workshops
My Teaching Philosophy
January 21-21, 2012
My teaching philosophy is simple… to guide, challenge and inspire you into fulfilling your photographic goals. In doing this I want to help you develop your individual way of seeing… to help you define your own “visual fingerprint”.
What to expect from me…
Honesty, encouragement and frankness. For me, photography is a process of discovery. Not only a discovery of what you select to shoot but how you select to do it. Through critiques and discussions, I will work to try and help you strengthen your style as well as help you increase your sensitivity to light and it’s relationship to color. And, how best to record it.
What I expect of you…
Passion, commitment and a willingness to try new things. A workshop is a brief, intense learning experience. Like anything else, it will only be as good as what you put into it. But if you come prepared to work…. the fun will follow. Stepping out of your comfort zone will only enhance your ability move toward your next step. If all goes as planned by the end of our time together, we should be drained physically and emotionally, but much better for it.
The Color Of Cuba
February 01-08, 2012, Havana, Cuba
Havana is one of the most fascinating and beguiling cities in the world, a vibrant and complex blend of history, people, and contemporary culture. Little changed through the last half century; Havana today is undergoing a dramatic shift that will catapult it into a city that not only leads its country but the entire Caribbean to a new era of global influence.
During this unique people-to-people educational exchange program, Arthur and the participants meet Cubans from all walks of life as they move through their daily routines and at their special family events.
Arthur and two English-speaking Cubans are guides and translators for small groups as they go to a variety of Havana’s most intriguing locations including a trip to Callejon de Hamel in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Central Havana to engage with a local expert to discuss the Afro-Cuban religion known as Santeria. In addition, there are visits to several of Havana’s dance and music centers to interact with artists and discuss Cuba’s passion for the arts.
With your camera as your entrée into people’s lives, this exhilarating week with Arthur expands your knowledge of the inhabitants of the Cuban capitol city and opens the door to their quickly changing world.
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The Color Moment 1 Day Workshop in Vancouver
April 22-22, 2012, Vancouver Photo Workshops
Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly presents this rare 1 day workshop, "The Color Moment" with internationally acclaimed photographer Arthur Meyerson.
Set in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, this is an incredible opportunity to expand your visual horizons under the guidance of one of the great masters in contemporary photography. Take part and experience a renewed sense of energy, inspiration and vitality in your photography.
Check out this exclusive Interview with Arthur Meyerson before a recent award presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZWNwqkat4o
Tofino Workshop/Photo Tour
April 24-28, 2012, Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island
Join award-winning photographers and experienced instructors Arthur Meyerson and Marc Koegel for this outstanding opportunity to photograph one of the most beautiful places in North America.
Marc has been tecahing this popular photo tour for the past 4 years and this will be Master Photographer Arthur Meyerson's second tour of this magnificent location. You will photograph under the guidance of not just one, but two experienced photographers.
Each year over a million tourists visit the Tofino area making it one of British Columbia’s premier destinations.
Tofino is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. At Tofino's doorstep is the Clayoquot Sound region, a world UNESCO biosphere reserve. This area also boasts one of British Columbia's most prized nature reserves, Pacific Rim National Park. Tofino offers one of the best opportunities to experience BC's pristine wilderness first hand.
Just imagine the infinite number of photographic opportunities! This workshop is very much focused to provide you with as much time in the field as possible. Expect to take at least twice as many pictures as you think you will!
To view some "behind the scenes" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHCnwyYlqk
The Color of Newfoundland
June 02-09, 2012, Newfoundland
A new workshop/photo tour offering.
Vancouver Photo Workshops proudly presents this unique all- inclusive photo tour "Focus on Newfoundland".
Join internationally acclaimed photographer Arthur Meyerson and award-winning fine-art photographer Marc Koegel for a unique and unforgettable journey to 'The Rock', (Newfoundland, Canada) the most easterly edge of North America.
This is where the sun rises first. Where Vikings landed over 1,000 years ago. This place is home to the oldest settlement and the oldest city in North America, but is the youngest province of Canada.
A vast land, with a relatively small population, Newfoundland has some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Here, you can immerse yourself in wilderness solitude one day and embrace a vibrant culture at the cutting edge of the contemporary western world the next. This is a land of rich history and natural wonders: stunning coastlines, icebergs, and some of the most incredible skyscapes you'll ever see.
It's a vast visual playground for photographers - A perfect location for a Photo Tour!
The Color of Light in Santa Fe
June 24-29, 2012, Santa Fe Workshops Santa Fe, NM
This will be Arthur's 20th year teaching this renowned workshop in beautiful Santa Fe.
The workshop is designed for both amateur and professional photographers who wish to strengthen their ability to see and work in color. Through daily shooting assignments, critiques and discussions, participants acquire techniques to become more sensitive to light and its effects on color, composition, texture, pattern, and design. While covering the use and quality of natural and artificial light, the main focus is on investigating color from a personal point of view. Arthur guides and inspires participants to help refine an individual style for creative fulfillment as well as for commercial success.
