Vancouver Photo Workshops Proudly Presents:

Internationally Acclaimed Photographer Ralph Gibson

In an exclusive, intimate 4 Day Workshop:

"Photographing the Nude"

August 18th - 21st, 2008

Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly announces a four day workshop, "Photographing the Nude" with internationally acclaimed photographer Ralph Gibson to be held from August 18th -21st, 2008. Set in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, this will be the only workshop scheduled for all of North America this year by Mr. Gibson! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to expand your visual horizons under the guidance of one of the great masters in contemporary photography. Take part and experience a renewed sense of energy, inspiration and vitality in your photography.

Motivated by the big success of our sold out Ralph Gibson Workshops in 2005, 2006, and 2007, we are proud to bring Mr. Gibson back this year. Students have raved about their experience with Mr. Gibson last year, calling the workshop "...a life changing experience". Please scroll down this page or visit our Instructor Gallery Page to see images of last year's Workshop.

About the Artist: Ralph Gibson is one of the most influential and well-known photographers alive today. His images are part of the permanent collections of many of the most important institutions in the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and San Francisco, The Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian Institute. A renowned lecturer and instructor, Mr. Gibson's workshops are immediate sell-outs around the world. Former participants have raved about their experiences, and agree that their vision and photography skills have improved dramatically.

The four days will consist of a number of opportunities to advance your skills and shape your unique vision. Be inspired to break into new visual territory, and create images you’ll be proud to add to your portfolio. You will be working with models every day (at a ratio of one model to every four students) both in studio and in exclusive locations around Vancouver. There will be ample shooting opportunity both in studio and on location over the four-day period, and lots of time has been reserved for in-depth review and critique of your imagery as well.

The workshop will convene on Monday morning at 10:00 am and will run until Thursday evening 5pm, when Mr. Gibson will be required to fly back to New York City.

Ralph Gibson is a master of dramatic understatement. His high-contrast pictures - usually focusing on one geometric element (the corner of a room) or a single human gesture (the curve of a hand) - form a kind of dream-narrative when gathered together. Or, as Gibson puts it: 'I embrace the abstract in photography and exist on a few bits of order extracted from the chaos of reality'

The workshop will begin with an in-depth review and critique of each participant’s portfolio or body of work. After this initial session, the critiques will continue throughout the workshop on a frequent basis. Each day will present a different location and shooting opportunity. Using the nude figure as the point of departure, participants will learn how to see in terms of texture, shape and form. Mr. Gibson will address topics such as: finding your visual signature, seeing vs. perception, the importance of point of departure in your image making process, the alchemy of light and film, and much more.

Detailed Workshop Agenda:

Date:	Event:	Details:
Monday, August 18th, 2008	Workshop begins	Morning 10am to 12:30pm: - Introductions - Portfolio Reviews - Lecture Afternoon 1:30pm to 5pm: - Studio shoot with models
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008	Workshop continues	Morning 10am to 12:30pm: - Critique of previous days work - Lecture Afternoon 1:30pm to 5pm: - Location shoot with models Evening 7pm: - Presentation at the HR MacMillan Planetarium. Tickets $25
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008	Workshop continues	Morning 10am to 12:30pm: - Critique of previous days work - Lecture Afternoon 1:30pm to 5pm: - Location shoot with models
Thursday, August 21st, 2008	Workshop continues in the morning Final review and critique in the afternoon	Morning 10am to 12:30pm: - Location shoot with Models Afternoon 1:30pm to 5pm: - Critique and final wrap up of Workshop

This workshop is an unparalleled opportunity for the Pacific Northwest photographer who has been interested in the many high caliber photography workshops on the east coast, but found the cost for travel and accommodation to be prohibitive.

Tuition for the workshop is $2750 Cdn (plus 5% GST tax). There is a $250 Early Registration Discount if full payment is received by May 1st, 2008.

If you are travelling to Vancouver for this workshop, please be sure to contact us as we would like to offer our help in finding and booking travel and accomodation arrangements.

Images taken at Mr. Gibson's Workshops here in 2005, 2006, and 2007:
Ralph Gibson reviews student images during his first workshop here in 2005
Students take a groupshot of 4 Models before enjoying a catered dinner in one of the shooting locations
Ralph Gibson shows his portfolio of limited edition prints to his students
Students shooting at various exclusive locations, inside and outside. Locations inculde multi-million dollar private residences, exclusively rented for this workshop. These locations feature incredible shooting backdrops and lots of natural light.
Each day, students work with between 4 to 6 professional models, so expect to get lots of shooting time!

Registration and Payment Instructions:

A non- refundable deposit of $500 Cdn is required to hold a seat in this workshop. After the deposit has been paid in full, the balance is due by July 1st, 2008. Payment in multiple installments is possible.

If full payment is received on or before May 1st, the particpant will receive a discount of $250 Cdn of the total workshop tuition fee!!

This is a traditional, film-based workshop with a strong black and white focus. However, it is open to digital and color photographers with all levels of experience. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

 

Please note: By clicking the above registration link you will be able to register and leave the deposit to reserve a spot in this Workshop. You will also be able to pay in full and receive the $250 discount if you complete the registration by May 1st, 2008. If you would like to receive more information, please contact us