In the interest of cleaning up the previous thread a bit we’re starting a new one here. If you are looking for the previous thread, you can find it here. It contains lots of information about lots of stuff, including the workshop itself, accommodations, things to do in Calgary, who’s coming etc. It also contains a bunch of nonsense and rambling too, so if you’re into that kind of thing, go read it.
The short version: On July 5th Shecoya and I are hosting this year’s installment of the European nude/glamour workshop the kiwiness, Anastasia, and azrifel have hosted in previous years. It’s a one-day workshop (July 5th) followed by a one-day GTG (july 6th) in Calgary, AB, Canada. I’ll be posting a more detailed itinerary soon, but for now it’s safe to assume we’re going to be covering topics such as studio lighting, Photoshop/post-processing techniques, finding and using natural light, photo shoot styling and makeup, working with and directing models, the business of being a photographer, and more. The lineup of presenters is as follows:
We’re still waiting on confirmation on a few others based on solidifying travel arrangements and schedules. Yes, Mr. Librodo is still on that list, but as yet he hasn’t confirmed whether or not he can resolve a scheduling conflict (you listening Manny? Get on it, Pare ;) ).
Below is a list of confirmed attendees. If you’re confirmed and I’ve missed you, please PM me and I’ll add your name to the list. We also have a very long list of parties who are interested and say they’re coming, but have yet to confirm. For now we’re keeping it limited to DPC members and their friends/family, but if I don’t have confirmation by mid-June (let’s say the 15th for the sake of being definitive) we’ll open it up to outsiders as well. Several from outside our community have expressed interest, but we’ll keep it amongst ourselves for the time being.
Have a look through their portfolios – you’ll see a wide range of experience, from noobs to professionals. Don’t worry about what your current skill level is – there’s something to be learned by everyone from the presenters and participants alike.
The cost is $200 Canadian (cheap by industry standards) and includes the full-day workshop, snacks/beverages, and lunch. We prefer cheques (or ‘checks’ for those of you in the US ;)), but will also accept PayPal for those who need it (payable to peter_marlin(at)hotmail.com). If you’re having trouble with either of those methods, PM Roz or myself and we’ll work something out.
I’ll be posting links to some of the models that will be in attendance shortly. Suffice it to say we’ll have lots of talent there to work with. At this point I have commitments from ten models, and expect there to be closer to 15 or 20 by the time all is said and done.
That’s it for now. Looking forward to meeting the new people and seeing old friends from previous years :)
P&R
Accommodation info copied from previous thread:
You can start booking your rooms as of ......
NOW!!!!
We have, from July 3rd - July 8th a block of 15, 2 bedroom apartments and a block of 15 traditional dorm rooms set aside specifically for the DPChallenge Photography Workshop. You can start booking as of today and will have the opportunity to book your room until May 16th at which time the rooms set aside will be up for rent to the general public. *** If you haven't booked by then you risk not getting a spot ***
2 bedroom apartments are *$100.00 / night
Which is $50.00 a person. (full bath, kitchen, living room)
Traditional Dorm rooms are: $49.50 / night
which is $24.75 a person. (two beds in a room, shared bath down the hall, shared kitchen down the hall and shared common area)
*** PLEASE READ THIS *** you will be assigned the type of room you ask for and unless there is someone specifically you want to share with you will randomly be assigned spots with other workshop participants which is a great way to get to know each other.
Okay so on to the details:
Identify yourself as a participant of the DPChallenge Photography Workshop...you can call Vanessa Dumesnil 403 220 2588 or email at vadumesn@ucalgary.ca If you have any trouble booking with Vanessa you can contact as an alternate Tarah Blum 403 220 5443 or email at: tkmblum@ucalgary.ca
Peter nor I will be responsible to collect payments for your accommodation. You will be responsible for booking and paying for your individual accommodations via the contact information I just provided. Of course you are free to book hotels as well we just wanted to offer an affordable option that was close to the workshop as well as excellent access to transportation.
I'd love to join you, meet all of you guys and learn some stuff. Unfortunately, I'll be shooting a wedding in France that day... Let me know if you plan anything for August, I might be in the area around that time.
Dunno why I never read the other thread, but it's too late for me to change my vacation plans.
Damn.
;) its never too late!!! (in my world)
If it didn't mean breaking my promise to go camping with my boys, I'd figure out a way.
Okay never too late cept if its gonna break a promise to wee ones.. they always come first!!!
Camping will be just as amazing if not more.. pure quality!! .. as an aside.. Kids love the Calgary stampede and we have some of the best camping in the world out here in the mountains lol ;)
Dunno why I never read the other thread, but it's too late for me to change my vacation plans.
Damn.
;) its never too late!!! (in my world)
If it didn't mean breaking my promise to go camping with my boys, I'd figure out a way.
Okay never too late cept if its gonna break a promise to wee ones.. they always come first!!!
Camping will be just as amazing if not more.. pure quality!! .. as an aside.. Kids love the Calgary stampede and we have some of the best camping in the world out here in the mountains lol ;)
Less than 20 confirmations only? Come on people this will be the event to top them all..... Evah!! :)))
I coming all the way from Germany, I wanna meet as many of you DPC'ers as possible, come on sign up now! You won't regret it, the last two years were awesome!
You won't regret it, the last two years were awesome!
i can second that, especially the after show parties at gary's and nasti's place!
i wonder who will go bald this year...? LOL
i'd love to come again and i even have plenty of time, but it's just that i can't afford the jump over to calgary DAMMIT! too bad, but maybe next year in iceland, at least i know some places there where i can stay for free ;)
