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To register for any of the Photography Classes at the Surrey Art Gallery   call 604-501-5100.

Surrey Art Gallery Summer and Fall 2012

Fee: $59 per class. To register call 604-501-5100

1. Sunday, July 29 – 10 to 4:30pm (registration starts on June 4/12)

Beginners Digital Camera Workshop -Course no. 4290111
A slow paced hands-on approach to basic digital camera operation, composition, using flash and scenic and people photography. Includes instructor guided shooting in Bear Creek Park and image critique. Bring your camera, manual & accessories
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2. Saturday, August 11 –    10am to 4:30pm (registration starts on June 4/12)

Enthusiasts Digital Camera Workshop -Course no. 4290112
Fast paced, hands-on approach to creative camera operation, lighting & flash techniques, people & macro photography. Includes instructor guided shooting in Bear Creek Park & evaluation of your images. Bring Your camera, manual & accessories

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3. Sunday, September 23 – (registration starts on July 30/12)

Digital Photography For Beginners   10am to 4:30pm -Course no. tba

Covers digital photography basics, camera operation, composition, image organization, software review and easy editing and sharing techniques in a fun and informative experience. Handouts supplied. Bring your camera and manual.

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4. Sunday, November 4 – (registration starts on July 30/12)

Mastering your SLR Digital Camera   10am to 4:30pm -Course no. tba

This fast paced 2 evening session for photographer enthusiasts covers comprehensive SLR digital camera operation, flash techniques and creative composition. Use of light, lighting systems, lens and camera accessories to create stunning images will be covered.

A brief review and use of digital photography software combined with multimedia presentations creates an inspiring and informative session. Comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual

To register for any of the Digital Camera or Photography Classes at West Vancouver's Ferry Building Gallery call 604-925-7270.

Schedule for FALL 2012

One class only:

October 30 and Nov. 1, 2012    2 evening sessions 7pm to 9:30pm $60
Creative Photography Tips and Techniques

Moderately paced: Learn how to use your P&S or SLR digital camera, flash, lighting systems, simple accessories and editing software to create absolutely stunning images.

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Your Instructor:

David Smith is a professional photographer with Image by Interface - stock, wedding, portrait, travel and commercial photographers - worldwide. He is a guest speaker at photo conferences, local art galleries, international tours and on cruise ships. His multimedia presentations will inspire, inform and entertain you. Private tutoring available. Contact David Smith: Cell 604-818-7662 or email dave@imagebyinterface.com.
For information and course updates: www.imagebyinterface.com and select Training

some recent comments from our workshop and class attendees...

March 2011 "I attended the Mastering your Digital Camera classes at WV Ferry Building this week and you've taken away my fear of manuals!! Your enthusiasm is infectious and your patience and excellent teaching skills made the course a pleasure and a great learning experience. Very USEFUL!!!"... Margaret

July 2010 " ...and a most enjoyable workshop it was! Thanks David for sharing your expertise - and making it all so understandable! I enthusiastically recommend Dave's classes/workshops to anyone interested in photography. Thanks!....Rosemary

Sept. 2009: "I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful presentation. On the way home I stopped to purchase a UV filter, cleaning cloth and blower for my camera. I was also given an introduction to a flash unit for my camera which I hope to soon purchase. I am now going over the manual and understanding so much more and really looking forward to taking pictures outside the Automatic scenario. Your course was so informative and has really reopened my interest in photography again!! I cannot thank you enough and will be signing up for your Editing Digital Photography Images course in November and look forward to seeing you again......... Alanna

April 2009: " You were awesome! The information you covered was amazing and in greater detail than I was expecting; I am now very excited about using my camera. No kidding, I’ve got Brent thinking about getting a digital camera now! Thanks again for a great class" ....Coro

May 2008: "I attended the May 12 & 13 classes at Kerrisdale Community Centre You were awesome! You are certainly very accomplished at photography and teaching. I learned a lot and was entertained at the same time!...."    ..... Kim

May 2008: " I attended one of your photography sessions in May at the Ferry Building in West Vancouver. The two-evening sessions were great and I learned all kinds of new ideas about photography. It put me in touch with my creative side which is always calling out to me and you helped to inspire me to spend more of my time exploring; as the possibilities are endless. Thanks again for the insights.....Heather

PRIVATE TUTORING AVAILABLE

David Smith also tutors beginner, enthusiast and professional photographers digital and travel photography, use of cameras, flash systems, Photoshop Elements 7.0, Photoshop CS4, Adobe Bridge, Photodex software: Proshow Gold, Proshow Producer and location and studio lighting techniques, image workflow, marketing and stock photography subjects. Contact Dave for more information.

