** Olympics Scheduling**

Please note: All our 6 Week classes starting in January will have a two week break Feb. 12th-28th to accommodate the 2010 Olympics. Classes will resume the week of March 1st.

This one-of-a-kind course will teach you all about black and white photography.

Deceptively simple, it truly takes a refined eye and solid techniques to produce black and white imagery that really stands out.

We see the world in colour and most images we take start out that way as well. However, what works for colour photography rarely works for black & white. Through lectures, field trips and shooting assignments this course is designed to give you the tools to create dynamic and effective black & white images.

In order to achieve this goal we will work on the way we see in black and white. We will examine the work of some of the great masters of the medium, and concentrate on shooting as much as possible.

Your instructor Marc has been shooting black and white ever since he started his photography career. He has had the privilege to work with some of the great Masters of the medium including Ralph Gibson, Greg Gorman and Mary Ellen Mark. Marc's award-winning black and white imagery can be seen on his website by visiting www.MarcKoegel.com

*Maximum of only 10 participants for this exclusive Course!*

Please see this video below featuring some of Marc's recent award-winning black and white imagery. Thanks for watching!

Class 1 :

Lecture: Introduction to black and white photography. Image slideshow and discussion of what makes a great BW image. Technical information and creative advice on how to see and shoot in black and white.

Cass 2 :

Field trip. Black and White street photography: capturing the 'decisive moment'.

Class 3:

Review and critique of images shot the previous week. Lecture on tools for the black and white photographer: using grain, high contrast, high ISO and infrared to get unique imagery

Class 4:

Studio Shoot: Black and White Portraiture using a variety of creative techniques discussed the week before.

Class 5:

Field trip. Black and White Landscape Photography.

Class 6:

Final class. Review of images created during the entire course. Marc will work with each student one-on-one using post production techniques as discussed during the course. Each student will leave with finished images, ready to add to her/his portfolio!

Level:

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

Enrollment:

Maximum 10 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens. Film or Digital.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

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 sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, 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 workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Seeing in Black and White Course is taught by the following instructor:

Read Marc's Biography

Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.