Urban Photography:
A 4-Week Virtual Photography Workshop in July and August 2022

ONLINE WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM Friday, July 15 – Saturday, August 13, 2022


Buildings . . . including Architectural Exteriors and Interiors.
People . . . from Candid Street Photography to Urban Portraiture.
Composition . . . with knowledge from the Arts and Sciences.
Editing . . . reality documented, enhanced, re-imagined.

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. Rick has a passion for teaching.


Virtual Urban Photography Workshop
Friday, July 15 – Saturday, August 13, 2022

$595.00 CAD


How will you benefit from this Workshop?

You might want to enhance your knowledge of photography by learning how an awareness of the history of drawing and painting along with a basic understanding of how we see and perceive the world around us can enhance your photography, regardless of your level of experience and expertise.

You might want to participate in an intensive 4-week experience that will provide you with knowledge that is personalized for your own needs and objectives.

You might be looking for an excuse to get out of your home to enjoy photography in a socially distanced environment and enjoy learning along with a maximum of 11 other photographers.

You might be interested in learning more about getting great image processing results using Lightroom Classic along with a few awesome, quick and easy to use features in Photoshop.

All of Rick’s formal Zoom lectures including the text along with all of the images, diagrams, and graphics will be sent to each participant via PDF documents that will allow you to easily access any of the content for future reference.


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 on Zoom. Personal hands-on photography can be enjoyed in any location of your choice. You will be provided with a link to join every Zoom meeting.

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Your Instructor will be Rick Hulbert

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 – Friday, July 15 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Photographing Buildings, Streets, and Plazas

Zoom Lecture #2 – Saturday, July 16 at 9:00am – 11:00am
The Art and Science of Photographic Composition

Zoom Lecture #3 – Monday, July 18 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Photographing Interiors of Publicly Accessible Buildings

Zoom Lecture #4 – Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00am – 11:00am
People, from Candid Street Photography to Urban Portraiture

So what happens if you are otherwise engaged on one or more of the above mornings and cannot attend the live Zoom Presentations? All of my formal Zoom presentations (including the text along with all of the images, diagrams, and graphics) will be sent to each participant. This will be accomplished via PDF documents that will allow you to easily access any of the content for future reference. As always, you can contact me anytime in the future with follow-up questions or comments.

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 fine art 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 #5 – Friday, August 12 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Zoom Meeting #6 – Saturday, August 13 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 12 participants
so that everyone can get some personal attention if desired.



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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 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.

Virtual Urban Photography Workshop
Friday, July 15 – Saturday, August 13, 2022

$595.00 CAD