STAGES WEEK-END 2026
PORTRAIT and LIGHTS
From Fri 15 May to Sun 17 May 2026
20 hours on 3 day(s)
390,00€ - 3 days ( 2 times payment)
1er prélèvement de 30% : 14 jours après inscription (expiration du délai de rétractation)
2d prélèvement de 70% : 1 jour après l'entrée en formation
Fabrice Courthial & Marie Couteux
stage@rencontres-arles.com
+33(0)490 967 606
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Whether the light is natural or artificial, the participants will explore various aspects of the photographic portrait through the experimentation of diverse technical devices and shooting conditions. Once these experimentations done, the work will consist for the participants on defining precisely their own esthetical and technical choices in order to tend towards a more personal approach.
The course is taught in French.
NICOLAS HAVETTE
Trainer, Art Director, and Professional Photographer
Nicolas Havette graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie in Arles in 2006. Since then, he has led numerous photographic projects, both as a photographer and as a curator.
Beyond his photographic practice, which intersects with multiple disciplines, he has been, among other things, the Art Director of the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation in Arles from 2015 to 2020, Executive Art Director of the "Chinese International Photography and Art Festival" in Zhengzhou from 2016 to 2018, and Director of the "Magasin de Jouets" gallery until 2018. He regularly works as a workshop leader with the Rencontres d’Arles and as an artist working with schools.
CONTENT:
- Study and analysis of the photographs taken
- Daily shooting
- Technical session with a digital camera
- Definition of a personal subject
- Selections of the photographs taken
BRING:
- A selection of around 30 images attesting to your practice (preferably on paper/format of your choice)
- Your camera, charger and cables
- 2 or 3 memory cards
- A Mac-compatible hard drive or your computer if you wish
- Clothing, bag, shoes, etc. appropriate for spending several hours outdoors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Number of participants: 4 to 8
- Begins: 9:30 a.m. on the first day
- Ends: 5:00 p.m. on the last day
- Location: historic center near the Arles arena
GOALS:
- Learn the various steps involved in creating a photo series
- Develop a point of view based on a selection of photographs
TEACHING METHOD :
- Taught by an instructor (contact us for more information)
EQUIPMENT :
- Mac computers
- A photo library (app. 500 references)
- Various kinds of lighting systems, studio accessories, tripod, etc.
EVALUATION :
- Private end-of-course interview and evaluation
- The instructor continuously evaluates the personal series
- Oral end-of-course evaluation
FORMALISATION AT THE END OF THE COURSE :
- End-of-course certificate
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