PARIS PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKENDER WITH ALAN SCHALLER · 6–8 MARCH 2026 · £1,200 PER PERSON
A different kind of photography weekender.
This isn't a bootcamp. And it's not about being judged. It's about spending a weekend alongside someone who knows how to see, and quietly learning by watching how they move, pause and shoot.
You don't need to perform. You don't need to explain your work. You just need to show up.
LOCATION
PARIS
DURATION
3 DAYS
DEPOSIT
£240
LEVEL
ALL WELCOME
PLACES
20
ATMOSPHERE
SUPPORTIVE
HOTEL
BOUTIQUE
PACE
UNRUSHED
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What to expect.
This is a calm, carefully designed photography weekender, not a course.
There’s structure so you feel supported, but plenty of space to work quietly and find your own rhythm.
Nothing is rushed, and nothing is forced.
This weekender is for anyone who wants to see differently.
You might be new to street photography, or you might already spend hours on the street with a camera. What matters isn’t experience level, but curiosity.
If you’re interested in how world-class street photography is made, want an inside view of how Alan sees and works, and enjoy sharing the experience with like-minded people, you’ll feel at home here.
It’s serious about photography. But it’s also relaxed, social, and fun.
We work in a group of 20, moving through Paris at an unhurried pace.
Each day includes a mix of sessions led by Alan and sessions guided by the Creative Escapes team.
In Alan’s sessions, there’s proper time to watch how he works, ask questions, and follow along.
The other sessions are led by Creative Escapes tutors, giving you space to practise, experiment, and build confidence without pressure.
Everything is designed to feel supportive and relaxed. You can engage as much or as little as you like, and there’s no expectation to perform.
You’ll come away with stronger photographs and a clearer sense of why they work.
More importantly, you’ll feel calmer and more confident about how to approach shooting on your own.
Many people say this is what finally makes things click.
Itinerary.
Friday afternoon is about arriving, settling in, and easing into the way of working. We start together after lunch with a relaxed first session led by Alan. There’s a chance to walk, observe, talk through approach, and do a simple kit check so everyone feels comfortable. Nothing heavy. Nothing technical. Just beginning to slow down and tune in.
Saturday is the main working day. The day is split between sessions led by Alan and sessions guided by the Creative Escapes team. You’ll spend time watching how Alan works on the street, then have space to practise, experiment, and ask questions in a supportive setting. This is where things start to click. How scenes form. Where to wait. What to ignore.
Sunday is about bringing things together. With a mix of Alan-led and CE-led sessions, the focus shifts to trusting your judgement and working more calmly on your own. There’s time to reflect, refine, and enjoy shooting without pressure. We finish together late afternoon, leaving you with a clearer sense of how to keep working once you’re home.
Mama Shelter, Paris
We’ll be staying at Mama Shelter Paris, a design-led hotel known for its atmosphere and relaxed sense of style.
Comfortable, sociable, and effortlessly Parisian, it’s an easy place to unwind and spend time together at the end of the day.
Dates & Prices.
6 – 8 March, 2026
3 days. 2 nights. Starts & ends in Paris.
£1200 per person (£900 without accommodation)
Price includes
2 nights boutique accommodation at listed hotels (or similar)
2.5 days tuition from Alan and Creative Escapes photographers
All transportation between shooting locations
Price excludes transportation & meals.
You can arrive in Paris by air or train.
Flights typically arrive into Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY), both of which are well connected to the city.
Alternatively, the Eurostar runs directly into central Paris, making it a straightforward option from London and beyond.
From both airports and the Eurostar terminal, there are multiple easy onward connections, including taxi or ride-share, train and Metro, and bus or airport shuttle services. Paris is well set up for getting around, and you’ll be able to choose whatever option feels most comfortable for you.