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 )
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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
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Photograph 4 Fashion Ediotrial Stories with Period Piece French Fashion Styled by the Best Wardrobe Stylists in Paris.
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6+ solid hours each shoot day photographing 3-4 different world-class Top Models in a completely different setting
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Shoot a World Class Fashion Film Reel at the highest level
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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
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You will film another top tier broadcast quality video production with an 8K Camera and Art Direct an Epic Fashion Story
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Formal Renaissance Era Ball on the First Evening Upon Arrival with Period Piece Apparel in the Spectacular Ballroom for Models and Photographers
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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
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 )
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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
Return & Cancellation Policy for the Photography Workshop Series:
All Enrollments in the Photography Workshop Series are Non-Refundable for any Reason.
Terms & Conditions of Enrollments in the Photography Workshop Series:
I agree to all Terms & Conditions listed below and release all liability and hold harmless Kevin Michael Schmitz & The Photography Workshop Series. When enrolling in The Photography Workshop Series the client agrees to complete all payments for the enrollment with all terms and payments scheduled within this Enrollment Confirmation Agreement for The Photography Workshop Series. The Client agrees that The Photography Workshop Series will bill my credit card on the dates that are listed in this agreement and I will provide a backup credit or debit card to be billed if my first payment method is declined. If both credit or debit cards are declined, and my payment issues are not resolved within 24 hours, then the client will be charged a $50 fee that will be billed to my credit card. If payment issues are not resolved completely within 3 days, then all payments made to the Photography Workshop Series will be forfeited completely and the client will not receive a refund under any circumstances and all payments scheduled will be billed and expected to be paid in full. The Enrollment Total and all payments to Photography Workshop Series are non- refundable for any reason. If the client does not attend the Photographic Workshop that they are Enrolled in, they will forfeit all payments that have been made and will not receive a refund under any circumstances. The client agrees that if they do not comply with these terms, then they will lose 100% of the enrollment payments and the client will not receive any refund under any circumstance. If payments are not completed via credit card as agreed, then all payments will be pursued through a Collections Agency and legal action will be pursued to receive funds that have been agreed to within the enrollment confirmation receipt signed by the client. The client agrees to participate as a professional in the photography workshop series, and if the client negatively impacts the production included but not limited to the other photographic attendees, models, stylists, production crew or director, the client agrees to be ejected at the discretion of the director at any time from the workshop and will not receive a refund or seek any legal action in any way. All aspects of The Photography Workshop Series are subject to change including stylists, models, locations, panelists, concepts & scenes. The client agrees to hold harmless Kevin Michael Schmitz & The Photography Workshop Series and not to pursue any legal action in any way for any aspect of the experience. The client agrees that if they are injured or any of the client’s equipment is damaged during the workshop series, that the client will not pursue any legal action and the client is not entitled to any compensation from The Photography Workshop Series or any person or company associated with the Photography Workshop Series. The client agrees that any images the client photographs at the workshop are to be used for portfolio use only unless selected by Photography Workshop Series for Editorial Publication. The client agrees not to contact the talent or talent agencies associated with The Photography Workshop Series in any way and that all communication is through Kevin Michael Schmitz because he is the one directly booking the talent. The client understands that any and all model releases and communication from the talent are the sole property of Kevin Michael Schmitz. The client understands that any images photographed or video filmed during the Photography Workshop Series by the client may be displayed on the Photography Workshop Series Website, be included in emails, social media and other marketing material for the photography workshop series. The client agrees to pay any attorney fees incurred by Kevin Michael Schmitz and The Photography Workshop Series if the client violates any terms of the terms & conditions above. The client agrees that any legal controversy relating to this agreement shall be settled by arbitration in Miami, Florida in which judgment by arbitrators will be determined.
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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
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
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
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