Gareth Kirkland

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Photography, Landscapes, France and Me

Gareth Kirkland photographer

I have been passionate about photography for as long as I can remember. My father was a landscape painter and seeing him working quietly away, was a vivid memory of my childhood and something that has definitely influenced my photography. When it came to choosing careers however, thinking photography a perilous profession, I went for the safe option and became an actor! In the late 90’s I threw care to the wind, followed my first love and began to make the transition from amateur to professional photographic work.

Photography in Perigord

In 2003 I bought an 18th century farmhouse with twenty acres of land in the heart of the Dordogne in Southern France. As the trips to France became more frequent, I was able to devote more time to landscape photography there. I found the French landscape truly inspiring, with its seemingly endless supply of great locations. Unsurprisingly, it was not long before I sold up in the UK and moved to France.

France Landscape Photographer

Since moving to France, which has to be said was a slight shot in the dark, it’s all gone surprisingly well. I have become established as the landscape photographer of the area and my work is hung in numerous cafes, restaurants, Mayoral offices and even a couple of banks! My prints are sold worldwide and are displayed in galleries throughout France and the UK and are regularly printed in magazines. I have even picked up a few awards along the way, which is nice: Good for the ego, if not for the bank balance.

Photography Workshops in France

I also run photography workshops in the Dordogne, France. We always have a varied bunch with people coming from all over the world. The mixture of great locations, dawn shoots, great French food and in depth photography tuition have proved to be a great success.

For further information on photography workshops in France, please visit our workshop category.

Professional Photography Equipment

I wrote an  article about my photo equipment and what you need when booking one of my photography workshop in France

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  • Professional Photography Equipment

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Recent Photos

Olive Trees amounst Lavender Provence France-083
Gordes Portrait Provence France-082
Sunset Simaine la Rotonde Provence France-084
Talmont sur Gironde France-024
Long after Sunset Simaine la Rotonde Provence France-086
Gondolas Grande Canal Venice Italy-065
Sunrise Panoramic Gordes Provence France-13
Venice Bridge-021
Lavender Field Provence France-078
Dordogne River in the Mist
St Pailais sur Mer Panoramic France-12
Rustic Wooden Door Spain-066
St Hillaire de Riez France -071
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