Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly announces this public lecture and presentation with acclaimed fine-art photographer Cole Thompson.

Cole's presentation will revolve around images from his portfolios and is interspersed with some of the things he has learned about Vision, listening to himself, the role of equipment, the rules of photography etc.

For Cole '...color records the image, but black and white captures the feelings that lie beneath the surface.'

Following his lecture, we will open the floor to any questions you might have.

Print Giveaway! Cole will be giving away 3 original prints to randomly selected participants of the seminar. Show up and you might just win an original Cole Thompson print!!

Tickets are limited, so please be sure to register early!

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.

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More Event Details:

Tickets are only $25 each ($40 for two). 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: There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door tonight. Cash only please.

This event will be held at our studios on 14 West 7th Avenue.

Doors: 6:30pm

Event begins: 7pm

Egg in Glass, taken in 1968 at age 14

At 14 years of age, I knew that I was destined to be a fine art photographer…

While hiking in Rochester, NY I stumbled across the ruin of an old home that George Eastman had once owned.  This piqued my interest and I read his biography. I was fascinated with photography and before I had completed the book, before I had even taken a photograph or seen a print develop in the darkroom, I knew that I was going to be a photographer.  For the next 10 years photography was my complete existence, if I wasn’t taking pictures or working in the darkroom, I was reading every book and looking at every image I could find. There was nothing in my life but photography.

Even at this early age I found myself drawn to a particular style of image, one that would literally cause a physical reaction in me. They were dark images created by Adams, Weston, Bullock and others. I knew that I was destined to create such images. 

I am often asked, “Why black and white?” I think it’s because I grew up in a black-and-white world. Television, movies and the news were all in black and white. My heroes were in black and white and even the nation was segregated into black and white.  My images are an extension of the world in which I grew up.

 

For me color records the image, but black and white captures the feelings that lie beneath the surface.

Visit Cole's website for more information and to see his captivating photography:

www.colethompsonphotography.com

Level:

Basic photography knowledge required.

 

Equipment Needed:

Bring a notepad and pen if you like to take some notes!

We Provide:

Evening presentation as outlined above with Cole Thompson

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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.

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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.

For our Photo Tours (both in Canada and abroad), 1 to 10 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the event 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.

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