Vancouver Photo Workshops Proudly Presents:

Internationally Acclaimed Photographers Jay Maisel & Gregory Heisler From New York City

Will be giving a public Lecture and Presentation

at the the Ironworks Studios, 235 Alexander Street, Vancouver

7pm, May 19th, 2008

Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly announces this public lecture and presentation with internationally acclaimed photographers Jay Maisel & Gregory Heisler.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and hear not one but two of the world's top commercial photographers in one night! This event is part of Mr. Maisel's and Mr. Heisler's stay in Vancouver, and in addition to their five day Workshops to be held from May 19th to 23rd, 2008.

Use this opportunity to meet and hear two of the great Masters in contemporary photography. Mr. Maisel and Mr. Heisler will both be presenting a large slideshow of their famous imagery, along with a lecture centering arround their unique inspiration, point of departure and career in photography. Following his lecture, we will open the floor to any questions you might have. Expect for the event to run for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, including the question period.

If you missed their exclusive 5 day workshops, then don't delay to take advantedge of this one! Tickets are limited, so please be sure to register early!

Tickets are only $35 each. Special discount pricing available with purchases of 2 tickets or more. For volume purchase of 10 or more tickets, please contact VPW for details. Our office can be reached @ 778.898.5256 or via email.

Please note that in an effort to save our environment, no paper tickets will be issued for this event. Please use our secure online registration system. We will have a list of all registered students on hand at the door.

This event will be held at the The Ironworks Studios on 235 Alexander Street (on the foot of Main Street) . Free Street parking is plentiful and various pay parkades are available in the immediate area (including Gastown). The exact address is:

The Ironworks Studios
235 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC
www.theironworks.ca

Doors: 6:30pm
Event starts: 7pm

About the Artists: Jay Maisel Photographer Jay Maisel's career spans 40 years. His name has become synonymous with vibrant color photography that uses light and gesture to create countless unforgettable images for advertising, editorial and corporate communications. In addition, his pictures appear in books and art collections. Included among his many awards for excellence are the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, American Society of Media Photographers' Photographer of the Year Award and the International Center of Photography's Infinity Award. A graduate of Cooper Union and Yale University, Jay continues his education by teaching younger photographers at workshops, seminars and lectures around the world.

 

About the Artist: Gregory Heisler Gregory Heisler is a New York-based photographer whose technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness allow him to creatively interpret an unusually broad range of subjects. He is perhaps best known for the more than fifty Time magazine cover portraits he has created, yet his trademark editorial portrait covers and essays for Life, Sports Illustrated, Gentlemen's Quarterly (GQ), Esquire, ESPN, House and Garden and The New York Times Magazine have also received wide acclaim. He has photographed award-winning advertising campaign's for American Express, Benson & Hedges, Dewar's Profiles, Nike, Merrill Lynch, and Zocor. Gregory has been profiled in magazine articles in Esquire, Communication Arts, Life, and numerous industry periodicals. Among the kudos he has received are the ASMP Corporate Photographer of the Year Award (1986), the Leica Medal of Excellence (1988), the World Image Award (1991), and the Alfred Eisenstadt Award (2000). Heisler's work can be seen here: http://www.gregoryheisler.com/

Purchase two tickets (for a friend or family member) and receive $10 discount off your combined order. Offer available while supplies last.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door before the event at a cost of $40 each.

PPABC, CAPA and CAPIC members receive a discount on their registration.