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Audience comments on the actual presentation:
Bonnie W: “ I've been to other Travel Photography presentations but none with such an enthusiastic presenter with refreshingly different tips. Fun, informative & very useful locally and abroad.”

Gisli S: “ Excellent! Being a newbie in digital photography it was a revelation. I know I need more info and will make sure to take in as much of courses and lectures on the subject. David was an exciting and knowledgeable presentor, informative of the places he had seen in the world. A true Canadian ambassador.”

Rob: “ Five stars for David! Lots of tips for we budding travel photographers ”
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We regularly conduct classes, workshops or hands on personalized training on DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, MULTIMEDIA SLIDE SHOWS, TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIAL TRAVEL PRESENTATION subjects. Our venues are art galleries, cruise ships, community centres, schools, colleges, libraries, cruise ships, on site at your location or in our own studio. We conduct introductory and intermediate level classes on digital photography, multimedia and travel photography subjects. We will teach classes and provide private and small group training sessions to bring you up to speed on how to manage your digital photography workflow and improve your photography and digital file work flow skills on a customized basis.  We are also available for private and small group training sessions at your location or at our digital darkroom studio in West Vancouver, BC. Travel, art gallery, convention, and travel service provider inquiries are also welcome. Questions or inquires? Contact us

David Smith also tutors beginner, enthusiast and professional photographers digital and travel photography, use of cameras, flash systems, Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Photoshop CS4, workflow and on location and studio lighting techniques. Contact us for more information.

We conduct seminars, classes, workshops, lectures, seminars, travel multimedia slide shows and public speeches on travel, motivational and digital photography subjects for general, corporate, travel industry and photographer audiences. We also give digital and travel photography lectures on cruise ships. Our talks are always inspiring, educational and entertaining. Our keynote speeches are motivational and fun! For more info click here.

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Detailed program descriptions are below the schedule on this page or click here.

Locations: Our Vancouver, BC area locations include the Surrey Art Gallery (Surrey), Ferry Building Gallery Gallery (West Vancouver) and the Park and Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver. We also lecture internationally for photography conferences, corporate events and meetings and various travel industry providers including travel agents, international cruise ship lines and corporate conferences and customer appreciation sessions. For more click here

Digital Photography - Unlocking Your Camera’s Potential

Beginners learn basic digital camera operation, camera settings, use of flash and how to take better images. Includes demonstrations of software, simple image organization, easy editing and sharing techniques and multimedia presentations. Comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual

Using your Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

This slow paced 2 evening or full day session for beginners covers basic digital camera operation, camera settings, use of flash and how to take better images with your point & shoot digital camera. A brief demonstration of digital photography software, simple image organization and easy editing and sharing techniques along with multimedia presentations creates a fun and informative experience. There will be ample time for Q&A and comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual

Using your SLR Digital Cameras

This fast paced 2 evening session for photographer enthusiasts covers comprehensive SLR digital camera operation, flash techniques and creative composition. Use of light, lighting systems, lens and camera accessories to create stunning images will be covered. A brief review and use of digital photography software combined with multimedia presentations creates an inspiring and informative session. Comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual

Editing Your Digital Photography Images

This moderately paced 2 evening session covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques. Colour space, white balance, layers, panorama stitching, imaging retouching (skin blemishes, cloning, tummy tucks) and more will be covered using Picasa, Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Photoshop CS4. Other software products will be reviewed. Comprehensive handouts are supplied

Multimedia Slide Show Production and Sharing Digital Images

This moderately paced 2 evening or full day session covers the planning and production of multimedia slide shows, sourcing and using audio files and new ways of sharing your digital images. Online sharing, easy web site production, Blogs, social networking and digital photo book production will be reviewed. Use of Picasa 3.0, Photoshop Elements 7.0, ProShow Gold 4.0 and ProShow Producer 4.0 and others will be demonstrated. Comprehensive handouts are supplied

Do You Have A Bucket List? World Travel for Seniors on a Budget From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™.

