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"You guys at VPW have the best facilities of any school I have attended in town. By far."

"The class was amazing and my photography is at a new level. To make matters worse, I can’t take classes anywhere else now since they just aren’t up to the standard set by Vancouver Photo Workshops; the competition is a waste of time by comparison."

This January 12th AND 13th, join the team of Vancouver Photo Workshops for our 2013 VPW Photography Seminar Event.

Come and join us for what will be one of the biggest 2 day photographic Seminar events across Canada in 2013! Our Open House Weekend allows Attendees to sample our wide variety of Photography related courses through over 35 different 1-hour Seminars hosted by over 15 renowned instructors!!

Choose from our 3 Access Pass Options below to select from our 37 Seminars!!

$35 Registration = choose up to 3 Seminars

$65 Registration = choose up to 6 Seminars

$99 All Access Pass = choose up to 12 Seminars

In addition to the Seminars, we will host a community photo gear garage sale, and satisfy your thirst and appetite with gourmet coffee and patries in the morning.

We’ll display our valued student’s work and answer any questions you may have about our many courses or workshops. You can browse our studio facilities, check our photography exhibition space (more info at www.PhotohausGallery.com), and meet and mingle with our instructors and staff.

Event Schedule at a Glance:

• 10:00am - 1:00pm
  Indulge in gourmet coffee and pastries from our friendly neighbours Cacoa Nymph
• 10:00am - 6:00pm
  Browse our community Photo Gear Garage Sale (cash only please)
• 10:00am - 6:00pm
  Check out photography related booths and chat with professionals

If you're not participating in the seminars, we would still like to see you!
You can attend our Open House and all events mentioned above (except the seminars) completely for free.

Descriptions for each Seminar can be found below, as well as a schedule for the day:

Click here or the image above to download a PDF of this schedule.

Join us on January 12 & 13th, and take the first step to Achieving Your Vision!

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How to register for the Seminars:

Follow the link on the bottom of this page to register online. Registration is quick and secure, taking only 3 minutes. During the online registration process, you will be able to select your desired registration type, then select which seminars and/ or shooting demos you would like to attend. Details about each seminar can be found below, simply click on the 'Seminar Descriptions' link.

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

Please Note: The $35 registration fee permits you to select up to three (3) of the Seminars above. Our $65 registration allows up to six (6), and our $99 All Access Pass allows the maximum, twelve(12!!). For Assistance, contact our office at 778.898.5256 or info@vancouverphotoworkshops.com

Please Note: The $35 registration fee permits you to select up to three (3) of the Seminars above. Our $65 registration allows up to six (6), and our $99 All Access Pass allows the maximum, twelve(12!!). For Assistance, contact our office at 778.898.5256 or info@vancouverphotoworkshops.com

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

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Instructor: Katie Huisman
Composition and Visual:
Style development recognizes the importance of visual language in the 21st century. Sit with acclaimed local Photographer Katie Huisman to discuss the intricacies of compositional language, how the human eye reads imagery and trends in the contemporary visual world. Strengthen and/or discover your visual style as a photographer.

Understanding Body Language & Directing the Subject:
Body Language is a universal form of non-verbal communication and a fascinating subject to study as it pertains to all of us. Current trends in lifestyle and editorial photography depict clear emotions that are genuine, simple, & contemporary. Contrived or traditionally posed (portrait studio) images are not what most clients are looking for in today's dynamic visual world. This seminar studies and considers body language in relation to photographing people. Techniques in how to direct the subject will be demonstrated with Local Actor/ Model Samer Salem.

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Intructor: Kathleen Hinkel
Street Photography (Kathleen Hinkel)
“If you can smell the street by looking at the photo, it’s a street photography” 
– Bruce Gilden
Street photography is a pure vision of the urban environment.  It’s the reflection in the mirror that the photographer holds up to it.  It’s a detailed, visceral record of street culture, capturing poignant moments, humour, irony and all manner of human emotion and experience.

Photojournalism:
The ability to tell stories through images is the ultimate achievement for photographers working in nearly every genre.  Kathleen will touch on the fundamentals of storytelling with pictures, the ethical framework that defines photojournalism and the technical skills needed to bring a story to life.

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Instructor: Syx Langemann

One-Light Demo:
Don’t’ forget your cameras! Syx will show you, hands-on, how to effectively use just one light for photographing people. This session is meant to inspire, and show you many creative ways to get great shots with a minimum amount of equipment. Syx will use a model for his hands-on demo. Time permitting, participants will have a chance to shoot as well.

Adobe Lightroom - Workflow:
Know how to create an image but not sure what to do with all those files? Syx Langemann demonstrates how Lightroom organizes images and takes the pain out of processing RAW files.  This program covers all that is Lightroom Workflow including capturing, cataloging, sorting, editing, developing & outputting your images.
*Laptop with Adobe Lightroom 3 or 4 recommended

The New Nude:
Step beyond the traditional and enter the world of the 'new nude' with Syx Langemann. Where the intimate meets the erotic, where any fetish is someone's desire. This rare opportunity to experience raw, honest photography that observes the desires of the artist, the subject and the audience is truly unique and cannot be missed.
Prepare to embark on this adventure by discussing the style, composition and content of examples.

