Over two weekends recently, I attended a Beginner and Intermediate photography class at Vancouver Photoworkshops. Classes started with lectures in the morning and various shoots in the afternoon. Instruction went beyond the fundamentals with LOTS of shooting both indoors and outside. I appreciated the relaxed learning environment, having access to professional models, all the various lighting gear, the location (lunches where easy with a short walk to Broadway St.), and a down to earth instructor. If you are you looking for a great next step to advance your basic digital photography skills, but don’t have the time to commit to a 10 week program? Then, Vancouver Photoworkshops is for you! Check it out and happy shooting. . .
Many thanks to the instructor Syx Langman and Models Jennifer and Marissa Gough
Photography inspired web sites shared in class:
www.nograffito.com
www.pixchannel.com
www.dpreview.com
www.joemcnally.com
www.danburkholder.com
www.6sk8.com
Client: Linda Duncan MP Edmonton Strathcona Process: Design and Illustration
Finally had some time to do some camping in Southern Alberta this past summer. We drove from Edmonton to Calgary then to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump then Fort Carleton and finally our destination Milk River. This place is literally a little paradise in the middle of nowhere? It felt like we where driving for ages and then suddenly we where amongst the hoodoos and a desert like oasis. We body surfed down the Milk river during the hottest time of the day, hiked to the Police Coolee and met a rattle snake on the way. Everynight I started to experiment with night photography tutorials I found online. It was a great spot for photographers since every night at sunset the colors would come alive with deep blues and fantastic red and orange highlights everywhere. I happily took photos to my hearts content. Enjoy a few of my favorites.
I have always had an interest in the Moroccan culture and in 2007 I finally had a chance to explore Northern Africa. I first arrived in Marrakesh on a flight from Venice during late August. I was met at the airport by a driver from the Riad Djemmana who thankfully drove us to the Medina and carefully directed us to the Riad. The Riad Djemmana was absolutely fantastic and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience staying inside the Medina. They provide beautifully decorated and air conditioned rooms, high speed wireless internet, delicious Moroccan meals and friendly staff. While in Marrakesh, I enjoyed a hammam bath, toured the El Badi Palace, explored the Jemaa El Fna Square, bought a Berber Kilim rug and had the most memorable dinner at the Comptoir Darna.
My next destination Tangier was a long but relatively pleasant twelve hour train ride from Marrakesh. Tangier is located near the Straight of Gibraltar and is also the entrance to Europe via Malaga, Spain. I stayed with two friends who where locals in Morocco and they invited me to join them at a relatives wedding during my stay with them. With no hesitation, I agreed to join the celebration and with approval from the family I also had a chance to photograph a berberiska henna ceremony and the wedding the following day! I am forever grateful to my friends for their kindness, generosity, and wonderful family. Check out some of the photos from the trip.
Location: Marrakesh and Tangier, Morroco – August 2007
