for a full listing of workshops use the 'Find a Workshop' button to the left and select 'class based workshops' as the workshop type.
date: 12th December
Calumet to host Epson Print Academy in 2012
Calumet has teamed with Epson Print Academy and photography workshop specialist, aspect2i, to host a brand new series of exclusive photo-workshops at key branches through2012.
Michael Pilkington, a founding partner at aspect2i said: “This is a key joint initiative to help photographers, both amateur and professional, evolve their skills to the next level. Aspect2i plans to offer the widest range of class-based workshops in the country - and this compelling new programme, starting with over 20 events through 2012 brings the Epson Print Academy proposition to key Calumet stores.”
He added: “These dynamic workshops, hostedby well-known professionals Sue Bishop, Mike McNamee, John Humphrey, Andrew Williams, Trevor Waldron and Paul Gallagher, are specifically tailored to enable photographers to master a specific topic. And when it comes to output we believe that too many images stay on a screen or a hard drive. Our view remains that photography is really about the excitement of creating an outstanding and very high quality print.”
Sian Hamer, Calumet marketing executive said: “We are delighted to be working with the Epson Print Academy and aspect2ion this project. The first workshop in March is headed ‘The Perfect Black & White Print’ with Paul Gallagher and follow-up seminars, initially in London and Manchester will include thefollowing topics: ‘Creating Photos with impact’; ‘Essentials of travel photography’, ‘Understanding Lightroom’; ‘Off camera flash in the field; ‘Getting the most from your DSLR’;‘Making exhibition quality prints’; ‘Photoshop essentials’ and ‘Close-up and macro photography’The courses will cost just £85 for the day, including VAT, lunch andrefreshments.”.
Nick White, Sales Manager, Professional Graphics, Epson (UK) Ltd noted “Calumet brings a fantastic opportunity to extend the Epson Print Academy to many new locations throughout the UK”.
or use the 'Find a Workshop' button the left and select 'class based workshops' as the workshop type.
date: 12th December
New Workshops and Locations for the Epson Print Academy
We are pleased to announce the launch of an additional location for Epson Print Academy workshops. Telford, in Shropshire, is Epson’s UK facility for the manufacture of genuine Epson inks. This not only allows you to appreciate Epson’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, but with their training facilities this really is an excellent environment for you to learn from our top professionals.
The Epson Print Academy classes are not just about printing. They take you through the whole photographic process, from capture to print as every stage can have an impact on what you finally print. Tips and hints on camera settings, using photo imaging software and, of course, printing. As such, the Epson Print Academy has added four new titles:
Close up & Macro Photography
Stunning Flower Portraits
Photoshop Essentials
Understanding Lightroom
These workshops, together with our existing Epson Print Academy workshops will help you capture, process and print fabulous images.
Epson Print Academy workshops represent great value for money. A whole days tuition with top photographers for only £65. Why not book now?
date: 19th November
New Web Site Launched
In order to make our website easier to use, we are are upgrading it to include easy to search workshop listings, a better workshop search function and to give the site a much cleaner and simpler interface.
We are also using the occasion to bring in more photography workshops and dates for the second half of the year.
date: 27th May
The new Epson Print Academy with aspect2i
Following the success of Epson Print Academy classes held in previous years, Epson made the decision to reintroduce Epson Print Academy in 2011 with a series of brand new training classes.
Hosted at Epson’s headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire from April 2011, with the potential for additional classes to run at the Epson cartridge manufacturing factory in Telford, the classes will provide real-life practical advice on image capture through to print, with expert guidance from acclaimed photographers and highly-knowledgeable Epson staff.
The first of the classes, The Perfect Black and White Print, led by leading UK black and white digital printing expert, Paul Gallagher, will give delegates an understanding of a simple workflow to obtain superb black and white prints from your Epson printer. With over 25 years’ experience of producing black and white prints both in darkrooms and digitally, Paul will cover topics such as scanning black and white negatives, the simple controls in Photoshop for black and white, and mastering the Epson Advanced Black and White print driver.
Mike McNamee, editor of Professional Imagemaker magazine, leads the second academy class, Making Perfect Exhibition Prints. Mike brings his expert experience in colour reproduction to the session which will explain, in detail, the steps and tricks to be utilised for exhibition-standard print creation from your Epson printer. In his position as an international print judge, Mike is well-placed to advise on the key techniques for achieving a winning print.
