More than 20 classes taught by
award
winning photographers
WWW.BSOP.CA
Edmonton’s Photography School Since 2007
Classes for beginner, amateur
& professional photographers
Hands-on training
Winter/Spring 2014/2015
Class Calendar
3 photography diplomas available
Winter/Spring 2014/2015
Class Calendar
About the BSOP
The Burwell School of Photography was founded in Edmonton in 2007 by Paul Burwell with the goal of providing unparalleled photography education. Paul is an award winning professional photographer and contributing editor to Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine. He recognized the need for hands-on, professionally taught photography courses that were available in the Edmonton area. Our classes consistently receive rave reviews and we encourage students to sign up early as we regularly sell out certain classes. Over the years we have expanded our course offerings and instructors and we are pleased to offer our largest ever selection of classes and workshops for the Winter/Spring 2014 session.
Our classes and workshops are for everyone from the absolute beginner, aspiring amateur or even the seasoned professional. We strive to provide an experiential, down to earth learning environment with world class photographer instructors. Our instructors haven’t just taken a class on teaching photography, rather they are seasoned, recognized professionals making a living from photography who have a passion for sharing their experience with their students.
Photography is ultimately about vision. Our instructors will teach you both the technical and creative skills to develop your own style and vision of photography. Our classes and workshops feature a combination of classroom theory combined with a very healthy dose of hands-on learning.
Diplomas
Students who complete a number of our classes and pass a portfolio review have the opportunity to earn a BSOP diploma in one of the following disciplines:
• Portrait Photography
• Wedding Photography
• Nature Photography
For more information on the classes required to be awarded a diploma, please visit our web site.
Why choose the BSOP?
• Most of our classes allow a maximum of 12 students so that you get all the individual attention you require
• We are a federally certified private education provider meaning that your class fees may be tax deductible
• Our instructors are all working professional photographers who are nationally and internationally recognized. Plus, they know how to teach and love sharing their passion for photography with their students
• Our classes get consistently rave reviews-check the testimonials on our website • We train you using the latest techniques and
the latest software. We don’t pretend that an older version or technique is current
• All our classes are conducted in a fun, creative manner. Egos are left at the door so that you receive an optimum learning experience • Our weekend classes include a hot lunch so
you won’t have to scramble to find a lunch during your lunch break
• Last but not least, you’ll love our space! To keep your costs and our costs lower, we rent classroom space at a local retreat centre set in 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, all within city limits...a relaxing and peaceful place to learn
Class Name Page
Core Classes Digital Photography for Beginners 4
Digital Camera Fundamentals 4
Creative Design 4
Photography Play & Critique 4
Software Classes Lightroom for Photographers 5
Photoshop CC for Lightroom Users 5
Elective Classes Available Light Portrait Photography 5
Food Photography - NEW! 7
Macro Photography 8
Landscape Photography - NEW! 7
Night Photography 8
Off Camera Flash 6
Pet Photography - NEW! 7
Portrait Photography 5
Posing Families and Children - NEW! 7
Studio Lighting 6
Travel Photography 8
Wedding Photography 6
Wildlife Photography 8
Detailed Class Descriptions Available Online at WWW.BSOP.CA
Where are we?
The vast majority of our Edmonton based classes are run at the Providence Renewal Conference Centre. This facility is located in south west Edmonton and is easily accessed via Calgary Trail, Whitemud Drive or Anthony Henday Drive.
Located at 3005 119 Street NW in Edmonton, the Providence is situated on over 20 acres of treed estate. The quiet nature of its surroundings makes it an ideal place to learn a new skill.
Edmonton Map
Instructor Biographies
Bruce Clarke - Bruce is a professional event, wedding and portrait
photographer. Although he focuses primarily on wedding and event photography he also enjoys portrait and commercial photography. In addition to running his photography business, Moments in Digital Photography, Bruce is also the Director of Content for the popular website and podcast This Week
in Photo with Frederick Van Johnson.
Chris Stambaugh, MPA - Chris is the former president of the Professional
Photographers of Canada (PPOC) and has been a professional photographer for over two decades. Chris holds the designations of “Master of Photographic Arts” and “Honorary Lifetime Member” by the PPOC. Chris has won numerous awards for his work including being a finalist in the Alberta and Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year.
Darcy Evans - NEW! A born and raised Edmontonian, Darcy is a freelance photographer specializing in candid pet photography. He has always been fascinated by the creative process and has always loved the beauty that can be found in the simplest things around us. Capturing the nuances of light and shadow fascinate him and it is his desire that his photography reflects this. Candid moments of his clients and their pets doing things they love are a passion.
