Toronto Large Format Analog - Aug 24-26
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
Large Format Analog
Aug/24-26 2012
Toronto, Canada
Hashtag: #toronto4x5
Regular price $749 CAD
Early Bird $699 CAD
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
Aug/24-26 2012
Toronto, Canada
Hashtag: #toronto4x5
Regular price $749 CAD
Early Bird $699 CAD
(early bird discount for registrations until feb/29/2012)
Description
"I have been trained a lot of times in a lot of stuff by a lot of people. I am in no way exaggerating when I say this was one of the top 5 in my career."
-- Bob Kearns, 2011 participant
Chris Marquardt and Sean Galbraith are teaming up to bring you a very special photographic experience, and you don't even have to own a large format camera to participate. There will be cameras for you to use and try out and all materials including film and chemistry are included in the package.
Learn what's so wonderful and magic about a format that offers almost 15 times the surface of a 35 mm negative and which is the most flexible and adaptable photographic system that you will ever use.
Learn to use camera movements to master focus and perspective, achieve spot-on exposure and and even develop your own large format film to take home your own negatives.
Details
- Learn about 4x5" large format equipment and technique
- Try out different large format cameras
- Learn to understand and use camera movements
- Learn to perfectly expose large format negatives
- Learn about large format film types
- Develop your own large format film
- Photograph architecture & portraiture
- Lots of hands-on
You are welcome to bring your own 4x5 camera, but you can participate in the workshop without one. We will have cameras for you to share and use.
Times
Sat: 10am to 5pm (please allow time for potential evening activities)
Sun: 9am to 4pm
FAQ
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: tbd
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: tbd
What 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: tbd
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: tbd
I 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.
Fees
Regular price: $749 CAD
Early Bird & repeat participants: $699 CAD
The Fine Print:
Early Bird & repeat participants: $699 CAD
The Fine Print:
- Repeat participants please make a note during registration what workshop you have already been on.
- Discounts cannot be combined
