Are you still confused about your DSLR?
Is your FLASH causing problems not solutions?
Time to organize your photographic collection?

For the first time ever you can get world class photographic instruction that Vancouver photographers have been receiving for years.

Syx Langemann and Vancouver Photo Workshops (VPW) are offering their most popular workshops across Canada. Over the 7 past years Syx & VPW have been highly regarded by the local photographic community and now they are taking their semiars & workshops on tour to help photographers of all levels achieve their vision.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore your own personal photographic style. Whether you are a curious beginner or seasoned snapper, our small, personalized classes are for you. Don't wait, we sell out early!

About the Instructor

Syx Langemann is currently working with Vancouver Photo Workshops & PhotoHaus Gallery. Originally from the Windsor area, and graduated from the University of Windsor with a BFA in 1999. He later relocated to Vancouver where he has been focusing his camera on the people and places in his own community of East Vancouver.

Syx continually pushes his photography, training with and assisting internationally known photographers including Joe McNally, Ralph Gibson, and Greg Gorman.

Influenced greatly by his experience assisting Joe McNally, his recent project in Mainly Main Magazine focuses on the creative use of light and environment to produce lasting and powerful portraits. Where as, in stark contrast his street photography project, NoGraffito documents text on the alley walls of Vancouver working only with ambient light.

 

Please click below for Workshop Details and Registration:

Saturday & Sunday, May 5th & 6th - 10am to 5pm

This is a full Basic Photography Course condensed into one intensive weekend workshop. Syx Langemann brings this popular Vancouver Photo Workshops on the road to share this proven teaching format to new photographers.

Are you looking for a great first course in photography, but don’t have the time to commit to a longer program? Then this workshop is for you!

In only 2 days you will learn the most important basic photography concepts, such as: exposure calculation, depth-of-field, effective composition guidelines and how to use your camera to get consistent high quality results.

You'll learn how to creatively control your camera to get great exposures even in manual mode, and how to choose the right lens for the job.

On Sunday this hands-on workshop will give you the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills during a photo walk & shooting with models.

This intensive class is designed to leave you feeling comfortable and in control of your camera and its operation. It is a great workshop for people looking to refresh their skills and a stepping stone and foundation to further photography training.

 

Saturday 10am - 1pm:

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Saturday 2pm - 5pm:

Sunday 10am - 1pm:

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Sunday 2pm - 5pm:

Student Gallery

 

Online Registration available below!

Wednesday May 9th, 7-10pm

Working with strobes, be them small strobes or larger studio strobes, will change a photographers life. It will also change their 'look'. Through discussion and slideshows Syx will share some of the trials he has encountered photographing people in different conditions. Syx will illustrate how the simple answer to this problem - just add a flash - can cause a whole other series of problems. This seminar will build from natural light to single then multiple light set ups as well as the gear used to achieve the final photograph.

Online Registration available below!

An adavnced look at flash photography is offered in the "On-location Shoot/Demo" on May 26th.

Thurday May 10th, 7-10pm

Lightroom is one of the industry standard photographic database & editing programs available. This seminar will introduce the program and its layout, an overview of all 7 available in the new Lightroom 4 as well concepts in organization that will help you begin to build your own Lighroom workflow.

Online Registration available below!

A more complete and advanced look at Lightroom will take place in the Workshop available on Saturday. The Workshop is considered the the next step after this Introduction.

Saturday May 12th, 10am - 5pm

During this one day workshop Syx will introduce you to Adobe Lightroom 4, software specifically developed for today's digital photographers.

In this workshop, we'll cover the entire Lightroom workflow including capturing, cataloging, sorting, editing, developing and outputting your images.

This workshop is more advanced than the introduction seminar and also offers "hands on" learning. Participants are required to bring their own computers and working copies of Lightroom 4.

We will navigate our way through lightroom from capture to import, sharing to book printing. Syx will demonstrate his 'real life' complete workflow, including white balance, camera calibration, retouching as well as creating books, slideshows & online galleries.We'll explore the powerful integration of lightrooms workflow and discuss how this will benefit each photographer in mulitple senerios.

*Please Note: Participants need to bring a computer (Mac or PC, Laptop or Desktop) loaded with Adobe Lightroom Software. You can download a 30 day trial for free at www.adobe.com. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version, so please check what you are currently using.*

 

Online Registration available below!

Saturday May 26th, 10am - 5pm

This one day intensive workshop is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the practical aspects of working on location with professional lighting equipment.

We will concentrate on introducing you to the many options available when working with location lighting. From ON & OFF camera flashes, to using highly specialized professional equipment like Hensel and Profoto battery powered strobes, this workshop will provide you with solutions to the problems of locations and controlling light.

We'll cover technical concepts such as the 'inverse square rule' or 'key shifting' in a practical and easy to understand manner, then apply that knowledge right away by shooting models in the afternoon.

Following the lecture in the AM, the afternoon will be spent with hands-on shooting exercises 'on location'. We'll be shooting outside (a short walk from our studio) and use a covered area depending on the weather. You'll be working with portable camera flashes (you are welcome to bring your own as well) and professional battery strobe equipment like the Profoto Pro 7B, using light modifiers such as beauty dishes, softboxes, umbrellas, bare bulb reflectors etc...

While outside we'll be creating images using, for example, the popular 'key shifting' technique, as well as mixing color temperatures using colored gels on the strobe equipment.

At VPW, we believe in using the highest quality equipment. In addition, you'll be working with professional models, so expect to take home great images suitable to add to your portfolio.

We will be using a digital camera for demonstrations but you will be expected to use your own camera for the location shoots. You may use either film or digital cameras in this workshop.

 

 

Online Registration available below!

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. No previous photography experience required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 18 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

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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

Intro Students

"Thank you Syx --- for the links, the excellent training/tips you gave this weekend. While my head did feel like it were going to explode, I definitely can appreciate that I've got more tools in my kit than before taking the course. I have a better feel for where I'm going when I press the trigger on my camera, that's for sure!"

"Though everything was at blazing speed, I enjoyed it a lot and I have to say your energy was contagious."

Lightroom Students

"I wanted to take a minute and thank you for impressing a number of good habits onto me, particularly with working confidently in Lightroom. It's true that after the Lightroom weekend with you, I had some serious gut checks to make about my workflow and backup processes. It was a chore to get everything backed up properly - but really worth it. I'm proud of what I've done, but I really could not have reached this place, today, without your influence in the two workshops I've taken."

Location Lighting Students

"Again, thanks for the class you're a great instructor and I like the way you teach. You obviously have a strong passion for photography. If you're ever going shooting around the streets I'd love to tag along."

 

"I believe in photography as a lifestyle.Your photography is direct reflection of who you are and your own personal experiences, and your camera is the tool with which you translate your own reality. I like helping in both a technical and an artistic way to guide students in achieving their vision, and expressing themselves, no matter how different that vision may be. We should be able to lose ourselves in the enjoyment of photography and my role at Vancouver Photo Workshops is to make sure my students obtain that level of intimacy and involvement in their work."

 

For all the info on Syx's photo projects see: www.syxlangemann.com