Darlene Hildebrandt - Darlene brings over 25 years of professional
photography experience and was a highly honoured and awarded member of the Professional Photographers of Canada. She has worked professionally in the areas of commercial photography, portrait and wedding photography and most recently travel and fine art photography. Darlene is the Managing Editor of the Internet’s top online photography resource, Digital Photography School. You can find Darlene online through her Her View Photography and Digital Photo Mentor web sites.
Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou - NEW! Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou are full-time photographers based out of Cochrane, Alberta. They are creative partners in life and work and enjoy sharing their photographic knowledge with other passionate shooters. Renowned for their accessible and fun teaching style, Darwin and Sam conduct workshops and teach seminars on all things creatively photographic.
Olivia Kachman - Olivia is a graduate from NAIT’s Photographic Technology
program and her passion is photojournalism and documentary photography. She works for a variety of Canadian publications as a freelance photographer shooting editorial, documentary, news, commercial and portrait photography.
Paul Burwell - In addition to being the owner of the BSOP, Paul Burwell is a
professional photographer, writer, educator and naturalist with over 20 years experience working with and educating adults. He is a contributing editor and regular columnist with Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine. Paul has been a finalist in the Veolia ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ worldwide competition and was named “a top wildlife shooter” by Popular Photography Magazine in 2010.
Sandy Weatherall -NEW!Sandy Weatherall has worked in various areas of the photography industry since graduating from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology over 25 years ago. She enjoys photographing her favorite things in life such as pets and sports but her greatest passion is Food Photography. Sandy has been published in food magazines and over 30 cookbooks. She also shoots restaurant menus, product labeling and marketing material for major food companies.
Register at www.bsop.ca • Call 780-669-1261 or toll free 1-877-778-1745
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. Where do I sign up?
A. You can sign up for any courses
on-line through our web site (www.bsop. ca) or by calling 780-669-1261 or toll free 1-877-778-1745.
Q. Where are the photography classes
held?
A. Unless otherwise indicated, all of
our classes are currently being held at the Providence Renewal Conference Centre located at 3005 119 Street NW in Edmonton, Alberta.
Q. Is there free parking available? A. Yes, there is lots of free parking
available.
Q. What type of camera is required to
take a class?
A. In order to take full advantage
of our courses and to participate in the hands-on activities, we strongly recommend bringing a camera with interchangeable lenses that has the ability to use manual controls (except for our Digital Photography for Beginners and Travel Photography classes). If you aren’t sure if your camera will work for our classes, please contact us before registering and we’ll let you know if the camera will work for you or not.
Q. I don’t have that type of camera,
now what?
A. If you don’t have one yet, try
borrowing one from a friend or relative or contact us to inquire about the possibility of a rental.
Q. Are your courses theoretical or
hands-on?
A. Our courses are combination
of theory and hands-on exercises. We pride ourselves in providing an experiential learning environment.
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“As someone who’s been
self-taught on almost everything
I’ve learned in the creative
fields, it’s incredible to learn so
much in such a short period of
time. I wish I’d discovered your
school sooner!” - NV
Digital Camera Fundamentals
Instructor: Paul Burwell
This class is the foundation for most of our other classes. This is the class that will help you master your digital camera (with manual controls and interchangeable lenses) so that you can get the camera off of automatic mode and start using one of the manual modes to start making the photographs you want to make instead of the photos the camera decides for you. Digital Camera Fundamentals fully explores the topics of exposure modes, aperture settings, shutter speeds, the when, where and why of ISO, metering modes, proper exposures (photos that aren’t too dark or bright), autofocus, electronic flash, white balance and equipment choice considerations.
This class is not for the student who wants to sit for 12 hours listening to an instructor talk but rather for the student who wants a class with a great mixture of theory in addition to ample hands-on practice on their own camera. Digital Camera Fundamentals is our most popular class, so register soon-we’re often sold out months in advance!
