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"I attended the Open House at VPW and was very impressed by the location and the obvious dedication of the instructors."

"The class was amazing and my photography is at a new level. To make matters worse, I can’t take classes anywhere else now since they just aren’t up to the standard set by Vancouver Photo Workshops; the competition is a waste of time by comparison."

After the great success of our Open House Series in the past, the team of VPW knew we had to do it again. This January 8th, join the team of Vancouver Photo Workshops for our first Open House in 2011.

We’ll display our valued student’s work and answer any questions you may have about our courses or workshops. You can browse our studio facilities, check our new dedicated photography exhibition space (more info at www.PhotohausGallery.com), meet and mingle with instructors and staff.

Come and see for yourself why no other teaching facility in Vancouver can compare to our facilities, instructors and staff.

For 2011, we are raising the bar yet again. We are proud to be able to offer you 21 (Yes, 21!!) Seminars and Demo Shoots completely FREE OF CHARGE (Retail value: $59+ each). Descriptions of each Seminar can be found below.

Join us on January 8th, and take the first step to Achieving Your Vision!

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How to register for the Free Seminars:

Follow the link on the bottom of this page to register online. Registration is free and will only take 3 minutes. During the online registration process, you will be able to select which seminar or shooting demo you would like to register for. Choose as few as one (1) and a maximum of three (3). Details about each seminar can be found below, simply click on the 'Seminar Descriptions' link.

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

Please Note: Registration is FREE but we ask you to limit your selection to three (3!) Seminars only.

Please Note: Registration is FREE but we ask you to limit your selection to three (3!) Seminars only.

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

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Creative On- and Off- Camera Flash (w/ Hannah Guy):

Getting started with using your flash? Looking for some creative inspirations, tips and tricks? Then join Hannah Guy for this fun and informative presentation and slideshow centered all around creative and effective use of on- and off- camera flash.

Digital Camera Q and A Seminar (w/Hannah Guy):

Ask the Pro anything you always wanted to know about your camera, lenses, or anything else related to your digital photography. This is an open forum so please come prepared with your (photography only) questions. In this seminar, YOU decide what gets covered and talked about.

 

Wedding Photography (w/ Tim and Karen Tallevi):

Join critically acclaimed wedding photography team Tim and Karen Tallevi (from Tallevi Studios) for this fun and informative session all about wedding photography. Tim and Karen will show samples of their work, share experiences and talk about the photography as well as business skills required to be a successful wedding photographer.

Sports Photography (w/ Tim Tallevi):

In this session, Tim Tallevi shares his passion and skills photographing sports and action. He’ll show a large slideshow of his images and explain valuable techniques, both camera and lighting, for capturing captivating sport and action shots.

 

Long Exposure Photography (David Ellingsen and Marc Koegel):

Join David and Marc as they show you how they achieve their award-winning images using long exposure techniques. They each will use images from their portfolios, and show you how they did it step-by-step, from capture to final look. Camera techniques, as well as post-production techniques, including color to black and white conversions, will all be discussed.

Artistic iPhone Photography (w/Marc Koegel):

The best camera is the one you always have with you! Get tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your iPhone camera, including which photography apps work the best. View a slideshow of inspirational iPhone photography to get your cretive juices flowing...

Fine-Art Printing Demo and Q and Q Session (w/ Marc Koegel):

In this session, Marc gives valuable tips for ink-jet printing. Watch as he takes one of his award-winning images all the way to the final print. Lots of time will be dedicated to answering your questions related to all things printing, including post production techniques, color management, printer selections, paper type, etc.

Street Photography (w/ Aura McKay):

Join renowed instructor Aura McKay as she focuses on the urban environment and on location street photography for travel, photo essays, fine art and just plain photographic fun! Find out how to get that creative edge and the shots you're looking.

Photographing the Nude and Figure (w/ Aura McKay):

Using examples from her own work, emerging icons and photographic masters, Aura will talk about how to explore the body as landscape, shape and form.

Macro Photography (w/ Kaj Svensson):

You don’t need to leave your backyard to find interesting Macro shots. Kaj will give a quick introduction on macro photography equipment, methods and post production.

Panoramic Photography (w/ Kaj Svensson):

Join Kaj Svensson as you explore panoramic photography. kaj will talk about aspects of camera, lenses, film, digital capture, composition and preconceiving images in different ratio aspects and stitching multiple images.

Marketing Tips for Photographers (w/ David Ellingsen):

Join accomplished local commercial photographer David Ellingsen as he talks effective marketing strategies that any photographer can use. David will talk about his career and what marketing he has personally used and succeded with.

Demo Shoot: One-Light Only Lighting (w/ Syx Langmann):

Dont forget your cameras! Syx will show you, hands-on, how to effectively use just one light for photographing people. This session is meant to inspire, and show you many creative ways of how to get great shots with a minimum amount of equipment. Syx will use a model for hands-on demos. Time permitting, participants will have a chance to shoot as well.

Photographic Projects and Inspiration (w/ Syx Langmann):

Looking to get inspired? Stuck in a photographic rut? Join Syx Langmann as he talks about how to re-discover your passion for photography by finding exciting photographic projects for yourself. See a slideshow of his ongoing 'Once I was a camera' series.

