White Horses of Camargue Photography Workshop
From April 27th to May 1st, 2025
Capture the essence of Camargue
This Camargue Photography Workshop will allow you to photograph the beautiful and typical white horses and bulls spectacle in the Camargue region in France. Filled with traditions and nature, the natural habitat of this region is being preserved to ensure that wildlife, and especially birdlife can thrive. Camargue is also very well known for hosting one of the largest population of flamingos in Europe, which our group will also enjoy photographing.
By joining this 2025 Camargue Horse Photography Workshop, you will be able to photograph herds of horses and bulls guided by their traditionally dressed Gardians. All of our shooting will have a different theme in order to have various and outstanding photography outcomes. I also want to ensure that our group discovers a little more than the horses in this region. We will consequently shoot in various locations and subjects including Falmingos, salt marshes and local beaches
This time of the year is perfect for stunning sunrise and sunset lights.
Itinerary
This Photography Tour in Camargue will consist of alternating sunsets and sunrises white horses and bull photography sessions, ornithological park visit, local beaches and salt marshes sunset sessions. There is no physical conditions required as most of our location are reachable within a few minutes through easy walks.
Day 1 - April 27th 2025
On the first day of this Camargue Horse Photography Workshop, we will all meet t Marseilles airport at around 12pm. We will then leave directly to our accommodation in Camargue. We will have a presentation about the tour, and have a first introductory session about bird photography and what to expect during our first photography session that will be held later that day. We will then head to one of the most popular ornithological parks in France to observe and photograph birds until sunset. After dinner, we will hold a short session to talk about our next morning photography session.
Dinner: at a local restaurant close to our accommodation.
Day 2 - April 28th 2025
We will continue this 2025 White Horses of Camargue Photography Tour by waking up before sunrise to join our supporting crew at our first planned horse photography location. That one will be held close to the beach in Saintes Marie de la Mer. This session will last for about 2 hours, where we will photograph horses galloping through beach and sea with the beautiful rising sunlight. This will be a magical moment where there will be an opportunity to product unforgettable pictures.
After that session, we will head for breakfast and then have our first photography review session.
After lunch we will have some free time and/or do some post processing on the pictures shot during the two previous sessions.
The group will then be presented what to expect for our evening landscape photography sessions where we will head towards a desert beach offering great landscape opportunities with amazing light.
Breakfast: at our accommodation
Lunch: at a local restaurant
Dinner: at a local restaurant
Day 3 - April 29th 2025
Our Camargue Photo Workshop will continue with a sunrise bull session, where our accompanying team of horseriders will perform a bull sorting, where the dry dirt flying around will create a mystical atmosphere. This will be followed by a bull chasing (harmless for the animals) in the swamps for a more dynamic set of pictures.
After that session we will head for breakfast and will perform a morning editing session. If time allows, an afternoon individual review session will be organized, and an introduction over the evening session will be performed.
After few days of training and getting used to photograph moving subject, we will head for sunrise to one of the most beautiful sessions of this workshop. Horses will be guided by their horsemen and running through marshes with backlit sunset creating a unique and memorable atmosphere.
Breakfast: at our accommodation
Lunch: at a local restaurant
Dinner: at a local restaurant
Day 4 - April 30th 2025
The fourth day of our White Horses of Camargue Wildlife Photography Workshop will start with a sunrise session held in some swamps close to Aigues Mortes. Our group will photograph the pink flamingos of Camargue with the sun rising on the background. This will be a moment where unique and intimate photographs of the flamingos can be taken.
We will then head for breakfast and the participants will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes in the morning when the place is quieter. Be ready for a moment full of history and traditions. In the afternoon, we will have either a post-processing session or a review session.
Later, our group will head to Aigues Mortes again for an evening session with a local photographer who has special access to private salt marshes. Be ready for pink colors and blue skies, as well as some flamingo if we're lucky.
Dinner will be taken on our way back to our accommodation.
Breakfast: at a local bakery
Lunch: at a local restaurant
Dinner: at a local restaurant
Day 5 - May 1st 2025
That will be the last day of our Camargue Photography Tour and to end it properly, we will head for one last sunrise horse show session. As the Group will have gone through some of them, you will be able to decide which one you would prefer to repeat. In any case, any of them will be a delightful experience.
After that last session, we will head for breakfast and then head towards Marseille Airport for midday, from where you'll be able to catch your flight back home or onward to your next destination.
Breakfast: at our accommodation
Techniques and skills learnt during the workshop
Participating in this Camargue Horse Photography Workshop does not stop to your guide organizing your stay around the place, but also to the teaching of various photography techniques and knowledge.
Among these, the following techniques will be included either onsite or on your computer:
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Photographing fast moving subjects
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Gear choice
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Focusing
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Composition
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Long exposure
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Exposure management
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Focus stacking
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Masking
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and so much more.