Join baby boomers David and Anna Smith as they share their world travel tales and budget tips from their excellent world travel & photo adventures. As frequent world travelers they will show you their bucket list on 6 continents and how they budget, travel, plan and pack as seniors. Whether your are an arm chair traveler, active travel adventurer or just travel planning, get your bucket list and pencil ready for this informative, entertaining and inspiring multimedia presentation.

Travel Photography Today -Traveling with your Digital Camera From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™.
Professional world travel photographers and travel writers David and Anna Smith share cool travel photography tips and techniques for capturing and sharing your travel images using today’s digital cameras, modern easy-to-use software and online social networks. With a few amazing photo stories and adventures thrown in, this inspiring multimedia presentation for beginner or enthusiasts photographers and local or world travelers will keep you informed and entertained. Bring your camera and an open mind.
Travel Tales from South East Asia. Why Thailand is on our Bucket List From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™.

Professional world travel photographers and travel writers David and Anna Smith share their travel tales and adventures from Thailand as they float adrift on the Mekong River, visit long neck villages, tour ancient Bangkok silk factories and floating markets, play with tigers, elephants and snakes and savour its foods, blissful serenity, idyllic beaches and peaceful people. This multimedia presentation will surely place Thailand on your future travel bucket list.

NEW
Hands-on 4.5 Hr. Mini Workshops

$60 plus GST. Minimum 4 people max 8. Bring your own laptop and installed software. Free trial software available

Location: My West Vancouver home or for groups of 6 people or more at your location in the metro Vancouver area. Available only until Jan 9, 2010.

To register for any of the Hands-on Mini Workshops below contact Dave Smith cell 604-818-7662 or dave@imagebyinterface.com

a. Editing Your Digital Images with Picassa

This slow paced workshop session will cover the  Editing of you Digital Photography Images using Picassa. Covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques. White balance, imaging retouching, output options and more will be covered using Picasa 3.0. Other software products will be reviewed. Bring your laptop with Picassa 3.0 installed from http://www.picasa.com/ (or we can install for you) and some image files to work on. Handout as pdf file included.

b. Editing Your Digital Images with Photoshop Elements

This moderately paced 4.5 hour workshop session covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques suing Photoshop Elemets. Colour space, white balance, layers, panorama stitching, imaging retouching (skin blemishes, cloning, tummy tucks) and more will be covered using Photoshop Elements 8.0. Bring your own laptop with PS Elements installed and some image files to work on. Trial software at http://www.adobe.com/ Other software products will be reviewed. Handout as pdf file included

c. Multimedia Slide Show Production with Proshow Gold 4.0
This moderately paced 4.5 hour workshop session covers the planning and production of multimedia slide shows, sourcing and using audio files and new ways of sharing your digital images with ProSHow Gold 4.0 (PC's only). Free trial downloads at http://www.photodex.com/  Special effects, sharing and ouptut options will also be covered. Other software products will be reviewed.  Handout as pdf file included.

To register for any of the above Hands-on Mini Workshops contact Dave Smith cell 604-818-7662 or dave@imagebyinterface.com

INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND

David Smith is a professional world travel and commercial photographer, a member of the Editorial Photographers Association and past President of the North Shore Photographic Society. He is founder of Image by Interface (photography services www.imagebyinterface.com) and Interface Images (stock photos www.interfaceimages.com). His images are published worldwide and he is represented by stock photo agencies in Europe, US and Australia. David is a popular keynote speaker and guest lecturer on digital photography and travel for camera clubs, photo conferences, travel organizations, corporate events and cruise ships. He resides in West Vancouver, BC with his wife Anna. Visit their Blog www.interfaceimages.blogspot.com to keep up to date on their travels and activities.

For more information:

Contact David Smith cell 604-818-7662 dave@imagebyinterface.com   office 604-926-2006

UPDATES REGULARLY POSTED TO www.imagebyinterface.com/photographyclasses.htm

To view an archive schedule of our classes and workshops already completed and held in 2005 and to May 2006, click here

NEW Travel Photography Today video for all DVD players and computers - available in January 2011

Audience comments on the actual presentation:
“ I've been to other Travel Photography presentations but none with such an enthusiastic presenter with refreshingly different tips. Fun, informative & very useful locally and abroad.”
“ Five stars for David! Lots of tips for we budding travel photographers ”
$US 25 plus shipping. Delivery in January 2011. Order here

Purchase our new Tutorial CD
"Digital & Travel Photography - Explained"

presentation content from over 24 hours of instruction for beginner & intermediate photographers and more! . For info
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