Breaking into editorial photography

Seminar 1

Canadian magazines cover everything from news to fashion, entertainment to human
interest, business to food. There are now more photographers than ever vying for
the same (or even less) editorial assignments throughout Canada. This seminar will
give young photographers practical information on approaching these magazines
and to build a career as an editorial freelancer in these bad economic times.
 
In this one day seminar, Chin will cover the fundamentals of landing editorial work.
What exactly is an editorial assignment.
How to approach magazines and build relationships.
Tips to finding jobs and getting assignments.
Magazine vocabulary and language.
How to prepare for shoots (workflow and time management).
How to surpass the magazine’s expectations.
Identify what photo editors are looking for and what they have come to expect.
Discuss magazine fees, promotional material and invoicing.
Putting a portfolio together and identifying magazines suitable for your work.
Students are requested to bring their portfolio for a one on one critique.

Burnaby, BC, Feb 15, 2009, 10am - 4pm
Calgary, AB, March 21, 2009, 10am - 4pm

Maximum: 12 students per class
 
Register by email at phillip@chinphoto.com
or by phone at (604) 874 2444 or (416) 569 1149
Cost: $125 plus gst, payment required at time of booking


The components of the freelance photography business (editorial)
 
Seminar 2

Photography is a fiercely competitive business and requires a serious edge.
This course is designed for young photographers to establish a structre to build on in order to set yourself apart from the rest. Where knowledge and quality is a competitive advantage, this workshop will help deliver the job for the client.

This one day seminar will cover the fundamental understanding of the different
components of your freelance editorial photography business: Production,
Marketing, Archiving and Finance. We will discuss each of these 4 key components and what you need to do to establish a sound foundation to build your business upon.

Burnaby, BC, Feb 22, 2009 10am - 4pm
Calgary, AB, March 22, 2009 10am to 4pm

Maximum: 12 students per class

Register by email at phillip@chinphoto.com
or by phone at (604) 874 2444 or (416) 569 1149
Cost: $125 plus gst, payment required at time of booking


The intimate portrait (empowering the artist within)

Workshop 1

The art of portrait photography is the ability to listen, observe and connect with the
subject. Whether your goal is a formal portrait or capturing the moment, this workshop will help you create more powerful and meaningful images. This weekend is designed for photographers who would like to improve their communication skills with their subjects.
Through various exercises, you will start to develop the necessary awareness and
sensitivity to move beyond literal renderings to more intimate portraits. You will
discover effective methods of putting people at ease while finding skills to build your
confidence. This is an insightful weekend of having fun while challenging yourself
to move beyond where you think you could go in your portrait work.

Vancouver, BC, April 11-12, 2009, 10am - 4pm
Calgary, AB, April 18-19, 2009, 10am - 4pm
Toronto, ON, May 9-10, 2009, 10am - 4pm

Maximum: 14 students per class

Register by email at phillip@chinphoto.com
or by phone at (604) 874 2444 or (416) 569 1149
Cost: $500 plus gst, payment required at time of booking