful Elinchrom lights
A bespoke course at the amazing Chateau Rigaud,France
Spend time with other photographers, having dinner in the long room, relax & enjoy the end of year treat
Our own personal chef will cater to our culinary needs!
Relax by the pool, read a book, watch a movie or two or take a glass of wine and wander through the vineyards
Limited to 8 photographers

Photography course snapshot

We are overjoyed to have secured this amazing location again.This is a 2 day shooting course with Brett & Kristie. Mixing elegant wedding imagery with natural fashion/lifestyle in the vineyards and surrounding towns. Over the two days we will be shooting in and around the amazing Chateau utilizing the decor, natural light and stunning position. We will also be shooting our models on location around the chateau, in the vineyards and areas beyond. With our own stylist & bespoke outfits our amazing models will work with us whilst we all look to create images that will leave you breathless. This is more than a course, it is a holiday! Shooting with like minded photographers to achieve the same goal. Shooting alongside Brett in this very laid back and casual environment. Not only will this give you new skills to take into your own photography but leave with great memories and a wonderful way to finish 2013.

Using two models we will be shooting amazingly elegant wedding imagery on day 1; looking at creating stunning wedding images like no other! Day two we will be looking at more natural fashion based images. Using natural light, flash & larger location lights. There will be plenty of time to chat to Brett & Kris about your business. Discuss your imagery over a glass of wine and relax with like minded people on this two day, three night course.

Equipment needed

Camera ( digital SLR )
Zoom & Wide angle lens
Indoor & Outdoor clothes, overnight clothes etc...
Empty cards
Flash gun ( if you have one )
Lots of questions!

What do I need to bring?

The accommodation is full board. You will each enjoy the refineries of the chateau in your own private room. Transport is also taken care of throughout your stay. You will need to bring your camera equipment, spare batteries, outdoor clothes & swimming costume!!( there is a pool! ) You will have to book your own flights to Bordeaux airport arriving no later than Monday afternoon. At the moment flights from Luton, Gatwick & Heathrow are available to Bordeaux dept Monday 7th. If you choose to drive via the Channel Tunnel or Ferry then we can give you directions to the chateau. We need to make sure that everyone is flying into the same airport to make pick up easier.Once you have booked onto the course please book your flight asap. Before booking please call the studio and let us know the details so we can make sure everyone is arriving at the same airport. You may have to wait a while until everyone has arrived.

How do I get there?

There are flights available from both Luton & Manchester airports. Once you have booked your flight please email the studio with details as we will aim for most people if not all to be on the same flight.Flights vary from £120-£200. You can also drive from Calais and will take roughly 9 hours.

How much is it and what do we get?

The total cost of the course is £1475.00 ( there is no vat on this course) Within this price not only will you receive 2 days of great training with Brett & his team looking to push you and your skills to another level, you will also have full run of the chateau, your own beautiful room, full board , travel to and from the airport and so much more. You will have to provide the flight to France. As explained below you may hold your place by paying a deposit of £500.00 by calling the studio or by emailing us or you can pay the full amount by paying through the BOOK ME button at the bottom of the course post.

Refund Policy & Payment Options

As this course is more expensive than our other courses because of the duration and what's involved you may hold your place by paying a deposit of £500.00. This is a non-refundable deposit due to the fact the Chateau is pre-booked to hold your place. You may call or email the studio to pay your deposit. You may of course pay in full by using the usual payment methods via the checkout section of the site.The remaining balance will be payable 2 months before the courses date. In the event of cancellation of your place on the seminar please contact us by phone or email as soon as possible. The complete cost of the seminar is non refundable if you have paid in full. The exception to this is if we have enough prior notice and are able to put a cancellation place back online AND your place is resold. Once we have resold your place we will be able to refund all monies paid to date for the specific seminar. We will do our very best to find another delegate to take your place through our Members List, and Social Network. As Brett says. "We pride ourselves on everything that we do at Brett Harkness Photography and our training courses are no exception. Apart from the obvious information being passed on we look to take care of all the details from dresses used, flowers to food and comfort. We will work you hard !! But our days are filled with fun , exceptional shooting and most importantly the chance to learn!"

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Moving Forward

Peter Williams “
Just thought I would drop by and say how helpful I found your instructional DVD. I have my first wedding to do in a few weeks and your DVD has given me a great insight into how I should expect the day to go. I found it full of useful advice and I am sure I will watch it over and over again between now and the big day. So thank you for giving me a spoonful of your knowledge! Thanks again, Pete
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“ANDY FOUNTAIN - Hi Brett and Kristie , Thank you so much for the fantastic day you arranged for Rachael and myself on Monday. It was one of the best training experiences I have had as a pro photographer and we came away feeling confident in knowing how to drive the business on. On the way home Rachael said we would be booking a course with you guys on a yearly basis and for her to say this is a big turn around. I think she really saw the benefit in having days like this. Thank you so much again for a life changing tremendous day.”
“STEVE ASHTON - Got our yesterday Brett, Just after returning from the darkest wedding I have ever shot. Despite being a bit sleepy to say the least we stayed up till 2am to watch the DVD..... super job you have done with it. I would say the best training dvd I have ever seen.... Put us down for a copy of the next one you do. Every wedding tog needs a copy of this!!! So nice to see some real quality post production as well.... congratulations to you both.”
“JONATHAN FENTON - Brett & Kristy- watched your inspiring real wedding DVD last night and just wanted to say how beyond impressed I was- truly amazing and beautiful pictures! A great insight in to how you approach a wedding. Fantastic resource to keep referring back to! Any thoughts on a course on post production?? Must come back & do another course soo...n!”
Steve Mannell “
Hi Brett, your DVD is superb and worth every penny. I watched the whole thing including the extras and it's inspirational. I think I might have to watch it again to try and take in all the key points and tips! Keep up the good work. and I will see you on one of your London based courses in the near future.
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“MATTHEW STAINER - "Just a quick note to say thank you for a fun, relaxed, informative, inspiring and a well fed day of top notch training. You have a great set up and love your studio and I would love to think that in a few years I might be somewhere up to where you are right now”