About the event

I just finished the event in September and it went well. For next year I plan two events in May! The location for the event is in South of France, in a private historic stone house just outside of Nice. The event includes 3 shooting days, a 4-night stay with your own private room at the property. The dates are May 12th to 16th for the first event. May 19th to 23rd for the second. The first day is for arrival and check in and the last day departure. All meals and drinks included.

Two of the models are confirmed and the third model will be listed soon!

The location is intentionally discreet — a characterful Provençal property on the road leading up to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, surrounded by texture, light, and the quiet rhythm of the Mediterranean. Old stone walls, terraces, shaded interiors, and open views create a setting that feels lived-in rather than staged.

It will be a small group of 6 photographers and 3 carefully chosen models. Shared meals, long conversations, and evenings over a glass of wine are as much part of the experience as the photography itself. This is an event away from studios and hotels — closer to a temporary life than an event. Following the spirit of my previous events, this edition remains intimate, collaborative, and experience-led — shaped by place, people, and time rather than production.

Our first model is is the amazing Anastasiia whom I worked with many times already. For this sort of events I prefer to bring models I know already since we will all live together for several days.

The second model is Dorka. We worked together on an event in Netherlands earlier this year. She is great with posing but she is also a very fun and pleasant person which is important on this kind of event.

Location

Here are a few shots of the property. As mentioned earlier all participants will get their own room at the property. The location is just 15 minutes away from the Nice airport and it’s very easy to get an Uber there.

Knowledge and equipment

To participate, no special knowledge or skill level is required; however, you must be able to shoot independently most of the time. While I'll be there to help and provide advice as needed, it's essential for you to operate without continual assistance. When it comes to equipment, you don't need much. I suggest lenses of 50mm, 85mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, or similar. Ideally, your lens should have a focal length between 50mm and less than 100mm. As we'll be shooting in natural light, it's beneficial to have a prime lens with a large maximum aperture or a zoom lens with a 2.8 aperture.

When: May 12th - 16th and May 19th - 23rd (first day is arrival and check in and the last day departure)
Where: Saint-Paul-de-Vence (close to Nice), France
Participants: Max 6 photographers
Price: €3000 (including all meals and 4 nights accommodation in a private room)