Portrait Photography Workshop

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FRENCH riviera

Portrait Photography Workshop

HOSTED BY

Riviera

FRENCH

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3 DAYS
June 8-10, 2026
NORMALLY $1700
FOUNDERS PRICE = $1200

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3 DAYS
June 8-10, 2026
NORMALLY $1700       FOUNDERS PRICE = $1200

* Inquire about our other dates as well *

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There is no other photography workshop out there where you can focus on portrait photography & experience the French Riviera like an insider. This is an incredibly unique opportunity where your educators are not only industry experts within the photography community, but also french-speakers, and live part time on the French Riviera.

The first

Of Its Kind

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educators

meet your

Pierre Chiha

  • 27 Years as a professional photographer
  • Hosted several photography workshops & was an instructor at the New England School of Photography
  • Taught hundreds of photography students
  • Native language is French and also speaks Arabic
  • Lebanese & French background

educators

meet your

Gaby Chiha

  • 11 Years as a professional photographer
  • Holds a degree in photojournalism
  • Traveled all over the world with her camera capturing portraits & scenes
  • Fluent in French
  • Lives part time in Nice, France and part time in Kittery, ME with her husband Troy

educators

meet your
This photography retreat is for anyone who - 

  • Loves outdoor portraiture
  • Is beginner or intermediate level
  • And is excited to experience the French Riviera like an insider

Who is this for?

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You will learn how to -
  • Develop your creative vision to the next level
  • Master the technical aspects of portraiture - lighting, posing, composition, and camera settings
  • Embody 'street-photography' with your portraits - like "The Kiss" by Robert Doisneau (seen left)
  • Create panoramic portraits on the coasts, hilltops, and exotic gardens of the French Riviera
You will learn how to -
  • Develop your creative vision to the next level
  • Master the technical aspects of portraiture - lighting, posing, composition, and camera settings
  • Embody 'street-photography' with your portraits - like "The Kiss" by Robert Doisneau (seen above)
  • Create panoramic portraits on the coasts, hilltops, and exotic gardens of the French Riviera

What will I learn?

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  • Daily photoshoots with models
  • Educational photography lectures in a classroom setting
  • Portfolio reviews & indvidualized attention to elevate your skills
  • Discover the best of the French Riviera from a local's perspective
  • Socialize and learn as an intimate group
  • Experience the French culture, food, wine, and more

What does the trip look like?

3 / 3

Glance

At a

what you can expect

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Daily photoshoots with models
  • Photography education & discussions
  • Portfolio reviews & critiques
  • Individualized attention
  • Discover the best and local spots on the French Riviera

Welcome Dinner
Daily Photoshoots with models - different location every day
Photography education & discussions
Portfolio reviews & critiques
Individualized attention
Discover the best and local spots on the French Riviera

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airfare
Lodging
Meals (beside the Welcome Dinner)
Camera (you bring your own camera)

WHAT'S not INCLUDED

Normally: $1,700    founders price: $1,200

included

what's 

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Your investment for the photography workshop is $1,200

Day trip to Cannes & Chateau de la Napoule for photoshoots. Free time to explore Cannes. Back to Nice for the final photography lecture, a working session where we edit our photos together, and a portfolio review.

day 3

Morning photoshoot in Nice at the Flower Market and walking around the Old Town. Break for lunch on your own. Free time to explore Nice. Afternoon photography lecture. Sunset photoshoot in Nice at the beach & Castle Hill.

Day 2

Arrival day! Meet in the morning for the group orientation and intro photography lecture. Each person will introduce themselves and their favorite photographs they have taken. This will serve as a valuable comparison for our portfolio critique on the last day where we review the content you photographed during the workshop.

Today's photography lecture will start with the technical aspects of your camera - aperture, shutter speed, ISO - and how to feel confident with your camera settings every time. You'll learn what are the essential elements of an amazing portrait and how to implement them when you're in the moment.

There will be a day trip to Eze for our first guided photoshoot experience. Eze is a medieval hilltop village with botanical gardens. A photographers dream location. Photoshoot in Eze. Free time to explore Eze. Welcome dinner back in Nice.

DAY 1

Itinerary

curated

kim

The amount of excellent photos from which to choose was astonishing. Works of art, each one.