Landscape Photography and Yoga with Rhiain Lefton and Elsbeth Hedges

Dates: 2/5 – 9/5 , 20/6 – 27/6 and 5/9 -12/9 (2026)

More about Rhiain

Rhiain, your course lead, is a bilingual British landscape photographer from the local area. She exhibits and sells internationally, with works in private collections and commissions. Growing up in an artistic family, Rhiain studied in both France and the UK, earning a Master’s in Critical Theory with distinction and completing photography courses. Her work contributes to the field of ecological photography, engaging with conversations around the Anthropocene.

More about Elsbeth

Elsbeth has been teaching yoga for over 11 years, offering regular weekly classes with a calm and thoughtful approach. She completed her first yoga teacher training in 2014 with Nawajyoti and Brian Cooper, followed by a specialised training in restorative yoga during Covid. In 2023, she completed her Yin Yoga training with Bruna Pons. Her classes are gentle, grounded, and accessible, creating space to slow down and reconnect.

What to expect

Spend a week in Southwest France balancing creative photography and yoga. Explore landscape photography through shooting, editing, and fine art printing, while enjoying four yoga sessions—two active mornings and two slow, late afternoons to energize and unwind. Daily practice, photo reviews, and optional one-on-one guidance help you develop your vision, with two high-quality prints included and the option to exhibit your work. Guest speakers will share insights on local history, editing, and creative approaches, making this a week of inspiration, focus, and relaxation.

Price for the course : €749

You will stay in Canel, a beautifully restored 16^th century farmhouse with direct access to nature and woodland and enjoy full-board so you can focus solely on your photography. Canel has a large confortable room for all our post-production work.

Price for your stay at Canel : from €675 to €950

What's included :

5 breakfasts
5 lunches
6 dinners
7 nights at Canel
coffee/tea/fruit available throughout the day
3 aperitifs

what’s not included :

travel to and from Canel
2 breakfasts and 2 meals which will be on photo excursion and at the cost of the participant.

‘If you know nothing about shooting landscapes – or if you think you know everything about it – take this course. Rhiain will open your eyes to the world around you in ways subtle and piercing. She’s incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, a gifted photographer and compassionate teacher. Added bonuses: this area of France is amazing, so far largely untouched by “Western culture,” and Canel is an oasis in its own right, with wonderful hosts and peace for your soul.’ Norman M, US, Sep 2024