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July in the South of France is the month for the annual Rencontres d'Arles, the biggest gathering of fine art photographers in the world. In 2009 we met a couple of RFF members there. In 2010 we'd like to meet a lot more, so I thought I'd start this thread now in order to give everyone plenty of time to plan. I'll try to refresh this thread every few weeks so that Arles remains in people's minds.

You don't need fluent French, and it's not all that expensive (fine art photographers seldom have much money!). Meanwhile, take a look at my account of the 2009 Rencontres at http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/arles 2009.html, which also has a link to an account of the 2008 Rencontres.

EDIT: Frances and I are now booked in (confirmed) for 2010 from July 5th. Suggestion: drinks and (if you feel like staying, instead of leaving after the drinks) dinner on the evening of the 6th, meeting on the terrace of the Hotel Voltaire, Place Voltaire (Google or use www.viamichelin.com) at 1830 (half past six). Dinner is about 10-20€/head (depending on how much you eat) plus wine (dependng on how much you drink).For Americans, 10€ = approximately $3 million --or, more realistically, at late 2009 exchange rates, $15. Wine is under 10€/litre (liter, large US quart, short Imperial quart). The opening week begins on Tuesday 6th and ends on about the following Sunday.

Cheers,

R.
 
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Hello Roger,

This has always been something that has interested me, however, I remain confused as to what happens - is it number of galleries and conferences over the course of the month in different places in Arles? Is there a special few days / week where there is a greater concentration of stuff happening?

Thanks
 
There are maybe 70-120 galleries, some temporary, some permanent. The opening week (early July) is THE time to be there: you can see 70-90% of the exhibitions in a few days. The conferences, screenings and other formal events (except exhibitions) are of mixed (and to me, limited) value, but the important thing is Rencontres, meetings: meeting people, seeing their work, being submerged in photography. Take a look at the links and you may get some feeling for the place.

Cheers,

R.
 
I should have read your webpage before posting that previous post.

This does seem interesting and I could give a couple of people a lift down from SE England if things work out.

Will it be sunny? :)
 
I'd be quite interested! I was planning on going to France next year anyway, for a week, I'm not going to have such a big walk next year and I need some proper sun :)
 
Roger,

That sounds like a good idea - would it be possible to combine that with the Le Mans 24 hour weekend (9 to 11 July), I wonder?

It would be super to see you both again.
 
This sounds like an excellent opportunity.
Is there a location for the 2010 European RFF meetup yet? ;)
 
Sounds very nice, as I was interested to get there then anyways. But I'm not yet sure, because of my current status of graduating from university in December and not yet knowing what the coming year will bring me job-, time- and moneywise:rolleyes:
 
Sounds interesting. I will be in Israel through the first week of July, and could stop off on the way back to the states. I'll probably be taking the m4/3, though, rather than the M8 and/or M9. Anybody know if there are good rail connections between Arles and Aix? I've long wanted to see both...and how soon would one have to make hotel reservations? Are they booked pretty early?

JC
 
Hi Roger
I'll definitely be there again,excellent few days!
Will probably park camper in the square by the river [not far from your hotel]
Best
Clive

ps Ended up doing the Ireland trip via UK one way and cherbourg the other so didn't come near you!! Maybe next time?
 
See update in Post 1. The 'updates every few weeks' never materialized (blame it partly on the appendicitis) but seriously, I'll try harder from now on.

Cheers,

R.
 
That's Clive and Dave and (I hope) Cam. Surely there are others who can make it to the biggest gathering of fine art photographers in the world? AND to an incredible number of exhibitions?

And Leica normally has a stand too...

Cheers,

R.
 
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That's Clive and Dave and (I hope) Cam. Surely there are others who can make it to the biggest gathering of fine art photographers in the world? AND to an incredible number of exhibitions?

And Leica normally has a stand too...

Cheers,

R.
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Although it's nearly 20,000km from here (Oz), there's a chance that I can make it. We're invited to a friend's daughter's wedding in France in June and we could stretch it to July.

For anyone who hasn't seen Arles, it's definitely worth the journey from wherever you are.
 
john_s said:
Although it's nearly 20,000km from here (Oz), there's a chance that I can make it. We're invited to a friend's daughter's wedding in France in June and we could stretch it to July.

For anyone who hasn't seen Arles, it's definitely worth the journey from wherever you are.
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Dear John,

It's early July! (Well, fairly).

Hope to see you there! (Clive and Dave and Cam and John and...)

If your wife is not too much into photography it's still a really attractive place: see http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/arles 2009.html

Cheers,

R.
 
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Roger Hicks said:
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If your wife is not too much into photography it's still a really attractive place: see http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/arles 2009.html

Cheers,

R.
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Well, my wife has travelled a lot and our house is graced with Cibachrome prints of slides she took in Mexico and Central America on Kodachrome in the 1970s that put most of my efforts to shame. She used a simple Minolta 35mm semiautomatic camera that wasn't even a rangefinder (or SLR)! She has no idea why I surround myself with various esoteric cameras.

We visited Arles several years ago and it is a uniquely beautiful place.
 
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That's Clive and Dave and (I hope) Cam.
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i am so behind on everything right now... (life, processing my pics -- even still from Arles, etc.)

of course i want to return! the best part, of course, was meeting up with you and Frances :D

the whole experience, for me, was a bit overwhelming and i think i am still assimilating what i learned -- from other photographers themselves (their methods and their madness) as well as the exhibits. it helped me refine what i do and do not like, what traps not to fall into, as well as how to be more comfortable with myself and the camera... better, i think, a self-learning experience than any amount of classes or workshops.

it is an experienced not to be missed for those interested in furthering their photography, both by observation and interaction. the icing on the cake, of course, is getting to meet up with others here -- especially Roger and Frances!
 
I was planing to go too, probably bring a few friends with me.
But my job is very unsecured at this moment. Will all depend if I have any money for this trip.
Now, if I could book a wedding close by, thatw ill make a difference:)

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema
 
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