Photography course at Chateau Fengari
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I attended Bruce's fashion location masterclass in September 09 - communications & information prior to the course were very good. The first day of the course was relaxed, getting to meet the other photographers on the course and going through some theory & layout of the course/location. Bruce supports this through images from his portfolio with descriptions/explanations of how he created them. The following 3 days were crammed full of shooting, using a different model each day, and doing 4 different sets with each model. Not only is Bruce a talented photograher, he is also passionate and truly inspirational. Throughout the day, Bruce provides guidance, feedback & encouragement. As well as working alongside Bruce, I also got to work with the stylist, make up artist as well as the agency models, which have all contributed to some amazing images for my portfolio, as well as increasing my knowledge & confidence. The final day of the course was photoshop training, which has given me a good grounding to build on. Overall I rate this course highly and excellent value for money. (I enjoyed it so much, I am now looking to do the studio masterclass with Bruce - can't give a better recomendation than that!!).
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Course
In East Molesey
*Indicative price
Original amount in EUR:
1,282 € 1,800 €
Description
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Type
Intensive workshop
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
East molesey
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
3 Days
To achieve a standard of shooting fashion images to be competent to produce a simple fashion assignment for a client or magazine also to be able to visit model bookers at model agents and be accepted as a testing photographer. Suitable for: All photographers with beginner to advanced knowledge of photography
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
To achieve images of a professional standard
Beginner, intermediate and advanced photographers.
No qualifications needed, ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGY..
These are all live hands on course where students are guided through each step personally which means faster progress with better quality being achieved in much shorter times than online courses, book courses or video course.
Reviews
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I attended Bruce's fashion location masterclass in September 09 - communications & information prior to the course were very good. The first day of the course was relaxed, getting to meet the other photographers on the course and going through some theory & layout of the course/location. Bruce supports this through images from his portfolio with descriptions/explanations of how he created them. The following 3 days were crammed full of shooting, using a different model each day, and doing 4 different sets with each model. Not only is Bruce a talented photograher, he is also passionate and truly inspirational. Throughout the day, Bruce provides guidance, feedback & encouragement. As well as working alongside Bruce, I also got to work with the stylist, make up artist as well as the agency models, which have all contributed to some amazing images for my portfolio, as well as increasing my knowledge & confidence. The final day of the course was photoshop training, which has given me a good grounding to build on. Overall I rate this course highly and excellent value for money. (I enjoyed it so much, I am now looking to do the studio masterclass with Bruce - can't give a better recomendation than that!!).
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Chris Hobday
Subjects
- Photographer
- Workflow Management
- Digital Editing
- Digital Photography
- Directing
- Communications
- Lighting
- Camera Operation
- Camera
- Photography Techniques
Teachers and trainers (2)
Bruce Smith
Teacher
35 years experience in photography. 25 years as a freelance commercial/editorial/advertising fashion photographer.. Author of Pro Digital Fashion Photography A Complete Guide. best seller UK EU Author of Fashion Photography A Complete Guide, best seller USA
Damian McGillicuddy
tutr
Course programme
Portraiture, wedding, fashion and fine art photography course held at Chateau Fengari near to Bordeaux.
Photographic training courses that will give you a professional edge to your fashion, portraits or nudes photography images.
All of our fashion, portrait and nudes photography courses are held at a luxurious chateau which is exclusively ours for the duration of our stay. It is tucked away in the stunning countryside of Charente-Maritime in south-west France. Chateau Fengari is a privately owned French Napoleonic château that specialise in exceptional experience events for special occasions.
The grounds are beautiful with a swimming pool, 9 hectare of forrest, a beautiful lake plus the period interior rooms and grand exteriors, a perfect setting to get inspired by for any photographic project, we will also have our own private chef.
Group photography courses
This is the perfect location for our next series of photographic learning courses giving you a professional experiences in how to create amazing fashion, dance, portrait and nudes photography, see bellow for details of each. These are very popular photography courses that are running over the spring and summer months of 2019; choose the type of course that suits your chosen genre of photography below.
Private 1-2-1 photography courses
We are also offering a limited number of dates for private 1-2-1 photography courses where you decide on the genre of fashion, portraits or nudes photography for those wishing to just spend a few days shooting on your own or you can be mentored by internationally published celebrity fashion and portrait photographer Bruce Smith.
Professional tutors, models and creative team
For all of these photography courses Bruce and his associate tutors, Drew Tommons and Damian McGillicuddy (where applicable) organise everything from the professional models, the hair dressers make up artists and wardrobe fashion stylists. They will also help you with choosing the best locations and help you with lots of technical advise from their combined 60 years of professional fashion, dance, portrait and nudes photography experience re setting up and lighting your shots to achieve a very high standard or photography.
What your photography course fees include
All photography courses fees include your full board accommodation in luxurious twinned or private bedrooms, airport transfers, tutoring, models, styling, use of the chateau as our location at Chateau Fengari. Not including travel to Bordeaux flights or trains. Staying 4 nights and shooting models for 3 days. See the itinerary below. Models selected and mood boards will only be shown to people that are booked onto these workshops to stop others copying.
Tutors
Bruce Smith (Fashion, portraits and nudes photography tutor)
Bruce began shooting as a professional fashion and portrait photographer back in 1983, the black and white ball gown image was his first fashion photography commissions. Since then he has continued to produce stunning and incredibly memorable fashion images, portraits, fine art photography, celebrity portraits, art nudes and boudoir style portraiture photography.
Damian McGillicuddy (Portraits and lighting specialist photography tutor)
A working commercial and Portrait photographer for over 30 years, McGillicuddy shoots all genres from fashion to footballers, products to politicians and musicians to motorsport. Damian has amassed over 700 international awards, 12 Photographer of the year titles, 11 fellowships, 1 honorary fellowship and a double Grand Masters, and a Grand Master with Double Bar, Fellowship of Photographic Training
Drew Tommons (Dance photography specialist photography tutor)
Photography course at Chateau Fengari
*Indicative price
Original amount in EUR:
1,282 € 1,800 €