Photographers at Painter’s
Picture yourself spending the weekend with some of Western Canada’s premier professional photographers.
If photography is your passion or just your pastime, this weekend will broaden your horizons, polish your skills and inspire your creativity.
Learn personal techniques from professional photographers amidst the intimate settings of workshops and panel discussions. Each of the presenters' work will be displayed in our gallery.
Photography Getaway Package
May 14-16, 2010 - $329
Your photography getaway includes:
- two nights accommodation at Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River,
- two full days of workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions, as well as entrance into the photograph gallery,
- two brunches, and
- a wine and cheese reception with the photographers.
Package price is $329 per person, based on double occupancy. Space is limited for this unique event. To book your getaway, call 1-800-663-7090 or visit our reservations web page.
You’re encourage to bring one of your own, unframed photos (no bigger than 8” x 10”) for the critique and to display in the gallery.
Day Passes
Day passes are also available. Saturday is $75 and includes the wine and cheese reception. Sunday is $60.
2010 Photographers and Workshops
Download the 2010 Photographers at Painter’s itinerary to get a sense of the event.
Sports Photography – Andy Clark
Join Andy as he shares over 40 years of sports photography including shots from his recent assignment: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Andy's career began his career with The Canadian Press as a copyboy in 1970 and spanned several news outlets before accepting a position as Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s official photographer. In 1987 Andy re-joined Reuters and has been based in Brussels, London, Toronto and now Vancouver. Mr. Clark has traveled extensively throughout the world covering famines, disasters, world summits, sporting events, the first Gulf War and conflicts in the Balkans.
Farah Nosh – Long term story telling, from Baghdad to Haida Gwaii
Award-winning photojournalist Farah Nosh will show and discuss her long-term projects in Baghdad and Haida Gwaii. She will discuss the process, from pre-production to publication, and the benefits of project-based work in a photographer's portfolio.
John Watson – Make Your Travel Photographs More Sellable
Join John as he discusses key things to consider when taking photographs and providing information on what editors are looking for, submission information and more. The focus will be on producing marketable images in a format suitable for publication.
Deddeda Stemler – Imagery From Around the World
Join Deddeda as she shares her travel imagery from around the world. She will share anecdotes and travel tips from journeys to remote regions of the planet. From creative commercial stock shots to editorial projects, get inspired and be better prepared for your next overseas photo journey.
David Montizambert – The Creative Side of Photoshop
Many photographers bemoan the passing of film. In this session, international lighting/photoshop trainer Dave Montizambert will show you how to recreate some of film’s most loved characteristics digitally. Dave will also show how to digitally paint with light utilizing Photoshop. You will learn how to; create a soulful portrait & still-life using digital light painting; reclaim the grit of film using Dave’s digital grain effects; and mimic over the lens softening filters with Photoshop.
Gregg Eligh – The Makings of a Professional Shoot
What are the challenges that a professional photographer is faced with on a large commercial shoot? How do you go from taking photographs to managing a crew, finding locations, buying $50,000 props and just feeding everyone? Photographers in the working world end up being more than the guy with the camera.
Sharron Milstein – The Expressive Image
The difference between commonplace and the truly expressive photographic image often attests to effective use of the components of visual design. For example: framing the subject, figure/ground relationships, balance, perspective, pattern, texture and colour. Sharron will focus on this vocabulary of visual design to help build your strengths, rise above your weaknesses and develop an expressive personal photographic style. She will offer a variety of creative techniques and tips and include a slide/sound presentation.
Janet Dwyer – Camera and lighting techniques for digital photography
Camera and lighting techniques for digital photography of two and three dimensional works of art. Tips for controlling natural and artificial lighting, backgrounds, exposure, perspective and other issues relating to taking better photographs of your artwork will be discussed.
Tony Bounsall – Fundamentals of 2D Design & Composition
The basis of all great art is an understanding of composition and two dimensional design. This workshop will cover some of the basics of design by undertaking different in-class exercises using the participants own photographs as source material. Become a better photographer, develop a deeper understanding and application of the fundamentals of visual design & composition in your own work. No experience necessary, just your enthusiasm. (supply list to be provided).
Mitch Stringer – Macro Photography: Simple Techniques for Success
Mitch will talk about his images and some of the steps involved in the setup and photographing of different macro subjects. This will be an exploration of the close-up world photographed with a minimum of equipment. Join Mitch as he discusses this topic and offers tips and creative techniques for successful photographic capture of the macro world around us.
The Hybrid World of Stills and Video – Sean White
Join Sean as he shares insight and stories from assignments and personal projects that take him to all corners of the globe. From adventure sports and high tech engineering to remote ecosystems and indigenous cultures, Sean embraces his subjects with passion and wonder.
Steven Friedman – The Art of Landscape Photography
Steven will guide you through taking your landscape photographs from postcards to art. In fine art landscape photography, technical competence is not enough. In this seminar, Steven will teach you how to capture the emotional impact of the landscape that inspires him to take his photographs. Throughout this seminar, you will learn the pivotal role of light, timing, composition, and the art of seeing. You will learn about Steven's thought process that went into creating each of his photographs presented, many of which were captured after careful planning. Time will be allowed for an interactive discussion.
Presenters and topics are subject to change without notice.