Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly announces this exciting destination workshop with acclaimed photographers Christopher Morris and Marc Koegel.

This destinaton workshop will have you shooting all around the famous Las Vegas region. Yes, you may try your hand at gambling, but this city and surrounding area also boasts some incredible backdrops for photography (which is why we're here, really!).

This will be an exciting 3 days filled with photography.

Our long list of potential shooting locations include the famous Neon Grave Yard, Dry Lake Beds, Dumont Dunes, Ghost Towns, Redstone Park, as well as Lake Mead and Armagosa Valley Ruins.

We'll use an arsenal of lighting equipment, both small and large strobes that can run on battery power so we can take them with us no matter how remote the location.

We'll be working with local models handpicked by Christopher and Marc.

We'll set out early and stay until sunset in persuit of the best light. In the evenings, there will be ample time to gather as a group and review images created. There's time set aside for some technical lectures and hands-on demonstrations on location, so you'll not only walk away with great images but also an understanding of the technical aspects of each photograph we take.

Christopher Morris is widely known for his hands-on teaching style - no secrets will be held back. Read this testimonial he received from a former student:

"Best per moment workshop I have ever attended in photography. Chris has shown us not only what we should do, but also what we can do. CM has the ability to instruct, inspire and challenge, all in the same breath. The resources at VPW, coupled with the energy and experience of CM made for a educational experienced that was world class. No need to travel out of Vancouver to get a world class Editorial Lighting workshop. Back to the basics to take us forward and challenge us. I left the workshop not only seeing how to light at a higher standard, but I left knowing how to do it myself, with my own equipment."

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This workshop is geared towards the professional, or amateur photographer looking to expand his/her knowledge of lighting, techniques and equipment. It's also for those looking to take advantage of the great surroundings the Las Vegas area has to offer.

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What is included in the workshop fee?

• Photographic and lighting Instruction by Christopher Morris and Marc Koegel
• Local transportation to all shooting locations in and around Las Vegas. Our base will be the Mirage Hotel. We'll have an RV for the models and the gear, and comfortable Van(s) for the students.
• All location and model fees (including entry fees)

What is NOT inlcuded in the workshop fee?

• Airfaire to Las Vegas
• Hotel accomodation (students are not required to stay at the Mirage, but we recommend staying there or at least closeby if possible)
• Meals
• Personal enertainment, shopping, etc...

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Here are some images from Chris's workshops with VPW:

More images can be found on our VPW's Facebook Fanpage. Click here!

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About Christopher Morris:

Christopher J. Morris was born in Ottawa, grew up in Montreal, and now lives in Vancouver. He got his start in photography twenty-two years ago shooting news and sports events in Montreal for Canadian Press, Reuters and newspapers.

Now living in Vancouver, he has worked on assignment for Maclean's, Time, Newsweek, Hello, The New York Times, The Times of London, The Observer, Der Spiegel, Stern, and many other newspapers and magazines from around the world doing documentary work, news, features and portraits.

Currently a contributor to Corbis and Redux Pictures, Christopher has also been teaching for 8 years.

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

Detailed Workshop Agenda/ Schedule:

 

Thursday April 21st:

Everyone arrives in Las Vegas (please make your own travel arrangements)

Friday April 22nd:

9am: Meet the workshop group and your instructors at the Mirage Hotel (3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd)

9am - 12pm: Lecture: Goals for the workshop, Lighting techniques for location shoots, Lighting with battery speedlights/ small strobes, working with models

12p, - 1pm: Lunch

1pm - 4pm: Hands-on shooting demonstrations with models

4pm - Sunset: Shooting session with models on location

Saturday April 23rd:

Sunrise: Shooting session with models on location

10am - 3pm: Back to the Hotel to download images, have lunch and personal time to explore Las Vegas

3pm - sunset: Shooting session with models on location

Evening: Informal gathering/ group dinner (optional)

Sunday April 24th:

Sunrise: Final shooting session with models on location

10am - 1pm: Review and critique of images created during the workshop

1pm (approx.): workshop ends

Level:

Intermediate/Professional. Experience with small flash/studio strobes is recommended.

Enrollment:

Maximum 10 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Camera and one lens (at least). A digital SLR camera is recommended.

We Provide:

Event as described 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 the following instructor:

 

See Christopher's work by visiting his website here!