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Instructor: Marc Koegel
Fine Art Black & White Long Exposure
Join Marc Koegel as he shows you step-by-step how he achieves his award- winning black and white long exposure images. From capture to final product, Marc will provide information on camera techniques as well as tips for post production – including conversion from colour to black and white.

Fine Art Digital Printing:
In this seminar, we take a closer look at what it takes to make a fine-art print. Topics of discussion will include monitor calibration, printer settings, paper choices, mounting final prints, etc
During this seminar Marc will be printing one of his award-winning images using the Epson 7900 and Epson 3800 printer(s).

Fine Art Nude Photography
VPW Director Marc Koegel will show a large selection of his award-winning fine-art nude and figure photography portfolio images. He will discuss how he arrived at his final photographs, how to find and work with models, and strategies for post processing images, including colour to black & white conversions.

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Instructor: Kaj Svensson
Star Trails & Northern Lights:
Captivate your audience with images that are full of mystery and wonder… Join as Kaj Svensson passes along the secrets to capturing the most stunning displays by Mother Nature; Star Trails & The Northern Lights.

Landscape Photography:
 Landscapes have been a subject matter since the dawn of photography.  They are timeless and often evoke a spiritual feeling about the land.  Kaj will give you an introduction to his ideas on composition, methods and current techniques in creating wonderful images.

Macro Photography:
You don’t need to leave your backyard to find interesting Macro shots! Kaj will give you a quick introduction to macro photography equipment, methods and post-production techniques.

 

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Instructor: Dan Kozma
Business Basics
Description Coming Soon

What I Learned Shooting My 1st Film…
In this one hour chat, I'll be sharing production stills and discussing the trials, tribulations, situations, and happy acidents we encountered through the pre-production, shooting, and editing process of our first short film; Custom Killing. This 28 minute self-funded film was shot on locations in Vancouver and North-Central Alberta, entirely on a Canon 7D, in the fall of 2011. The official trailer will be screened, as well as the movie in it's entirety, time permitting.

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Instructor: Wayne Hoecherl
Creative Lighting for Editorial Portraiture Demonstration:
Join our resident lighting expert, Wayne Hoecherl, as he demonstrates how to effectively and creatively use lighting to produce amazing portraits. 
Time permitting, students will be able to shoot after the demonstration ends – bring your camera just in case!

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Instructor: Richard Hulbert MAIBC, FRAIC, RCA, RAIA, AIA 
Photographing Structures: An Architect’s Perspective:
Are you interested in architectural photography? Gain insight into this exciting field of photography with Richard Hulbert, an international award-winning architect, urban designer, and photographer. Learn about what architects do and how to better photograph buildings – inside and out!  
 
Urban Travel Photography:
Richard’s unique approach to travel photography combines his passions for architecture and urban environments with his love of travel and, of course, photography! This seminar will explore new facets of travel photography for our globetrotting students, and introduce our plans for our next Travel Photo Workshop.

Panorama Photography… Getting the Big Picture
So you want to try to simulate reality in your photography? … Really!  Rick with review all steps necessary to create “jaw dropping” images that will be the envy of your friends and family and will blow the socks off your clients.  If you aren’t impressed with viewing a spherical pano, please check your pulse to see if you have one!

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Instructor: Vairdy Andrews
Photoshop CS5/ CS6:
Join local Image Retoucher Vairdy Andrews as she discusses the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CS6 (CS5/4/3 are ok) that will get you up & running with this popular image editing program.
*Laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS5 or CS6 recommended

Lightroom Processing:
Find out how to get the most out of your software!  Follow local Image Retoucher Vairdy Andrews as she explores the right way to use Lightroom’s processing functions like cropping, localized image adjustments, time saving presets, and much more!!

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Instructor: Mary Jensen
Child Photography – Tips & Tricks:
If you’ve ever tried to photograph a child, you know that they can be the most difficult subjects out there! Experienced portrait photographer Mary Jensen has been creating memorable and unique images of children at her studio for over two decades. Take this opportunity to learn from the best in this hour-long seminar.

Portraiture & Posing Techniques:
Join Mary Jensen as she explores some of the most important aspects of portraiture. Learn how to capture meaningful and expressive images through posing and direction.

Classic Portrait lighting
Knowing where to put the light can make all the difference!  Learn the 5 classic lighting styles that have been flattering various facial characteristics for centuries.

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Instructor: Christopher Morris
Speedlights :
Join Christopher Morris as he demonstrates how to effectively use small camera flashes to create stunning and dramatic images. Christopher will explain each step and decision he makes throughout the shoot, providing you tips and tricks that are sure to bring your images to the next level. Christopher will be working with a model for this session.

Peak Action & Sports:
Whether you’re photographing a newlywed couple dancing at their wedding, a snowboarding catching air off a jump or your kids playing in the backyard, this course will arm you with the skills necessary to freeze action and make an engaging, interesting and attractive picture.  A lecture will include a slideshow presentation of great action photography along with a information and discussion on technical and creative skills and recommended equipment.

