FotoFreo Workshops

Light Trail Photography Something a little different.

Presenter:  Stephen Humpleby

Stephen Humpleby is an award winning local Perth photography enthusiast. He partakes in many different types of photography, but has generated a lot of interest of late with his "Light Trail Photography".
Light Trail Photography is sometimes called Light Art Performance Photography or LAPP, which in itself, falls under the larger umbrella of light painting. He has been running workshops around Perth and WA showing how it is done for some time.
Over several years, Stephen has been quite successful in various competitions and his latest effort was winning a national Olympus "Test Drive" that has seen his images appearing on hundreds of bus shelters and billboards all around Australia, as well as in a host of magazines. He was chosen as one of 20 photographers Australia wide to test drive an Olympus camera and charged with creating "Anything But Ordinary" images. His Light Trail Photography was most certainly one of the main reason for him winning the 2011 competition outright.

Course Description:

Come and have some fun with some Light Trail Photography. Never tried to draw with different light sources to create unique and interesting photographs? You'll learn how to create various light trails, mysterious orbs, maybe some domes plus lots of other fun stuff, adding interest to long exposure photography.
This is a hands on workshop that will encourage you to think outside the square. There will be lots of lights, torches and even some "secret tools" for you to see and play with. Make sure you bring your imagination and see just what you can create that will make you friends and associates go WOW!

Topics Covered:

• An Exposure refresher – ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed.
• Camera settings and tips for long exposure photography.
• Light Trail Photography, what exactly is it?
• An overview of the other Light Painting styles and their applications.
• Adding Light Trail Photography to your night-scapes.
• Getting creative — the fun bit.

http://picturesbysteve.redbubble.com 

Dates:   Monday, 26 March, 2012

Time:  6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15 and outer grounds

Places Available:  36

Full Price:   $65.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $50.00 per place

Vintage Glamour Photography

Presenter: David Woolley

David Woolley is a professional photographer best known for his vintage glamour work. His creative passion is for vintage and retro glamour from the 1920s-1950s, Burlesque, Cheesecake, Classic Pinup, Fashion, Glamour, Fetish, Swimsuit, and Lingerie. His work has been featured in X-Press Magazine, The West Australian, Scoop Magazine, Seven Days Entertainment Magazine, Blush Bridal, Out in Perth and Drum Media. He has also exhibited at the Perth Centre for Photography, Ginger's Garage, ONO, Challenge Stadium and the Burlesque Lounge.

Course Description:

This practical workshop will enable participants to learn lighting styles for vintage glamour. David will demonstrate Tungsten lighting techniques in classic formulaic styles to "paint with light" and to showcase photography and glamour from the 1940s and 50s.
Participants will work with a model dressed and styled from this Era to compliment the workshop theme and will be given time with the models to capture images for their own portfolios (private non commercial use only).

Topics Covered:

• Lighting styles for vintage glamour
• Using continuous tungsten lighting techniques in glamour portraiture.

http://www.davidwoolley.com.au

http://www.vintageglamourphotography.com

Date:   Tuesday, 27 March, 2012

Time:  6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

Introduction to Underwater Photography

Presenter:   Glen Cowans

Glen Cowans is a unique and passionate photographer. His inspiration, the ocean and his subjects are the breathlessly beautiful life forms that live there. Born in W.A., he developed his passion for the ocean and all that it holds when he began snorkelling at the age of 10. Self taught, his interest in photography began in his early twenties, but in 1994 when he commenced SCUBA diving, it became his passion. 
Today, after 36 exhibitions, a coffee table book and with his iconic “Studio at the Roundhouse” in Fremantle, Cowans is bridging the gap between photography and art. Cowans’ work offers viewers an experience, one where we can contemplate the wondrous life found in our underwater world. His lens is our microscope, exposing colour and species with a complexity often invisible to the naked eye. His works to date have been warmly welcomed into contemporary and traditional spaces alike.

Course Description:

Obtain an insight into the practicalities and difficulties of photography underwater. You will gain an understanding of what happens to colour and what simple techniques can you use to get the most out of taking a photo underwater. Find out what are the easiest methods to get the best shot and if you are going to purchase equipment, what are the main accessories that are a "Must Have". Share some of the experiences and wonders Glen Cowans and his videographer wife, Louise, have witnessed underwater.
The seminar will include a slideshow of imagery and wonderful stories from under the sea.

