San Francisco Fire & Street - Aug 17-19
This photography class is one out of several photo lessons in the ongoing "Discover the Top Floor" series offered by Chris Marquardt. Classes are held in Germany, in the United States and in Canada. Future events will take photographers to the Himalayas and to Japan. For an overview, please see the directory at www.discoverthetopfloor.com
early bird discount
San Francisco Fire & Street
Aug 17-19 2012
San Francisco
Hashtag: #sffs2012
Regular price $749
Early Bird $699
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
Aug 17-19 2012
San Francisco
Hashtag: #sffs2012
Regular price $749
Early Bird $699
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
- Description
- FAQ
- Details
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What do I need to bring?
Berlin LIMITED: Bring your camera, batteries and memory cards. Good shoes are recommended as the Berlin excursion will take us through the heart of the city partially on foot.
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: Bring your camera, lenses, batteries and memory cards. Please expect some walking during the photo day.
Toronto Large Format Analog: Film and development chemistry is included in the workshop. If you can, bring your large format and accessories. You are also welcome to participate without a large format camera, in that case we will have enough cameras for participants to get hands-on experience.
Toronto Urban Photography: Bring your digital camera, memory cards and batteries. A laptop is not required.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbdWhat is included in the workshop fee?
Only the workshop is included. Transportation and accommodation are not included unless specified otherwise.
Berlin LIMITED: entrance fees and drinks/snacks during the workshop are included
Washington D.C. The Perfect Shot: entrance fees are included.
Toronto Large Format Analog: All materials (film, chemistry) are included. You can also use one of our cameras, but if you own a large format camera, please bring it.
Toronto Urban Photography: The workshop includes required entrance fees and streetcar fares.
San Francisco Fire & Street: tbd
Vancouver Scapes: tbdI know what every button on my camera does. How can I benefit from the workshop?
Being good on the technical side of photography is very helpful in many situations. Still, we as photographers can benefit to learn in other areas too. In order to take things to the next level, a photographer has to improve on the creative side too. On these workshops you will learn why certain images create certain reactions in the viewer, and how you can gain control over this with your photography.Others say I have "a good eye". What can I learn on the workshop?
When we start off with photography, most of us begin taking pictures "from the gut". This workshop will teach you knowledge about how you can achieve specific things with your camera and how to get a lot more control over how the viewer will see your photography. By making more conscious decisions, you will be able to take your photography to the next level.I am not sure I'm good enough to participate in the workshop.
You most likely are. Photographers of all levels are welcome to participate, including those just starting out and those looking to hone their skills. Before the workshop starts, you will receive some preparation materials to help everyone be on a similar level. I have never had a participant at any of my workshops who walked away without having learned something. And I have never had a participant who was too much of a beginner to participate. I take great pride in making sure all participants benefit from the workshops, no matter what level they are on. If you are not sure, pleae contact me and we'll find out together.I was a participant on an earlier workshop. Will I get a discount?
Yes, repeat participants get a discount. Please see the pricing information for this workshop for more details. -
"I have pictures hanging on my wall that I simply did not know how to pull off before taking his class. "
-- Paul Hurley, 2011 participantSpend three days of fire and street photography in beautiful San Francisco, shoot in various different locations and work with some of the fire artists who perform at Burning Man.
Learn the secrets of great exposures in difficult light conditions, compose exciting images for your night shots, get the most out of the blue hour!
Learn to work with people in front of the camera, at various locations in San Francisco!
This workshop is great for night owls!
Expect to spend three days with a group of like-minded people, guided by Chris Marquardt. - Rates
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What to expect from the workshop
Learn to get great exposures in extreme light conditions
Learn about the limits of gear and how to overcome them
Learn to shoot pictures of people in a safe environment
Learn to get the best out of your pictures including
- working with RAW
- managing color and contrast
Do hands-on assignments to try out your new skills
Get your pictures reviewed
Spend time with a great group of photographers as crazy as you :)
Times
Workshop times will be determined. -
Regular price: $749
Early Bird & repeat participants: $699
The Fine Print:- Repeat participants please make a note during registration what workshop you have already been on.
- Discounts cannot be combined
