WESTERN CANADA workshop in September!!!

[Capocheny]

Greetings again,

We've had a very good response to the workshop with Per Volquartz scheduled for some time in September.

So, for anyone who isn't quite sure yet... we're instituting a definitive cut-off date of July 30, 2006. Get your names in to me asap..

After the above date, we won't be accepting new attendees. :>|

Thanks

Cheers

 

[Capocheny]

Greetings again,

Just as a follow-up...

Does anybody know of any excellent locations for shooting in the Vancouver, BC area? We're looking for sites that don't require a long, long drive... perhaps, within about 3 hours?

Any inputs/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Cheers

 

[BWKate]

What are looking for? What kind of area? Natural beauty or manmade or both?

 

[Capocheny]

Hi Kate,

At this point we're going to remain open for suggestions. Once the group gets together... I think we can throw this open for discussion. As long as the location doesn't take 6 hours to get to...

Have you any ideas? We're open.

I've thought of Whistler and Squamish where there are some waterfalls in the area. Or, La Connor (an old mining town.) As we move along through the planning stages... we'll most likely get out and do some reconnaissance of places to shoot.

Cheers

 

[johnnywalker]

Vancouver takes a long time to get out of if we're staying downtown. Is it worth giving some thought to staying in a smaller community outside of (but close to) Vancouver?

 

[johnnywalker]

For shooting locations, Grouse Mountain?

 

[vet173]

Finding good shooting in Vancouver is like shooting a camera in the Louve. It's all good. Searching will be mostly for an ATM for more film money. A word of advise, If you do not have a passport, bring your birth certificate. A drivers liscence is not good enough. If you have a DUI conviction, or just arrested for a violent crime, you ain't gettin in period. Check canadian laws on the web if you have any concerns. Is that $75 Can, or US? Crossing the border at Vancover can take quite a while sometimes, I'm talking an hour and a half possible, and I got into line at the sign that said" border 800 meters" If you can, go over in the off hours, or a less used crossing.

 

[Capocheny]

Hi John,

At this time, we're looking for suggestions as to where we can go and shoot. Once we have a good listing of viable locations, we'll most likely go out and take a look at a number of them. Then, Per and I will have a conversation as to which locations make sense. After that... we'll most likely get everyone involved in the decision making process.

Have you any locations in mind that you think we should take a look at?

So, definitely, your comment will be taken to heart!

Thank you for your input.

Cheers

 

[Capocheny]

Finding good shooting in Vancouver is like shooting a camera in the Louve. It's all good. Searching will be mostly for an ATM for more film money. A word of advise, If you do not have a passport, bring your birth certificate. A drivers liscence is not good enough. If you have a DUI conviction, or just arrested for a violent crime, you ain't gettin in period. Check canadian laws on the web if you have any concerns. Is that $75 Can, or US? Crossing the border at Vancover can take quite a while sometimes, I'm talking an hour and a half possible, and I got into line at the sign that said" border 800 meters" If you can, go over in the off hours, or a less used crossing.

Hi Vet,

I agree with you. There are a LOT of great places we can shoot... so, bring lots of film with you!

That's $75US...

If we decide to go to a place like La Connor (for example) we would go fairly early in the morning so as to avoid the traffic delays. And, that's an excellent suggestion with respect to the Passport issue. Thank you.

Excellent comments... please keep them coming as we want to make this workshop one of the absolute best you've ever attended.

Cheers

 

[cdholden]

With the help of Henry C. we are in the planning stage of a major workshop in Western Canada in September 2006. If you live in the area - or just in the Northwest - and would like to participate PLEASE email me ASAP. We have not set dates yet, but hope to do so within the next 10 days or so.

Therefore - if you would like to come - please state your dates of preference.


Per Volquartz

Email: volquartz@volquartz.com


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This sounds like a great opportunity to use up my free airline ticket! Labor Day weekend would be great for me, but I understand it may not be for others. Weekends are good for me (less time away from work). When will dates be posted? Some of us need plenty of notice to coordinate vacation time with employers.
Will there be any darkrooms available to develop while in Canada? I'd hate to have customs opening boxes of exposed/undeveloped film coming back.
Sounds good so far...
Chris

 

[BWKate]

Isn't La conner in Washington State? I think that would be quite a drive.

As far as local shooting places, there is a beautiful park and trail called Lynn Canyon Headwaters Park that is close to downtown and has a parking lot and nice trails. There is a river running next to the trail and several areas that are naturally beautiful. I believe there are waterfalls as well. Check it out. I may be wrong on the name it's either Lynn Canyon or Lynn Valley but it's like you are in the middle of the forest but it's so close to the city.

On the way to Whistler there are several spots worth checking out. One is Garibaldi Park and I think it's closer than Whistler.

Kate

 

[BWKate]

As far as a local darkroom in Vancouver the only one I can think of that rents is a place called "Focal Point". I'm pretty sure they have a web site.