12 Hours • $250 plus GST (Includes hot lunches on weekend classes) Sep 20th & 21st, 2014(Weekend)
Oct 18th & 19th, 2014(Weekend)
Dec 13th & 14th, 2014 (Weekend)
Jan 10th & 11th, 2015 (Weekend)
Jan 17th & 18th, 2015 (Weekend)
Feb 28th & Mar 1st, 2015 (Weekend)
Mar 7th & 8th, 2015 (Weekend)
Apr 18th & 19th, 2015 (Weekend)
May 9th & 10th, 2015 (Weekend)
Jun 13th & 14th, 2015 (Weekend)
Jul 11th & 12th, 2015 (Weekend)
Aug 15th & 16th, 2015 (Weekend)
Digital Photography for
Beginners
Instructor: Olivia Kachman
This class is aimed at the photographer who has just started using a small digital camera and wants to learn how to use the various buttons, dials and menus to make the best possible images. The objective of this class is to help you understand your camera so that you can take better pictures with creativity and confidence. This introductory class features a combination of technical and creative topics to help you get the most from your digital camera. For this hands-on class, you will bring your camera and manual to class and with your instructor’s guidance, learn how to better utilize your camera’s features.
6 Hours • $165 plus GST (Saturday, includes hot lunch) 6 Hours • $150 plus GST (2 Weekday
Evenings) Sep 13th, 2014 (Saturday)
Oct 25th, 2014 (Saturday)
Dec 3rd & 10th, 2014 (Wed Evenings)
Jan 21st & 28th, 2014 (Wed Evenings)
Jan 24th, 2015(Saturday)
Feb 4th & 11th, 2015 (Wed Evenings)
Mar 7th, 2015 (Saturday)
Mar 11th & 18th, 2015 (Wed Evenings)
Apr 25th, 2015 (Saturday)
May 13th & 20th, 2015 (Wed Evenings)
May 30th, 2015 (Saturday)
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Photography Play & Critique
Instructor: Olivia Kachman
This class is for photographers who have previously completed the Digital Camera Fundamentals class and are ready to advance to the next level. This is accomplished through practical in-class experience with hands-on photography. Students will submit photos weekly for critique to demonstrate specific manual photography skills.
The success of this class is based on the full participation of every student.
12 Hours • $225 plus GST (4 Wednesday Evenings) Oct 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2014 Jun 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th , 2015 © Olivia K achman
Photography Play & Critique
Creative Design
Instructors: Chris Stambaugh, MPA
Now that you have a handle on the technical controls of your camera, you can move to the next step of becoming a photographer and learn how to creatively design an interesting photograph. This class features weekly assignments combined with in-class discussions to help you refine your creative vision. Some of the class topics will include: visual thinking, colour characteristics, using lines, textures tones and shapes, creating a focal point and creating an emotional response. 12 Hours • $225 plus GST Feb 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2015 (4 Wednesday Evenings) Creative Design © S tambaugh P hot og raphics
Lightroom for Photographers
Instructor: Paul Burwell
We strongly believe that Adobe’s Lightroom software should form the basis of all of our student’s photography management and editing software. This software was created from the ground up by and for photographers.
During this class we will teach you how to import your photos, sort the good from the bad and reduce the clutter, make them so that you can find them again in the future. And when we are done with that we’ll teach you how to develop your photos so that they look their absolute best.
This class will teach students how to take advantage of the incredible power of this easy-to-use software. Most photographers can do everything they will ever need to do to most photos entirely within Adobe Lightroom. The price of this class includes a textbook.
Adobe has recently announced a “photographer’s subscription” that bundles both the current version of Lightroom and Photoshop CC for $10 USD/month.
12 Hours • $325 plus GST (Includes a textbook and hot lunches) Oct 25th & 26th, 2014 (Weekend)
Nov 29th & 30th, 2014 (Weekend)
Feb 14th & 15th, 2015 (Weekend)
May 23rd & 24th, 2015 (Weekend)
Photoshop CC for
Lightroom Users
Instructor: Paul Burwell
Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud) is the de facto standard application for photography manipulation software. This class presumes that you use Adobe’s Lightroom software to manage your photographs and that you’ll be using Photoshop to do the sort of editing tasks that simply cannot be performed within Lightroom itself.
This course will teach you how to harness the power of Photoshop CC to accomplish tasks like cropping and resizing, fixing common problems, compositing, pro sharpening techniques, mastering content-aware changes, portrait retouching, Photoshop special effects and getting prints that match your monitor.
Adobe has recently announced a “photographer’s subscription” that bundles both the current version of Lightroom and Photoshop CC for $10 USD/month.
12 Hours • $325 plus GST (Includes a textbook and hot lunches) Nov 8th & 9th, 2014 (Weekend)
Feb 21st & 22nd, 2015 (Weekend)
Register at www.bsop.ca • Call 780-669-1261 or toll free 1-877-778-1745
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Available Light Portrait
Photography
Instructor: Darlene Hildebrandt
This course will teach photographers how to use natural and available light to make captivating photographs.
