Large Format Photography
with Steve Simmons

As we enter into a more decidedly digital age, the incredible subtlety, detail and simple beauty of images made by large format cameras stand out in sharp relief. Once used primarily by technical types for the purposes of product and architectural photography (owing to the radical degree of perspective correction allowed by the athletic construction of the studio monorail camera), large format photography also provides us with an antidote to the all-too-pervasive digital image. The difference can be as glaring as comparing the fidelity offered by a cellular phone vs a live symphony orchestra. Yes - that much. We will be offering participants in the workshop a chance to inspect prints created by different formats of film and digital cameras to make the difference all the more clear. Another interesting phenomenon is that as photography grows in size on gallery and museum walls, photographers making these images have no other option but to turn to large format photography and the incredible detail and finess it offers. The large format camera is here to stay - more than ever... and this is our introduction to it. We welcome you to walk through the door.

	a monorail view camera		Skill Level: Intermediate Location: Hollywood Instructor: Steve Simmons Duration: see below. Dates: See available sessions below About the Instructor: Steve Simmons is the longtme editor of one of the most prestigious photography magazines in the world - and the ONLY magazine dedicated uniquely to photography with large format cameras (also called 'view cameras'). He is also the author of one of the main bibles on the subject: "Using the View Camera:  a Creative Guide to Lagee Format Photography"   He is, of course, an experienced master of the format who we are very lucky to have engaged for this series of workshops. Topics covered in the workshop are: anatomy of the large format camera and camera types anatomy of the large format photograph - why large format? the history of the large format camera working with large format - film handling and developing perspective control and movements in the studio and elsewhere equipment handling - a hands on workshop using the view camera in the stuidio (hands on) using the view camera on location special applications special topics in studio and landscape photography

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Space in the workshop will be limited to 10 (ten) participants..Each participant will use and get a basic technical understanding of the view camera and what it's capable of. The workshop fee is $295 (or $255 for members). Participants with credentials or student IDs from recognized educational institutions will receive 15% off, as  will members. The workshop takes a full day and includes a hot panini lunch with a non-alcoholic drink of your choosing. Participants who book EARLY may opt to book for the entire weekend (two days) in the expanded workshop. The fee also includes a handout summarizing topics included in the workshop and a copy of View Camera Magazine. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. Payments taken by telephone, fax or in person will not reflect this discount. Groups also welcome by prior arrangement.. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry

	Discounts: Please see our membership page for additional huge discounts on all workshops and merchandise as well as other goodies. There is an additional $20 off the workshop fee if purchased online, below. Students of accredited educational institutions and members of partner institutions are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on all workshops. Please inquire about multiple workshop discounts too.

	Payment: Payment may also be taken by telephone, fax or in person,  or online below.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. We accept all major credit cards, cash or cheque. to reserve space by telephone, call: Workshop Dates/Times (click on drop-down menu for availability) Weekend - December 10/11, 2011 USD 525.00 Weekend - January 14/15, 2011 USD 525.00 December 10, 2011 USD 285.00 December 11, 2011 USD 285.00 Sat., January 14, 2012 USD 285.00 Sun., January 15, 2012 USD 285.00

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