Accommodation, Food, & Transportation
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Our group will be accommodated in a local hotel facing the see in Saintes Marie de la Mer.
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Breakfasts are included and will generally be eaten after our sunrise sessions. Some snacks could be handy, although eating during the horses/bulls session will be difficult given the necessary need for attention.
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Lunch will be eaten at local restaurants on a daily basis and are included in the tour price.
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A welcome dinner is included in the tour price.
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All dinners are included and will be eaten at local restaurants or on site depending on the evening.
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The group will be transported throughout the whole tour in a 9 seaters minivan. It will be driven by your photography guide all along the tour.
Good to know about France
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Currency: the national currency of France is the Euro.
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Means of payment: Paying by card in France is possible in nearly most location. Contacless payment are usually allowed up to 40€. Having an international credit card such as Revolut can be helpful to limit fees and enjoy a decent exchange rate.
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Electricity: Norway uses the Europlug (Type C & E). An adaptor will be needed depending on which region your coming from in the world.
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Internet: Wi-Fi will be available in our hotel, Although 4G is available in most places, we will be photographing in fairly remote locations and mobile network might be scarced at times. If travelling from Europe, France is likely to be included in your data roaming. For people outside Europe, looking for a package with your operator can be handy if you truly need internet. In any case, the use of the smartphone during our photography sessions will be limited as I will ensure to keep you busy taking pictures.
Your Guide
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Hi there, I am Rémi Bergougnoux, a French landscape photographer with extensive knowledge over various topics in landscape photography.
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I let behind my 9 to 5 corporate job in the course of 2021 before heading for a year in Latin America, exploring, and photographing this beautiful continent. While being back in Europe in the course of 2022, I decided to bring my photography to the next level, and take the chance to share my knowledge with other passionate photographer. Offering workshops came naturally to me given my knowledge of travelling, photography and desire to share my passion.
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Besides workshops, I am also writing articles for magazines, writing photography guides, and creating YouTube video tutorials about landscape photography across Europe.
FAQ
1. What weather should I expect in April/May in Camargue?
Camargue is generally a very sunny and relatively hot region in France. Sun is generally expected, however, lately, the weather has proved to be a tricky matter with heavy rainfall during early spring. In some years Generally, the weather should be welcoming.
2. Is there any animal abuse?
No, there is not! It is important for me that the horses and bull we photograph are well treated. The horsemen we deal with are professionals, and these are their own animals, therefore they really take care of them. Participating in these kinds of tours helps finance horse/bulls general maintenance as well as the farm, called Mas, they are in.
3. Why is there a 400€ additional cost for small groups?
Horse and bulls activities are at a fixed cost therefore no matter if there one or 10 people the price will be the same. A smaller group therefore means that the split is much smaller.
4. I am a novice or enthusiast photographer, will I get some support?
Don't worry, this tour is suited for all levels. My goal as photographer is making sure that you can bring amazing pictures to show your friends/family and of course decorate your home. You will therefore get support and advices based on my experience.
Physical Level
Easy, no mare than 10-15 minutes walking
Experience
All levels are welcome
Duration
From April 27th to May 1st, 2025
5 days/4 nights with pick-up/drop-off in Marseille Airport
Group Size
Up to 6 people for an individual experience
(4 participants min.)
Price
2'490 €
+ 400€ for small group of 4 people.
(see conditions below)
Included
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Photography and tour guide
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Post-processing teaching
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Group and individual photography reviews
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Transport from the airport during the whole trip
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3 white Camargue horses photography sessions
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1 Camargue bull photography session
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1 sunset photography in an ornithological park
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1 salt mashes photography session with a local guide
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Small group of up to 6 participants for a personalized experience
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and diner)
Excluded
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Flight to/from Marseille
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Dinners on day 2 and 3 (see Accommodation, food & transportation section above for more details)
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Beverages and Alcoholic beverages
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Snacks between meals
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Photography equipment
Workshop price and payment conditions
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The workshop price is 2'490 EUR per person from 5 participants. An additional 400 EUR will be asked in case of a small group up to 4 participants, bringing the workshop price to 2'890 EUR.
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Upon registration to the workshop, a full list of gear and recommended clothing will be provided to ease the participant's organization.
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Payment conditions:
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Down payment of 40% (approx. 1000€) at time of booking.
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The remaining to be paid no later than 45 days before the start of the tour,
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If booking after 45 days before the tour starts, the full payment will be required at time of booking
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Payment in full also possible at time of booking
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Registration process
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Registration through Travel Agency Terres Oubliées (please see below
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Remaining payment paid through bank transfer or by credit card online.
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Terms and Conditions from Terres Oubliées apply (see paragraph below).
License Disclaimer
Any workshops and tours guided by Rémi Bergougnoux are commercialized by SARL Peuples et Terres Oubliées through www.terresoubliees.com. Consequently Terms and Conditions from Terres Oubliées apply.
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