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I was helped very kindly.I always feel uncomfortable, but during this shoot that was gone in 10 minutes!Even after the shoot I had the photos with 2 days!That's really fast!My compliments!Definitely book a shoot here more often 🥰
What an educational and fun day!I followed the basic manual photography course with Martine.Where I started as a layman in the morning, I was able to deliver a well-exposed sharp photo at the end of the day! Even some super good action shots!Continue with this and who knows, maybe a step further with the next course in a while!
For Haarsharp Photography I did a editing course. I learned new things again, but also gained a lot of inspiration. Recommended!
Martine is a really nice person, always smiling and welcoming. The photos she takes are always perfect, she really loves animals and the photo's of dogs and horses she takes reflect this. Perfect timing and light and setting etc.
From automatic mode to manual settings on your camera. The workshop was just what I needed to learn the camera and its capabilities. Very educational, fun and the practical part was super! For me it was the step I had to take to develop further. Professional, good atmosphere, I will definitely go back for workshops!
Recently, I attended BellaVie PhotoArt's photo tour to Portugal. We shot beautiful horses in interesting places, but most of all, the atmosphere that Martine created was amazing. She is a very easy-going person, full of positive energy and able to address and resolve all the situations that might happen.She is keen to share her knowledge and she helps the inexperienced photographers to get their shots properly.I am planning to go for more tours with BellaVie PhotoArt!
I really didn't want to do this review, only because it would allow others to share this incredible experience I had with 5 other amazing ladies and Martine of course !The tour was amazing multiple different horses in different settings at different times of the day. Accommodation was fantastic too and the food and hospitality was first class4 days of total immersion in to the photography of horses jammed packed with incredible horses, owners and like minded people.I've mad some fantastic friends from around Europe and Martine and her family are just such fabulous hostsIf you get a chance to do any of the tours you won't be disappointed ...........memories to last a lifetimeThank you !
I participated in the April'23 International Photo Journey and I'm very happy to award BellaVie PhotoArt with a 5* rating. Martine and her team welcomed us at her home very warmly, arranged a beautiful overnight stay in a nearby B&B and apartments. We had breakfast and most dinners at her home were served by her family members who have spoiled us with delicious food.Surrounded by peace and nature, we were given a briefing about the program which, just as expected, held a lot of wonderful shooting opportunities in store for us. Martine is super well organized, has a very light and positive contact not only with us group members and clients, but also with her coworkers, horse owners and whoever else is involved in the process. I found it very nice that we got quick reply on our emails and overall communication worked out super smoothly and efficiently. Everything happened on time, no delays, great shooting places and beatiful horses with experienced human and equine models, owners and handlers. It was really an enriching experience on all levels. During the shooting Martine was always concerned with everyone leaving the scene with nice pictures and a feeling of success and accomplishment, helping out with technology or photographic doubts, accompanying us to the photo store if anyone needed to buy card supply or technical assistance. On the very last day we had the opportunity to have an editing session together and to clarify any doubt or question we might have. I find Martine very attentive, kind, intelligent, warm and welcoming - She treats everyone like a new friend. I loved these 4 intense days and I'd be more than happy to attend more photo journeys with her. These days were packed with great photoshoots. Loved it!!! Thank you!
Everything about the workshop was wonderful. Martine is such an inspirating instructor, and very well organised. We had beautiful horses in beautiful locations. Very dedicated owners with a good relationship with the horses. The apartment we stayed in was of a very high standard. And the food Martine gave her at her house was excellent. All in all a truly marvellous experience with a very good atmosphere amongst all the participants
We had a truly wonderful few days with Martine de Leeuw on her Bellavie International Phototour in the Netherlands 2023.Martine is an incredibly helpful tutor, and creates a culture of positivity, inclusion and fun, while generously sharing her knowledge and expertise. The models and locations were all excellent, and the accommodation was perfect.It was a great privilege to be welcomed into Martine's home everyday for great food provided by her lovely mother and husband.We had a very special few days, and I cannot recommend it enough. It surpassed my expectations and was great value for money. I cannot wait to do another Phototour with Martine.
Not only is Martine a very talented photographer, but she is also a very kind and gentle person. I was lucky enough to host a photo tour for her in Switzerland, and I was amazed by the way she is so empathetic with all participants, ensuring each one would learn interesting things, feel good at all times and be happy of their photos. I am so grateful she gave me that chance to work with her, and I can only recommend this amazing photographer to you.
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schreef op 24 december 2022
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15:39
Wat doet Martine het leuk! Ze had een cursus en ik kwam samen met een vriendin model staan. We hebben een hele leuke middag gehad en er word heel professioneel gewerkt maar ook met een dolletje! Wij vonden het erg leuk en zijn heel benieuwd naar de eind foto’s (;
schreef op 21 maart 2022
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16:06
I am a professional photographer from the UK that was looking to find a portfolio building exercise for equine photography as I predominantly photograph dogs.
