This course will be held at Lúz & On-location.
Course Level - L1 + (skill level details) 

Join fine art landscape photographer Dave Aharonian for an introduction to black & white long exposure photography.

This one-day course will focus on the technical considerations and techniques for long exposure photography with either film or digital capture.

Topics covered include use of neutral density filters, exposure calculations and camera controls.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: 

- Your own Neutral Density Filters (4 to 10 stop ND recommended)
- Camera (Film or Digital - Format Optional)
-A Sturdy Tripod, Cable Release
- Laptop (optional)

Please Note that ND filters may need to be ordered well in advance of the class due to low stock levels by local camera stores. 

Recommended Stores:

In Victoria: Kerrisdale Cameras, Lens & Shutter or Camera Traders, in Calgary: The Camera Store

Note: Registered workshop participants receive a 15% discount on in-stock filters at Kerrisdale Cameras - Victoria Location. 3531 Ravine Way, Victoria in the Saanich Plaza.

Recommended Brands: Fader ND, B+W, Rodenstock, Lee, Cokin, Hoya

For best results: Formatt Hitech Pro Stop Neutral Density Filter

The Pro Stop range has been designed for use on long exposures and is available in 5 densities. They are primarily used to control the image on longer exposures allowing use of much slower shutter speeds.

The visible effects created by using longer exposures is the effect of motion blur on any movement within your pictures, such as clouds, waterfalls, seas and rivers.

The Pro Stop filter is fitted with a foam gasket perimeter, which creates a seal between the filter holder and lens, thus reducing light spillage around the sides of the filter.

If you have any questions on the required equipment, please send us an email workshops@luzgallery.com 

REGISTER
Enrolment is limited to 8 participants.

DAVE AHARONIAN, "I’ve been taking photographs since I was 12 years old, but it was only after attempting a career as a civil servant that I decided to plunge into photography as a full-time career.  I attended the Western Academy of Photography in Victoria as a student in 1999-2000.  I returned there to teach the course in Architectural Photography 4 years ago.  My commercial photography is primarily architectural photography and I split most of my work  between Vancouver and Victoria." 

Dave's Fine Art Photography has centred on themes of the West Coast landscape and the nude figure in the landscape.  For many years he has been intrigued with the Platinum printing process and finally, about two years ago, he learned how to print using this unique method.  "I am now fully converted to this beautiful way of making black and white prints."  

View Dave's Artist Page