Join Darlene for a photography class on Available Light Photography that will touch on some of the basics of using available lighting (window light and reflectors) along with small flash as fill-light for portraits. These techniques are great for child portraits or pet photography, done in your own home.
12 Hours • $275 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Sep 13th & 14th, 2014 (Weekend)
Feb 21st & 22nd, 2015 (Weekend)
May 2nd & 3rd, 2015 (Weekend)
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Portrait Photography
Instructor: Chris Stambaugh
Photographing people is one of the most difficult things to do and yet one of the most common subject matters. This intensive weekend class will cover many aspects of portrait photography and leave you with the knowledge and skills to create more flattering, creative and well lit portrait photographs. There will be complete portrait lighting equipment for students to practice with in this class.
12 Hours • $275 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Oct 25th & 26th, 2014 (Weekend)
Jan 31st & Feb 1st, 2015 (Weekend)
Jun 20th & 21st, 2015 (Weekend)
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“I got my monies
worth by 10:00
Sunday morning!”
- RR
Studio Lighting
Instructor: Bruce Clarke
Join Bruce as he presents this hands-on photography class that will provide you with an introduction to studio lighting equipment and techniques. Learning to photograph in a studio environment can seem like a daunting task. This class is designed to demystify studio equipment and provide you with hands-on opportunities to practice studio lighting and techniques.
During the class Bruce will covers topics such as studio setups, lighting equipment, backdrops and props, hot lights versus strobes, monolights versus speed lights, metering in studio, white balance, basic portrait setup, essential modifiers and key light, fill light and hair lights. This is a 12 hour class running over a weekend.
12 Hours • $300 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Apr 25 & 26, 2015 (Weekend)
Studio Lighting © Moments in Digital Photography
Wedding Photography
Instructor: Chris Stambaugh, MPA
If you are just contemplating photographing your first wedding or if you are a seasoned pro, this class will help you to photograph with the skill and confidence you need. Start with techniques to better communicate with your bride and groom and learn proper planning to eliminate surprises and maximize the potential for great photographs. You will learn detailed techniques for each segment of the wedding day including the pre-ceremony getting ready pictures, the church ceremony, the portrait session and the reception. Learn when to use a photo journalistic approach and when to take charge and direct your photo session.
12 Hours • $275 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Nov 29 & 30, 2014 (Weekend) Feb 28 & Mar 1, 2015 (Weekend) © Stambaugh Photographics
Wedding Photography
Off Camera Flash
Instructor: Bruce Clarke
Bruce Clarke presents
this hands-on photography class that
will teach you about using your electronic flashes off camera. Very few subjects will look their best when attempting to photograph using the built-in flash or even an external flash mounted on top of the camera. By getting your flash
off of the camera you will be able to start making images that are more dynamic and interesting.
This is a 12 hour class run over the course of a weekend. The class includes plenty of hands-on practice including time photographing a model.
12 Hours • $325 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Nov 1 & 2, 2014 (Weekend) Apr 18 & 19, 2015 (Weekend)
Off Camera Flash © Moments in Digital Photography
“I have taught at the post secondary level for more than
30 years. The instruction in this course was at a level
comparable to any top professor at the university.” - GL
Landscape Photography
Instructors: Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou
Join Darwin and Sam, award winning photographers and founders of oopoomoo.com for a fun, intensive weekend class focused on helping you get the most out of your landscape photography.
This class features an exciting combination of classroom time, shooting assignments and exercises and critique time. There is no better way to quickly improve your photography than to receive direct teaching, feedback and critiques from arguably Canada’s best Landscape Photography duo.
~20 Hours • $425 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Sep 19th, 20th & 21st, 2014 (Friday
Evening, Saturday & Sunday) May 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2015 (Friday
Evening, Saturday & Sunday)
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Macro Photography © P aul Bur w ell Landscape Photography © S aman tha Chr ysan thou - oopoomoo .c om
Posing for Families & Children
Instructor: Chris Stambaugh, MPA
A follow-up to Chris’ Portrait Photography class this class will teach the one skill that eludes many photographers: finding a way to skillfully and naturally pose their subjects. With practice, posing adults can be relatively easy because they’ll usually listen to your feedback but posing children requires an entirely special skill set.
