AUTUMN IN JAPAN

Experience an explosion of color, culture and scenic beauty

JULY 7 - 12, 2026

In the southeast of France during the summer an explosion of color occurs as fields and fields of lavender come into bloom before the yearly harvest. The Provence region is the epicenter of European lavender production and the beauty of endless row of purple flowers set in the rolling hills with mountains in the distance is a remarkable place for photography. Add in quaint rustic villages and you have a quintessential old world European experience.

On this 6 day Photography Workshop watch as the fields come alive each day with warm morning light, bees buzzing and the overwhelming fragrance of the lavender. Our small group size will ensure that everyone will have plenty of space and get the help to maximize our photo opportunities. All transportation and lodging (single occupancy) are included in this workshop. All throughout you will be provided with expert instruction on how best to capture the scene. The goal of the workshop is to give you the ability to explore, learn, and fine tune those photography skills both in the field as well in post processing development to bring your images to life. Helping clients create images they are excited about is priority number one on all of our workshops (along with having a good time).

INSTRUCTORS: DANI LEFRANCOIS & VIKTORIA HAACK              

GROUP SIZE: 8 PARTICIPANTS

COST: $4750 USD

INCLUDED: All Transportation and Lodging (Single Person Occupancy Room)

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, snacks, meals, alcohol, tips & gratuities

DEPOSIT: A 50% deposit is required to secure a spot, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the workshop.

DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TO THOSE SIGNING UP FOR BOTH OUR CAMARGUE HORSES AND PROVENCE LAVENDER WORKSHOPS. ENQUIRE HERE.

ITINERARY

The workshop will begin on Wednesday July 7 and this day will be set aside for arrivals into the airport in Marseille, France (MRS). Guests will be received and transferred to our hotel for the duration in the Provence region. After getting acquainted over dinner we will head out for a sunset photography session. Our centrally located hotel will be the perfect launching point to many of the nearby fields and cities. All of which are wonderful photographic subjects. On Day 2 we will begin with our typical routine of photographing sunrise and sunset in a picturesque location, with a break during the middle of the day. A couple of days will be set aside for exploring the nearby villages as well as post processing help and image reviews/critique in the afternoon. Our final sunrise session will be on Sunday July 12 and participants should plan to fly home that afternoon.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A photography workshop in the picturesque Provence France with never-ending fields of purple lavender preparing for the harvest. Nowhere else on earth is there a concentration like this of gorgeous and colorful farmlands. Needless to say the scenery is striking and made for landscape photography. Set among charming towns and villages the region is rich in beauty, food and culture and we will be taking it all in!

As stated previously there will be early mornings and late evenings but the days are structured to not wear anyone out and get the most enjoyment of the surroundings and scenery. We will provide tips in the field to capture images correctly "in camera" with the goal being that part becomes second nature and students can then focus on the creative aspects of landscape and nature photography. Post processing instruction will run the gamut of importing and organizing files into Lightroom to processing images in Lightroom and Photoshop and finally prepping images for the internet or for print. Our skilled professional photography guides are an open book and willing to share any tips or tricks they have picked up along the way to help you create a portfolio of images that you will be proud of.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

CHRIS BYRNE

Hello there! I’m Chris and I spent way too many years aimlessly wandering the earth and working for the man before finding my true passion in nature and landscape photography. My love of nature started very early in life as I would study the photographs in my dad’s huge collection of National Geographics, and also spend as much time as I could out exploring in the woods with my younger brother. Fast forward many years and after getting a finance degree in college I went to work in the stock market for over fifteen years (and didn’t get rich). During my time, I saw first hand two of the most devastating financial crises in our country’s history, and after the second go around I completely lost interest in my profession and desperately needed something more. I found myself in a place in life without any inspiration or excitement for what I was doing.

Then on a trip to Glacier, Montana I rediscovered my love of nature. However, the photographs I was trying to get just didn’t do the place any justice. It was then that I decided to get serious about photography and quickly poured all of myself into the craft, learning as much as possible as quickly as I could. I was a super sponge and had a new passion for life! As soon as I became proficient in my skills, I wanted to share my knowledge and began teaching others.

Now I lead workshops to some of the best places on the globe and have a gallery in Portland, Oregon where I call my home. I am proud to be able to inspire others and spend as much time as I possibly can with each person in helping them connect with nature while teaching the techniques to capture the images that they want to create. Seeing people make breakthroughs in their art is something that I cherish. I truly believe that nature is good for the soul. The more you explore, the more you will be inspired. www.chrisbyrnephotography.com

CANCELLATION POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if minimum participants are not met or in the event of an emergency. In the event of emergency where Chris cannot personally attend, then a replacement guide will be the first option. If a cancellation does occur, participants may either use the fee towards a future workshop or receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel expenses incurred and therefore strongly recommend getting travel insurance to cover such costs. Two companies that we recommend are Ripcord and Squaremouth.

A $500 admin fee will be charged for changes or cancellations, regardless of when that occurs. Participants who cancel prior to 90 days before the workshop will receive either a full refund or credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Any cancellations within 90 days of the workshop cannot be refunded under any circumstances. Only if we are able to fill the vacancy, will the participant will receive a credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Workshop credits are good for one calendar year from the date of the missed workshop.

Any cancellations within 30 days of the workshop (for any reason) will forfeit their entire registration fee as it is extremely difficult to fill the space on that short of notice. If a true emergency arises last minute we will do our best to work with you granting a partial credit towards a future workshop, but this is not guaranteed. Again travel insurance is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.