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some recent comments from our workshop and class attendees...

July 2010 " ...and a most enjoyable workshop it was! Thanks David for sharing your expertise - and making it all so understandable! I enthusiastically recommend Dave's classes/workshops to anyone interested in photography. Thanks!....Rosemary

Sept. 2009: "I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful presentation. On the way home I stopped to purchase a UV filter, cleaning cloth and blower for my camera. I was also given an introduction to a flash unit for my camera which I hope to soon purchase. I am now going over the manual and understanding so much more and really looking forward to taking pictures outside the Automatic scenario. Your course was so informative and has really reopened my interest in photography again!! I cannot thank you enough and will be signing up for your Editing Digital Photography Images course in November and look forward to seeing you again......... Alanna

April 2009: " You were awesome! The information you covered was amazing and in greater detail than I was expecting; I am now very excited about using my camera.  No kidding, I’ve got Brent thinking about getting a digital camera now! Thanks again for a great class" ....Coro

May 2008: "I attended the May 12 & 13 classes at Kerrisdale Community Centre  You were awesome! You are certainly very accomplished at photography and teaching. I learned a lot and was entertained at the same time!...."    ..... Kim

 May 2008: " I attended one of your photography sessions in May at the Ferry Building in West Vancouver. The two-evening sessions were great and I learned all kinds of new ideas about photography. It put me in touch with my creative side which is always calling out to me and you helped to inspire me to spend more of my time exploring; as the possibilities are endless. Thanks again for the insights.....Heather

PRIVATE TUTORING AVAILABLE

David Smith also tutors beginner, enthusiast and professional photographers digital and travel photography, use of cameras, flash systems, Photoshop Elements 7.0, Photoshop CS4, Adobe Bridge, Photodex software: Proshow Gold, Proshow Producer and location and studio lighting techniques, image workflow, marketing and stock photography subjects. Contact Dave for more information.  

Your Instructor: David Smith is a professional photographer and founder of Image by Interface, photographers of people, places and things – worldwide. He is a guest lecturer and speaker on digital and travel photography topics at photo conferences, local art galleries and cruise ships. His multimedia presentations will inspire, inform and entertain you. His photographs have been published worldwide and he is represented by stock photo agencies in Europe, United States and Australia. 

Contact David for his schedule of cruise ship lectures and international assignments. Here is our confirmed schedule for classes and workshops  Our schedule is updated regularly - please check back for updates, changes and additions: 

CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE , LECTURES, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS   July to November 2010

SUBJECT	DATES IN 2009	LOCATION/ INFO/ COST Taxes extra	TO REGISTER
July 10,  2010  1  Sat daytime workshop	Digital Camera Workshop for Beginners	Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver, BC  Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $60 + HST	Online  Call 604-818-7662  Email  Course No. PT105
July 24, 2010  1  Sat. daytime workshop	Digital Camera Workshop for Enthusiasts	Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver, BC  Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $60 + HST	Online  Call 604-818-7662  Email  Course No. PT106
August 8, 2010 1  one hour multimedia talk.	What's New in Digital Photography /Social Networking	Harmony Arts Festival, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   2pm to 3pm Free	Harmony Arts Festival  Show up early to get a seat  for info 604-925-7290
August 8, 2010 1  one hour multimedia talk.	Exotic Fabrics of the World by Anna Smith	Harmony Arts Festival, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   4 to 5pm Free	Harmony Arts Festival  Show up early to get a seat  for info 604-925-7290
August 21, 2010  1  Sat. daytime workshop	Digital Camera Workshop for Beginners	Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver, BC  Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $60 + HST	Online  Call 604-818-7662  Email  Course No. PT107
Sept. 18, 2010  1  Sat. daytime workshop	Digital Camera Workshop for Enthusiasts	Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver, BC  Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $60 + HST	Online  Call 604-818-7662  Email  Course No. PT108
Sept 20/23 2010 2   evening  classes -    Mon & Thurs.	Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera	Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   2 eve. course $55 7-9:30pm	West Van City Hall  604-925-7270  course No.  738267
Sept 25, 2010  1  Sat. daytime  class	Mastering Your Point & Shoot Camera	Surrey Art Gallery Surrey BC.   Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $57.50	Surrey Art Gallery  604-501-5100 Course No. tba
Oct. 3, 2010  1  Sun. daytime  workshop	Digital Camera Workshop for Enthusiasts	Surrey Art Gallery Surrey BC.   Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $57.50	Surrey Art Gallery  604-501-5100 Course No. tba
Oct 18/21, 2010 2   evening  classes - Mon & Thurs.	Mastering Your Point & Shoot Camera	Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   2 eve. course $55 7-9:30pm	West Van City Hall  604-925-7270  course No. 738278
Oct. 19, 2010  1  Tue. afternoon presentation	Do You Have a Bucket List? World Travel for Seniors on a Budget	West Vancouver BC Public Library  1950 Marine Drive, West Van., BC.   afternoon time TBA  free	West Vancouver Public Library  604-925-7400
Oct. 24, 2010  1  Sunday daytime  class	Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera	Surrey Art Gallery Surrey BC.   Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $57.50	Surrey Art Gallery  604-501-5100 Course No. tba
Nov. 1/4, 2010 2   evening  classes - Mon & Thurs.	Editing & Sharing Your Digital Images	Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   2 eve. course $55 7-9:30pm	West Van City Hall  604-925-7270  course No.738317
Nov. 6, 2010  1  Sat. am presentation	Travel Photography Today- Travelling with your Digital Camera	Tsawwassen Arts Centre  Tsawwassen, Delta, BC.  time approx 10 am  - noon TBA	artShots  urs@telus.net
Nov. 6, 2010  1  Sat. pm presentation	Travel Photography Today- Travelling with your Digital Camera	West Vancouver BC Public Library  1950 Marine Drive, West Van., BC.  time approx 2pm TBA  free	West Vancouver Public Library  604-925-7400
Nov. 8/9, 2010 2   evening  classes - NOTE:  Mon & Tuesday	Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera	Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC   2 eve. course $55 7-9:30pm	West Van City Hall  604-925-7270  course No. 738517
Nov. 13,  2010  1  Sunday daytime  class	Editing & Sharing Your Digital Images	Surrey Art Gallery Surrey BC.   Full Day 9:30am-4pm  $57.50	Surrey Art Gallery  604-501-5100 Course No. tba
Nov.27, 2010  1  Sat. presentation	Travel Tales from SE Asia - Why Thailand is on our Bucket List	West Vancouver BC Public Library  1950 Marine Drive, West Van., BC.  time TBA  free	West Vancouver Public Library  604-925-7400

We regularly conduct classes, workshops or hands on personalized  training on DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY,  MULTIMEDIA SLIDE SHOWS,  TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY & SPECIAL TRAVEL PRESENTATION  subjects.  Our venues are art galleries, cruise ships, community centres, schools, colleges, libraries,  cruise ships, on site at your location or in our own studio. We conduct introductory and intermediate level classes on digital photography, multimedia  and travel photography subjects.  We will teach classes and provide private and small group training sessions to bring you up to speed on how to manage your digital photography workflow and improve your photography and digital file work flow skills on a customized basis.  We are also available for private and small group training sessions at your location or at our digital darkroom studio in West Vancouver, BC.  Travel, art gallery,  convention, and travel service provider inquiries are also welcome.  Questions or inquires?  Contact us

David Smith also tutors beginner, enthusiast and professional photographers digital and travel photography, use of cameras, flash systems, Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Photoshop CS4, workflow and on location and studio lighting techniques. Contact us for more information. 

We conduct seminars, classes, workshops, lectures, seminars, travel multimedia slide shows and public speeches on travel, motivational and digital photography subjects for general, corporate, travel industry and photographer audiences. We also give digital and travel photography lectures on cruise ships. Our talks are always inspiring, educational and entertaining. Our keynote speeches are motivational and fun!  For more info click here.

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Detailed program descriptions are below the schedule on this page or click here.    

Locations: Our Vancouver, BC area locations include the Surrey Art Gallery (Surrey), Ferry Building Gallery Gallery (West Vancouver) and the Park and Tilford Garedens, North Vancouver. We also lecture internationally for photography conferences, corporate events and meetings and various travel industry providers including travel agents, international cruise ship lines and corporate conferences and customer appreciation sessions. For more click here

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (updated as of July 2010)  

 

  Digital Photography -  Unlocking Your Camera’s Potential

Beginners learn basic digital camera operation,camera settings, use of flash and how to take better images. Includes demonstrations of software, simple image organization, easy editing and sharing techniques and multimedia presentations. Comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual  

  Using your Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

This slow paced 2 evening or full day session for beginners covers basic digital camera operation, camera settings, use of flash and how to take better images with your point & shoot digital camera.  A brief demonstration of digital photography software, simple image organization and easy editing and sharing techniques along with multimedia presentations creates a fun and informative experience. There will be ample time for Q&A and comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual  

 Using your SLR Digital Cameras

This fast paced 2 evening session for photographer enthusiasts covers comprehensive SLR digital camera operation, flash techniques and creative composition. Use of light, lighting systems, lens and camera accessories to create stunning images will be covered. A brief review and use of digital photography software combined with multimedia presentations creates an inspiring and informative session. Comprehensive handouts are supplied. Bring your camera and manual