Topics Covered:

• equipment for under the sea
• colour drop out and water depth
• strobing below the waves

 Date:    Wednesday, 28 March, 2012

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15

Places Available:  40

Full Price:   $40.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $30.00 per place

To book click here.

Photographing Your Children

Presenter:  Craig Cooper

Craig Cooper is the leader of the creative team at Cooper Studio, a high-end studio based in Fremantle which completes over 300 portrait and wedding assignments each year. The 38-year-old photographer has won 15 awards at the Australian Professional Photography Awards, and received the honour of Master of Photography in 2007. A devoted father to two young boys, much of Craig’s art now involves photographing young children. Craig has a unique and seemingly off-hand approach to recording his subjects, belying a depth of technical and aesthetic know-how. He is revealing his philosophy and techniques for the first time.

Course Description:

We will teach you how to take better photographs of your children using natural light and simple equipment. Using the grounds of the Fremantle Art Centre, the course will include a primer of some professional techniques and a hands-on opportunity to put what you learn into practice. There will also be the opportunity to review your images with Craig. The Workshop is suitable for all skill levels and for owners of point-and-shoot or SLR digital or film cameras. 

Topics Covered:

• Light and contrast
• Form
• Perspective and angle of view
• Background and foreground selection
• Manual exposure control
• Creative depth of field
• Getting the best out of kids

www.cooperstudio.com.au

Date:  Saturday, 31 March, 2012

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15 and outer grounds

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $85.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $65.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

Natural Light Portraiture Tour

Presenter:   Shaireen Vantuil

Shaireen Vantuil is a Freelance Photographer and Lecturer at Central Institute of Technology. Having graduated best third year student with an Advanced Diploma in Photography and achieving National Student folio for the last Site Unseen collection, she has dedicated herself as a Photographer, Lecturer and was previously an AIPP council member to Western Australia since 2006.   
She is passionate with her role of student Liaison Officer and actively encourages student interaction. 
Photographing weddings, portraits and events keeps her active and fully involved in today’s industry.
There are three P’s in her life, Photography, People and Passion.

Course Description:

This course will introduce you into the world of portraits using natural light. This walking workshop allows the participant to find interesting and exciting locations for their portrait needs. Learn how to incorporate body language techniques whilst assessing composition, balance and ambient light values.

Wear a hat and comfortable walking shoes.

Topics Covered:

• How to read and look tor good light
• Sourcing appropriate locations
• Posing and integrating techniques
• Liaising with the sitter
• Shooting practices
• Composition

Date:  Saturday, 31 March, 2012

Time:  2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Venue:  Starting at Fremantle Arts Centre and then through the streets of Fremantle

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $65.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $50.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

On Assignment:  A Day in the Life of a Photojournalist

Presenter:   Ian Munro & Simon Santi

Ian Munro is currently a staff photographer at The West Australian newspaper who covers a range of subjects from news, sports and features. Recent assignments have seen him covering the Christmas Island Riots and the Roleystone Bushfires. He has previously worked for The Sunday Times, The Financial Review and The Australian newspapers. He won The West Australian Press Photographer of the year in 2010. His toughest assignment began in September this year with the birth of his first child.

Simon Santi is a young and passionate photographer from Perth who shoots for The West Australian newspaper as a staffer. Having worked in local papers after finishing his study, he quickly moved into the world of daily papers for WA's premier newspaper. Working with other professionals has enabled Simon to draw on their experience and knowledge across a variety of fields including sports, fashion, food, hard news and studio work among others. With The West Australian newspaper, Simon looks forward to a long and rewarding career bringing the stories that matter to the people of Western Australia through print and online media.

Course Description:

Photojournalism within a newspaper environment is constrained by strictures, traditions & deadlines not experienced in many self-commissioned projects. Run in conjunction with The West Australian newspaper, and conducted by staff photographers, Ian Munro and Simon Santi, this full-day course will introduce participants to the fast paced world of Press photography. 

