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Revealing Your Artistry - Masterclass with Tony Hewitt & Denis Glennon
As we restrict the number of attendees in Masterclasses to a maximum of fifteen, this Masterclass is regrettably unable to accept further registrations. We have created a waiting list and should you wish to place your name on it, in case of a cancellation, please send an email to denis@denisglennon.com
The next Masterclass is scheduled for 18, 19 & 20 October 2013. Details will be posted on this website in August 2013. Should you wish to express interest in attending, please send an email to Denis.
THEME OF THE KARRI VALLEY MASTERCLASS – AUGUST 2013
“Revealing Your Artistry”.
“The camera always points both ways. In expressing the subject, you also express yourself.” [Freeman Patterson]
Tony Hewitt, Grand Master Photographer, Hon Fellow AIPP and Denis Glennon AO present the first of their 2013 Masterclass Series. To view some of Tony’s work click: Tony Hewitt.
The theme for this Masterclass is in keeping with earlier Masterclasses themes – “The Quiet Mind”, “The Artist’s Eye”, “Finding The Light”, “The Hidden Dimension”, etc.).
The presentations and shooting activities over the weekend will compliment the content of the earlier Masterclasses.
We will explore:
- Why it is that less than 1% of photographs submitted to major competitions are selected for gold awards?
- The qualities in a photograph that compel your friends and family members (as well as judges) to remember one or two of your images but immediately forget most others.
- Why the subjects you as a photographer really enjoy shooting invariably represent your very best work.
- The obvious technical considerations a photograph MUST have, but more importantly the additional quality that compels viewers, friends, editors and judges to take that all-important second look, then remember that image, above all the other images before them.
- The quality of “artistry” in compelling photographs and how being aware of the creative decisions you make when taking the photograph, will greatly enhance the possibility of you integrating artistry into your photography.
- Why composition is the unseen structure that gives strength to the photographic statement you are making and why if it is strong, lyrical and clear, it has the power to move others.
- Why in compelling compositions, the reader has the distinct impression that nothing can be added to or subtracted from the image and why this sense of completeness, of balance, is a profound key to adding artistry to your photographs.
- How the art and craft of “seeing” introduces soul and passion into your images, yet, despite the developments introduced in the last 20 years by digital photography, incisive “seeing” has remained unchanged.
- Some of the creative decisions Tony and Denis considered before they pressed the shutter that led to increased artistry in a number of their award-winning and compelling photographs.
- Using Live View to assist achieve more compelling photographs.
- The power of no colour to better savour the forms and textures of portraits, ethereal landscapes and create ancient painting-like images.
- How best to put the above into practice in several shoots around Karri Valley itself and at nearby scenic locations.
- How to work towards a final compelling image; most such images do not arrive in the world fully formed!
- How you can transform some of your good images into compelling ones, through gentle and constructive commentary and assistance.
Venue
The venue is one of Western Australia’s hidden jewels of tranquillity – Karri Valley Resort, Pemberton, Western Australia.
Nestled on the edge of trout-filled Lake Beedelup and surrounded by majestic karri forests, the natural charm of Karri Valley Resort provides the perfect setting for the focus of this Masterclass. Accommodation for all participants has been reserved in the best twin-share Lakeside rooms, which have private balconies overlooking Lake Beedelup. We have selected August because of the greater opportunities at this time of the year of photographing mist conditions on the lake which provide for stunning atmospheric and moody imagery.
Participants (and their spouses/partners/children) wishing to arrive a day early, or linger a day or so longer, may do so. One is reluctant to leave the quietude of Karri Valley and the many photogenic locations nearby and return to the busyness of city life. Why not make it a long weekend?
SPOUSES/PARTNERS/CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TOO
Spouses/partners/children are welcome to join you for the weekend. They do not have to participate in the Masterclass lectures and/or shoots. The additional costs for those attending and not registered for the Masterclass, will be confined to costs for food and drinks consumed by them and any other personal purchases from the resort.
Accommodation is either on a double occupancy/shared basis in the Lakeside Rooms or in seperate bedrooms in the 2 or 3 bedroom chalets located in the forest setting above the main reception area. The cost is the same for both options.
Photographers living adjacent to Karri Valley who wish to participate in the Masterclass lectures and photo shoots, are welcome. A reduced fee is available for those participants; click the “Costs” tab for details.
Dates & Arrival/Departure Times
The dates are: Fri 9th (for dinner), Sat 10th & Sun 11th August 2013.
We plan to arrive at Karri Valley at around 6.00pm on Friday, in time to ‘settle in’, become acquainted with the geography of the resort, ease into the quietude of the lake and forest surrounds, enjoy dinner after which we will have a short informal discussion about the program for the following two days. More complete details on procedures for arrival, and what to take, will be provided to registrants. We plan to finish around 3.30pm on Sunday, so that participants can avoid driving home in the dark. You can arrange to arrive a day or so early and depart a little later if you wish.
