EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT

Imagine yourself immersed in a place where you can live photography for an entire weekend, 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. 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.

WORKSHOP CONTENT

The aim of this workshop is to offer an intensive learning experience providing participants with a balance of instructional talks, (emphasizing composition and the principles of design), field trips, and group evaluation in the classroom. The emphasis is on creating more dynamic photographs by using the visual elements of line, shape, texture and perspective in composition. This is a workshop in vision and is suitable for photographers who are comfortable with their camera and want to break away from the traditional to re-examine the possibilities of what a camera can record— from novice to experienced amateur or professional.

In this workshop there are no rules, only possibilities. With an emphasis on creating photographs that evoke and stimulate our imagination, we will explore the tools and techniques to push back the boundaries of the medium. Creating romantic photographs out of our childhood dreams and memories. The use of techniques such as double exposures, photomontages, movement, and multiple exposures will be examined.

As instructor, my greatest challenge is to help participants see the world in new, active and deeply meaningful ways. You are invited to share in a photographic experience, which frees the creative spirit and renews one’s passion for photography. Common to all workshop programs is the emphasis on seeing and the philosophy of learning by doing. To ensure a quality experience, enrollment is limited to 10 participants for this workshop.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

The workshop is located at Niagara College Canada

Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0

Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. the workshop begins with an instructional talk and orientation.

Saturday from dawn to 11:45 a.m. field trip; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. lunch; 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. field trip; 7:00 p.m. join fellow participants to dine together and discuss the day's discoveries; Note: meals are not included in the workshop tuition.

Sunday from dawn to 10:00 a.m. field trip; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. brunch; 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. image editing and group evaluation in the classroom; 4:00 p.m. workshop conclusion.

THE SETTING

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, often called the loveliest town in Ontario, is a quaint 19th century village nestled in the heart of the Niagara wine region, amidst a landscape of vineyards and orchards. It is home to Niagara Old Town with a remarkable number of Historical Sites, charming inns, elegant old homes on tree-lined streets with gorgeous flower gardens, marina, parks and cemeteries dating back to the 1700's. It boasts many cultural attractions including the Shaw Festival, Fort George, and the heritage business district, which is steps from the shores of Lake Ontario, with unique shopping and art galleries, complete with horse and carriage rides. 

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, is located at Glendale Avenue and the Queen Elizabeth Way, the major transportation corridor between Toronto and the US.

Niagara College Canada Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0

Find on Google Maps

From Toronto & Hamilton OR From QEW Fort Erie Exit QEW at Glendale Avenue. Turn left on Glendale to Taylor Road at the lights, then left on Taylor to the College.

Note: meals and accommodation are not included in the workshop tuition.

Accommodations: ranging from B&B to hotels

www.niagaraonthelake.com/accommodations/jpage/1/p/accom/content.do

CUSTOM WORKSHOPS AND TOURS

If you cannot join Richard in a scheduled workshop or tour, or if you have your own group of photographers, please inquire about one to one instruction, a class tailored for a small group held in your area or a tour/workshop to your next travel destination with your own private group.