Bjorn Thomassen??

sineadw

Got this by email - worth going??

BJORN THOMASSEN FBIPP FSWPP ANNOUNCES DATES FOR SPECIAL WORKSHOPS IN DUBLIN


http://www.bjornthomassen.co.uk/



Bjorn Thomassen is proud to announce that he will be coming to Dublin for the first time in November (2nd & 3rd Nov), to hold a special series of practical photographic workshops. The title of the 2 'one day' workshops are:-



1. 'An Introduction to Wedding Photography' - for the beginner or semi-professional photographer.

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2. 'How to Photograph Women Beautifully' - for the more advanced professional photographer.



Bjorn has won many prestigious awards, including the accolade of being the BIPP “International Fine Art Photographer of the year”, and Western region, 'Fashion Photographer of the Year', Western Region, Portrait Photographer of the Year' and to date holds numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. He has written the following book “A hundred ways to take better portraits”. He is also the editor of 'Digital SLR Photography' magazine.



Bjorn has been continuously commended for his skill to communicate and pass on his expertise to his fello photographers. He invites you to join him in these new Workshop experiences to help in the development of your business and photography skill.







WORKSHOP TITLE 1 - An Introduction to Wedding Photography



Workshop Level - Beginners to Semi Professional

Time - One Day Course - 9.30am to 5.00pm (registration 9am)

Date - Sunday 2nd November 2008

Venue - The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel | Newlands Cross | Naas Road | Dublin - (behind Joel's Restaurant on the Naas Road)

Fee - 300Euro (includes cofffee break + 2 course lunch)

Available Places - Limited places only





Workshop Content:-



This seminar will enlighten and inform anyone considering earning money from the wedding market. Aimed at photographers with only basic skills, or those coming from a different field in photography and are seeking an insight into the world of weddings.



Bjorn will guide you through the market requirements as well as highlighting the photographic skills needed covering all the basics, including the following:-

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Where do I begin?
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What sector of the market should I penetrate?
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What photographic skills will I need?
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What about the people skills required?
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How much Photoshop/post production, do I need to learn?
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How much investment is needed?
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How much should I charge, and for what?

Bjorn will have a model with a wedding gown and he will guide you through some basic shooting and retouching concepts. You will also be able to shoot images for your own portfolio.

Workshop Agenda:-

* 9.00am - Registration
* 9.30am - Images (Wedding & Portraits) | Talk | Information
* 11.00am to 11.25 - Coffee Break
* 11.30am to 1.00pm - Practical | Using the light | Mixing the light | Posing techniques
* 1.00pm to 1.30pm - Lunch
* 1.30pm to 2.00pm - Recap of morning | Questions
* 2.30pm to 5.00pm - Practical | Studio Set Up | Working with the Bride (setting up lights) | Posing



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WORKSHOP TITLE 2 - How to Photograph Women Beautifully



Workshop Level - Semi-Professional to Professional

Time - One Day Course - 9.30am to 5.00pm (registration 9am)

Date - Monday 3rd November 2008

Venue - The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel | Newlands Cross | Naas Road | Dublin - (behind Joel's Restaurant on the Naas Road)

Fee - 300Euro (includes cofffee break + 2 course lunch)

Available Places - Limited places only





Workshop Content:-



Women are a growth niche market, this one day course is not aimed at beginners, but for photographers who have a basic to intermediate skill, or those who have attended the ‘An introduction to Wedding Photography’ course.



Bjorn will guide you in an enjoyable way though the complexities of this exciting market. Working with a model Bjorn will demonstrate how to create stunning images of women of all shapes and sizes as well as aspiring models.



Lighting from basic to advanced, together with the posing and the corrective techniques needed. Time will also be spend on the essential ‘interpersonal skills’ and how to flatter through sensitive retouching. This promises to be a very rewarding day as Bjorn shares his secrets of ‘how to photograph women successfully’ to a small number of delegates. Learn how these skills can also boost your profile among portrait and wedding clients or simply take your portraiture to another level.



You will also be able to shoot images for your portfolio.



Workshop Agenda:-

* 9.00am - Registration
* 9.30am - Images (Wedding & Portraits) | Talk | Information
* 11.00am to 11.25 - Coffee Break
* 11.30am to 1.00pm - Practical |Setting up light or Natural light | Posing techniques
* 1.00pm to 1.30pm - Lunch
* 1.30pm to 2.00pm - Recap of morning | Questions
* 2.30pm to 5.00pm - Practical | Studio Set Up | Working with the Bride (setting up lights) | Posing



BOOKING A WORKSHOP:-



To book a place on the above Workshops - contact Helen at :-



C Helen Burke

E mailto:helen@irishphotonews.com

T +353 (0)1 459 8088

M +353 (0)86 264 2073



Note - Confirmation of booking is only subject to full payment.



W http://www.irisheyes.ie - This workshop is represented by Liam Ramsell Photographic Training, in Association with IPN Photographic Training.



W http://www.elinchrom.com/- This workshop is sponsored by Elinchorm Lights

W http://www.barkerphotographic.ie/ - Barker Photographic - Irish Distributors of Elinchrom Lights







BJORN'S BIOGRAPHY



W http://www.bjornthomassen.co.uk/photography/bio.html- More about Bjorn - click to read Biography.





QUOTES AND CREDITS FROM THE UK'S TOP PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINES:-



Quotes:- 'Digital SLR PHotography'
"Bjorn is one of the UK's top portrait photographers and a leading speaker at courses and seminars"

Quotes:- 'The Photographer'
"Bjorn is making a name for himself with a strong contemporary style"

Quotes:- ' The Master Photographer'
"Bjorn will surely go on to be one of the innovators in portrait photography during the next few years"

Quotes - 'Professional Photographer'
"Bjorn Thomassen is one of the countries leading exponents of Contemporary Wedding photography"

Quotes:- 'The British Journal of Photography'
"Bjorn's teaching skills, together with his undoubted knowledge in the use of light in portraiture, places him on the must see list if you get the chance"

RCNPhotos

Think I'l be doing the second. Did a course in cork with Bjorn and it was pretty good, liked it a lot.


Now to find money!

mikeanywhere

Christ, who isnt on their mailing list??

Sinead, I would recommend him without hesitation, go for it girl!!

ThOnda

Me :-)

sunny2004

is there 3 different days ? 2 in dublin and 1 in cork?

the two mentioned above at 300 euros each and
http://www.irisheyes.ie/courses.html this ?

or am I getting it wrong ?

mikeanywhere

2 different organisations using Bjorn's talents - go where your wallet says to go!!

sunny2004

Anyone attending these either in Dublin or Cork ?

kensutz

Very tempted to attend the Cork one but time constraints is the main problem.

sunny2004

Looks like I was the only one there.

Really enjoyed the day !

jackdaw

Will nudity be covered in the 2nd one ?

mikeanywhere

jackdaw wrote: »

Will nudity be covered in the 2nd one ?

Email Liam the organiser and he will tell what is or not included

jackdaw

jackdaw wrote: »

Will nudity be covered in the 2nd one ?

Sorry guys that was an attempt at humour ... aka Patrick Stewart in Extras ...

doesn't work so well in forums...