Join Yoni Mayeri at Atelier Clos Mirabel for a week long photography workshop in the French Pyrenees ~ South West France. Enjoy wonderful surroundings, delightful accommodation and delicious meals.
About this course:
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera and transform your everyday snapshots into stunning works of art. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to expertly capture, edit, and refine your photos using the device that’s always at your fingertips. Smartphones have revolutionized photography, becoming indispensable tools for everything from family moments to business product shots, creative expression, and even documenting the world around us.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Clos Mirabel, this course offers the perfect setting to practice and perfect your iPhoneography skills. Capture the beauty of lush gardens, sweeping landscapes, charming villages, and intricate botanical details, all through the lens of your iPhone.
You will explore both the technical and artistic aspects of mobile photography, learning how to shoot stunning portraits, master macro and close-up photography, and document your travels. Through a combination of live demonstrations, hands-on shooting exercises, expert-led editing tutorials, and personalized critiques, you will refine your creative vision and develop a deeper understanding of mobile photography techniques.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, you’ll leave this course with a set of practical skills, newfound inspiration, and the confidence to take your iPhone photography to the next level.
IPhoneography outline (subject to change based on weather and group interests)
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Keynote Presentation: Introduction to iPhoneography;Q&A;shooting time on the property.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Live Demonstration: Photography with the iPhone Camera, understanding all the settings, how, when, and why to use the features to get the best result; Q&A
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Shooting with the Native iPhone Camera in and around Clos Mirabel property (and/or in studio, weather permitting). Possible field trip, tbc (early birds may shoot before breakfast with Yoni)
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 The Photos App, Features, Settings, How to Organize your photos; Best practices for editing using the native camera/photos app
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Landscapes, Cityscapes, Seascapes: best practices for shooting with your iPhone on the go and for travel photography. Depending on the group this may be on site or a hike or taxi to other locations.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Crafting photos with Editing using Snapseed and other apps to refine your images. Airdrop your images for Discussion and Critique of Photos from Day 1 & 2
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond. Transport arranged by groups or individually. Info on many options available at Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Presentation and Demo: Macro and Close up Photography with the iPhone; the beauty of telling a story of the world often unseen. Techniques for creating extraordinary images using your iPhone and accessories.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Creating Dynamic Portraits: Environmental, Candid, Studio, Outdoors. Tips for improving your people photos. Q&A
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Presentation: Top Tips for iPhoneography and Fine Tuning Your Style; shooting in and around the studio and Clos Mirabel campus. Q&A
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Live Demo: Edit Session with Lightroom Mobile; crafting final images; Airdrop final images for exhibition.
6.00 – Evening exhibition and aperitifs in the studio
7.00 – Farewell 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Saturday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
