A few words from Rod

It's amazing, I've shot all over the world, been to the out-back of Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada, Europe, Russia and countless other places but I always return to Provence. 

Provence which is usually only associated with lavender and sun-flowers has a fantastic array of periods where it shows off the changing moments and I have decided to share my little secrets with you.

The beauty of Autumn and the explosion of colours in the Spring and the changing scenes of early summer are just three dynamic periods  to photograph. 

For the landscape and scenic photographer these periods in the year are just great, and the weather and light can be fabulous without the haze of deep summer. There is however many detail shots that can be taken as well. 

Of course, the weather and conditions can turn on you, but a good photographer knows how to turn this to their advantage and even then this is only rare as the area has fabulous light conditions.

Each shot and shooting area has been evaluated by professional photographers as well as a travel and landscape photographer and we know that you will also bring your keen eye to the scene as well.

The photo tours are based at my place in Haute Provence. Lots of people associate Provence with just the coast (actually that is called "The Côte d’Azur"), Provence is a massive landmass and Haut Provence being less well-known presents a hidden jewel. 

Peter Mayle, the author, made a fantastic success of his books starting with "A Year in Provence" based on  his experiences in the area and he wrote them just 30 mins to the West of my place. The real hidden photographic gems are in the East.

The French have kept  this area a tight secret. You will find it a very French experience and in many respects untouched and unexploited by the tourist machine. 

I am very pleased to be associated with this project and look forward to sharing my experiences and magic moments with you.

Rod Cook - Dec 2007