New Workshops for the Fall!

Well, Fall is almost upon us, though you’d never know by the weather!  Nevertheless, it’s a good time to start planning, so I’ve put together a new roster of workshops for the coming months.

Here’s the schedule so far:

Business of Photography: September 19 & 20 (2 day workshop)

Poured Resin Print Finish: NEW DATE: November 28

Introduction to Lightroom: October 3 & November 7 (two 1-day workshops)

Lightroom Advanced: October 17 & November 21 (two 1-day workshops)

Printer Delight: October 24-25  (a 1 or 2 day workshop)

I’ve created pages for each of these workshops (in the column on the right) that detail the course outline and fees.  You can enrol or ask any questions in the email form at the bottom of each page.  There’s also a post with info on each workshop below.

Enjoy, and hope to see you soon!

New Workshop: Make-up for Photographers

Ever wonder what makes those fabulous glamour and fashion shots look so great?  It all starts with good make-up!

Learn how to find and work with a make-up artist to enhance your photos of people (especially if they’re not supermodels!).  Natalia Zurawska will share the secrets she’s learned through working with top photographers and directors, shooting supermodels, celebrities, and just plain folk (like you and your clients).  You’ll learn exactly how the make-up artist does her magic, see before and after photos of a live demo shoot, and learn how to work with this key member of your creative team.

As well, you’ll learn some invaluable make-up tips and techniques that you can use yourself, for those times when you don’t have a make-up artist on hand.  Assemble a simple kit of items you can use for quick touch ups and fixes that you can always have with you.   For portraits, weddings or just casual shots of people, these tips can save you hours of retouching, and could save your shoot.

This is definitely going to be a fun workshop (Natalia’s a delight), you’ll learn lots, and your clients (and friends) will thank you!  You’ll also get a complete set of notes, and a shopping list!

The workshop is scheduled for November 20, at 6:30pm in my studio.  The cost is $100 (&GST).  Here’s a PDF with complete details and registration information: Makeup workshop

You can also register or get further info by contacting me here:

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Poured Resin… New Date!

By popular demand….. We’ve scheduled a new Poured Resin Workshop:

November 28, 9:30-5:30

Just in time for you to make some really special holiday gifts!

This has been a really popular workshop, and the results are amazing!  If you haven’t been able to make it to past sessions, here’s your chance!

For detailed info, or to register, click here

Business of Photography workshop

This has been one of the most popular and successful workshops that I run. If you’re thinking, or even just fantasizing about making money with your photography then you definitely should take this workshop. It’s an intensive two days where you learn all you need to set up, promote and run your photography business. We’ll cover everything from the necessary government registrations and taxes, through developing your portfolio, website and marketing materials, to dealing with clients, pricing your work and producing excellent results and profits! Here are some of the topics covered:

• Business planning and set-up: Business Plans, Financial plans and cash flow management, start-up costs, registering for GST and RST, naming your business.
• Estimates and Billing: Quoting jobs, fees, expenses and mark-ups, job docketing, invoicing and collections.
• Accounting and Bookkeeping: A simplified approach to financial record keeping and cash management.
• Marketing: Identifying potential markets, marketing plans, portfolios, developing and selling your image, reps, mailers and promotion.
• General Business Practices: Attitude, professionalism, client management, copyright, making and surviving mistakes.
• Digital: Impact of digital on the studio, equipment issues, billing issues, business opportunities.

Additionally, after the course each student can schedule an individual consultation with me to review their work and get information on potential markets and business opportunities.

Have a look at the workshop pages in the right-hand column for detailed information on what we’ll cover  and testimonials from other students. There’s an e-mail form at the bottom of the page for you to enroll or get any additional information.

Workshop dates: September 19 & 20, 2009

Poured Resin Workshop

This very exciting workshop will teach you one of the hottest looks in fine art photography right now.

It consists of a method to mount photographic prints on artist’s boards, then enclose them in a poured resin finish.  It creates a look as if the prints were coated in molten glass.  It’s a great way to present and enhance your work!  And best of all, it’s a technique you can do at home with some basic materials and know-how.

I’ve recruited Talia Shipman to lead this workshop.  She’s perfected this technique through years of trial and error, and you will benefit from her experience as she demonstrates the technique and guides you through creating your own finished artwork.

We’ve also created a step by step guide with photographs and a materials list that you’ll receive so that you can do this technique on your own at home. It’s a fun process and the results are quite stunning! If you’d like to see some samples I have them here in our studio, so give me a call or e-mail if you can drop by and see them.

Have a look at the workshop page in the right-hand column for detailed information on what we’ll cover. There’s an e-mail form at the bottom of the page for you to enroll or get any additional information.

Workshop date: September 26, 2009

Intro to Lightroom Workshop

Adobe Lightroom is without doubt the most versatile and powerful program to organize, optimize, and output your digital photographs. I’m a huge fan of this program and I use it every day in my own work. In this workshop we will cover all the basics of using Lightroom, from importing and organizing your photos, through color balancing and optimizing, to outputting prints, slideshows or web galleries.

If you’re just getting started using Lightroom, or want to be sure that you’re getting it right then this is the workshop for you!

Have a look at the workshop page in the right-hand column for detailed information on what we’ll cover. There’s an e-mail form at the bottom of the page for you to enroll or get any additional information.

