Welcome to this new and exciting WORKSHOP centered around expressing your creative vision using just re-released Polaroid Film.

Even if you have never shot film before (or Polaroid) you'll be surprised how easy it will be. In less than 15 minutes, you'll be up to speed and ready to shoot.

In fact, we're sure our digital shooters will especially enjoy to photograph without (!) having to worry about histograms or customs functions for a change.

This is all about concentrating on the image. It's about minimizing technical distractions. It's about making striking imagery! It's about excercising creativity!

We are very proud to offer this workshop to you lead by not one, but TWO (!) instructors.

Highly acclaimed contemporary commercial and fine-art photographer DAVID ELLINGSEN will join forces with VPW Director and fine-art photographer Marc Koegel.

Both instructors have just completed some major work using Polaroid emulsions, proving that using film has its place not just in the fine-art market but also in the commercial photography field.

We'll be shooting extensively on both Saturday and Sunday. Weather permitting, we'll be working both in studio but also on location.

Image Below shot with Polaroid 'Chocolat' Film created for the Tattoo Project:

You'll have the opportunity to shoot portraits of a variety of models. For those interested, we will also offer you to photograph the figure (this is optional). Both of these subjects lend themselves incredibly well to using Polaroid media. We'll be working with both, ambient and artificial lighting including studio flash equipment.

We will begin the workshop with a detailed introduction to using the polaroid film and camera, both in-studio and on-location. We talk about how to get inspired, how to put together a personal body of fine-art photography using this rare photographic medium.

Throughout the workshop, David and Marc will both be working very closely with all participants, answering your questions and helping you achieve your photographic goals.

You may bring a digital camera for testing, even for taking images alongside, but the focus will be on using Polaroid materials.

You can use your own Polaroid camera (please tell us which model you have) or you can use cameras we provide as part of this workshop. We will demonstrate a variety of Polaroid films, and have samples ready for you to use. Please do bring a minimum of 20 exposures of your own Polaroid film(s) to use. Contact us and we gladly recommend where and what to buy.

Read about David's experience using Polaroid film on his blog, which is here!

Read about Marc's experience using Polaroid film on the VPW blog, which is here!

Images Above Copyright David Ellingsen

Images Above Copyright Marc Koegel

Saturday 10am - 1pm:

• Introductory Lecture: Working with Polaroid Cameras and Film. Creative and commercial opportunities, developing ideas and concepts, working with models, etc

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Saturday 2pm - 5pm:

• Shooting session with professional models and ongoing instructor critiques.

Sunday 10am - 1pm:

• Shooting session with professional models and ongoing instructor critiques.

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Sunday 2pm - 5pm:

• Critique and Review of all participants images created throughout the weekend
• Scanning of Polaroid images and 1 Fine-Art Print will be crafted for each participant.

Level:

Intermediate/Professional.

Enrollment:

Maximum 10 participants.

Equipment Needed:

20 Exposures of Poilaroid Film
Optional: Your own Polaroid camera, a Digital Camera

We Provide:

Workshop 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 seminar and slideshow is presented by the following two instructors:

 

See David's work by visiting his website here!

 

 

See Marc's work by visiting his website here!