Photography workshops & tours in France
13 workshops in France, each led in person by a named photographer in a small group, with published prices. Types: Documentary, Street, Fine art, Portrait, Architecture, Travel, Landscape.
13 workshops8 organizers1–9 daysfrom €240 / $2,600 / £3,199groups up to 9checked 28 Oct 2026
Workshops
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Between Us
Magnum Photos · led by Myriam BoulosFrance · Paristuition onlyFive-day workshop in Paris with Magnum's Myriam Boulos, held alongside Paris Photo: image reviews, shooting in the streets and a group visit to the fair, centred on intimacy, consent and visual narrative. For photographers of all levels.
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Château de Cazenac avec Jean-Christophe Béchet
Chateau de Cazenac with Leica Akademie France (partner-organised) · led by Jean-Christophe BechetFrance · Chateau de Cazenac, Dordogne (Perigord Noir, near Sarlat)VAT includedFive-day immersion in a Dordogne chateau, from shooting to exhibition-grade prints: each participant builds a small personal series on the spirit of the place. Darkroom and digital lab on site, led by a Paris-based book-oriented photographer.
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Château de Cazenac avec Tomas Van Houtryve
Chateau de Cazenac with Leica Akademie France (partner-organised) · led by Tomas van HoutryveFrance · Chateau de Cazenac, Dordogne (Perigord Noir, near Sarlat)meals included · VAT includedFive days in a Dordogne chateau with an artist-photographer known for investigative, conceptual work. Hands-on sessions on natural and artificial light for portrait, architecture and reportage.
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Classical Portraiture with Todd Hido Sold out
Eyes in Progress · led by Todd HidoFrance · Paristuition onlyFour-day portrait workshop in Paris with the American photographer Todd Hido, built on shooting sessions with models, assignments, group discussion and editing. Small group of nine, taught in English, for intermediate to advanced photographers.
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Concevoir et éditer un livre photo
Planches Contact Festival · led by Élie MonferierFrance · Deauville, NormandyThree-day hands-on photobook workshop in Deauville: participants go through sequencing, narrative, graphic design, layout, printing and binding to shape a book from their own photographs. Open to anyone interested in publishing or self-publishing their work.
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Mastering Street Photography Sold out
Magnum Photos · led by Richard KalvarFrance · Parislodging not included · travel not included · VAT includedSix-day street photography workshop in Paris with Magnum's Richard Kalvar, scheduled during Paris Photo: shooting in the streets, group reviews, an editing session and a visit to the fair. Open to all levels; currently sold out, with a waiting list only.
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Paris Street Photography Workshop
Peter TurnleyFrance · Parislodging not included · some meals includedA week in Paris shooting the streets alone or in small groups, with morning class sessions and group edits of the previous day; ends with each participant's 15-image story. Two group dinners included.
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Portrait : photographiez vos proches
Nikon School France · led by Aurore DelignyFrance · Parisper person · meals not included · VAT includedOne day in Paris on photographing the people close to you, combining a reading of portraits, paired shoots indoors and outdoors and a final selection and presentation round with Aurore Deligny.
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Portrait et lumière
Planches Contact Festival · led by Frédéric StucinFrance · Deauville, NormandyThree-day portrait workshop in Deauville led by a French press and art portraitist: how to build trust, capture a presence and reveal a personality in a few frames, from the first meeting to the final edit. Tied to his 2025 residency at the festival.
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South of France Workshop 2027 - The Beauty and Soul of Southern France
Joe McNally Photography · led by Joe McNallyFrance · Gréoux-les-Bains (Valensole) to the Camargueper person · lodging and some meals included · flights not includedNine-day residential workshop in Provence and the Camargue led by Joe McNally, combining location portraiture, lighting instruction, excursions and critique sessions. For photographers who want intensive instruction from a veteran magazine photographer in a travel setting.
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Street photo : Paris, ville des Lumières
Nikon School France · led by Gérard PlanchenaultFrance · Parisper person · meals not included · VAT includedThree intensive days of street and night photography around the Louvre pyramid, the Seine bridges, luxury avenues and covered arcades with Nikon School trainer Gérard Planchenault, a former sports and magazine reportage photographer. Advanced level, up to eight people.
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Street photo à Lyon (Lyon Exploration urbaine)
Nikon School France · led by Lionel RaultFrance · Lyonper person · meals not included · VAT includedA weekend of urban exploration in Lyon, from La Part-Dieu and the Halles to the Croix-Rousse slopes and a night walk along the two rivers, with local photographer Lionel Rault. The last morning is spent reviewing the group's images.
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The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour
Light & Land · led by Charlie WaiteFrance · Souillac, Lot & Dordogneper person, single room · lodging with breakfast included · flights not includedSix-night landscape photography tour in the Lot and Dordogne led by Charlie Waite with co-tutor Astrid McGechan. Classic, easy-paced itinerary with single-room accommodation, for photographers who want a renowned landscape photographer as tutor.
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