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iPhoneography courses – exciting new all day workshops for 2012 –
Sign-up now for our special introductory iPhoneography all day workshop at $59.00 – because the ‘best camera’, at any given time, is the one you have with you – and for many people that’s their iPhone. After your exciting and fun-filled ToucanShoot iPhoneography course, you’ll be on your way to joining the ranks of great iPhoneographers!
If you’re looking for a photography workshop that teaches you how to control your camera, unleash your creativity, and Shoot Like The Pros – AND YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, a Toucanshoot ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY workshop with David and Shane is the answer!
Shane Kelley is an award-winning photojournalist with several Canadian Press awards, and over 20 years of experience in the media. She has worked for three of the largest Canadian daily newspapers (Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette), wrote a popular weekly column in The Montreal Gazette for 10+ years, and has been on assignment for publications such as Time, Newsweek, People and Variety. Clients have included United Nations, Prime Ministers Trudeau and Clark, Chanel, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and more. While her portfolio includes the likes of Jim Carrey, Miles Davis, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Nathan Lane, Seinfield, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and many more famous faces, she equally loves capturing the light, color, and expressive moments of everyday life.
David Car is a talented photographer and gifted professional instructor, with 20 plus years teaching photography, IT, and Computer Animation. Along with academic citations for his photography and animation presentations, many of his students have gone on to successful careers and credit David for not only providing them with a strong grasp of the technical side of photography, but also for inspiring their creativity. David particularly loves shooting music concerts, and people enjoying life, and taking his camera on solo, cross country, motorcycle adventures.
IT’S ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Photography is all about LIGHT and about SEEING and about the fundamental techniques of the craft.
Here’s why you should join our workshop series…
Learn the FUNdamentals of photography while having FUN! From using your camera, to controlling Light, ISO, shutterspeed and aperture, from professionals, so you and your camera can work together and not against each other. Mastering the basics isn’t really as difficult as it seems when you are being guided by two of the best in the business.IT’S ABOUT THE LIGHT
The morning portion of the workshop is devoted to learning the basic skills necessary to progress as a photographer and take the kind of images you’ve dreamed of. The first and most important element of photography to be discussed, is LIGHT – because understanding how to control light is the secret of great photographers and powerful images. Along with fully understanding the Elements of Photography and their camera settings, participants will learn how to nuture their creativity, and realize there is no ‘wrong way’ to photograph something or someone. Your images must captivate you first and foremost – if they bring a response from others, that’s a wonderful bonus.
Participants will also learn how to see what is beyond the obvious in a scene, and gain insight on how to anticipate and capture the “decisive moment. Secrets of how to take powerful Environmental Portraits (portraits of one or more people in a particular setting – usually a place where the person works, lives or plays). Learning to see with a photojournalist’s eye, and look for the decisive moment where expressions and gestures enable you to create images that tell a story – far more than just what the person looked like on that day.”
IT’S ALL ABOUT “SEEING”!
One of the things that makes this Workshop different is that we look at things participants can do to enhance and improve their visual awareness. Photography is about more than just pointing a camera in the right direction and pressing the right buttons. It is, of course, about seeing and understanding photography is all about controlling light and using it to your advantage. You will leave the workshop not only a better photographer, but also with a keener eye and a greater appreciation and wonder of the world around you.
We will teach you the function of the camera’s settings, so you can maximise your time experiencing and developing creativity so your imagination can soar. Students will learn how to improve their people-photography skills, by stepping out of their comfort zone and directing their subjects and get the kind of images that friends and family will cherish. Here are just a few of the comments received from previous Photo Workshop participants:
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING?
“Just want to say thanks for all the real life skills I gained. It might seem silly but you feel a little more pro after all of this. It takes being told some simple tips and tricks to just feel like you’re great. Hah. You find you improve with just taking simple photos.” -Shawnali Ogle
“Thank you for a wonderful day of photography. I enjoyed every minute of it and now have control of my camera rather than the other way around! ” Sam Paterson
“I learned so much from the two of you. Your enthusiasm and passion for photography was contagious and I learned a lot! I’m really inspired to keep shooting.” Sandra Martin
“Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the photo tour, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and learned a lot from both of you and now have a lot more confidence using my camera.” Mhairi Anderson
“Thanks so much for sharing some of your experiences and knowledge. It was a great learning experience. ” Trevor McCarthy
“It was a wonderful experience. I am so excited to go out and take my photography to the next level!” Madison Minelli
SHAPE OF THE DAY
Morning Session: The workshop starts at 9:30 am with a discussion about light; it’s source, the quality and color of light, the direction of the light, and secondary light sources. Most importantly, you will learn how to control light, and use it to your advantage, regardless of the situation. Topics covered include composition, camera control; preparation and anticipation; basic and creative exposure settings; depth of field, ISO settings, shutter speeds, lens aperture, focus, and the exposure triangle that shows the relationship between ISO, Shutter Speed, and Lens Aperture.
Assignment with Shane & David: The afternoon session is from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. During the out doors afternoon photo expedition, we will cover additional techniques and hands-on shooting while you put your new knowledge into practice. Participants will have the opportunity to try out techniques learned during the day and create some awesome images that will amaze their friends and family. We shoot with specific photographic goals in mind, and explore various ways of shooting people, places and things, and show you how to create awesome panned-action long-exposure and stop-action photographs. David and Shane will give direction, answer questions, and discuss ideas for continued exploration with light and magic.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The full day workshop with small groups is $450. per person. Below are the dates and registration link for our special priced upcoming workshops.
Day long Workshop – Check in 9 to 9:30 a.m. Morning class 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, lunch 1:30 to 2:30, afternoon expedition 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Two hours of ‘secrets of the pros’ training and ‘On Assignment’ hands-on experience – 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
LOCATION AND DATES
The ToucanShoot Workshops are held at The Improv Centre which is located at the entrance to Granville Island (1502 Duranleau Street), across from the Kids Only Market.
The dates for the workshops are:
2012 exact dates (starting in March) to be announced soon!
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Click on this WORKSHOP REGISTRATION link to register for one of the above workshop dates.The price of the workshop does not include the sales tax. You can choose to pay the tax at the registration table, or prepay here online. Select the Pay Now button below to prepay.
Lunch Break – you will have an hour and a half to explore Granville Island’s famous indoor Public Market, cafes, restaurants and shops, and take in the breathtaking scenery. Participants are also welcome to bring their own lunch and drinks, and enjoy the great views from the Improv’s waterfront location.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Your workshop check-list might include the following
- You will learn the most if you come with a Camera because there will be hands-on shooting opportunities in the afternoon – with or without you can still have a great time and learn the fundamentals of photography even if you don’t have a camera yet! A DSLR (Digital single lens reflex) is ideal – but even with a point and shoot you will learn a multitude of pro secrets and tricks to take your photography to the next level!
Secret #1 – every pro carries a point-and-shoot camera when not carrying their pro gear – more and more carry an iphone- Lenses: bring whatever you have but not a requirement.
- Charged batteries
- Formatted memory cards
- Our Workshop will challenge you to become more self aware, more observant of the endless photographic opportunities around you, and encourage you to take risks and shoot outside your comfort zone – to get out there and shoot shoot shoot, without sacrificing the spirit of fun and discovery.
- We look forward to sharing our love of photography with you, and teaching you how to shoot like the pros in a fun-filled and informative day!
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