West Mill Advanced Photography Workshop
In Southern France with George Munday
May 9-16, 2009

What: The West Mill Advanced Photography Workshop includes visits to the local markets, the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, medieval villages, and historic cities. This workshop is aimed specifically at enthusiastic and advanced photographers and there will be no basic photographic instruction; it is about photographing in the field. It could also be of interest to professionals who like to venture into landscape work. Participants and the group leader will work side by side, sharing their knowledge, vision, philosophy and experience – and there will still be opportunities to chill out and to enjoy the local foods and wine.

When: Saturday May 9, 2009 through Saturday May 16, 2009. Enjoy eight days of adventure with other keen photographers.

Where: The workshop participants stay at The West Mill, located 2 km from St. Jean du Gard, a traditional French village. This 18th century water mill with private swimming pool and hot tub, is set in a peaceful area with over 11 acres of private land, bordering the Gardon River, at the foot of the Cevennes Mountains. The West Mill has been owned and operated for over 7 years by Kirsten Apple, a resident of Falls Church in Virginia, USA. The local hosts will be Victor and Johanne, a retired couple from England who live near the West Mill and prepare your breakfast and lunch daily as well as provide guide information on the region.

Itinerary:
Day 1 (Sat): Avignon to the West Mill
Day 2 (Sun) The West Mill – Morning relaxation, afternoon at the West Mill for advanced photographic & Photoshop techniques.
Day 3: (Mon) Morning Bambouseraie, near Anduze in the morning, afternoon “Photoshop” editing session
Day 4: (Tue) Morning: Saint-Jean-du-Gard Market, Afternoon: Anduze by steam train
Day 5: (Wed) Morning: Uzes, Late Afternoon: Pont u Gard
Day 6: (Thu) Rest Day
Day 7: (Fri) Florac and Gorge du Tarn for photography
Day 8: (Sat) West Mill - Avignon

Who: The instructor is George Munday; a graduate of Birmingham (England) School of Photography in 1975. After spending 10 years shooting advertising photography for blue-chip clients like Aer Lingus and 15 years running the largest stock picture agency in Ireland, he relocated to County Waterford. He set up Copper Coast Workshops in 2003 where he now teaches digital photography, and shoots for magazine features, along with stock and assignment photography. With over 30 years of professional photography experience he is an experienced teacher, always delighted to offer advice on any aspects of photography. His work can be viewed at: www. coppercoastworkshops.com.
Feel free to contact George Munday @ Telephone: +353 51 292020 or Email: george@coppercoastworkshops.com

How much: The tour price: 1,400 Euro per person, based on double room occupancy. This includes accommodation for 7 nights at the West Mill. Transportation to and from the Nimes train station or airport and all workshop exploration trips are included. All meals are covered including specially chosen 3-course gourmet dinners with local wines, and tips. Costs not included in the price are your flight and/or train ticket to Nimes. Photography supplies and equipment are not included in the price.