Confidence with Colour is the third class being offered to provide expert knowledge on the fundamentals of image capture, image processing and print workflow. Unleash your creativity no matter type of photography you enjoy under the guidance of course leader Jonathan Briggs, Editor of The Photographer – the official magazine of the British Institute of Professional Photography. Class-goers will learn from the expert’s 14 years'experience of printing and colour management techniques. The class will explore colour perception, working with rendering intents, the use of ICC output profiles to print and best practice on camera with the final print in mind.
The fourth of the classes, Fine Art Photography, explores the meaning of art photography,capturing the perfect image, understanding and using light and colour as well as depth of field, and approaches to composition. From taking the photograph through to printing it, the class will also cover key techniques for Photoshop manipulation, media choice for printing, and a look into the current offering of borders, a review of mounts and frames, led by seasoned experts John Humphrey and Sue Bishop. John, an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society whose pictures have been featured in such exhibitions as the London Salon of Photography, brings his expertise in close-up, floral and abstract studies. Sue, a leading UK flower photographer and author, and founder of Light &Land photographic tour company will teach class attendees to look beyond the subject to colour and form.
We are very pleased to announce the launch of a photography articles section on our web site.We will be regularly adding new articles that bring you tips and hints, insights to what our professional photographers think, interviews and general commentary on the world of photography.
To read our photography articles click on the menu or go directly from here.
We would welcome feedback on our articles and ideas for topics you would like covered.The best way to keep informed when new articles are published is to sign up for the Newsletter which is published every two months (click on the top menu 'Newsletter').
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date: 1st February
2011 Calendar Launched
Aspect2i is proud to announce the launch of its new calendar of photography workshops. There are many new and exciting workshops for 2011 including:
These workshops add to our existing offerings and continue our philosophy of offering our clients the widest range of photography workshops in the UK.
Responding to demand, we have also added new locations - Chester and Royal Tunbridge Wells - to make our class based workshops even more accessible to our clients.
Lastly we are pleased to announce two new leaders, Andrew Williams and Keith Hern. Both are accomplished professional photographers and bring extensive experience and skills that our clients can benefit from.
date: 14th November
Aspect2i welcomes new photography workshop leaders
Aspect2i is pleased to welcome Andrew Williams and Keith Hern. Both renowned and professional photographers, Andrew and Keith bring many years of photography experience with them.
Andrew Williams is a Licentiate of the British Professional Photographer’s Association (LBPPA) and the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS). Since 2006 Andrew has been developing and presenting a range of sell out photographic workshops for clients such as the Royal Horticultural Society, Liverpool University, Cheshire County Council and the Brindley Arts Centre and presented masterclasses at the last four SWPP conventions. He also has written articles on computing and photographic techniques for Advanced Photographer, Photography Monthly and Professional ImageMaker.
Keith Hern is into his sixth year as a photographer having had a mid-life career enlightenment and swapped from the world of corporate sales and marketing. Keith brings over twenty years sales and marketing experience to his new career, so is fully conversant with the whys and wherefores of career swapping into photography, and ideally placed to shed light on what is involved, and the importance of basic sales and marketing in his new life. Photographically Keith has won awards in both the UK and US for his photography, and in December 2010 was the featured‘photography masterclass’ in ‘Travel’, the magazine produced by The Sunday Times.
Andrew and Keith will be part of an initiative to deliver Aspect2i new photography workshops and in new locations. See the aspect2i website for more details.
date: 14th November
Give a Gift Voucher for Xmas
Christmas is coming!!! Yes it does seem early, however, before you know it you still haven't sorted out those special presents for your loved ones. And we all know how fussy a photographer can be.
Why not take the stress out of this year's shopping and get that special person a gift voucher for a photography workshop? These can be used for any of our workshops - and we do have the widest range of workshops in the UK - finding something will not be difficult.
The search functions on the aspect2i web site have been enhanced to make it even easier for you to find the photography workshop for you.
'Workshop - Advanced Search' lets you search for workshops by date, location, type, ability level or leader. Simply select the parameters you want and click enter. All workshops matching your criteria will be displayed back to you.
The quick search function at the top of every page will now search the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of the Aspect2i web site. FAQs have a wealth of information in them which is now easy to search. The quick search function will continue to search all other pages on the web site as before.
Try it out for yourself.
As always if you can't find what you are looking for then give us a call. We will be very happy to help you find the photography workshop you are looking for.
date: 21st August
Master Class Photography Workshops
The Master Class series have been created to set a new level in photography workshops.
