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The nearest major city to Auvillar, which is located in the mid-Pyranees,
is Toulouse. A variety of carriers service this area direct from
Paris and other cities, or high speed rail service can take you
close to your final destination. Our preferred travel professionals
are Earth
Excursions. They have extensive knowledge of the various ways
to get to Auvillar.
While you’re traveling to France, why not make this an extraordinary
vacation? Let Earth Excursions customize a tour especially for you,
before or after the photography excursion. Whether you want to explore
the Loire Valley, Normandy, or spend a few extra days in Paris,
they can make the arrangements. Maybe you’re interested in
wine tasting or biking through the countryside. Perhaps you’d
like to travel further afield and spend time in Amsterdam, London
or points beyond. All things are possible with Earth
Excursions arranging your travel itinerary.
All participants should plan on arriving in Auvillar no later than
September 5th, hopefully in time for the opening-night wine and
cheese party where you will meet your instructors and get your first
taste of Auvillar.
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and opening-night wine and cheese party where you will meet
your instructors.
In the morning, you’ll come down to the
workshop headquarters, “Moulin a Nef”,
for a light breakfast, be assigned your editor who will help
you choose your assignment, then head out and start studying
and shooting your subjects. Every midday, you will return
to the “Moulin a Nef” to download images,
discuss the morning’s shoot with a photo editor, and
listen to the insights of an esteemed guest speaker. Evenings
will host projection sessions, critiques, and a traditional
French meal. The workshop culminates with a final projection
session at the historic “La Halle” where
we’ll enjoy wine and cheese and the company of the townspeople
of Auvillar, including many of our subjects. The entire process
comes to life with the unveiling of our own 28-page “FirstLight
Magazine: Auvillar!” We will develop,
design and complete the magazine on location and each student
will receive a complete PDF version.
Departure.
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Accomodations for the FirstLight workshop include the Chateau
de Lastours – a beautiful 19th century estate, a charming
local bed & breakfast, or a gíte – a local
rental home. Lodging for 5 nights (Sep. 5th-9th) is included in
your Workshop fee. Once again, lodging preferences are based on
a first-come, first-serve basis, so we advise you to register early.
* You may use your own digital equipment
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