Virtual Urban Photography Workshop, March 2021

ONLINE WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM Monday, March 1 – Friday, March 26, 2021

Buildings . . . including Architectural Exteriors and Interiors.
People . . . from Candid Street Photography to Urban Portraiture.
Composition . . . with knowledge from the Arts and Sciences.

A four-week experience of learning to see and perceive the built environment through an appreciation of both the arts and sciences . . . conducted by Rick Hulbert, RCA. As an Academician and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and recently retired Architect and Urban Designer, Rick is uniquely qualified to present a wide-ranging series of learning experiences.

How will you benefit from this Workshop?

Location

The Virtual Workshop will allow you to participate from any location from which you can log into. There will be a total of six separate Zoom meetings and presentations. Personal hands-on photography can be enjoyed in any location of your choice.

Your Instructor will be Rick Hulbert

Along with being an Academician in the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, Rick Hulbert’s background is as an international award–winning and published architect, urban designer, and photographer with a passion for teaching.

Rick has been a frequent lecturer, teacher, and seminar panel participant on four continents. He is a former President of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. As an architect, Richard has won design awards or has had his works published each and every year for the past 35 years.

Most recently, Rick was chosen as one of only 2 photographers from North America to be invited to participate in the World Art Games held in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Have a look at Rick Hulbert’s Photography website: https://www.rickhulbertphotography.com

Learn more about Rick including what others students have said about him as a Teacher of Photography: http://www.rickhulbertphotography.com/testimonials/

Virtual Urban Photography Workshop Agenda

Week 1: Multiple Lecture Presentations along with Group Discussions

• Four separate 2-hour Zoom meetings, each with a brief mid-session break

• All lectures are scheduled for 9:00am – 11:00am Pacific time

• While you will have the freedom to pursue any photographic scenes and subject matter you so choose, the lecture material will be weighted towards urban photography.

Zoom Lecture #1 – Monday, March 1 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Photographing Buildings, Streets, and Plazas

Zoom Lecture #2 – Tuesday, March 2 at 9:00am – 11:00am
The Art and Science of Photographic Composition

Zoom Lecture #3 – Wednesday, March 3 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Photographing Interiors of Publicly Accessible Buildings

Zoom Lecture #4 – Thursday, March 4 at 9:00am – 11:00am
People, from Candid Street Photography to Urban Portraiture

Weeks 2 and 3: Hands-on Photography and Editing

• 2-week period to photograph on your own along with optional image editing

• Private one-on-one sessions: At your option, a private one-on-one Zoom session with Rick Hulbert will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. You will be offered an optional personalized portfolio review or have the opportunity to cover any urban photographic subject of your choice.

Week 4: Constructive Image Evaluations plus RAW File Editing Demonstrations

• Two separate 2-hour Zoom meetings, each with a brief mid-session break

• Both meetings are scheduled for 9:00am – 11:00am Pacific time

Zoom Meeting #1 – Thursday, March 25 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Zoom Meeting #2 – Friday, March 26 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Constructive Image Evaluations of attendee submissions &
RAW file Editing Demonstrations using attendee RAW files

This workshop will accommodate a maximum of 8 participants
so that everyone can get some personal attention if desired.

What photo gear and materials are desired?

This workshop is all about taking your photography to the next level regardless of the type of camera or array of lenses you might bring. Whether you have a point-and-shoot camera, a new mirrorless camera, an SLR, or even a smartphone, you will benefit from the instruction provided.

The diverse array of scenes will facilitate the use of any and all camera lenses . . . from wide angle to telephoto and from fisheye to macro.

You need to have a camera that you know how to use.

Please read the manual that came with your camera so you will be familiar with its features.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds: Participants wishing to cancel workshop attendance must, without exception, contact Rick Hulbert to request a refund. Cancellations requested at least 30 days in advance of the workshop receive a full refund minus a $100 CAD administrative charge per order. In the unlikely event that a workshop is cancelled by Rick Hulbert, all fees paid will be refunded in full, which will then fulfill the maximum extent of our liability.