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Updated: February 15, 2009
 

The Art of Garden Photography

An add-on to the 2009 Plant Study Weekend

Workshop dates: Monday June 22 to Wednesday June 24 (directly following the Plant Study Weekend)

Workshop cost: $350 + GST

Workshop format:
  • each day immersion into public & private gardens
  • access to some of the finest gardens in Victoria
  • edit & intensive critique of each day's shoot
  • group & 1-on-1 instruction with special emphasis on the art of garden photography
Workshop participants:
  • limited to 10 people
  • participants need to have working familiarity with their digital SLR
  • camera, sturdy tripod (pref. w/ ball head) & cable release required

Instructor : Allan Mandell

  • 15 years experience as a professional garden photographer
  • images published internationally
  • six books published as sole photographer
  • Mr. Mandell was hired by Julie Moir Messervy to photograph her projects in New England as well as the Toronto Music Garden she designed with YoYo Ma
  • Both he and Ms. Messervy studied under Kinsaku Nakane (one of Japan's most respected garden designers) in Kyoto, Japan
Sign-up & Lodging : EMAIL for information on registration & discounted accommodations
or phone 1-250-592-5146