The London Olympics Slideshow:
Local Vancouver Photographer Christopher Morris shows a large slideshow of imagery from the London Olympics.  If time permits, a Q&A session is not only welcomed but is highly encouraged!

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Instructor: Tim & Karen Tallevi

Wedding Photography
Experienced wedding photographers, Karen and Tim Tallevi, of Tallevi Studios, will discuss how the aspiring wedding photographer can prepare to enter into a competitive industry with the knowledge and skills needed to not only take great pictures but to start a successful business.

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Instructor: Steve Pinter
Zen & The Art of Masking (Photoshop):
When creating a photograph shooting is only half of the process. Post processing decisions make the difference between a good photograph and a great one. Bring your laptop loaded with Photoshop CS5 or CS6. Follow along as Steve demonstrates non-destructive ways to adjust and interpret your photographs, using Photoshops most powerful tools, masks and layers.

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Instructor: Adam Blasberg

Portraiture:
Portraiture is a form of communication not only about your subject, but also about you, the photographer. Inspiration comes to different people in different ways. Stayed and studied, or loose and spontaneous, explore the creative process that leads you to the portraits you like to shoot with local Photographer Adam Blasberg.

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Instructor: Geoff Neufeldt

10 Tips for Beginners:

Whether you're new to digital photography or have been shooting for while, this seminar is filled with tons of real-life tips and tricks on how to easily and effectively turn 'snapshots' into 'great shots'. Geoff will discuss the basic rules of composition and what makes pictures stand out and be instantly recognizable.

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ADDITIONAL SEMINARS:

Tips on Gear:

Looking for some unbiased advice on what digital camera(s) or lenses to invest in?  Curious about the camera features will make a real difference in your photography?  Wondering what upgrades and camera accesories are truly worth it?  Interested to try equipment before making a purchase?  Join the discussion & don’t get caught up in the gear race!

Portfolio Review Panel:

Vancouver Photo Workshop's first ever Open House Portfolio Review gives photographers an opportunity to share their work 1-on-1 with selected VPW instructors in an open forum. This is a valuable opportunity for photographers needing critique of their work or maybe looking for guidance with technical approaches, conceptual ideas, or career development.

HOW IT WORKS

Bring your print portfolio, promo material, video based work, laptop, or ipad with your best work (maximum 10 images). Bring a list of questions/ concerns, a note pad, and pen!

January 12th: Marc Koegel, Katie Huisman, & Dan Kozma

January 13th: Marc Koegel, Katie Huisman, & Adam Blasberg

Photo Tours Information Session:

Join Mavis from Silkway Travels & VPW Director Marc Koegel along with Instructors Kaj Svensson & Rick Hulbert as they discuss future Photo Tours around the globe!

Canon New Products with Matt:

Join Canon Representative, Matt, to discuss new products offered. This seminar will be open to Q&A, should time permit.

 

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

Level:

Everyone is welcome

Enrollment:

Varies per seminar

Equipment Needed:

Bring yourself

Laptop for Software Seminars - Loaded with applicable software)

Camera - Optional

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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

• Instructors who receive the highest student feedback and are all working professionals. Ask anyone who has taken a course or workshop with us and they will tell you that we have the best instructors in town. We are proud of each member of our team. We only hire the best and pay the highest wages, too.

• Price. Our courses and workshop are affordably priced. Go ahead and look around. You won't find a course or workshop of similar quality for a lower price. When comparing prices, take into account the quality of the instructor, the quality (and number) of models, the level and quality of equipment available for your use, the facilities in which you're being taught and the class size.

• Professional Equipment. We use the latest lighting equipment from Profoto, Dynalight, Hensel and Elinchrome. Our computers are latest generation Apple Macintosh Workstations.

• Professional Models: Ever taken a course or workshop elsewhere where models did not show up or have absolutely no experience posing? We belief in hiring top professionals for two reasons. They are on-time, and make for much better pictures. They are fun to work with. Just like our instructors, we pay the highest rates in town for our models. And it shows in the pictures our students get...
  

• Small classes. Unlike the competition that takes up to 20+ students, most VPW classes are significantly smaller, allowing for greater student teacher interaction and one-on-one attention.
  

• We build photographic community. We don't just teach photography, we practice it every day. We blog about it. We have the largest and most active Facebook and Twitter communities of any teaching facility in town. We support and sponsor local non-profit photography groups like meetup.com and the Vancouver Photo Marathon.

• We know what is happening in photography, right now! No darkrooms need apply. We offer training in the latest digital photography trends and techniques. Our courses haven't been written 10 years ago. We know what that button on your new digital camera does!
  

• We offer the greatest variety of courses and workshops in town. From 2 hour evening seminars to our Master Series Workshops, you're sure to find something interesting.

• We are open Sundays! In fact, we belief that's a great day to do (and learn about) photography. But don't worry, we're open the rest of the week, too...

Here's a small list of instructors who will be in attendance at this Open House Event. In total, there will be more than 15 instructors present.

Read Syx's Biography

Read Mary's Biography

 

Read Marc's Biography

Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.