Robert White announces FREE Mark Cleghorn portable lighting seminar

Press release:

In this seminar Mark Cleghorn demonstrates the power of "off-camera" flash! He will be using speedlites with accessories like the Honl grids, the RayFlash ringflash adapter and Quantum Qflash & Turbo batteries.

Each of the different set-ups demonstrated will show you how he mixes ambient and flash to create dynamic portraits whether for an editorial style or a portrait commission.

25th August 2010
Two identical 2 hour sessions in the studio.
AM session 10.00 to 12.00
PM session 13.00 to 15.00
Discussion time in-between and after.
THIS EVENT IS TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE
PLEASE CONTACT US TO BOOK YOUR SPACE

For more information please visit http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/news.asp

PhotoVoice add training workshops

PhotoVoice, the UK charity providing training for socially excluded groups, has announced a number of dates for workshops in September and November. For more details and to book your place, please see the press release below.

Press release

BOOKING NOW FOR PHOTOVOICE TRAINING WORKSHOPS, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER 2010

Designing and running participatory photography projects

3 days: September 14, 15 & 17 (PVWT 006)
3 days: November 17, 18 & 19 (PVWT 009)

These three day workshops provides an overview of participatory photography methods and the key elements of designing, running and
facilitating a participatory photography project. It is aimed at those who want to gain a solid understanding of the processes involved in
working with participatory photography and is ideal for practitioners and professionals looking to embark on their own projects. Participants
will learn about the key aspects of participatory photography, considerations for designing projects, what is involved in running projects and
facilitation techniques. We focus on the key things you need to consider to design and deliver a participatory photography project, and
provide resources to games and activities that can be used in workshops.

Introduction to participatory photography methods
No photographic experience required
1 Day: September 22 2010 (PVWT 007)

This one day workshop provides an introduction to participatory photography for social change practitioners. It is aimed at those who do not
ordinarily work with photography and digital media and are keen to gain an overview of the processes, principles and key elements of
participatory photography methodology.

Introduction to participatory photography for photographers and visual practitioners

1 Day: November 10 2010 (PVTW008)

This one day workshop provides an introduction to participatory photography. It is aimed at those with visual backgrounds who already have
an understanding of working with photography and are keen to gain an overview of the processes, principles and key elements of
participatory photography methodology, with a focus on participation and facilitation.

Please visit the website for full details and to book your place.

Wacom demos Intuous 4 at TFC Birmingham

This Thursday, 9th April, Wacom will be invading the Birmingham branch with a day of demos, tutorials and hands on with the new Intuos 4 range of graphics tablets. Come along and try them out, we think you'll be amazed at how much more productive you can be using one of these. Check out http://www.theflashcentre.com/wacom-c351.html for more details.

Following last years hugely successfull day, we're [TFC] running another Equestrian Photography Workshop. On may 20th at the World Horse Walfare in Snetterton, Norfolk, Steve Dawe will be doing a really hands-on session where you'll get loads of opportunity to shoot horses in lots of situations, as well as grooms and riders. It's sure to be another fun day and a bargain at £60, including lunch! Go to http://www.theflashcentre.com/equestrian-photography-workshop-i3452.html for more information and to book.

That's all for now, but keep an eye out, as we'll soon be releasing information on a very special series of outdoor lighting seminars......

Tom Mackie announces New England workshop

The American Dream – Fabulous Photography in the Fall with Tom Mackie

April 6 2009 – Tom Mackie Images, a leader in photography and photographic training is pleased to introduce to its training and workshop portfolio a new landscape and architectural event on 5th – 14th October 2009. Taking place in Tom’s native USA this event will enable you to capture one of America’s finest photographic locations – New England.

This unique event brings together colour, architecture, coastline, wildlife, mountains and much more – there really is something for everyone. Tom will be working and supporting the group with knowledge and super cool ideas for imaginative images.

Discovering with Tom how to capture natural, innovative images on location you will learn how to achieve the type of images normally associated with travel magazines and front cover shots.

“This event will appeal to anyone interested in creating stunning photography that is exciting and full of vibrant colour.

“However, New England is not just about colour in the Fall, the group and I will be exploring the superb coastline with its beautiful and quaint fishing villages, boats and the majestic lighthouses of Maine.

“We will also visit Acadia National Park and the classic villages of Vermont with their tall white painted churches and covered bridges commented Tom Mackie.”

Set to be one of the most popular overseas landscape events this year, this event will inspire your imagination and provide you with the trip of a lifetime!

Tom Mackie photographic events are renowned for there exclusivity as they are designed for very small groups of attendees. This event therefore has limited places so if you are interested in receiving rewarding advice and images you should contact +44 (0)1603 465 292 / www.tommackie.com to book your place.

If you are interested in other photographic training workshops and events please also call to discuss.

Tom Mackie Images announces landscape and architectural event in Andalucia, Spain on 19th – 26th May 2009

The Ancient Beauty of Andalucia – Capture it all with new photographic approaches from Tom Mackie




20th March 2009 – Tom Mackie Images a leader in photography and photographic training is pleased to introduce to its training and workshop portfolio a new landscape and architectural event taking place in Andalucia, Spain on 19th – 26th May 2009.

This unique event will give you the opportunity to learn from Tom in a very small team whilst shooting amazing images of Andalucia’s famous whitewashed villages with its winding streets lined with fascinating houses full of character. The group will spend time in Olvera which not only boasts fantastic photo opportunities as there is an amazing castle and cathedral within but the area also provides magnificent views of surrounding hilltop villages.

During the event the group will spend time with Tom visiting Ronda with its splendid Roman and Moorish architecture and Casares with its cliff-hugging buildings as well as having plenty of opportunity for shooting around the Plaza de Espana – one of Seville’s most famous buildings and the epitome of the Moorish Revival in Spanish architecture.

The Plaza is a huge half-circle with buildings that run continually around the edge and which are accessible by the moat or by the numerous beautiful bridges. There is also the central fountain, tiled alcoves, boats that drift around the moat and so much more to wet your photographic appetite.

Tom’s photographic style and creative approach to landscapes and architecture has given him one of the strongest followings around the globe. He will share the secrets to his success and show you how to keep your creative-eye looking for those unique shots that he achieves time after time. He will share with you his understanding of the quality of light and all other aspects that are fundamentally important to his success.

Tom Mackie photographic events are renowned for there exclusivity as they are designed for very small groups of attendees. This event therefore has limited places so if you are interested in receiving rewarding advice and images you should contact +44 (0)1603 465 292 / www.tommackie.com to book your place.

If you are interested in other photographic training workshops and events please also call to discuss.