UPDATE: Worshop in October isnow sold out. New dates for 2012 will be added soon!

This one-of-a-kind workshop will teach you how to make stunning black and white images using long-exposures up to 15+ minutes.

Join Award-winning Photographer Marc Koegel for this unique workshop, offered for the first time in Calgary, Alberta!

Marc's workshop is the only workshop available in North America that teaches the long exposure style of shooting, made popular by photographers such as Michael Kenna, David Burdeny, Michael Levin, Joseph Hoflehner and many others.

This workshop has been specifically designed to take full advantage of the amazing natural surroundings of Calgary and immediate area. For the past 2 years, Marc has been working on a series of long exposure grain elevators, most of which were shot in Alberta. This workshop will re-trace his steps. He'll show you how he created his newest body of work, and how this is pushing the limits long exposure techniques to its creative maximum.

This special Calgary Workshop will be held 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.

Please note: For those interested to stay at the Hotel the workshop will be held in, please contact our office. We have reserved a number of rooms at a discounted rate. Our office can be reached at info@vancouverphotoworkshops.com or by calling 778.898.5256

Images above: Copyright Marc Koegel Photography

Digital camera equipment, or film in any format (including 4x5 and larger) can be used. Students can choose to shoot in black and white or color.

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. Where and how do you find suitable subjects, and what approach do you use to photograph them? What techniques do you employ to turn everyday subjects into stunning pieces of photographic art?

"When I am out shooting in the field, I often hear comments like this: "Excuse me, sir, but what are you photographing right now? All I see is water, how can THAT be a an exciting photograph?" These same people are blown away when I show them the final image." "...I would have just walked by, never thinking this scene could be transformed into something this moving and visually powerful." - Marc Koegel

This is exactly what you will learn in this workshop. Not just how to work the techniques, but also how to see. Even a master of technique will only produce weak photographs if his or her vision is not up to par.

This workshop will be taken through the journey required to generate beautiful black and white, as well as color, long exposure photographs. Through exercises in the classroom and in the field, you will refine your photographic vision and set out on the way to becoming a better photographer.

Below is a photo of our Workshop Group from the August 2011 Workshop:

Click here to read a Blog about the August workshop, including some image processing.

LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY - Calgary Edition:

 

Day 1 - Morning Lecture Topics:

•Conceptual techniques and challenges

•Technical challenges and shooting technique

•The long exposure shooting process explained step-by-step

 

Day 1 - Afternoon Hands-On Shooting

•Hands-on shooting session on location (ND Filters are available for rent)

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Day 2 - Morning Hands-On Shooting

•Hands-on shooting session on location (ND Filters are available for rent):

Day 2 - Afternoon Lecture:

•Final Question and Answer Session

•Colour to Black + White conversions

•Reviews of student work

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate/Professional. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation.

Enrollment:

Maximum 16 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens. Film or Digital.
A Tripod
Remote Cable Release
If shooting film: Bring film (recommended are Fuji Across & Ilford XP2) and any color filters you may have.
If shooting digital: Consider bringing a laptop to work on your images.
Optional: additional lenses, ND filters.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
ND Filters are available for rent ($15 each or $25 for set of two) for those who do not own them

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 Fine Art Long Exposure Workshop is taught by the following instructosr:

 

 

See Marc's work by visiting his website here!

Behind-The-Scenes Images: