An immersive photographic retreat - landscapes, perception and creative practice.

I am an exhibited photographer living in the Cévennes. Here, I have developed a long-term practice exploring landscape, transitions and time in my garden and the surrounding hills. This workshop is a Learning Insights collaboration with renowned photographer and teacher Wendy Bagnall. Wendy and I have complementary ways of approaching creative photography. Together, we are offering a small-group immersive retreat designed to support personal exploration, visual development, and a deeper engagement with landscape through photography.

This retreat will enable you to explore intentional camera movement, in-camera multiple exposures and multiple exposure curated using Adobe Photoshop.

The Cévennes

The Cévennes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern France, is a landscape of rugged hills, chestnut forests, ancient stone terraces, and shifting light. One of the least populated regions in France, it remains deeply quiet and untouched by mass tourism. It offers exciting opportunities for photography from vast open views and ancient granite outcrops to honeyed sunsets.

It is a landscape shaped by time where curiosity and patience reward you.

Our approach

During the workshop we will explore:

Creative responses to the landscape
Working with movement, light, and perception
Multiple exposure and in-camera experimentation
Layered image-making in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop*
Developing a personal visual language

These approaches are offered as tools within a broader practice of observation and interpretation.

*To fully benefit from this workshop, you will need to bring your own laptop with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

About Us

Louise Sayers
An exhibiting photographer whose work focuses on long-term observation of landscape in the Cévennes, using photography as a way of exploring transformation, time, and place.

Exhibiting at the RHS Photography Show, Saatchi Gallery (2026).

Wendy Bagnall
Wendy’s work is inspired by the natural landscape, using light, texture and form to create images that evoke an intuitive and emotional response.

Exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London and the Toronto Photography Exhibition.

Our location

Our home for the five days is Mas Rouveyrac, a restored stone farmhouse set within 27 acres of chestnut groves, terraces, and streams within the National Park of the Cévennes.

Panoramic views, open skies, and shifting light provide continuous creative inspiration. The house has been renovated with eco-conscious principles and offers both comfort and simplicity in a deeply natural setting.

There is time built into the workshop for rest, reflection and immersion in the landscape.

Who this workshop is for

This workshop is suitable for photographers of all levels who are interested in:

Moving beyond purely technical photography
Developing a more intuitive visual practice
Engaging deeply with landscape and place
Experimenting with creative and in-camera processes

You do not need prior experience in intentional camera movement or multiple exposure techniques.

The environment will be one of support and encouragement, where all skill levels are welcome, no matter where you are at in your photography journey.

What is included

5 nights / 4 full days immersive workshop - Sunday 6th– Friday 11th September 2026 at a fully inclusive Price of £2900
Accommodation at Mas Rouveyrac - 5 double en-suite rooms on a single occupancy basis, one of which has a shared bathroom with a workshop leader (this room will be offered at a 10% discount on the full booking price and will be made available to the first person who requests it).
All meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner - freshly prepared on site.
Wine and soft drinks.
Hands-on tuition in the field - moderate fitness required.
Editing and post processing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and image review sessions.
Complimentary transport to and from Montpellier airport to the accommodation at an agreed time (approx 1hr20) and all transport to and from workshop locations.

Not included

Pilates in the studio and massages at the gîte. These are available to reserve at a later date.
Transport to and from your home destination to Montpellier airport.
Personal camera insurance.
Personal holiday insurance - to protect yourself before and during your trip, we strongly advise you take out your own travel insurance.

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