Known for his edgy, contemporary style, Pooya Nabei is a well respected fashion photographer who has worked for large campaigns such as Vancouver's TRUMP TOWER's, LEONE's and more. Teaming up with Vancouver's top stylists and production, Pooya is able to craft rich, moody, sensual images that feel far removed from the typical glamour of every day fashion spreads and more representative of the energy and drama of life.

In this extended 2-Day EXCLUSIVE Fashion Photography Workshop, Pooya delves into the essential elements of becoming successful in the intense and competetive industry of fashion photography.

Covering pre & post production, selecting and working with a styling team, advanced lighting techniques, top of the line equipment, image post processing plus marketing and business, this is among the highest caliber experiences available in North America!

To kick off this fun and intensive workshop, each student will receive a personalized portfolio review. Following image critique will be a lecture on the key components to building a successful shoot - what should you be thinking about when selecting your team, what technical considerations need to be made, composite photography vs. location shooting, etc.

Participants will then travel to our stunning shoot location (TBA) to meet the stylist team and models whom we will be working with for the remainder of the afternoon/ evening in a professional hands-on photo shoot. Pooya will first demonstrate in each set up then allow attendees the opportunity to capture their own high quality images!

Workflow, editing and post processing techniques will be expored on Sunday as well as the critical factors to success, business and marketing!

AGENDA:

SATURDAY:
10AM -1PM Lecture, Portfolio Review
1PM - 2PM: Lunch (provided - please notify us of any allergies)
2PM - 7PM: Demo, Photo Shoot (OFF SITE - Marvelous Location TBA)

SUNDAY:
10AM - 1PM: Lecture & Demo on Post Production Technique
1PM - 2PM: Lunch (provided - please notify us of any allergies)
2PM - 3:30PM: Lecture & Demo on Post Production Technique
3:30PM - 5PM: Lecture on Business, Marketing plus Q&A

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Check out these behind-the-scenes videos from Pooya's recent shoots:

Behind The Scenes: Trump International - Vancouver from Pooya Nabei on Vimeo.

Behind The Scenes: LEONE FW 2013 from Pooya Nabei on Vimeo.

 

Pooya Nabei:

Pooya Nabei was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, and moved to Canada when he was 17. He learned photography in High School in grade 12 and went on to study Engineering at University. However, Pooya found his career calling when he took a Media Arts program studying photography. Once Pooya’s passion for photography was born, he actually spent so much time shooting late in the campus studio, that he kept a sleeping bag there and used a sand bag as a pillow.

His professional career launched in 2005 when he started photographing nightlife. He went on to shoot the Winter Music Conferences in Miami for 3 years, regularly photographing the top 50 DJs in the world including: DEADMAU5, GUETTA, SKRILLIX, to name a few. He has also lent his large-concept style of shooting to clients like ROSE ESTATE WINE’s billboard shoot for Asia, NECKED JEANS and BLACK ORCHID DENIM American fashion campaigns, the billboard ads for the iconic luxury fashion company LEONE, and the large-scale campaign launch for TRUMP TOWERS VANCOUVER, with a city-block long billboard shot for the TRUMP’s new building.

Pooya has won photography awards locally as well as nationally – several being for the Applied Arts Awards for Fashion in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in both photography and retouching. Pooya enjoys the full spectrum of photography – from planning large concepts, shooting them and then completing the delivered look with full compositing and retouching.

Be sure to check out Pooya Nabei's Website to see his online portfolio!

 

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced Level. You'll get most out of the day if you are familiar with strobe and lighting equipment.

Enrollment:

Maximum 12 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Camera + Notepad

We Provide:

Lunch both days, Lighting Equipment, Shoot Locations, Models, Stylist Team

Early-Bird Discount:

Most of our courses and workshops offer a 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

Some courses and workshops offer a discount if you're among the first 3 people who register. This discount will replace the 'standard' Early Bird Discount mentioned above, and will be applied automatically during the online registration process (as long as it is available). Check the course/workshop listing page for more details.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class and tour sizes limited to 10-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class or tour, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Local Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops valued at or under $100, VPW is unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. VPW requires 48 hours written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $15 fee will be applied to all transfers.

For our Local Workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 4 to 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 30 days written notice (before the event start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

For our Master Photographer Series workshops, 1 to 5 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. VPW may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the tuition is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

Within 45 days of the Master Photographer Series workshop date all fees paid are non-refundable.

For our Photo Tours (national and international), the following charges will apply:

• If you cancel up to 3 months before the tour start date and we can fill your space, your reservation (or deposit) fee will be refunded
• There is no additional cancellation fee up to 8 weeks before the start of your tour
• From 8 weeks to 4 weeks before the tour: 25% of your balance
• From 4 weeks to 1 week before the tour: 50% of your balance
• From 1 week to 72 hours before the tour: 75% of your balance
• If you cancel within 72 hours of the start of the trip, no refund can be paid
• Transaction charges incurred on accepting and refunding payments will be deducted from the refund amount
• In the (unlikely) event that we cancel the Photo Tour, all monies paid will be refunded in full

We highly recommend that you take out travel insurance to guard yourself against monies lost due to unavoidable cancellation by either party.

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date, VPW requires a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by VPW staff. For courses/workshops with tuition above $101, the transfer fee is $35.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:
Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $35

VPW can give no refunds:

If you registered for any event valued at or under $100
If you do not show up for your registered course.
If you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level.

Refunds for all events valued at $101 and above (excluding Master Series Workshops):
If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of VPW's events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate timeframe, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be provided.

Course Cancellation:

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to VPW up to that time.

Instructor Replacement:

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of VPW's liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. VPW will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.

Please note: An administration charge of $50 applies to all refunds

Read complete refund and liability policy

 

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