The French Castle Experience is our most spectacular fashion photography workshop of the year.  You will getaway to a fabulous 49 Room, 17 Bedroom, 12 Bathroom French Castle Estate and stay at this Spectaular 13th Century Castle for an ultra luxury stay. Command a set and Photograph for 4 solid days of massive scale production fashion editorial photography with top supermodels from Paris and the best stylists in the world.  Create mind blowing imagery and enjoy a relaxing getaway with this All-Inclusive Experience that entails 5 night stay luxury accommodation at the Castle, a massage room with a masseuse on premise, and World Class French Chef for all of your dining experiences.  Photograph alongside Celebrity Fashion Editorial Photographer and TV Director Kevin Michael Schmitz, the owner of this fabulous Castle to create images that will be unparalleled in your portfolio with Top Super Models from Paris, Celebrity Fashion Stylists and a Massive Scale Renaissance Fashion Magazine Editorial Story to be Published. 

Day 1: July 20, 2025

When you arrive in France at Clermont-Ferrand Airport, we will pick you up and bring you directly to the steps of the 49 Room French Dream Castle in Marcillat-en-Combraille, France.  Upon arrival you will be greeted with Champaign and our friendly castle staff will take you to your luxury suite at the Castle.  Relax and unwind with Michelin Star Dining Experiences and get a massage from our in-house Masseuse.  Upon arrival you will meet Celebrity Fashion Photographer and Owner of the Castle, Kevin Michael Schmitz.   The welcome dinner is a night to remember, dining under the stars and meeting the entire team of amazing top models, stylists and photographers staying with us for the week!  Get dressed in a King Louis XIV Apparel (Supplied by the Castle) for a decadent ball on the first evening with music and dancing in the Grand Salon! 

Day 2: July 21, 2025

Experience a fashion photography production of a Lifetime w. here you will Photograph the Greatest Fashion Images of your career.  You will art direct a fashion editorial LIVE under the guidance of world famous Celebrity Fashion Editorial Photographer and TV Director & Host, Kevin Michael Schmitz and photograph world class top Agency Represented Models. 

Day 3: July 22, 2025

Photograph a Fashion Editorial with Super Models from Paris, Milan and Stockholm.  Photograph outside and inside the 49 Room French Dream Castle with a high fashion elegant editorial out of a fairytale with a Period Piece Style. 

Day 4: July 23, 2025

Art Direct and Photograph a High Fashion Editorial with a Zimmermann Fashion Lifestyle Look and Feel.  You will Photograph an entire new editorial with Super Models from Paris, Milan, Stockholm and NY.  Photograph both outside and inside the 49 Room French Dream Castle with a high fashion elegant editorial out of a fairytale.  

Day 5: July 24, 2025

Command a Set and Photograph a High Fashion Editorial with an Elegant James Bond Look and Feel.  You will Photograph an entire new editorial with Super Models from Paris, Milan, Stockholm and NY.  Photograph  spectacular vintage fashion stories at the French Dream Castle with an elegant vintage editorial style

Day 6: July 25, 2025

Your Last Day the French Dream Castle!  Wake up to a delicious breakfast in the Elegant Parlour Room.  Our Team will drive you directly to the airport in Clermont-Ferrand to depart back on your journey back home. 

 

Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
  • ( One Person ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • Photograph 4 Fashion Ediotrial Stories with Period Piece French Fashion Styled by the Best Wardrobe Stylists in Paris.
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • Based on Double Occupancy. You will Share a Luxury Suite with Another Photographer at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM

Bring a Companion for the Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
  • ( Two People for ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Bring a a Non-Shooting Companion for the Enrollment of 2 People in Total to Attend the 6 Day Photographic Experience of a Lifetime.
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • The Two of You will Share a Luxury Suite at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM

Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
  • ( One Person ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • Photograph 4 Fashion Ediotrial Stories with Period Piece French Fashion Styled by the Best Wardrobe Stylists in Paris.
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • Based on Double Occupancy. You will Share a Luxury Suite with Another Photographer at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM

Bring a Companion for the Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
  • ( Two People for ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Bring a a Non-Shooting Companion for the Enrollment of 2 People in Total to Attend the 6 Day Photographic Experience of a Lifetime.
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • The Two of You will Share a Luxury Suite at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM

Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
$ 19,000
  • ( One Person ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • Photograph 4 Fashion Ediotrial Stories with Period Piece French Fashion Styled by the Best Wardrobe Stylists in Paris.
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • Based on Double Occupancy. You will Share a Luxury Suite with Another Photographer at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM

Bring a Companion for the Ultra Luxury French Fashion Editorial Photographic Experience at a 49 Room French Castle

6 Days
$ 27,000
  • ( Two People for ALL 6 DAYS )
  • Bring a a Non-Shooting Companion for the Enrollment of 2 People in Total to Attend the 6 Day Photographic Experience of a Lifetime.
  • Fall in Love with France at a Once in a Lifetime Photographic Experience in the most spectacular photographic fashion campaign over 6 days. This production level will be on an entire new level of quality with over the top models & stylists from Paris and Milan! These images will give you an opportunity to photograph the greatest images of your lifetime
  • 6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
  • Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
  • Learn all aspects of light modification, and manipulation of natural light with giant scrims and bounces
  • Create an Even More Dynamic Cinematic Fashion Campaign that will take your video reel to the highest level ​
  • You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
  • Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
  • The Two of You will Share a Luxury Suite at the Castle Decked out with Your Own Private Bathroom, Shower, Elegant King Louis XIV Furniture and 10 Foot Projector Screen
PREMUM