The Art of Seeing - Visual Design for the camera
Workshop Dates:Saturday, June 14, 2008
Workshop Fees:$75
Workshop #:WS0806-09
Course Times:9:30 - 3:30 PM + evening presentation - 7:30 PM
Course Description:Visual Design and an understanding of camera controls are the two themes we will concentrate on. The focus (excuse the pun) is to both refresh and motivate the participants’ journey towards creating a personal vision for themselves.
The learning environment is fun and meant to be encouraging to photographers who may be somewhat intimidated by the process of learning to take pictures. Lecture, image presentation and a 2-hour field trip followed by a presentation of participant’s images creates an enjoyable social situation for looking at and examining participants’ images.
This workshop is open to all levels of photographers with a 35mm camera with interchangeable lenses. Digital cameras are preferred, as we will not be able to view film images due to time constraints.
What to Bring
Please feel free to contact the instructor if you have any questions or comments about what to bring. (250) 339-4125/strathconaphoto@shaw.ca
Essential Photography Equipment
- 35mm Digital Camera
- Wide Angle lens (wider the better) 17mm to 35mm
- Normal Lens (50 to 55 mm)
- Telephoto Lens (135mm to whatever your budget allows)
- Lens Hoods for all lens (very important)
- Sturdy tripod - not plastic
- Memory Cards (Min 512 mg.)
- Extra batteries for camera and flash
- Battery charger if using rechargeable batteries (very important)
- Shutter (cable) release
- Portable Flash for camera
- Camera Bag
- Camera operating manual
- CDs to download images for viewing later on in the day
Recommended Equipment
- 2nd camera body
- Extension tubes
- Filters (1/2 Graduated, Polarizer, Neutral Density)
- Collapsible Reflector
- Ground cloth/kneeling pad
- Photo vest
Essential Clothing and other Items:
- Wind/rain proof jacket
- Sweater
- Hat and Fingerless Gloves
- Rain gear (boots/pants/jacket/hat)
- glasses/sunscreen
- Walking Shoes
- Plastic Bags and a small towel
- Water bottle
Recommended Items:
- Hiking boots
- Day Pack
- Energy bars for in field
- Chocolate for Boomer
Instructor's Note:
The above equipment that I have listed as essential is important for the creation of images but I also understand not everyone is going to have all the equipment listed above.
Photography is expensive so don’t worry if you do not have a portable flash, wide angle lens or a large telephoto lens or some of the other equipment listed above. I mention them because they do enable the participant to fully take advantage of the learning process and make it more fun. But you do not necessarily need to break the bank at this point to be able to learn and see first before buying any additional equipment.
Location:Denman Island Arts Centre
Boomer Jerritt
Boomer Jerritt has been a commercial photographer for the past 15 years and an instructor at the college level for the past 7 years. Boomer often leads photo tours in the autumn using Vancouver Island as his backdrop.
A new book featuring his photographs was released last fall. Boomer was selected as a contributing photographer to britishcolumbiaphotos.com this year.