ALL-INCLUSIVE COST
As we restrict the number of attendees in Masterclasses to a maximum of fifteen, this is Masterclass is sold out and further registrations are regrettably unable to be accepted. The next Masterclass is scheduled for 18, 19 & 20 October 2013. Details will be posted on this website in August 2013.
The all-inclusive cost for the Karri Valley Masterclass 2013 is $1200.00 per person, payable on registration. This payment includes:
- Attendance at all Masterclass sessions, early morning and sunset photographic shoots.
- Private transport from Karri Valley Resort to Windy Harbour/Salmon Beach and return, on Saturday afternoon/evening. We may decide on an alternate location for this shoot, depending on weather.
- Two nights accommodation on a shared-room basis – Fri & Sat nights.
- Dinner on Friday evening.
- Breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday.
- Breakfast/lunch on Sunday.
- Morning/afternoon teas & coffee during the Masterclass.
- Invitation to the private “Masterclass Musings” following dinner on Saturday evening.
It may be possible to share transport from Perth, depending on home location of participants. We will facilitate this as well as preferences for sharing rooms, as far as possible, when registrations are received.
WHY NOT CONSIDER HAVING YOUR SPOUSE/PARTNER JOIN YOU FOR THE WEEKEND?
It is possible for your spouse/partner to join you on the weekend and not participate in the Masterclass lectures and shoots. The additional costs for your spouse/partner who will not be participating in the Masterclass will be confined to those costs associated with meals and drinks consumed by him/her, and for which you will be required to pay separately, to the resort. Should your spouse/partner be accompanying you, please inform Karri Valley Resort directly of this. Advise them you are registered for the photography Masterclass as we will be providing a list of Masterclass participants to the resort in advance. The contact number for Karri Valley Resort is 08-9776 2020 and if possible speak with Shelly Draper, Front Office Manager.
COST FOR LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: $745.00 per person.
A number of photographers, resident in the South West, have expressed interest in attending the Masterclass sessions and photographic shoots, but do not require accommodation at the resort, or meals (other than the morning/afternoon coffees served during the Masterclass sessions). Please ensure you indicate the selection of this option when registering.
How To Register
As we restrict the number of attendees in Masterclasses to a maximum of fifteen, this is Masterclass is sold out and further registrations are regrettably unable to be accepted. The next Masterclass is scheduled for 18, 19 & 20 October 2013. Details will be posted on this website in August 2013.
To register, please use the small arrow to select either the “All Inclusive Registration” or “Local Photographer Registration”.
Then click the “Buy Now” button below and follow the prompts.
The cost of either option is payable in full, on registration.
You may use Visa or MasterCard, or PayPal.
You will automatically receive a receipt upon payment.
This receipt is also your confirmation of registration; please retain it in a safe place.
Should you wish to read the Terms & Provisions of Registration, please click: Masterclass Terms & Provisions.
Some Suggestions On Equipment To Get The Best From The Masterclass
Please take the following:
- Camera(s)
- Wide angle lens (e.g. 16-35mm) and your favourite portrait lens.
- Medium-sized telephoto lens (e.g. 70-200mm), if you own one.
- Polarizing Filter for each lens – optional.
- Graduated ND Filter(s), if you own them – again optional.
- Other lenses you have used to date – again optional.
- Tripod and Tripod head for landscape shooting.
- Card Reader for downloading your images (if this is what you normally use to transfer images from your camera to your laptop)
- Laptop loaded with the post-processing software you normally use (e.g. Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, other).
- USB or “Thumb” Drive for transferring images between computers.
- Warm clothes and suitable footwear for walking in the bush on the early morning shoots and the visits to coast to shoot seascapes.
- Wet weather gear – keep an eye on the local weather forecast on the days leading up to the Masterclass.
- An open mind and anticipation of a great weekend with like-minded people in a great setting!
If you have any questions about camera gear before registering please telephone or drop an email to either Tony or Denis – click on the “Queries” tab above for details.
Directions to Karri Valley
To see exactly where Karri Valley is and how to get there, click View Larger Map underneath the Google Map on the right.
When the larger Google map opens you can use it in the normal way.
As you get close to the resort you will find a number of signs pointing the way to it.
Be careful driving in the resort grounds as you may encounter animals crossing the road.
On arrival check in at Reception indicating you have registered on the Photography Masterclass.
Queries
If you believe this Masterclass is not for you, perhaps you might consider forwarding the information to a friend who may like to know about it. Thank you.
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