 Editing Your Digital Photography Images   

This moderately paced 2 evening session covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques.  Colour space, white balance, layers, panorama stitching, imaging retouching  (skin blemishes, cloning, tummy tucks) and more will be covered using Picasa, Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Photoshop CS4. Other software products will be reviewed. Comprehensive handouts are supplied  

  Multimedia Slide Show Production and Sharing Digital Images

This moderately paced 2 evening or full day session covers the planning and production of multimedia slide shows, sourcing and using audio files and new ways of sharing your digital images.  Online sharing, easy web site production, Blogs,  social networking and digital photo book production will be reviewed. Use of Picasa 3.0, Photoshop Elements 7.0, ProShow Gold 4.0 and ProShow Producer 4.0 and others will be demonstrated. Comprehensive handouts are supplied

Do You Have A Bucket List? World Travel for Seniors on a Budget From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™.

 Join baby boomers David and Anna Smith as they share their world travel tales and budget tips from their excellent world travel & photo adventures. As frequent world travelers they will show you their bucket list on 6 continents and how they budget, travel, plan and pack as seniors. Whether your are an arm chair traveler, active travel adventurer or just travel planning, get your bucket list and pencil ready for this informative, entertaining and inspiring multimedia presentation.

Travel Photography Today -Traveling with your Digital Camera From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™. 

Professional world travel photographers and travel writers David and Anna Smith share cool travel photography tips and techniques for capturing and sharing your travel images using today’s digital cameras, modern easy-to-use software and online social networks.  With a few amazing photo stories and adventures thrown in, this inspiring multimedia presentation for beginner or enthusiasts photographers and local or world travelers will keep you informed and entertained.  Bring your camera and an open mind.   

Travel Tales from South East Asia. Why Thailand is on our Bucket List From the series David and Anna’s Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures™.           

Professional world travel photographers and travel writers David and Anna Smith share their travel tales and adventures from Thailand as they float adrift on the Mekong River, visit long neck villages, tour ancient Bangkok silk factories and floating markets, play with tigers, elephants and snakes and savour its foods, blissful serenity, idyllic beaches  and peaceful people. This multimedia presentation will surely place Thailand on your future travel bucket list. 

NEW
Hands-on 4.5 Hr. Mini Workshops 

$60 plus GST. Minimum 4 people max 8. Bring your own laptop and installed software. Free trial software available

Location: My West Vancouver home or for groups of 6 people or more at your location in the metro Vancouver area. Available only until Jan 9, 2010.   

 

To register for any of the Hands-on Mini Workshops below contact Dave Smith cell 604-818-7662 or dave@imagebyinterface.com   

a. Editing  Your Digital Images with Picassa

 

This slow paced workshop session will cover  the  Editing of you Digital Photography Images using Picassa. Covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques. White balance, imaging retouching, output options and more will be covered using Picasa 3.0.  Other software products will be reviewed. Bring your laptop with Picassa 3.0 installed from http://www.picasa.com/ (or we can install for you) and some image files to work on. Handout as pdf file included.

 

b. Editing  Your Digital Images with Photoshop Elements

 

This moderately paced 4.5 hour workshop session covers basic image editing, image organization, artistic software tools and automation techniques suing Photoshop Elemets. Colour space, white balance, layers, panorama stitching, imaging retouching (skin blemishes, cloning, tummy tucks) and more will be covered using Photoshop Elements 8.0. Bring your own laptop with PS Elements installed and some image files to work on. Trial software at http://www.adobe.com/ Other software products will be reviewed. Handout as pdf file included

 

c. Multimedia Slide Show Production with Proshow Gold 4.0

This moderately paced 4.5 hour  workshop session covers the planning and production of multimedia slide shows, sourcing and using audio files and new ways of sharing your digital images with ProSHow Gold 4.0 (PC's only). Free trial downloads at http://www.photodex.com/  Special effects, sharing and ouptut options will also be covered. Other software products will be reviewed.  Handout as pdf file included.

 

To register for any of the above Hands-on Mini Workshops contact Dave Smith cell 604-818-7662 or dave@imagebyinterface.com   

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND

David Smith is a professional world travel and commercial photographer, a member of the Editorial Photographers Association and past President of the North Shore Photographic Society.  He is founder of Image by Interface (photography services www.imagebyinterface.com) and Interface Images (stock photos www.interfaceimages.com).  His images are published worldwide and he is represented by stock photo agencies in Europe, US and Australia.  David is a popular keynote speaker and guest lecturer on digital photography and travel for camera clubs, photo conferences, travel organizations, corporate events and cruise ships. He resides in West Vancouver, BC with his wife Anna.  Visit their Blog  www.interfaceimages.blogspot.com to keep up to date on their travels and activities.

 For more information:  

Contact  David Smith cell 604-818-7662  dave@imagebyinterface.com   office 604-926-2006 

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