FotoFreo Workshops

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).

Participants need to bring their own camera equipment (digital or film) to the workshop and should have a good understanding of how to use and set their equipment in regard to manual use. For film users, 100 ISO black and white film is recommended.

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 14

Places Available:  15

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

To book click here.

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

Photographing 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 14 and outer grounds

Places Available:  20

Full Price:   $85.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $65.00 per place

To book click here.

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:  30

Full Price:   $65.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $50.00 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

Lomography

Presenter:  Yolanda Stapleton

Yolanda Stapleton runs the label Onetrickpony, producing exhibitions, projects, installations and other various creative endeavours. As part of Onetrickpony, Yolanda has produced several Lomography exhibitions including FotoLomo, Super Super Sampler and WA/CA. FotoLomo and WA/CA were both staged for the FotoFreo Festival in 2008 and 2010 respectively.

Course Description:

This workshop will cover an introduction to Lomography. Perfect for those starting out or wanting to push their exploration further. Full of tips, tricks and a group shoot this hands on workshop is a great kickstart to your lomo adventures!

Participants to bring their own cameras and film.

Topics Covered: 

• Find out all about assorted Lomo cameras and accessories.
• Shooting with a Lomo - tips and tricks.
• Participate in a group Lomo shoot to put what you have learned into practice.

www.onetrickpony.com.au

Date:  Saturday, 7 April, 2012

Time:   1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Venue:  Fremantle Arts Centre, Room 9 or 14

Places Available:  20

Full Price:    $50.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $35.00 per place

To book click here.

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:  15

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

To book click here.

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 9

Places Available:  15

Full Price:   $99.00 per place

Mates Rates:   $80.00 per place

To book click here.