They are provided for photographers who are probably already proficient in their chosen field,but wish to refine, extend and deepen their personal approach with the support o highly experienced tutors - those who are acknowledged for being outstanding practitioners and excellent communicators of their craft.
These workshops provide the opportunity to explore and probe chosen areas of photography in depth, Whether it it's about creativity, expression or virtually any aspect of camera or post processing techniques.
Limited to just 3 places, these workshops will be challenging and organized to help develop individual talents to the top levels.
date: 21st August
Chords of Grey to go on show at the Joe Cornish Gallery
Following the successful launch of the 'Chords of Grey' exhibition at the gallery@OXO on London's South Bank last month, there is a new opportunity to see the exhibition at the renowned and prestigious Joe Cornish Gallery at Northallerton in Yorkshire.
A selection of images from the book will be on display. Some comments from visitors to the OXO exhibition:
"An absolutely fantastic set of images. Marvelously evocative and an absolute inspiration"
"The images of water are truly stunning and breathtaking"
"The prints are of outstanding quality and display a tangible mood and atmosphere"
"Inspirational to a budding enthusiast amateur like myself"
This is a unique opportunity to see the tremendous work of one of of the UK's top landscape photographers.
We are pleased to announce that we now have our own Facebook page. You can follow what we do, hear about workshops and other events that we will be organizing.
Our Facebook page is where we really want to get to know you and you us. You can ask questions, suggest new workshops, new locations and get help and tips on how to make great images.
Chords of Grey Exhibition opens at the prestigous gallery@OXO
The launch of Paul Gallagher's book, 'Chords of Grey' and accompanying exhibition at the prestigious gallery@OXO, South Bank, London. A selection of images from the book will be on display and available for purchase. These images are simply stunning when viewed full size. The incredible detail that the Ebony large format camera captures invites you to walk into and explore each of these black and white images.
The exhibition runs between the 26th May and 6th June inclusive and is open daily from 11.00 until 18.00.
Copies of the limited edition book, 'Chords of Grey' will also be on display and available to view and purchase.
'Chords of Grey' has just been selected as 'book of the month' by Black and White Photography Magazine.
This is a unique opportunity to see the tremendous work of one of of the UK's top landscape photographers.
aspect2i brings together everything you need in terms of improving your photography because aspect2i is focused on learning. Whether it is in a classroom or in the field, you will leave our photography workshops knowing more and feeling more confident. Above all, you will be able to take better photos.
The aspect2i web site brings you the complete portfolio of photography websites being offered by aspect2i. Each workshop is extensively described to help you make the right choices and if you are not sure then help is available on line or by telephone to our support line.
So, come and visit us now and discover the great opportunities we have to take your photography to the next level.
date: 21st May
A Fresh Approach to Photographic Workshops
The surge in interest in photography since the digital revolution has put incredibly powerful equipment in the hands of enthusiasts and novices alike. Now a new company, aspect2i, has been launched to provide a wide range of short and intensive workshops to help people get the most from their photography.
Aspect2i has created workshops for photographers of all levels who are keen to learn more,experience more and explore more. Their team of experienced and enthusiastic tutors offers an innovative range of quality classroom and field-based workshops throughout the UK covering an impressive variety of photographic topics.
Paul Gallagher of aspect2i says, “You don’t learn photography by simply being taken to beautiful places. You learn photography when supported by knowledgeable and helpful leaders who are dedicated to you, your time, and your specific needs whilst on the workshop”.
The company believes in covering the entire photographic process from capture to finished print, with workshops conducted by experienced professional. Photographers can quickly develop their skills and confidence whilst enjoying a workshop experience at an excellent venue.
Trevor Waldron adds ‘I’m really excited by the photography workshops we’ll be offering, being the ideal mix of practice and learning. I know that people will leave feeling more confident about using their camera and satisfied with their images’.
Aspect2i launches with a highly experienced team of leaders and tutors who embrace digital, film, colour, and black and white imaging. Additional leaders will soon broaden their range of locations and skills that will be provided.
‘Personal experience tells me dedicated tuition and guidance by leaders who really want to help you makes all the difference’ remarked Michael Pilkington commenting on the core values of aspect2i.
Aspect2i is offering its portfolio of workshops on its new website at www.aspect2i.co.uk.
date: 21st May
Aspect2i Sponsors Black & White Photography Magazine Competition