Join us for this incredible workshop centered around the world of Fashion Photography. These workshops are famous for their hands-on focus and we offer students creative opportunities to build diverse portfolios of their own in a matter of a few short days.

This is a truly premium workshop opportunity. No other school or workshop facility in Vancouver uses the high caliber of models we hire. What is more, we only work with top professional make-up artists, and use the latest digital lighting equipment from brands like Profoto and Dynalite. Students who have taken Wayne's workshops agree that it's an incredible shooting opportunity at a more than fair price, too.

This 2.5 day intensive workshop will give you the tools you need for a good start in this exciting field of fashion and editorial photography, beginning with a clear understanding of the many elements and processes that make a fashion shoot smooth.

You'll learn how to create impeccable lighting, to be a masterful director, and very importantly, to refine your sensibility for current trends in the industry. You'll find out how to cast and direct models and how to work with a crew of assistants, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion co-coordinators.

Designed to maximize hands-on shooting experience, you will actively take part in 2 days of full-scale shooting exercises. Professional models, stylists and make-up artists will ensure you'll not only learn lots about this exciting industry and profession, but also walk away with professional quality material you'll be proud to add to your portfolio. Your instructor will show you a variety of lighting styles and techniques and be on hand to answer all your questions while guiding you through the entire learning process.

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Friday 7pm - 10pm:

• Meet for an exciting evening review of lighting equipment and techniques. Included will be a presentation of images shot by some of the world's most influential fashion photographers. You will see how their body of work collectively changed the face of fashion photography and inspired many unique styles.

Saturday 10am - 5pm:

• All day shooting session with professional Make Up, Hairstylist and Models.
• Lighting set up: Natural light and single light sources.

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm:

• All day shooting session with professional Make Up, Hairstylist and Models.
• Lighting set up: multiple light set up and outside/location lighting (depending on the weather).

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate/Professional. Basic photography knowledge required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash, tripod and laptop.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio/location setting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

Most of our courses and workshops offer a 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

Some courses and workshops offer a discount if you're among the first 3 people who register. This discount will replace the 'standard' Early Bird Discount mentioned above, and will be applied automatically during the online registration process (as long as it is available). Check the course/workshop listing page for more details.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class and tour sizes limited to 10-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class or tour, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Local Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops valued at or under $100, VPW is unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. VPW requires 48 hours written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $15 fee will be applied to all transfers.

For our Local Workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 4 to 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 30 days written notice (before the event start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

For our Master Photographer Series workshops, 1 to 5 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. VPW may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the tuition is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

Within 45 days of the Master Photographer Series workshop date all fees paid are non-refundable.

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date, VPW requires a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by VPW staff. For courses/workshops with tuition above $101, the transfer fee is $35.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:
Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $35

VPW can give no refunds:

If you registered for any event valued at or under $100
If you do not show up for your registered course.
If you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level.

Refunds for all events valued at $101 and above (excluding Master Series Workshops):
If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of VPW's events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate timeframe, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be provided.

Course Cancellation:

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to VPW up to that time.

Instructor Replacement:

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of VPW's liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. VPW will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.

Please note: An administration charge of $25 applies to all refunds

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Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.