Chris MarquardtLearn to See
Toronto Urban
Photographing the city with all its interesting facets
Picture taken in Freiburg, Germany
Workshop Details
Theme: Urban Photography
Date: Sep/24-26 2010
Location: Toronto, Canada
Price: starting at CAD 699,-
Language: English
Instructor: Chris Marquardt
Date: Sep/24-26 2010
Location: Toronto, Canada
Price: starting at CAD 699,-
Language: English
Instructor: Chris Marquardt
Early bird discount ends Dec/31/2009
Toronto offers a great variety of urban-related photography, from cityscapes to classical street photography, to architecture and the decay that comes with every civilization.
We will take a good peek into all these facets of photography, and even though urban exploration is not the main topic of this workshop, I'm proud to be holding it at GalleryDK, co-owned by five well-known photographers who are experts on this field (and you can watch them on Travel Channel in their PhotoXplorers series)
We will take a good peek into all these facets of photography, and even though urban exploration is not the main topic of this workshop, I'm proud to be holding it at GalleryDK, co-owned by five well-known photographers who are experts on this field (and you can watch them on Travel Channel in their PhotoXplorers series)
"Chris' photography workshops are a real pleasure and an event to look forward to."
-- Tom R. Wiles, repeat participant
Why it is such a great idea to come to one of these workshops
- Listen to Chris on his shows or on the Tech Guy radio show, and you'll see that he knows how to bake complicated things into easy-to-digest knowledge
- You will get in-depth lectures and exercises on selected topics
- You will spend the workshop away from the daily treadmill together with like-minded people
- A lot of the participants are members of the TFTTF community or listeners of Leo Laporte's TWiT Network and his Tech Guy radio show, so chances are you'll feel right at home
- You will get lots of hands-on through assignments and reviews. Truly the best way to learn!
- The workshops provide a relaxed learning atmosphere
- You will be in constant exchange with others (usually this continues even after the workshop is over)
- The workshops provide a safe and forgiving learning environment for any level of knowledge (and camera)
- The workshops are lots and lots of fun!
Videos from previous workshops
Workshop agenda and contents
This list will be adapted to the needs of the workshop group to provide the most for all participants.
The days start at 9am and end around 5pm with the exception of the last workshop day ending around 4pm.
There is a 1-hour lunch break planned for each day around noon time.
On one of the evenings we usually record an episode of Tips from the Top Floor, on another evening we go out for dinner as a group.
The night before the workshop is planned as an audience meet-up at a bar or restaurant. This is open for everyone, workshop participants and non-participants.
The days start at 9am and end around 5pm with the exception of the last workshop day ending around 4pm.
There is a 1-hour lunch break planned for each day around noon time.
On one of the evenings we usually record an episode of Tips from the Top Floor, on another evening we go out for dinner as a group.
The night before the workshop is planned as an audience meet-up at a bar or restaurant. This is open for everyone, workshop participants and non-participants.
Workshop content
- Image composition
- Street photography
- People in the urban context
- Architecture and cityscapes
- Lots of hands-on
- Image reviews
- Fun! (obviously)
- Image composition
- Street photography
- People in the urban context
- Architecture and cityscapes
- Lots of hands-on
- Image reviews
- Fun! (obviously)
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
What do I need to bring?
For all workshops please bring a digital camera, memory card, charger. Bringing a laptop is optional.
In addition:
San Francisco Street Safari: The classical street photography focal length is around 24 to 35mm. The different aspects of street photography work well with all sorts of different focal lengths, but if you have a lens in that focal range, make sure you bring it.
Brooklyn Cookin' workshop: We will explore both available light and studio lighting on this workshop. Bring your brightest lens for the available light segment, a 50/1.8 will do nicely.
Toronto Urban: Street and cityscapes can greatly benefit from wider focal lengths, so if you own a lens in the area around 24mm, make sure to bring it.
Everest Trek: Please see the Everest Trek web site for more details.
In addition:
San Francisco Street Safari: The classical street photography focal length is around 24 to 35mm. The different aspects of street photography work well with all sorts of different focal lengths, but if you have a lens in that focal range, make sure you bring it.
Brooklyn Cookin' workshop: We will explore both available light and studio lighting on this workshop. Bring your brightest lens for the available light segment, a 50/1.8 will do nicely.
Toronto Urban: Street and cityscapes can greatly benefit from wider focal lengths, so if you own a lens in the area around 24mm, make sure to bring it.
Everest Trek: Please see the Everest Trek web site for more details.
What is included in the workshop fee?
Only the workshop is included. Transportation and accommodation are not included unless specified otherwise.
The Brooklyn Cookin' workshop has all main meals for the 2nd and 3rd day included in the workshop fee.
The Brooklyn Cookin' workshop has all main meals for the 2nd and 3rd day included in the workshop fee.
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 this workshop 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 "photogapher's 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.
I am not sure I'm good enough to participate in the workshop.
You most likely are. 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 care to make 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 section below for specifics.
Got more questions?
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How to get to the workshop
Workshop Address:
155 Dalhousie Street
Toronto
Canada
155 Dalhousie Street
Toronto
Canada
Recommended hotels:
There are many hotels located towards the downtown core and the waterfront. There is a hotel for just about any budget.
There are many hotels located towards the downtown core and the waterfront. There is a hotel for just about any budget.
Closest airpots:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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Toronto has a second airport, the Billy Bishop Island Airport (» link). Only one airline services this one, Porter Airlines, and it only flies in
from a few cities in Canada and the US (our host Sean says: "if people can use it, it is SO MUCH BETTER than any other Toronto servicing airline... and not having to go through Pearson is a dream")
Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
» link
Toronto has a second airport, the Billy Bishop Island Airport (» link). Only one airline services this one, Porter Airlines, and it only flies in
from a few cities in Canada and the US (our host Sean says: "if people can use it, it is SO MUCH BETTER than any other Toronto servicing airline... and not having to go through Pearson is a dream")
Pricing
Regular workshop fee: CAD 749
Early-bird discount*: CAD 50
Repeat discount**: CAD 50
Important:
Early-bird discount*: CAD 50
Repeat discount**: CAD 50
Important:
- * You have to book until Dec/31/2009 to qualify for the Early Bird discount
- ** Repeat discount is valid if you participated in any workhop with Chris Marquardt from 2007 to 2009
- Discounts cannot be combined, only a maximum of one discount is applicable
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To secure your place on the workshop, a deposit of CAD 200 is due after signing up. You will receive all required information in your confirmation email.
1. Fill out this form
2. Press the send button
To secure your place on the workshop, a deposit of CAD 200 is due after signing up. You will receive all required information in your confirmation email.