 

[per volquartz]

My suggestion would be that locations are ...

- MAX one hour drive from where we we will have the workshop.


I would suggest three types of locations:


1. A beach area with lots of greyed driftwood.

2. A mining town or small settlement.

3. A natural setting; could be a park, could be waterfalls, could be an area with ferns, logs, could be an area with small lakes / ponds or deep contrasty forest areas (to demonstrate pre-exposure).

We may want to do portraiture - besides shooting inanimate object. We may want to shoot (and demonstrate) small still life settings - etc...


The purpose of a workshop - any workshop really - is to be in an environment that encourages new ways of thinking, where you can learn and experience new ideas, and get your photographic adrenalin to nearing the boiling point - all while meeting new people and having a great time...!




I firmly believe in the following:

The goal of the visual artist / photographer is to convey what is not seen, but felt.


Per Volquartz

 

[Capocheny]

Great!

Some of those suggestions are ones that some folks have mentioned... we're entirely open!

Keep the suggestions coming in...

Cheers

 

[Craig]

- MAX one hour drive from where we we will have the workshop.


I would suggest three types of locations:


1. A beach area with lots of greyed driftwood.

Kitsilano or Jerico beach would be good there, or anywhere on the UBC campus.

2. A mining town or small settlement.

Brittania beach is a mining museum, that's up highway 99 on the way to Squamish.

3. A natural setting; could be a park, could be waterfalls, could be an area with ferns, logs, could be an area with small lakes / ponds or deep contrasty forest areas (to demonstrate pre-exposure).

There is an amazing waterfall just south of Squamish, but I can't recall the name. It's a provincial park.

 

[Capocheny]

1) do you ever let us MF shooters sneak in? I promise to behave!

2) you may want to revise the "workshop page of the website - a reference to this is listed in the "free workshop" section.

I live in the area, and I'd love to attend.

Matt

Hi Matt,

ONLY if you behave!

Good to have you onboard!

Would you please send an email to me confirming your attendance to:

Benefitsone AT Canada DOT com

Thanks

Cheers

 

[MurrayMinchin]

I'm pretty sure the waterfall south of Squamish is Shannon Falls.

Murray

 

[MurrayMinchin]

Yup, Shannon Falls...at 1,105 feet it's BC's third highest waterfall. The place can be a real zoo though as tour buses from Vancouver regularly puke their contents to say things like, "ooooo" and "ahhhhh" and "Look Martha, it's as purdy as a postcard!"

99.99% of them stick to the boardwalks, so if you wander down to the creek to photograph you should be able to tune them out.

Murray

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I would love to go...
And yes Per I still hope to attend the gathering in Oct.

-Rob Skeoch

 

[Capocheny]

Hi Craig, Murray,

Thanks for the suggestions... perfect!

Keep them comming folks!

Cheers

 

[MurrayMinchin]

Lighthouse Park, in West Vancouver is about a 15 - 20 minute drive (non-rush hour) from downtown. It's got it all...forest, ocean, driftwood, rock, and of course the lighthouse. I googled the following, check it out for some snap-shots of the park;

http://www.seethenorthshore.com/light/light.htm

Murray

 

[per volquartz]

Possible Workshop Dates???

Workshop dates?

Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 15 - 16- 17
or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday September 18 - 19 - 20 ???

- Or Saturday, Sunday, Monday September 16 - 17 - 18 ???

Let us know!



Per Volquartz
volquartz@volquartz.com


and Henry C.
Benefitsone@Telus.net


PLEASE mark your email:
CANADA WORKSHOP


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[Capocheny]

Workshop dates?

Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 15 - 16- 17
or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday September 18 - 19 - 20 ???

- Or Saturday, Sunday, Monday September 16 - 17 - 18 ???

Let us know!



Per Volquartz
volquartz@volquartz.com


and Henry C.
Benefitsone@Telus.net


PLEASE mark your email:
CANADA WORKSHOP


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Greetings again,

The official workshop dates are:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 15 - 16- 17.

The people have spoken!

However, that said, Per has kindly agreed to stay around for a few days after the workshop and for those who have missed a day for whatever reason... you can do a make-up class!

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One more thing... I'm looking into organizing a dinner at a small French cafe called Bistro Pastis [http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=5061]. It's located on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. The food is first rate!

What I'd like to do is to get a count of the people wanting to join us. As soon as I have a final count... I'll make arrangements to have them set up a fixed price menu.

So, I'd appreciate some guidance in terms of whether any of you who want to attend have any allergies etc.

Cheers

 

[Medusa83]

I'll come out I just live outside of Vancouver. I'm a MF shooter though even though I intend to move to LF when I have a better cash flow.

 

[RobertP]

If I were going to B.C. in Sept. you'd find me on the banks of the Kispiox, where steelhead rise to the dry fly. Some great photo ops there too. Of course I could always head north after the workshop too.