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Ottawa/Gatineau - Architecture
A Creative Exploration
May 8th, 10th & 11th, 2008
Photographer/Leader:
William P. McElligott
Digital Technical
Assistant:
Mike Alexander
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DFAIT/MAECI, Old City Hall, Ottawa
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Explore various key architectural
locations in Ottawa and discover some of the city's many
architectural gems. Discover the award winning structures
that excite visitors and architects from around the world.
Become intimate with the building blocks of design that
are used to create these structures and also used to create
your perfect photo.
Stimulate your creative process
through the exploration of this photo genre. Learn to appreciate
structure both architectural and photographic through visual
design, experimenting with light, colour and composition.
During the weekend workshop:
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War Museum, Ottawa |
- Our photographer will guide and teach
you how to improve your vision, develop your skills and
capture your impressions of this magnificent architecture.
- You will have the opportunity to create
a portfolio of photographic images that will bear witness
to the worldclass buildings and their many layers of design that come together
in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.
- You will gain a deeper understanding
and appreciation of the visual design components through
their practical application to the images
you capture.
- Suggestions and coaching will be given
on how to capture your best images as you develop an indepth awareness
for the various aspects of composition.
- SLR digital capture / digital observation
on Digital Projector
- Each day has scheduled activities and
ample time to practice and apply the visual design components within your photography
- Groups are small to ensure quality
feedback and coaching (limit 8)
- Individual instruction will strengthen
your aesthetic sensibility and technical
know-how
- Regular sessions are scheduled to review
and discuss your images and progress
Workshop
Registration and Policy
- Workshop fee is $350.00 CAD plus GST.
- A digital SLR, tripod and laptop with viewing software
is required to take this workshop (NO point and shoot)
- Limited to 8 photographers per workshop.
Register early as workshops sell out fast.
- Payment in full is due with registration.
- Go to Registration
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Workshop includes:
- Observation, evaluation sessions, lectures
and critiques.
- A professional photographer &
a digital technical support assistant present during the
workshop.
Participants
- Participants should have a working
knowledge of their equipment and good basic knowledge
of photographic techniques.
- We suggest that you take a basic photography
course before you join our workshop.
- Most activities will require a moderate
level of physical fitness. It will be necessary to walk
reasonable distances each day, climb stairs, moderate
hills.
- In order to capture the optimum light
you may be expected to rise a couple of hours before sunrise
on certain days.
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