Welcome to this new and exciting WORKSHOP series centered around the busy working life of contemporary commercial and fine-art photographer DAVID ELLINGSEN.

During this one day workshop, David will discuss his photography career to date in relation to his portrait work…the challenges, the shoot preparations, equipment and other key considerations, both in general and in reference to specific assignments he has completed.

Addressing issues for the key markets of editorial and advertising, David will demonstrate his shoot process during an in class photo session using multiple lighting techniques.

As a participant you will be able to watch the entire shoot unfold, and gain unique insights into the commercial photography business as it is practiced today!

You will meet the Art Director, Make-up Artists, The Stylists, The Model and see how David interacts with everyone as he works to realize his creative vision and inspiration for the shoot.

For this photo shoot, David will be working with the latest Profoto strobe equipment. He will be shooting on a Hasselblad 50 Megapixel camera. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about all of this professional equipment in great detail as it will be used throughout the day.

David will take time and discuss the business aspects of the shoot. He will run over the budget sheet for the day, explaining in great detail each item, talent and their respective fees, including what he as the photographer would charge for this type of photo shoot.

David will be able to answer all your questions including any advice related to running a successful photographic business.

About the new 'Photographers at Work' Workshop Series:

With this new workshop series, we strive to offer you something completely new. You will be able to experience first hand, a commercial grade, high-end shoot complete with all the professional talent and gear. Be there from start to finish. This day is put together to give you a real world inside look behind the scenes of a commercial photo shoot.

We aim to create the rare opportunity for you to observe and learn what it takes to execute a commercial photo shoot to the highest standards of the industry.

You will have the opportunity to do some test shots with the provided camera and lighting equipment, but the emphasis is for you to observe and learn, not to do lots of shooting.

You're here to watch a professional photographer at work!!

Come and join us for this rare opportunity and be prepared to get inspired!

A similar workshop with David Ellingsen is available with an Athletic Theme!

About David Ellingsen:

David Ellingsen is a Commercial and Fine Art photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. David was born in 1969 and raised on Cortes Island in the northern end of the Gulf of Georgia in British Columbia, Canada. In 2000, at the age of 30, he completed his education and launched his business from Vancouver that same year.

David photographs people for advertising, corporate and editorial clients attracting commissions from global publications such as the New York Times Magazine, Marie Claire, Men's Health, and People. David has also partnered with clients like DDB, MTV/Nickelodeon, Nettwerk Records, Translink, BC Hydro and the esteemed David Suzuki Foundation, bringing a refined aesthetic to his crisp, balanced commercial style.

His fine art collections are captured on both digital media and traditional hand processed film stock, both printed to museum exhibition standards in small editions. Most recently David had his first solo exhibition in the US at the Camerawork Gallery in Portland, Oregon. In November of 2009 he traveled to Lishui, China as a guest to exhibit his new series, Future Imperfect, followed closely by a second solo US exhibition in December at Galerie BMG in Woodstock, New York. Additionally, David's photographs were requested by the Chinese Museum of Photography to become part of their permanent collection.

To see David's portfolios in depth, please visit his website!

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Level:

Beginner/Intermediate/Professional. All Levels welcome!

Enrollment:

Maximum 10 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your questions and an open mind!

We Provide:

Event as described above.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

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 sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, 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 workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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This seminar and slideshow is presented by the following instructor:

 

See David's work by visiting his website here!