Adobe Lightroom: Organize and Develop (w/ Syx Langmann):

Join Syx Langmann as he shares tips and tricks for organizing your image database using Adobe Lightroom 3.0 software. In addition to organization, Syx will introduce the Develop Module which will empower you to adjust and work with your images with ease and speed.

Demo Shoot: Take better Pictures of People (w/ Dan Kozma):

Join Dan Kozma as he talks and demonstrates how to take better pictures by effectively communicating and relating to your subjects. Many photographers, despite being proficient with their gear and lighting skills still fall short of taking good images due to poor communication skills and failure to relate to their subjects. This demonstration will cover how to get great images of people by effectively communicating with them. Emphasize is placed on working with 'regular' folks, i.e. people who are not professional models.

Demo Shoot: Fashion Shoot (w/ Wayne Hoecherl and Dan Kozma):

Join Wayne Hoecherl and Dan Kozma and watch as they demonstrate a full scale fashion shoot. See how to work with make-up artists, complex lighting setups, and an amazing model. This demonstration will take place in our large studio space using the latest lighting equipment from Profoto. Time permitting students will be able to shoot at the end of the demonstration, so bring your camera just in case.

Demo Shoot: Creative Lighting For Editorial Portraiture (w/ Wayne Hoecherl and Dan Kozma):

Join Wayne Hoecherl and Dan Kozma and watch as they demonstrate 3 simple yet creative and effective lighting setusp for editorial portraiture. This demonstration will take place in our small studio space and in the kitchen illustrating how a great image can be taken just about anywhere. Time permitting students will be able to shoot at the end of the demonstration, so bring your camera just in case.

Fashion and Creative Lighting (w/ Wayne Hoecherl):

Join Wayne Hoecherl as he talks about how to effectively and creatively use lighting to take your images to the next level. Wayne will show a slideshow of images captured in courses and workshops he teaches at VPW and explain in detail how the shots were conceptualized, lit and shot. Wayne is a true Master of lighting, so be prepared to be inspired.

Demo Shoot: Small Strobes Only (w/ Christopher Morris):

Join Christopher Morris as he demonstrates how to effectively use small camera flashes to create stunning and creative images. Christopher will explain each step and decision he makes, and you're encouraged to ask as many questions as you can. Christopher will be working with a model for this session.

Small Strobes Q and A Session (w/ Christopher Morris):

Do you have questions about using small camera flashes. You've come to the right place! Join Christopher Morris as he'll entertain your questions as they pertain to small strobes. This is an open forum so please come prepared with your questions. In this seminar, YOU decide what gets covered and talked about.

Please Note: Registration is FREE but we ask you to limit your selection to three (3!) Seminars only.

Download the Seminar schedule in PDF format by clicking here.

Level:

Everyone is welcome

Enrollment:

Maximum 15 participants per event listed above.

Equipment Needed:

Bring yourself (and a camera if you want)

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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

Read complete refund and liability policy

• Instructors who receive the highest student feedback and are all working professionals. Ask anyone who has taken a course or workshop with us and they will tell you that we have the best instructors in town. We are proud of each member of our team. We only hire the best and pay the highest wages, too.

• Price. Our courses and workshop are affordably priced. Go ahead and look around. You won't find a course or workshop of similar quality for a lower price. When comparing prices, take into account the quality of the instructor, the quality (and number) of models, the level and quality of equipment available for your use, the facilities in which you're being taught and the class size.

• Professional Equipment. We use the latest lighting equipment from Profoto, Dynalight, Hensel and Elinchrome. Our computers are latest generation Apple Macintosh Workstations.

• Professional Models: Ever taken a course or workshop elsewhere where models did not show up or have absolutely no experience posing? We belief in hiring top professionals for two reasons. They are on-time, and make for much better pictures. They are fun to work with. Just like our instructors, we pay the highest rates in town for our models. And it shows in the pictures our students get...
  

• Small classes. Unlike the competition that takes up to 20+ students, most VPW classes are significantly smaller, allowing for greater student teacher interaction and one-on-one attention.
  

• We build photographic community. We don't just teach photography, we practice it every day. We blog about it. We have the largest and most active Facebook and Twitter communities of any teaching facility in town. We support and sponsor local non-profit photography groups like meetup.com and the Vancouver Photo Marathon.

• We know what is happening in photography, right now! No darkrooms need apply. We offer training in the latest digital photography trends and techniques. Our courses haven't been written 10 years ago. We know what that button on your new digital camera does!
  

• We offer the greatest variety of courses and workshops in town. From 2 hour evening seminars to our Master Series Workshops, you're sure to find something interesting.

• We are open Sundays! In fact, we belief that's a great day to do (and learn about) photography. But don't worry, we're open the rest of the week, too...

Here's a small list of instructors who will be in attendance at this Open House Event. In total, there will be 12 instructors presents.

Read Aura's Biography

Read Syx's Biography

Read Mary's Biography

 

Read Marc's Biography

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