Card design by & all images courtesy of and copyright 2103: Denise Ippolito.
Camargue & Provence France IPT: June 25- July 2nd, 2014/6 1/2 days of photography: $6995 (Limit: 10 photographers)
Co-leaders: Arthur Morris & Denise Ippolito. Though it is expected to fill quickly, this workshop needs a minimum of 6 to run.
The centerpiece of this workshop will be four sessions photographing the beautiful Camargue horses mostly running in the water or on the beach. There is a wonderful natural bird park in Camargue where we will photograph flamingos and other birds for four evenings in the usually gorgeous light. The flamingos fly in to feed each evening and we should have multiple opportunities to capture images of them in flight.
After our first four magical days we will visit several different and interesting locations sites during the trip and will spend part of a day at the market in Arles. An evening shoot in Avignon to photograph the bridge and the magical blue sky should be exciting! In addition, the lavender fields should be at peak bloom during our stay with fields of poppies everywhere as we make our way to the lavender fields. This is a wonderful opportunity to combine travel photography with stallions, birds, flowers, and lots more.
Wednesday June 25th:
- Meet the group at the Marseille Provence airport with our French-speaking guide
- Drive to the town of Les Saintes Maries de la mer
- Check in to the hotel
- Evening session at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
Thursday June 26th:
- Morning shoot with Camargue horses
- Lunch in the medieval city of Aigues Mortes
- evening session at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
Friday June 27th:
- Morning shoot with Camargue horses
- Lunch in Les Saintes Maries de la mer
- Evening session at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
Saturday June 28th:
- Morning shoot with Camargue horses
- Lunch and afternoon in Arles (market day)
- Evening session at the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
Sunday June 29th:
- Morning shoot with Camargue horses
- Drive to Gordes (lunch)
- Check in at hotel
- Afternoon and evening shoot in Avignon
Monday June 30th:
- Senanque Abbey surrounded by lavender fields
- lunch in Roussillon
- Evening shoot at the Pont du Gard (2000 year old Roman aqueduct)
Tuesday July 1st:
- Gordes (market day)
- Afternoon shoot in lavender fields
Wednesday July 2nd:
- Drive back to the Marseille Provence airport for US departures.
Note: the itinerary subject to change depending on local conditions.
What’s included: in-the-field instruction, informal laptop image review and Photoshop sessions, airport transfers, all ground transportation, double occupancy lodging (single supplements available), bi-lingual guide, entrance fees to Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, and all fees for the Carmargue horse session.
What’s not included: airfare, meals & beverages, personal items, phone calls, & laundry services if needed.
“Camargue Horses” courtesy of and copyright 2012: Malcolm MacKenzie.
Camargue & Provence France IPT: June 25- July 2nd, 2014/6 1/2 days of photography: $6995 (Limit: 10 photographers)
Co-leaders: Arthur Morris & Denise Ippolito. Though it is expected to fill quickly, this workshop needs a minimum of 6 to run.
Happy Campers only please. A non-refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is required to hold your spot. The second payment of $2,000 due on January 1, 2013. The balance is due on April 15, 2014. Payments in full are of course welcome at any time. All payments including the deposit must be made by check made out to “Arthur Morris.” As life has a way of throwing an occasional curve ball our way, you are urged to purchase travel insurance. I use and recommend Travel Insurance Services. Please contact us before you purchase your travel insurance.
All payments are non-refundable unless the trip fills. In that case, all payments but your deposit will be refunded. If the trip does not run every penny will be refunded. Again, please do not purchase your air tickets until you hear from us that the trip is a go. We are very confident that it will. All checks should be made out to “Arthur Morris” and sent to: Arthur Morris, PO Box 7245, Indian Lake Estates, FL 33855.
For couples or friends signing up at the same time a $200/person discount will be applied to the final payment. Please contact artie via e-mail with any questions. And do let us know via e-mail that your check is on the way.
The Mini-Flower Photography Seminar, Friday, September 13: 8:30am till 12:30pm, Canby Oregon
As part of the Swan Island Dahlia Farm Instructional Photo-Tour, September 11-15, 2013 (1 slot left; see here for details), denise and I will be presenting a 1/2-Day Mini-Flower Photography Seminar. Folks wishing to register for the mini seminar only may do so for only $49.
Denise will begin by presenting her “Bloomin’ Ideas” program, an overview of the in-the-field and post-processing techniques that she has used and developed over the past few years to create her signature look. Artie will follow with a Photoshop session that will be geared towards all levels. He’ll be sharing some of his favorite techniques and tips while working on images from the first two days of the IPT. Denise will conclude the morning seminar with a Photoshop demo; she will share her creative workflow using a variety of Photoshop filters and effects. The entire morning is designed to give you a peek into the minds of two very skilled and creative folks.
To register for the Mini-Flower Photography Seminar call Jim between Monday and Thursday or on Friday morning at 863-692-0906 with your credit card in hand.
All images courtesy of and copyright 2012: Denise Ippolito. Click for a larger version.
Just one slot left!
A Creative Adventure/BIRDS AS ART Swan Island Dahlia Farm Instructional Photo-Tour, September 11-15, 2013: 5 FULL DAYS: $1649. Limit 16, Openings: 1.
Join Denise Ippolito and Arthur Morris at the Swan Island Dahlia Farm in Canby Oregon (just south of Portland) for a great learning and photography experience. Swan Island features more than 40 acres with over 350 varieties of dahlias in a plethora of colors, shapes and sizes, making it one of the largest growers in the United States.
Daily Photo Schedule
We will enjoy four morning (7:00am till 10:30am) and five afternoon (3:30pm till 6pm) photography sessions. While we will do most of our photography at the Swan Island Dahlia Farm, we will also visit the Portland Rose Garden and/or the Portland Japanese Garden on this IPT. The in-the-field instruction will include seeing the situation, the use of selective focus, creative use of depth of field, histogram and exposure guidance, designing creative images, choosing your background, isolating your subject, lens options, and the use of reflectors and diffusers. Our field sessions will include challenging photography assignments geared to make you think creatively. Both personalized and small group instruction will be provided. All times are tentative and subject to change based on the weather and on local conditions.
Seminar Morning: Friday, September 13: 8:30am till 12:30pm
Denise will begin by presenting her “Bloomin’ Ideas” program, an overview of the in-the-field and post-processing techniques that she has used and developed over the past few years to create her signature look. Artie will follow with a Photoshop session that will be geared towards all levels. He’ll be sharing some of his favorite techniques and tips while working on images from the first two days of the IPT. Denise will conclude the seminar portion of the IPT with a Photoshop demo; she will share her creative workflow using a variety of Photoshop filters and effects. The entire morning is designed to give you a peek into the minds of two very skilled and creative folks.
The group will have lunch together daily. All are invited to bring their laptops for image sharing. We hope that you can join us for an intense five days of learning and some of the best flower photography to be had in North America.
Deposit Info and Cancellation Policies:
A $449 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your slot for this IPT. Your balance is due 4 months before the date of the IPT and is also non-refundable. If the trip fills, we will be glad to apply a credit applicable to a future IPT for the full amount less a $100 processing fee. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date we will try to fill your spot from the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit. If not, you can secure your spot by paying your balance.
Please print, complete, and sign the form that is linked to here and shoot it to us along with your deposit check (made out to “Arthur Morris.”) You can also leave your deposit with a credit card by calling the office at 863-692-0906. We will be short-handed in the office until January 21 so please leave a message and we will call you back. If you register by phone, please print, complete and sign the form as noted above and either mail it to us or e-mail the scan.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail
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