Workshop dates: October 3, 2009 or November 7, 2009

Lightroom Advanced Workshop

You’ve been working with Lightroom for a while and you’re happy with the results you’re getting, but you get the feeling that there is more that you could be doing. Well, you’re right! Lightroom is an incredibly powerful program with lots of semi-hidden features to discover. Ways to speed your workflow, improve your images, explore some interesting creative possibilities and create beautiful and unique output.

This workshop will explore the more advanced features that Lightroom has to offer which you probably haven’t stumbled on yet. You’ll definitely come away with some new tricks and creative approaches.

Have a look at the workshop page in the right-hand column for detailed information on what we’ll cover. There’s an e-mail form at the bottom of the page for you to enroll or get any additional information.

Workshop dates: October 17, 2009  or November 21, 2009

Printer Delight! Workshop

This workshop was a big success when it ran in the early spring. Everyone brought down their computers and printers so they could be calibrated and color managed. After review of the various ways in which color can be messed up by making the wrong choices, everyone started producing beautiful, predictable prints for the first time. Definitely a cluster of ah ha moments! Then the fun really started as everyone got to experiment with the various printers and types of paper that we had on hand [thanks to the generous sponsorship of Headshots]. It was really fun watching the smiles spread on people’s faces as their prints emerged from the printers!

I’ve changed the format of the workshop for this session to accommodate the various levels of knowledge that people already have on this subject. I’ve broken the workshop into two single days. The first day will cover all the basics of printing, color management, and the various printing dialogs and settings that you need to have in place to get proper color and predictable results. Those who bring their computers will be able to color calibrate them. If you’re just getting started with  digital printing, or are frustrated by the results you’re getting, you should definitely attend this day!

On the second day we’ll work at refining our printing skills, evaluating various papers and print sizes, as well as looking at techniques to improve the tonal values and overall look of your prints. The goal of this day will be to move you towards producing gallery quality fine prints from your work. You’ll be able to use by 24 inch Canon printer to make large prints of your work, and again with Headshots’ sponsorship you’ll have a chance to try out a variety of papers and printers.

You can sign up for either or both days of the workshop depending on your needs. The fee for the first day is $200, and for the second day it’s $225 including materials. Have a look at the workshop page in the right-hand column for detailed information on what we’ll cover. There’s an e-mail form at the bottom of the page for you to enroll or get any additional information.

Workshop dates: October 24 and 25th

Workshop update

Well, it’s been a busy couple of months with lots of great workshops!

After returning from a very relaxing ( and much needed ) vacation in the south of France, I plunged into a busy workshop schedule.

We had a very enthusiastic group for a business workshop, from a wide variety of backgrounds and photographic interests. I really enjoy the discussions that ensue when such a diverse group of people get together for a workshop and everybody brings their unique perspective to bear on the subject matter. It makes for lively discussions and lots of great insights.

The  Printer Delight workshop lived up to its name… Lots of delight from lots of printers! We spent the first day exploring all the various technical aspects of digital printmaking. Lots of  confused looks, followed by Aha! moments as students suddenly understood the various options, choices, and previously bewildering dialog boxes. The second day was spent in a wild flurry of printmaking! We had nine computer systems and  as many printers all going and churning out some very impressive prints. We explored a variety of paper choices, printing  methods and sizes. Everybody got to go home with some great results and a sense of finally understanding the process and the variables involved in making fine prints. I really enjoyed seeing the smiles spread as the  prints emerged!

The Poured Resin workshop was a lot of fun. Very hands-on,  a bit messy, but beautiful results. We did make some unexpected discoveries about combinations of paper, glue, and resin, but we worked through it! The final, completed prints were really stunning! This is definitely a workshop you’ll want to catch on the next time round.

So now that the flurry is over its time to settle down and plan the next round. I’ve had a lot of requests for a Lightroom workshop so I’ve been working on the lesson plan and I’m ready to go. I’ll be posting dates and information about this upcoming workshop very shortly.

Talia and I are planning on holding another resin workshop in the fall, after the Toronto Outdoor Art Show. She’ll be participating in the show so be sure to go down and check out her work and have a look at some beautiful examples of the poured resin finish.

If you have any ideas for workshops you’d like to  participate in, drop me a comment and I’ll see if I can create it. I’m open to all suggestions.

That’s all for the moment, but keep an eye  here for announcements about the Lightroom workshop as well as others.

New Workshop: Poured Resin Print Finishing

This very exciting new workshop will teach you one of the hottest looks in fine art photography right now.

It consists of a method to mount photographic prints on artist’s boards, then enclose them in a poured resin finish.  It creates a look as if the prints were coated in molten glass.  It’s a great way to present and enhance your work!  And best of all, it’s a technique you can do at home with some basic materials and know-how.

I’ve recruited Talia Shipman to lead this workshop.  She’s perfected this technique through years of trial and error, and you will benefit from her experience.

On the Saturday, we’ll demonstrate the process, and explore some of the creative possibilities for this technique.  Then, on Sunday, you’ll be guided through mounting and finishing your own print!  We’ll supply all the materials and tools you’ll need… you just bring your own 11×14 print.

The dates for the workshop are May 9 & 10th, from 10:00 – 4:00.

Workshop Fee: $350, including all materials.

For more details, have a look at this PDF

This is going to be a really fun, hand’s-on workshop!  To register, or for more information, contact me below:

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