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Switzerland Equine Photo Tour 2024

Winter Wonderland

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1 - 5 February 2024

Martine de Leeuw, Bellavie PhotoArt, comes back to Switzerland for a unique five-day equine photography tour. Join the adventure and benefit from the best advice to photograph amazing horses and ponies in the most beautiful scenic views of Switzerland.

Meet with the team

Meet with the Team

This year again the Swiss Equine Photo Journey will be co-hosted by two professional photographers, allowing you to benefit from more personalized feedback and support.

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Bellavie Photo Art

Martine de Leeuw

Multi award winning photographer, Martine specializes in the equine photography since 20XX. She is a great teacher used to animate workshops in Holland, Spain and Portugal. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with great passion and will be happy to help you set up your camera for successful shots, to share her precious advice on how to guide the models and place them in the chosen setting or tell you about her editing workflow.  ;

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Maureen Flieller Photography

Maureen Flieller

Passionate photographer based in Switzerland, Maureen will be your guide for this tour. Responsible for the logistics, she is scouting around to discover the best locations and cast the most beautiful creatures to ensure you leave the country with stars in your eyes and beauty in your camera. Here the all tour she will be happy to share her tips and tricks and exchange experience with you.

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Portfolio

Portfolio 2023

From the typically Swiss horse, to the fiery stallion, the herd of Shetland ponies, and the show horses performing the most photogenic tricks... there was enough for everyone to be surprised at the 2023 edition... and we promise you an even more incredible casting in 2024!

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Workshop Details

5 DAYS - 2290 CHF INCLUDED

  • Non-refundable deposit 1150 CHF

  • 4 nights accommodation in double room occupancy (+80 CHF/night extra for single room occupancy)

  • Breakfasts

  • Snacks & drinks during the day

  • Pickup at Geneva airport and transport during the tour duration

  • English, Dutch & French speaking guiding

  • Camera setting and photo composition advice on each location + editing workflow

  • 1 to 3 arranged photo sessions a day

  • Full rights to commercial use of photos so you can go home with a full portfolio

  • 1 tourist activity

Possible to join for:
 

1 DAY       500 CHF*
3 DAYS     1400 CHF*         

*This price does not include accommodation, breakfast, transport & tourist activity

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
GENEVA (GVA)

Those flying to Geneva Airport will drive together with Martine to the meeting point where we will meet with the Swiss Participants for a first lunch together. The opportunity for us to meet each other and brief you for this first day.

Please plan your arrival to Geneva at the latest at 10am on Thursday, 1st of February.
Our tour will finish with a feedback lunch on February 5th. Please book your departure from Geneva after 6pm.
Your pick-up and drop-off from Geneva ariport will be arranged. 

EXPERIENCE & DIFFICULTY LEVEL
 

This tour is dedicated to people who already have a basic skill in photography, autonomous in setting their camera in auto or semi-auto mode. Whether you are a hobbyist or a skilled photographer, you are more than welcome to join us on this one of a kind adventure that offers unique and challenging possibilities for amateurs and professionals.

FITNESS LEVEL

Some photo locations might require some hiking in snow into the view point (max 20 minutes). This tour requires a basic level of fitness or at least a determination to arrive at your pace.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Maximum number of participants:11

We take great care for comfort during our photo sessions and working in small groups is our priority. This exclusive trip in small group allows only a very limited number of photographers to capture one in a kind frames. 

EXCLUSIONS

  • Costs of arrival to/from Geneva (CH)

  • Lunch, Dinner and extra meals

  • Photography gear

  • Cancellation & travel insurance

  • Other fees for additional attractions that may appear in our spare time

  • Personal expenses

  • Your camera equipment

PHOTO GEAR

  • Camera with several batteries and flash cards

  • Portrait lens with min. 100 mm (e.g. 70-200 mm)

  • A wide angle can be more (e.g. 24 mm or 35 mm)

  • For wildlife and free horses a 100-400 mm or 300 mm can be interesting

  • You should be experienced to handle the camera in manual mode

  • A laptop to copy your photos and start to edit them

PHOTO GEAR

Shooting sessions will take place whatever the weather conditions and hopefully will take place in the snow.

  • You should bring clothing and footwear according to the weather and landscape conditions.

  • Wear warm and comfortable boots you can hike with (e.g.Baffin

  • Pack sun protection and rain protection for you and your camera.

  • Fitting gear and track, depending on the tour topic.

  • A backpack which fits your camera, lenses AND hiking gear

  • Bring a snack box and refillable water bottle

Programme

Program

Thursday 1st

Arrival in Geneva Airport and drive to Valais together

Meet for lunch and briefing

1st shooting session

2nd shooting session

Road to the hotel and dinner

Friday 2nd

Breakfast at the hotel and trip to the shooting location

3rd shooting session

Lunch

4th shooting session

Road to the hotel and dinner

Saturday 3rd

Breakfast at the hotel and trip to the shooting location.

5th shooting session

Lunch

6th shooting session

7th shooting session

Swiss Fondue

Trip back to the hotel

Sunday 4th

Breakfast at the hotel and trip to the shooting location

8th shooting session

9th shooting session

Lunch

Photo editing workflow with LightRoom and Photoshop

Road to the hotel and dinner

Monday 5th

Breakfast at the hotel

Tourist activity

Goodbye lunch

Trip back to Geneva Airport

Cast

For this event we are looking for 15 expressive and beautiful horses. If you believe you have a horse who could shine in front of our cameras, please feel free to send us pictures by email!

Backstage

Curious to see what it looked like from behind the camera? Here a series of shots showcasing the professional set ups, great weather conditions and friendly atmosphere we had all along the 2023 edition.

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Merci pour votre envoi.

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