Practical Info
Everything you need to know before you book
Hides: March to July · Horse shoots: March to June and August to October. Languages: English, German, French.
Floating hides
Low-angle photography at water level. Stable, lightweight and easy to handle, even in difficult conditions.
- Basic fitness and balance needed
- Waders provided free of charge for the floating hide sessions
- You bring camera gear, tripod head and a waterproof pouch for spare batteries and memory cards
- Safety briefing provided
- Morning or evening sessions. Stay as long as you like: until 11 am at the latest in the morning, until after sunset in the evening
- For beginners who have never photographed from a floating hide, I have a smaller marsh that is easier to keep track of
Fixed hides
Permanent structures with stable conditions, eye-level perspectives and longer sessions in comfort.
- Car access with a short walk
- Room for up to three photographers
- You bring tripod and tripod head
- Camera bags stored inside, seating provided
- Batteries can be charged on site, fan available on warm days
- Morning or evening sessions. Stay as long as you like: until 11 am at the latest in the morning, until after sunset in the evening
- One-way, non-reflective glass; insulated and well ventilated
General information
- Hides: March to July · Horse shoots: March to June and August to October
- Languages: English, German or French
- Limited availability, early booking recommended
- Private access, limited places
- No payment to request a date
- I reply personally with availability and the total price
- A 50 % deposit confirms your place
- Balance due 60 days before the start
Getting here
The nearest airports are Montpellier and Marseille. A rental car is recommended, as the photography locations and meeting points are spread across the Camargue.
Questions about horse shoots? See the Horses page. Questions about hides? See the Birds page. Anything else – get in touch.
From the Camargue Journal
