VanArts Photography Showcase: Angus Macgillivray
James Emler - Digital Photography Advisory Board Chair
With a career spanning some 30 years in photography, marketing and technology, James has a heartfelt interest in seeing other photographers succeed. He brings a wealth of innovation and vigorous energy to Vanarts. James is well known for his expertise and dedication as a teacher and mentor to other photographers. Over the years he has been a resource to many of his former students who have gone on to create successful photographic careers of their own.
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August 24th, 2009
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Christopher Morris was born in Ottawa, grew up in Montreal, and now lives in Vancouver. He got his start in photography seventeen years ago shooting news and sports events in Montreal for Canadian Press and Reuters.
Christopher likes the colour yellow.
Now living in Vancouver, he works for editorial clients such as Maclean's, Der Spiegel, Newsweek, Stern, L'Express and Time Magazine doing documentary photojournalism and portraits. His corporate and commercial work includes annual reports and advertising. Christopher's ability to connect with people and put them at ease can be seen in all his work.
He likes cheeseburgers, too.
Bill Braden - Digital Photography, Graduate March 2009
"I entered the VanARTS digital program with years of practical photography experience, but no real training. My expectations were to get a proper grounding in technique, lighting, and of course the digital world. VanARTS delivered!
Basic Studio Lighting
Instructor: Frank Vena www.frankvena.com
Digital Photography 101 (1 week intensive)
Instructor: Adam Blasberg www.adamblasberg.com
This intensive 1-week course is designed to introduce the basic concepts, controls and tools of digital photography. Students will learn basic camera controls, exposure controls, depth of field, white balance and the fundamentals of composition through classroom discussions, visual examples and hands-on workshops. We will discuss camera equipment...from what you “need” to what you might “want”. And finally, we'll explore different ways of presenting your images from slideshows to prints, photo books and more.
Jeremy Christian
"Vanarts helped me create a solid foundation for me to start my photography business. It was a great experience!"
Jeremy Christian - Digital Photography, Graduate September 2008
Patrick Koslo's first published work was a shot of science fiction author William Gibson for the 1991 cover of West Magazine. His work has since appeared in Vancouver Magazine, B.C. Business, City Food, Common Ground, Nuvo Magazine and the Georgia Straight. He has done slideshows and lectures at Vancouver Film School, Exposure Gallery, Camera Canada College at UBC, Capilano College, The Roundhouse Community Centre, The Planetarium and various camera clubs.
One of Canada's most experienced magazine and portrait photographers, Alex has photographed celebrities (Bob Hope, Candice Bergen, Dennis Hopper), politicians (Larry Campbell, Carole James, Jack Layton) actors (Molly Parker, Nicholas Campbell), writers (William Gibson, Nick Bantock, Douglas Coupland, Mario Vargas Llosa) and enough CEOs and business leaders to start his own capitalist army. His favorite photographic subjects are this granddaughter and the roses and hostas that populate his garden.
