Most photographs contain a “subject” within a “setting” or background.

The reality is that Architecture is both a “subject” and a “setting.” Think about all the “outside” images you have taken or will take in the future that contain building exteriors as the featured subject or as backgrounds to a myriad of other photo subjects … like people, as an example.

This workshop is designed to improve your photography regardless of whether you consider picture taking a hobby, or you are a serious enthusiast, a professional photographer, or earn your living as a member of the global real estate, design, and construction industries.

There are “rules” for photographing buildings and other man-made structures. Knowing these rules will make you a better photographer. Mastering these rules will allow you to “break” them in a deliberate, meaningful way.

This Workshop is for people who love photography, but who also have other things to do in life. Practical, real world ideas, concepts, and examples are presented in a concise 2 day workshop.

While illustrated lectures will give you the fundamental information you need, “hands on” photography and constructive critiques of your own selected images will form a key part of the learning experience.

There is no requirement for fancy equipment. Any and every brand of camera can work. The principles taught apply to point and shoot cameras, new “mirrorless” cameras, and traditional SLR solutions. This is the realm of  Photography where wide angle to normal lenses can shine.

Whether you are a film or digital shooter, you will benefit from the knowledge you will gain. 

Who is this course for? Why should you take it? Who can benefit from taking this course?
Anyone who takes photography seriously and wants to learn the basics of Exterior Architectural Photography will benefit from this course.

This course will benefit you in ways that will allow you to:

1. Take your current photographic skills to the next level
2. Learn and apply the basics of photographing buildings
3. Work with the basic compositional elements of distance, perspective and scale
4. Anticipate the importance of the quality, direction and reflection of natural light
5. Apply the “rules” of photographing buildings
6. “Capture” and “develop” better photographs

How will participants learn?

This basic workshop will consist of an overview of a number of principles of Architectural Photography. Participants will learn concepts and skills through the following activities:

1. Lectures
2. Class discussions
3. Field Photography
4. Photo Evaluations and Critiques

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Instructor Biography

Richard Hulbert  MAIBA, FRAIC, RCA, AIA

International Award winning and published Architect, Urban Designer, and Photographer
Lecturer, Teacher and Seminar Panel Participant on four continents
Fellow, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Former President of the Architectual Institute of British Columbia
Academician, Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts

Richard’s educational philosophy includes the following notions:

• Adults learn more from story telling than from memorization
• Learning is heightened when key principles can be related to a humorous circumstance
• Effective learning arises when knowledge is self-discovered with directed input,
  as opposed to being “taught”

What are the participant's responsibilities?

• Show up with a passion for wanting to learn more about photography and how to
better photograph building exteriors
• Listen and react/ Ask Questions/ Contribute answers to others' questions
• Share knowledge you may already possess with the group

What photo gear and materials are required?

• This course is all about taking your photography to the next level regardless of the type of camera or array of lenses you might have access to
• You need to have a camera that you know how to use. At the very least, please read the manual that came with your camera so you will be familiar with its features
• You should be able to transfer or convert your selected photos to digital files on a portable USB drive so that you can give your selected images to the instructor for display and evaluation

Comments from former students

"One of the most informational and entertaining speakers I've seen. I learned a ton. I especially loved his attitude toward everything."

“That was an awesome presentation, a lot of work put into it"

"Richard knocked it out of the park."

"He was an amazing speaker and I learned a lot from him! Truly inspiring!"

"You should know that your presentation profoundly changed (improved) the way many of us in the class shoot - myself included. The useful takeaways from it are too numerous to list. Thank you again."

Saturday (Class is 10am to 7pm):

  10:00 am – Noon   ……... Lecture and Discussion
                   Noon – 1:00 pm   ……      Lunch hour
                 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm    ……Lecture and Discussion
                 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm  ……..On location photography

Sunday (Class is 7am to 4pm):

7:00 am – 10:00 am…..   On location photography
                   10:00 am - noon   ………..Lecture, discussion, image selection
                 noon – 1:00 pm    …………Lunch hour
                 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ………Constructive Critiques

Note: While this workshop will help you get more out of your camera and improve your photography, it is not a course on how to use your particular camera. You need to read your manual and have a basic understanding of your camera’s key features.

Level:

Intermediate/Advanced. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation and have a basic understanding of photography techniques and terminology.

Enrollment:

Maximum 15 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.

We Provide:

Workshop descripton as above

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.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

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.

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 $25 applies to all refunds

Read complete refund and liability policy

This Workshop is taught by:

 

Richard Hulbert  MAIBA, FRAIC, RCA, AIA

See some more information about Richard here!