Orpheus Island 2012 Photography Workshop
Presented by Les Walkling & Darren Jew
30th September to 5th October 2012
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This is the eighth year I am presenting the Orpheus Island Photography Workshop, which is a full five day all-inclusive unique experience designed for professional photographers. The James Cook University Orpheus Research Station is a first class teaching facility, and the tropical islands provide amazing photographic opportunities. I rate this workshop the best I present in Australia. It has also been accredited by the AIPP NIKON CPD Program and earns 50 points.
For the second year in a row my co-presenter is Darren Jew. Darren has photographed the planet’s landscapes and wildlife from Antarctica to Zambia, on mountain peaks, desert plains and beneath the Ocean’s surface over his 30-year career. The last two decades have seen Darren chase his passion for capturing and sharing the natural World, producing sought-after nature, travel and scientific images, selling fine art prints, undertaking magazine commissions and leading photo tours to the World’s great wildlife, landscape and marine destinations. Darren is the author of the book AUSTRALIA – Reef, Rainforest, Red Heart; he exhibits around Australia, and is an Ambassador for the conservation organisation WWF. An AIPP member since 2007, he received his AIPP Master of Photography in 2010. www.darrenjew.com
The workshop takes place on a tropical island fringed by coral reefs, giant clams and tropical fish, where you can photograph, snorkel, bushwalk, and beach-comb. There is also a stunning half-day boat trip to nearby Yank’s Jetty and Fantome Island. Enjoy the marvelous menus created for us by our own internationally renowned chefs, and dine in the evening under the stars by the beach.
Each day commences with lectures, demonstrations and presentations, followed by hands on work after lunch and into the evening. Aspects of fine art printing, advanced editing, camera craft, raw processing, pictorial design, colour management, marketing and business planning are highlights of the workshop. Each year I am supported by five very experienced tutors to ensure that the knowledge you are acquiring is immediately translated into real-world imaging skills and new ways of seeing. The workshop also offers underwater photographers of all levels the opportunity to develop their skills in an unmatched creative environment. Certified divers* enjoy two days of quality diving led by Darren Jew and Divemaster Michael Cranfield, with additional boat trips to the outer Great Barrier reef, visiting Bramble, Trunk and Rib reefs, and other dive sites.
* Minimum dive qualification requirement is Open Water Diver Certification. Tanks and weights are included in the package. Other personal dive equipment to be provided by the participants.
Our sponsors also attend the workshop and supply the ‘state-of-the-art’ equipment, knowledge and materials for your creative photography needs.
The Orpheus Island Research Station http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/oirs/index.htm is limited to only 40 guests. This workshop is very popular and will once again book out this year.
Register for this workshop at: https://www.online247.com.au/orpheus/
For additional information or expressions of interest please email: events@leswalkling.com
Cost:
AIPP/ACMP Members $ 1890
Non-members $ 2290
Students $ 1550
SCUBA AIPP Members $ 2650
SCUBA Non-members $3100
Enquiries Phone: +61 7 4725 4860 Email: events@leswalkling.com