Through a series of classroom lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Chris will help you learn to pose children and families in a natural dynamic way.
12 Hours • $325 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Sep 27th & 28th, 2014 (Weekend)
Mar 28th & 29th, 2015 (Weekend)
Food Photography
Instructor: Sandy Weatherall
With the boom in social media and the foodie craze, food photography is more popular than ever. Food photography has the unique characteristics of being both technically and artistically challenging.
With her 25+ years of professional food photography experience, including being the photographer for the popular ‘Company’s Coming’ cookbook series, Sandy will guide you through a series of lectures and practical hands-on photography exercises through the steps, techniques and equipment necessary to make captivating images of food.
12 Hours • $250 plus GST Feb 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th (4 Wednesday Evenings) Fo od P hot ogr aph y
© Sandy Weatherall - Jinsei Photographics
Pet Photography
Instructor: Darcy Evans
There is a huge difference between making a cute “snapshot” of a pet and making a compelling intimate portrait. This class will help you learn to exercise your patience and love of animals while making skillfully crafted pet portraits. Using a combination of classroom lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, Darcy will help you learn the techniques he uses to produce his stunning pet portraiture images.
12 Hours • $275 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Nov 1st & 2nd, 2014 (Weekend)
Apr 11th & 12th, 2015 (Weekend)
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© Darcy Evans Photography
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“I learned more in these
past 2 days then I did
in 4 months of full-time
courses.” HM
To register on-line and for more information go to: WWW.BSOP.CA Questions? E-mail us at [email protected] Call us at 1-780-669-1261 or Toll-free 1-877-778-1745
Night Photography
Instructor: Darlene Hildebrandt
Many photographers put their cameras away or stop taking pictures at night or in the dark. However, compelling and beautiful images can be made in darkness. Darlene Hildebrandt will teach you how to use different techniques to photograph at night and in dark conditions. This class includes an evening field trip to experiment with night photography.
12 Hours • $250 plus GST (Includes hot lunch or dinner) Sep 27th & 28th, 2014 (Weekend)
Apr 18th & 19th, 2015 (Weekend)
Night Photography © Her View Photography
Travel Photography
Instructor: Darlene Hildebrandt
This course will teach you to make inspiring images that capture the spirit and details of your travels. A lot of people go on great vacations only to come home with images that don’t represent the feelings they experienced while they were away. This class will help you to make sure that you can re-live your travel experiences through your images again and again.
12 Hours • $250 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Oct 4th & 5th, 2014 (Weekend)
Mar 21st & 22nd, 2015 (Weekend)
Travel Photography © Her View Photography
Macro Photography
Instructor: Paul Burwell
Join Paul Burwell for a multi-faceted macro photography class that will immerse you into the world of macro photography. We’ll spend the entire weekend helping you learn about the aspects of macro photography necessary to produce compelling and well composed images. You will have ample opportunities to practice at our macro photography stations which include numerous objects, backgrounds and even water droplets.
12 Hours • $300 plus GST (Includes hot lunches) Nov 22nd & 23rd, 2014 (Weekend)
Mar 21st & 22nd, 2015 (Weekend)
© Paul Burwell
Macro Photography
Wildlife Photography Class
Edmonton Based
Instructor: Paul Burwell
This Edmonton based class features an entire weekend dedicated to the subject of wildlife photography with discussions on equipment and tips, tricks and techniques for making quality wildlife images. This class also includes a field trip where we go out to a special location or two to do some wildlife photography. This class does not require that you have a super telephoto lens; rather a lens in the range of 70-300mm will work quite well for the course.
12 Hours • $275 plus GST (includes hot lunch on Saturday) June 27th & 28th, 2015 (Weekend)
Wildlife Photography © Paul Burwell
Wildlife Photography Workshops
Kalispell, Montana
Instructor: Paul Burwell
Each year Paul leads at least three workshops at the Triple “D” Game Farm in Kalispell Montana. These workshops allow you to build an amazing portfolio of wildlife photography images, many of which just aren’t possible to create in the wild without putting yourself or the animal in danger. Wildlife subjects can include: Cougars, Grizzly and Black Bears, Snow and Amur Leopards, Siberian Tiger, Canadian Lynx, Bobcat, Wolves, Coyote, Fox, Fisher and others.
• $1,395 USD (Transportation, meals and accommodations not included)
Winter - Jan 23rd - 26th, 2015
Spring - Jun 19th - 22nd, 2015
Fall - Oct 9th - 12th, 2015
