Welcome to the Richard Martin Photography February newsletter.

Connect with Richard Martin in 2006 and experience the stimulus of the workshop practice, while addressing the creative process of photography. Whether you’re interested in developing your own visual style or expanding your knowledge of craft, attending a workshop may turn out to be one of the best investments you make towards enriching your visual life.

With an emphasis on visual design and the philosophy of vision, develop your natural eye and acquire new photographic skills, while indulging yourself in an environment where the focus is on you and your photography. Experience the freedom to play, experiment, and explore creative ideas with fresh new eyes.
For additional workshop information see website.

Welcome to the Richard Martin Photography February newsletter. Connect with Richard Martin in 2006 and experience the stimulus of the workshop practice, while addressing the creative process of photography. Whether you’re interested in developing your own visual style or expanding your knowledge of craft, attending a workshop may turn out to be one of the best investments you make towards enriching your visual life. With an emphasis on visual design and the philosophy of vision, develop your natural eye and acquire new photographic skills, while indulging yourself in an environment where the focus is on you and your photography. Experience the freedom to play, experiment, and explore creative ideas with fresh new eyes. For additional workshop information see website.
	VISION and DISCOVERY GANANOQUE 1000 ISLAND WORKSHOP Monday June 19 – Sunday June 25, 2006 Info Max 10 participants Imagine yourself immersed in a place where you can live photography for an entire week, virtually free from the distractions of the outside world. Imagine indulging yourself in an environment where the focus is on you and your photography, with all the freedom to play, experiment, and be adventuresome. The workshop experience can provide that opportunity through a variety of programs designed to advance skills, provide inspiration, explore new ideas, and deal with the creative process of photography. A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE – SICILY TOUR May 5th to 15th Info Max 7 participants Join Richard in Sicily and discover the Island’s social, cultural and geographical history through photography. Explore Sicily’s diverse lands, cities and seas. Visit places such as Siracusa and the Island of Ortigia. Discover the beauty of the Iblea mountain range and the small towns perched on stone. Walk through the Baroque town of Noto, climb Mount Etna, visit a fishing village and view artisans at work. Explore Palermo's ancient markets and the Arab district with winding cobble streets. Take a look at Sicily through the eyes of last year’s participants Siamack Sioshansi and Ed Tobin. They have both produced very unique and wonderfully strong, colourful bodies of work that capture the essence of the land and people. 2005 participant Gillian Little says "I highly recommend that you take advantage of Richard’s willingness to share his passion, enthusiasm and talent for making photographs and of Elisa’s first hand knowledge and love of Sicily, the people, it's culture and it’s history." Read more. For more info about the tour please visit the Sicily website or email us. VISION AND DISCOVERY – TUSCANY WORKSHOP May 19th – 27th Info Max 7 Participants This 8 day workshop to the Sienese hills of Tuscany offers an intensive learning experience for a small group of passionate photographers who want to live, study and photograph with Richard Martin in Italy. The overall format includes a balance between classroom instruction, morning critique sessions and field trips to a variety of scenic locations, with the primary focus on visual design and the philosophy of vision. Film will be processed daily to facilitate immediate feedback. Digital or alternative processes are also welcome.


APPEARANCES The Transition to Digital Image Making Saturday March 25, 2006 Bioscience Complex, Queen's University, Room 1101 For tickets contact: Camera Kingston 613 549-3747 International Educators Training Program (IETP) Monday, June 12, 2006 Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario Link: http://www.queensu.ca/quic/ietp/guest.php Each year the IETP invites an esteemed individual who has gained recognition in her or his field, a field that is relevant to the work and lives of international educators, to be the program’s Special Guest. This year the IETP is thrilled to welcome three local individuals who are engaged in the world in extraordinary ways. Filmmaker Reena Kukreja, photographer Richard Martin, and magazine publisher Jeff Minthorn will each bring their unique knowledge and experience to the IETP and will encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences, as well as reflection upon and deeper exploration of the global context of our careers and lives.

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