Our morning session will be three photographic assignments similar to those undertaken by press photographers on a daily basis worldwide. For the afternoon, we’ll spend an hour at West Coast Blues and Roots music festival shooting a picture essay of the crowd. Simon and Ian will review and offer feedback through the day, then supervise final image selection and guide the creation of your own photo essay.

Topics Covered:

• what makes a great newspaper photo
• keeping to brief
• shooting for editorial context
• meaning & message in an image
• constructing a photo essay

Date:  Sunday, Apri 1, 2012

Time:  8:45 am - 4:45 pm

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15 and outer grounds of Fremantle Park

Places Available:  12

Full Price:   $175.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $140.00 per place

To book click here.

Course Description

In this presentation Christian will share his passion for seeing and capturing landscape images. Covering equipment Creative processes and finishing techniques. With tips on how to capture that amazing landscape image. Also Christian will share with us some of his amazing Photoshop techniques. Using Photoshop for good not evil.

Topics Covered:

• Seeing and capturing landscape images
• Equipment
• Balancing your exposure
• RAW Image sweetening
• Creative photoshop techniques
• Adding elements
• Sharpening
• Finishing techniques

www.christianfletcher.com.au

Date:   Wednesday, 4 April, 2012

Time:  6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Courtyard

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $40.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $30.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

Beauty in Motion - The Art of Dance Photography

Presenter:  Jeremy Phillips

Jeremy Phillips is one of Australia's top dance photographers. Known for his work in the Perth Dance Calendar, and published many times in major dance magazines, Jeremy has been producing beautiful dance imagery with ballet and contemporary dancers since 2003.
Join Jeremy and a group of world-class ballet and contemporary dancers for a unique hands-on workshop that will introduce you to the beautiful art of Dance Photography.
Jeremy's images stand apart from most dance photography for their athleticism, energy and life. You will learn the secrets to achieving this in your own photography, with techniques that can also bring life to your fashion and portrait work.

Topics Covered:

• Master the secrets of capturing that perfect timing.
• Become familiar with specialised studio lighting techniques for athletic bodies.
• Learn how to draw out the best from the dancers.
• Learn how to deliver dance industry requirements.
• Meet and work with beautiful, elite dancers on the day.

Bring your own digital SLR camera. Sony DSLR users will need a hotshoe adaptor in order to make use of wireless triggers.

www.jeremyphillips.com

Date:  Thursday, 12 April, 2012

Time:  6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Venue:  Padlock Studio - 104B Murray Street, Perth - entrance via laneway west of Pier Street intersection with Murray Street.

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

The Studio Nude

Presenter:  Seng Mah

Seng Mah is a Fremantle-based photographer and specialises in running photography workshops and classes from his studio on High Street.
His surf life saving photographs have seen exhibition on "Sons of Beaches" (FotoFreo 2008 Fringe Festival) and published in "Gun's Up!", a book of photographs dedicated to the sport of surf-rowing.Seng works in the areas of fine art portraiture and events photography. He has also been involved in a range of community-based photography projects, from the FotoFreo 2010 Fringe Festival,  the 2010 Beaufort Street Festival's 60 Minutes Snapshots Project (2010) and running photography workshops for the likes of CanTeen and the Edmund Rice Institute of Social Justice.
Seng's latest project, "Utopia", will be exhibited as part of the FotoFreo 2012 Fringe Festival, at Breaks Cafe, High Street, Fremantle.

Course Description:  

Nude photography and nude portraiture can be beautiful, honest, alluring and intriguing.The Studio Nude is a workshop for photographers new to photography of the nude human figure. Working closely with a model, you will develop your confidence and your creative eye in photographing the human figure, while learning how to pose and light the model in a studio setting. 

Bring your own digital SLR camera. Sony DSLR users will need a hotshoe adaptor in order to make use of wireless triggers.

Topics Covered:

• Preparing for a studio fine art nude photo shoot
• Conceptualising themes for the shoot
• Managing and conducting the shoot
• Posing your model
• Using studio lighting in fine art nude photography
• Using lighting modifiers for fine art nude photography

www.venturephotography.com.au

Date:  Friday, 13 April, 2012

Time:  6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 15

Places Available:  FULL

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED