Improve your photography with an expert

 Luxury chalet, Ferme du Ciel, Samoens has partnered with professional photographer Billy Bye to offer tuition in one of the most naturally stunning areas of Europe. Billy visited the area a couple of years ago and couldn’t get enough of it, and the purity of light and abundance of striking natural elements here will no doubt inspire you too. 

When you sign up to one of our photography courses, you’ll join other students of all abilities in an informal atmosphere with plenty of personal attention. The aim is to create a rewarding group dynamic where you will be inspired to indulge and develop your passion for photography.

Photo course sample itinerary

Prices

• £550 per person for three days and nights luxury accommodation, based on two photographers sharing a room.
• £650 for three days and nights for single photographers (£350 for a non-photographer sharing a room).

 Discounts for seven nights available.

Dates

• Contact us for availability

 What’s included

• Three nights’ luxury accommodation in an en-suite twin room.

• Breakfast and two dinners with wine.
• Airport transfers from Geneva to Samoens if required, plus transport to and from all photography sites.

Tuition

You’ll enjoy three days of guidance in stunning locations:

• Learn how to see an image, use compositional structure and meter correctly, see how light can make the shot.
• Learn how to use depth of field for pin-sharp landscapes or soft isolating backgrounds.
• Learn how to get the most from rivers and waterfalls, shoot soft flowing water or sparkling droplets.
• Learn how to pick the best times of day for beautiful lighting, and where, when and which filter to use.
• Understand the exposure triangle and compositional guides yet be encouraged to break the rules!
• Get help with your camera: know which mode to use, why, when and how; get out of green mode!
• Shoot lots of images operating your camera with increased confidence and creativity.

• Special events
• Winemakers Week
• Ski Boot Camp
• Couples Ski Camp
• Photography course
• Mushroom Foraging
• Yoga retreats
• Running the Alps
• Spa breaks
• Celebrations
• Wedding photo gallery

As part of our continual quest to improve what we offer we are delighted to let you know we are installing a pool ready for this summer! Perfect for keeping the kids amused and cooling down at the end of the day.

Contact us quickly to book!

“We found there was always somebody around if we needed anything (particularly a top up of gin and tonic!), but that we had all the privacy we could want.”

The Telegraph and Guardian have enjoyed Ferme du Ciel hospitality this January. Come and share in the secret before they tell the world!

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