Marc's newest seminar for everyone who wants to get started and/or improve their LE photography!

"In case, it's not obvious enough....THANK YOU MARC.  Much gratitude for all your insightful teaching, instructive crits, and great access...all made me a better photographer!" Joanne S.

This one-of-a-kind 4 hour seminar is focused on giving you the skills to get started with and/or improve your long exposure photography.

Are you looking to learn new skills and get inspired to go out and put them into practice?

Do you want to find out more about long exposure techniques without having to commit to a longer (and more expensive) multi-day workshop?

Then, this seminar is right for you!

For the first time ever (outside of his longer workshops) Marc will share his detailed techniques and award-winning long exposure imagery (in both black and white and color), from his early seascapes work to his most recent city and urban landscapes.

He will talk about how he achieves the extreme long exposures he is using, including a discussion on exactly what equipment is needed. Marc will outline several shooting techniques and tell you all the camera settings needed to achieve long exposure images of the highest quality.

This Seminar would not be complete without a look at how to create black and white conversions from original RAW files. Marc will take several of his original RAW files and show you the tools and how he created his final prints. Software demonstrated will include Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop and plugins like Silver Efex Pro 2.

Anyone who has ever tried to use long exposure techniques will quickly recognize that it is not only a serious technical challenge, but also an emotional and visionary one. Marc will discuss where and how to find suitable subjects, and what approach to use to photograph them.

Be prepared to be inspired!

There will be time for your questions.

Please note that it is not required to bring your camera for this Seminar.

To see Marc's portfolio, please visit his website or his popular blog.

 

Morning Session 10am - 12noon:

• Long Exposure Slideshow showcasing a large variety of LE techniques
• Discussion about technical challenges and shooting techniques
• Composition and Image Design guidelines for effective Long Exposure Photography
• The long exposure shooting process explained step-by-step

 

Lunch break: 12noon - 1pm

 

Afternoon Session 1pm - 3pm:

• Colour to Black and White Conversions
• Post-Production Techniques using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Silver Efex Pro 2
• Final Question and Answer Session

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate/Professional. All Levels welcome!

Enrollment:

Maximum 25 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your questions and an open mind! No camera necessary.

We Provide:

Event as described above.

Handout describing long exposure techniques and equipment as discussed.

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.

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.

For our Photo Tours (national and international), the following charges will apply:

• If you cancel up to 3 months before the tour start date and we can fill your space, your reservation (or deposit) fee will be refunded
• There is no additional cancellation fee up to 8 weeks before the start of your tour
• From 8 weeks to 4 weeks before the tour: 25% of your balance
• From 4 weeks to 1 week before the tour: 50% of your balance
• From 1 week to 72 hours before the tour: 75% of your balance
• If you cancel within 72 hours of the start of the trip, no refund can be paid
• Transaction charges incurred on accepting and refunding payments will be deducted from the refund amount
• In the (unlikely) event that we cancel the Photo Tour, all monies paid will be refunded in full

We highly recommend that you take out travel insurance to guard yourself against monies lost due to unavoidable cancellation by either party.

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 $50 applies to all refunds

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