Long anticipated, VPW is proud to offer yest another workshop to be held in Calgary, Alberta!

This time, we're bringing 2 acclaimed Fashion/ Creative Lighting Masters to Calgary, Pooya Nabei and Wayne Hoecherl. We will take advantedge of the great surroundings of the Calgary area, shooting on-location in wide open fields, ghost towns and old wooden grain elevators (similar locations we are using for our famous long exosure workshops).

You'll be working with top-of-the-line portable flash equipment, which we will be bringing with us from Vancouver. Using this flash equipment, which is not available in Calgary, will not only be a great learning experience but also let you create images that you couldn't get just using reflectors or small portable speedlights.

Depending on the weather, we will aim to shoot outside as much as possible, creating distinct images you can be proud to add to your portfolio.

We will be using local models and hair/makeup to give your images that finished look.

We'll end the workshop with a review of your images, and Pooya and Wayne will share tips and tricks of their post production workflow at that time as well.

Meeting Location:

This special Calgary Workshop will meet at the Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport. This hotel provides a great location and quick access to our shooting locations. Participants can choose to stay at the hotel for the duration of the workshop, or simply come for the lecture/ presentation and image review portions. Please expect to stay out late shooting on Saturday, and come out for an early shooting session Sunday morning.

Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport Boulevard N.E., Calgary, Alberta T3N 0A3

You will meet at the hotel in the morning at 9am, where Pooya and Wayne will talk about the plans for the weekend and hair and make-up will also be completed here.

The exact location for the shoot will be announced at that time. We will be driving to the location (the hotel offers FREE parking). We ecourage car pooling, and can offer a few seats in our Van so please contact us if you need transporttion to the shooting locations.

 

Early Bird Discount: The first 5 people who sign up will get $50 discount off regular tuition!

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Check out this behind-the-scenes Video from one of Pooya's recent shoots:

Behind The Scenes: "Memory Remains" Shoot for String Magazine

Here's a video from a Wayne's famous Fashion Workshop he is teaching in Vancouver:

 

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Vancouver fashion photographer Pooya Nabei is known for his edgy, contemporary and fashion forward style. Pooya also brings wicked creativity and a wealth of lighting knowledge to the set.

Working with Vancouver's top stylists and production teams, Pooya is able to craft rich, moody, sensual images that sometimes feel far removed from the typical glamour of every day fashion spreads and more representative of the energy and drama of life.

 

Wayne Hoecherl is a commercial photographer, shooting mostly for fashion, editorial and the music industry. His distinctive style is eye-catching and often moody, which is a direct result of his film choices coupled with techniques such as cross processing and digital manipulation.

Wayne is a true master when it comes to lighting, and has worked with many international photographers both in Vancouver and in the international markets.

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced Level. You'll get most out of the day if you are familiar with strobe and lighting equipment.

Enrollment:

Maximum 16 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Notepad recommended. Camera to take pictures of the setups, lighting, etc...

We Provide:

Event as descrived 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

The 'Fashion Shoot' is taught by the following instructors:

Pooya Nabei

Wayne Hoecherl: