The Digital SLR Photography Boot Camp is designed for maximum immersion into the exciting world of digital photography.

We'll run through the basics of operating your camera so you get predictable, high quality results you'll be proud to share. Throughout the week, we'll give you lots of creative shooting exercises and we'll even put on a full-scale portraiture and fashion shoot in our studio and on-location.

We'll offer in-depth review and critique sessions of your work, and introduce you to working with your files on the computer, using Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop CS4 image editing software.

Every student will leave with a fine-art print of up to three images captured during the week.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on shooting, you will have fun and learn lots during this exciting week. Bring your cameras with manual control capabilities, a memory card, and be prepared to get inspired and be immersed in photography!

Day 1 :

Introduction to Digital Photography. Camera overview, basic digital photography principles such as exposure and white balance will be discussed. Hands-on composition and photographic design workshop and image presentation.

Day 2 :

Photo Fieldtrip to Granville Island and Yaletown. We will leave and walk together from our studio on West 7th Avenue. Creative shooting assignments will be given, and we'll discuss and review our results upon returning to our studio.

Day 3 :

We'll start the day with an introduction to a professional photography studio environment. We'll work together through some creative shooting assignments and discuss constant and flash-light (strobe) in a professional studio setup. The afternoon is spent reviewing images and discussing image enhancement using image editing and organizing software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop etc…

Day 4:

Today our group will be treated to a full-scale photography shoot, both in studio and on-location. We will set-up several shooting opportunities, from portraiture to fashion, using professional models and lighting equipment. We'll walk to a nearby park and continue to shoot on-location, using both natural and artificial light, before returning to the studio to download our images together.

Day 5 :

Today we'll look over all the images shot during the week and discuss and demonstrate how to edit and work with them using the imaging software Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop. Students will also have the opportunity to print a selection of their best images with our high quality Epson printers. Everyone leaves with a slideshow video of their images and the group's work from the week.

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. No previous photography experience required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.
Memory card.
A CD, DVD or USB jump drive to take home images and the slideshow video.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

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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The Digital SLR Photography Boot Camp is taught by the following instructors:

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