Vancouver Photography Workshop

To get the full advantage of the workshop, there is only a requirement for knowledge of Basic Photoshop (PS) - Layers and Masks. If you don’t have knowledge in PS, Sharon will be covering the basics for you to pick it up and still benefit from the workshop. However, the workshop will have hands on post processing sessions, so you will be required to bring a laptop with PS installed.

Day 1 of the workshop will be divided between classroom sessions in the first half of the day to field shooting during the second half.
• Even though you will not need your computer for Day 1, you will need it for Day 2, so please bring it with you to leave in the classroom as we will be starting Day 2 from the field shooting.
• We will be heading out to shoot on Day 1 from the classroom, please bring your shooting gear with you in the morning.

9:00 - 10:00 – Introductions

10:00 - 11:00 - Classroom Session: ‘What is Fine Art?’

How did the concept of Art start (an historic overview), what differentiates an image as ‘Art’ as opposed to ordinary? And, how you can use these tools to create artistic photographs. 

11:00 - 12:00 - Classroom Session: ‘Seeing Lines’

How to pre-visualize a scene into simple lines and shapes. How to implement your vision with Photoshop tools through lighting and gradients.

12:00 - 1:00pm - Lunch on your own

1:00 - 2:30 - Classroom Session: Long Exposure Photography 

The principles of Long Exposure and how it relates to Architectural Photography as Fine Art. Post processing examples of combining multiple images to increase tonal range and content for artistic expression. (combining Long Exposure with Still Images). 

2:30 - 3:00 – Architectural Abstract Photography as Fine Art 

3:00-3:30 Shooting Instructions for Day 2

3:30 - 7:30 - Group Field Photography

Day 2 of the workshop we will be learning post processing techniques. You are encouraged to bring a laptop so you can practice and implement post processing tools and skills.

6:00 - 1:00 - Sunrise Field Photography 

We will spend the morning out photographing on location with ‘in-field’ guidance from Sharon.

1:00 - 2:30 - Classroom Session: Post Processing: Creating Reflections

2:30-3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:30 - Classroom Session: Post Processing: Replacing Skies

Day 3 of the workshop will be spent entirely in the classroom. During this day, we will be continuing to learn more Photoshop techniques as well as going over student images (past portfolios or present ones taken during the workshop). 

9:00 - 10:30 – Classroom Session: Post Processing: Mastering the Pen Tool

10:30 – 5:00 – Classroom Session: Portfolio / Image Reviews

Image reviews while demonstrating post processing techniques.

5:00 – Dispersal and good-bye hugs