Imagine spending four days in one of the most beautiful villages in France photographing local subjects under the tutelage of some of today’s most renowned photojournalists.

Welcome to the Firstlight Workshop in Auvillar, France
September 5-10, 2003

A four-day digital photojournalistic workshop that will allow you to immerse yourself in a subject, nurture your photographic instincts, and guide you in editing and layout.

After choosing from over 30 pre-scouted assignments, you’ll spend your mornings and afternoons studying and shooting your subjects. Midday, everyone will return to the workshop headquarters, “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.

Participants have the option to stay in a beautiful French Chateau, a charming local bed & breakfast, or a gíte – a local rental home. Bring your own equipment or we’ll provide you with an Olympus C-5050 or an Olympus E-20 to borrow for the course (the C-5050 will be delivered to you two weeks prior to the workshop). Space is limited, so don’t delay in signing up for this once in a lifetime opportunity.