Workshops & Lectures
| Workshops & Lectures |
| Steve Simon is on the faculty of the International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts, in New York City. He leads workshops and lectures around the world. Upcoming and past workshops are below, along with a lecture resume. Contact us for availability, lecture/ workshop examples and pricing. WORKSHOPS Gulf Photo Plus 2011 I will be back in beautiful Dubai doing my Passionate Photographer Workshops and one on Aperture Jan 16/17 2010 Grants & Projects, International Center of Photogaphy (ICP) Full Time Documentary Program Grant-funded projects are a dream come true for any photographer. But understanding the reality of the process is the key to finding support. This workshop covers the grant seeking process from start to successful finish. Go to ICP for more information. Macworld Feb 11, 2010 Creative Safari Thursday, February 11, 2010 / 11:00am – 6:00pmCS1: Advanced Digital Photography Day - 10 Steps Toward Becoming A Great Photographer- Assignment San FranciscoRoom: 2000, West Hall Macworld February 12, 2010-San Francisco Friday, February 12, 2010 / 10:30am – 11:45amUS946: The Passionate Photographer-Embracing Aperture for Your Photographic LifeRoom: 2007, West Hall American Photo Mentor Photo Treks: June 4-7, 2009 Mentor Series Worldwide Photo Treks- New Orleans: Mentors | Reed Hoffmann & Steve Simon Nothing stimulates great photography like an inspiring subject. And few subjects foster as much inspiration as New Orleans. With its rich history, natural beauty and recovery from Hurricane Katrina, capturing the true essence of this once-French colony requires getting to know its many facets. Let the Mentor Series take you and your camera deep into the heart of the Big Easy as we explore America's liveliest city. Gulf Photo Plus 2010 Dubai-March 1-7 Gulf Photo Pus 2010 annual event line-up: Update! The gulf photo plus annual event will be held between March 1 and March 6, 2010 and will be a week long event packed with fantastic workshops, the Photofriday featuring 90-minute seminars and panels, an exhibition featuring work by the visiting photographers and awesome special offers by all your favorite brands.We're pleased to announce the line-up for the 2010 event: Joe McNally, Zack Arias, David Hobby, Bobbi Lane, Chris Hurtt, Robin Nichols, David Nightingale Featured for the first time at gulf photo plus will be: Matt Kloskowski, Vincent Laforet, Joey L, and Steve Simon. Mentor Series Worldwide Photo Treks Morocco | April 8 - 16, 2010 Mentors | Layne Kennedy & Steve Simon Morocco undoubtedly teems with rich history, fascinating culture, and spectacular natural attractions. Join the Mentor Series with Nikon professional photographers Layne Kennedy and Steve Simon as we take you on a photographic adventure of a lifetime and teach you how to create timeless images unlike anywhere else on earth. School of Visual Arts Masters, Digital Photography The Art of Editoirial Photography October 10, 2009 International Center of Photography, New York City 10 Steps Toward Becoming a Great Photographer Instructor:Steve Simon Dates:One-Weekend Workshop10/10/09 - 10/10/09Sat, and Sun (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) Meeting Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-5 pm Code: 09FWW08 Course Description: In this workshop, the instructor deconstructs the elements that make good photographers great, taking students to a higher level in their photographic journey. Lectures cover an overview of contemporary photography and the instructor`s personal work and experience, helping students develop ideas into themes and story lines. Assignments are designed to help students see in new ways and fully utilize the capabilities of digital equipment to create great content. The workshop covers the art of editing efficiently and ruthlessly to squeeze the very best out of every shoot. From finding inspiration to transforming a passion into a unique personal vision, students are kicked out of their comfort zones on the road to becoming great photographers. $380.00 | Members $355.00Registration Fee: $30.00 By Mail or Fax: Print Registration FormBy Phone: 212-857-0001 October 16-18, 2009 Great Smoky Mountains National Park | October 16-18, 2009 Mentors | Layne Kennedy & Steve Simon Get ready for a photographic journey! Grab your camera and join the Mentor Series as we head to the Great Smoky Mountains, a renowned mountain range rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Meet up with Nikon professional photographers Layne Kennedy and Steve Simon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for an exciting adventure, filled with impressive views and dynamic landscapes. Let the Mentor Series team help you capture these stunning shots as you explore this magnificent National Park in autumn. Oct 24, 2009 - 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM Photo Plus Expo-New York City SB9 10 Steps to Becoming a Great Photographer Speaker(s):Steve Simon Type: NewTrack: Technically Speaking Skill Level: All Levels There are no secrets, at least in this session, where Steve Simon deconstructs the elements that make good photographers great. Through this innovative 10-step process, Simon will help you transform your passion into a unique personal vision. He will take you out of your comfort zone to help you determine what you want to say with your work while providing practical knowledge to translate your feelings into strong content. Simon's presentation combines humor and poignancy as he takes you on an inspirational journey through his personal and compelling projects. His presentation is full of surprises, tips for balancing personal and commercial work, as well as insights for pushing your photographic limits to the next level of your journey as an image-maker. All levels. November 7/8 2009 International Center of Photography, New York City Approaching Assignments With A Fresh Eye Instructor: Steve Simon Dates: One-Weekend Workshop11/7/09 - 11/8/09 Sat, Sun (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) Meeting Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10 am-5 pm Code:09FWW05 Course Description: In this informal weekend course, the instructor guides students through assignments, as well as the thought process he uses to obtain unexpected photographic results for a variety of clients. Starting with actual assignment requests that the instructor has received, students take on projects as if they were their own, learning how to overcome hurdles and obstacles that arise. We also focus on the best ways to approach assignments with a desire to make unique images. Through class critique, students are encouraged to look at innovative and original ways to leave their comfort zone and take visual chances with their work. Students will leave better prepared to face a wide range of assignments and with a stronger grasp of how to balance logistical concerns with artistic vision. PREREQUISITE: Photo II or portfolio review $380.00 | Members $355.00 Registration Fee: $30.00 By Mail or Fax: Print Registration FormBy Phone: 212-857-0001 Aperture Nature Workshops: Yellowstone National Park April 29-May 2, 2009 More information here. Aperture Nature Workshops: Yosemite National Park Jan 14-17, 2009 More information here. Advanced Digital Photography Day: January 9, 2009 MacWorld San Francisco More information here. Grants & Projects, International Center of Photogaphy (ICP) Jan 24/25 2009 Grant-funded projects are a dream come true for any photographer. But understanding the reality of the process is the key to finding support. This workshop covers the grant seeking process from start to successful finish. More here. LECTURES RESUME CAJ Global Journalism Conference, Toronto University of the Arts, Philadelphia Art Institute of Chicago Ohio State University, Columbus University of South Carolina, Columbia Ryerson University Photography, Toronto Edmonton Art Gallery Global Health Council, Washington, DC Apple Corporation, Cupertino, CA Brooks Institute of Photography, CA Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Dom Fotographie, Slovakia Visa Pour L’Image, Perpignan, France Month of Photography, Buenos Aires SUNY Fredonia, Buffalo NYU, New York University of Texas, Austin (twice) Berkley School of Journalism, Oakland University of Wisconsin, Madison (twice) Barnes & Noble, New York World Press Launch, Toronto B & H Photo New York The Apple Store, SoHo The Apple Store, San Francisco (twice) MacWorld, San Francisco (3x) Photo Educators Forum, Ryerson,Toronto Oklahoma Arts Institute, Quartz Mountain Northern Short Course, Warwick, RI Eastern CDN News Photographers, Toronto Western CDN News Photographers, Calgary Candian Association of Journalists, Halifax Loyalist College, Belleville, Ontario |
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