I asked a number of workshop providers locally to see if they could help but they could only offer me a place on a group photography training workshop which wasn´t what I was after. I saw that Martine was offering a workshop for foreign photographers and wondered if she might be able to help with my request.
Martine was super helpful from the first enquiry and was happy to ´create´ a bespoke portfolio builder for me. She even sent me local B_B´s I could stay in and even said she would offer a full refund if Covid caused travel issues.
Martine arranged three different, beautiful locations and four stunning and willing horses, to say I had a blast is an understatement. I had the most amazing two days with great company and wonderful horses to shoot. One of the horses owners even let my daughter sit on her 5 year old Friesian for a photo. It´s an experience I will never forget.
If anyone is thinking of arranging a portfolio building trip like me, or would like to attend one of Martines photography training and editing workshops, I can whole hearty say it will be the best decision you will ever make. Martine ensures you have the best possible locations and models (it is not easy to find well behaved horse models). She is so friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and willing to help, you will not only have the time of your life but come away with some breathtaking photographs too.
Thank you Martine for a wonderful experience. I cannot wait to return and see you again.
schreef op 7 maart 2022
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14:12
Veel kunnen vragen en veel indrukken opgedaan.
Het was een leerzame en leuke dag!
schreef op 26 februari 2022
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18:47
Wat een mooie ervaring heb ik opgedaan bij BellaVie PhotoArt! Ik had een privéworkshop gedaan en heb enorm veel geleerd in een gezellige maar leerzame sfeer. Het model (paard) was ook prachtig en de locatie was ook heel mooi aan een klein strandje. Ik wil zeker nog een keer terug voor een meeloopdag! Echt een aanrader!
schreef op 26 februari 2022
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13:16
Last minute meeloopdag “kinderen en grote honden” gevolgd. Heel erg leuk. Weer veel geleerd en de kans gekregen om kinderen en honden te fotograferen. Later nog tips ontvangen hoe de foto’s te bewerken in Lightroom en Photoshop.
schreef op 8 februari 2022
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08:20
Afgelopen week een privé studioworkshop bij Martine gedaan. Wat was dat leuk en leerzaam!
schreef op 2 februari 2022
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08:18
Ik heb een hele leuke workshop studiofotografie gevolgd en heb een super gezellige, leerzame en fijne dag gehad! Zeker een aanrader!
schreef op 5 januari 2022
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07:50
Vandaag m’n eerste workshop studio fotografie gehad bij Bellavie! Heel veel geleerd, super veel modellen gehad voor me lens en verschillende achtergronden. Ook werd alles goed uitgelegd en kon ik alles vragen. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar! Heel erg bedankt!
schreef op 10 december 2021
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13:24
Voor mijn verjaardag een fotoshoot kado gekregen van een vriendin bij Bellavie in Lelystad. Wist niet wat ik moest verwachten, maar na een telefonische afspraak werd het allemaal duidelijk. De fotoshoot was heel leuk om te doen en Martine deed het heel professioneel. Ik ben zeer tevreden over het resultaat. Fantastische mooie foto's.
Dank je wel Martine.
Peter
schreef op 6 december 2021
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18:35
We willen je nogmaals ontzettend bedanken voor de mooie foto's welke je hebt geleverd voor onze bruiloft, en kijken ook uit naar het eindproduct van het fotoboek!
schreef op 3 november 2021
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16:51
Hoi Martine,
Bedankt voor de super leuke en leerzame workshop studiofotografie!! En natuurlijk de leuke modellen die het fantastisch deden.
schreef op 7 september 2021
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07:59
Bedankt Martine de Leeuw voor je fijne les vandaag. Ik weet nu veel meer uit mijn camera te halen dan ik deed. Ook als niet 100% beginner was het leerzaam!
schreef op 7 september 2021
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07:57
Bedankt Martine de Leeuw voor deze zeer leerzame basiscursus. Heel fijn om nu te weten hoe mijn camera werkt. We gaan heel veel oefenen!!
schreef op 7 september 2021
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07:54
Wat was de basiscursus een super leuke cursus! Bedankt Martine de Leeuw voor deze erg gezellige en leerzame dag. Vandaag gelijk al volop aan het oefenen geslagen. Zo leuk!!!
schreef op 11 juni 2021
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08:04
Wat heeft Bellavie toch mooi onze trouwdag vastgelegd. Met veel plezier en toewijding worden de foto's gemaakt en dat zie je in het eindresultaat terug.
We hebben genoten van onze dag en dankzij de foto's kunnen we hier met genot jarenlang op terug kijken.
BellaVie enorm bedankt voor alles!!!