The workshop begins with an intensive review of each participant’s images and a discussion of personal and career goals. In addition to addressing the aesthetics of color photography, Arthur leads group critiques and spends individual time with each participant addressing their photography. Daily assignments put classroom techniques into practice and take advantage of the stunning light and color of northern New Mexico. Participants leave at the end of the week with a greater awareness of their strengths and an enhanced sensitivity to light and color. For more information call: (505) 983-1400 x11 or email: info@santafeworkshops.com
The Color of Light in Maine
July 15-21, 2012, Maine Media Workshops Rockport, Maine
This renowned workshop is designed for both amateur and professional photographers who wish to strengthen their ability to see and work in color. Through daily shooting assignments, critiques and discussions, participants acquire techniques to become more sensitive to light and its effects on color, composition, texture, pattern and design. While covering the use and quality of natural and artificial light, the main focus is on investigating color from a personal point of view. Arthur guides and inspires participants to help refine an individual style for creative fulfillment as well as for commercial success.
This will be Arthur's 4th year teaching in Maine, so please join us for what promises to be an exciting week of photography!
The Color of Iceland
August 05-11, 2012, Reykjavik, Iceland
Here is an opportunity to photograph this exotic country while learning from a master of color. Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America's finest photographers who has traveled throughout the world, creating award winning advertising, corporate and editorial photographs, as well as producing an extensive body of personal fine art imagery. And, for over twenty years, he has been a highly sought after workshop instructor and mentor.
This workshop/photo tour, designed for amateurs and professionals, focuses on documenting the extraordinary landscape, people and culture of Iceland. “For me, photography is a process of discovery. Not only a discovery of what you select to shoot but how you select to capture it. Through day long shoots, critiques and discussions, I will work to try and help you strengthen your sensitivity to light and it’s relationship to color, while also helping you create images that illustrate a “sense of place’. Iceland is a magical place and after leading a group here last year with Focus on Nature, I can’t wait to come back and do it again! Join me for what promises to be a photographic experience of a lifetime!”
To view a video from last year's trip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smMZdtWRHw4 For more information: click here.
The Color of Light on Whidbey Island (Coupeville, WA)
August 20-24, 2012, Pacific Northwest Arts Center in Coupeville, WA
This will be my second year teaching at the PNW Arts Center in Coupeville, WA... an idyllic location for learning to take your color photography to the next level.
Arctic Voyage 2012(click her for all details)
September 04-17, 2012, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland
Join me along with Seth Resnick, John Paul Caponigro and Eric Meola, September 4-17, 2012 in the Arctic (Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland) for a digital photography workshop/cruise unlike any other. We’ll visit, spectacular fiords with towering ice cliffs, magnificent glaciers calving icebergs, ancient villages, and wonderful wildlife (polar bears, walrus, seal, whales, and many sea birds).
The Color Moment
October 01-05, 2012, Santa Fe Workshops Santa Fe, NM
The great color photographer Ernst Haas once said, “The decisive moment in black and white is not the same in color. Each needs awareness in seeing and, because of this, a different discipline.” This workshop is for photographers who want to heighten their awareness of seeing in color and record those distinctive color moments. Through daily assignments, critiques and discussions, participants acquire new techniques to help them become more sensitive to light, color and composition, as well as learning to capture those fleeting instants when all the elements come together. Since this week will be a collaborative experience highlighting the art of color photography, participants will also have the rare opportunity of shared experiences with the instructors and participants of the other three workshops being conducted this week.
The week begins with a review of each photographer’s images and a discussion of personal and career goals. In addition to addressing the aesthetics of the color moment, Arthur leads group critiques and spends individual time with each participant addressing their photography. Besides showing examples of his own work to illustrate concepts and ideas, Arthur guides participants in applying their unique vision of the world to help develop and refine an individual style for creative fulfillment and professional success. Daily assignments in the field put classroom techniques into practice and allow us to take advantage of the stunning light and colors of northern New Mexico. Upon departing, participants will have a greater appreciation for color, a stronger awareness of their personal vision and strengths as well as an enhanced sensitivity in capturing the “decisive moment” in color.
QUOTES FROM FORMER STUDENTS
May 11-October 12, 2011
""My experience during Arthur's 'Color Of Light,' Workshop was spectacular!" The structure of the class was extremely comfortable. Everything was balanced. Balance with our daily schedule, meal times, lectures, shooting times, and class critiques, made each day flow effortlessly. That is NOT to say, that we did not have to keep 'one-pointed' on our daily assignments. Free time? I had none. We were doing photography all the time, which was a joy, indeed. It was also a joy to meet all my multi-talented, classmates, who provided me each day with their friendship, laughter, and feed-back on everyone's images, which to me, is so critically important for one's own work to pro-gress. For that, I thank them. And … among other things, 'Critiquing,' is where Arthur Meyerson, shines. I learned SO much, from his critiquing of our images. There is a fine point between making a person feel good or not so good about their artistic work. Even if your image is really poor, Arthur 'guides' everyone to probe their thinking, why they did, or did not include something, before squeezing their shutter. The result is that one learns and feels good, thus providing total encouragement to go out the next opportunity and make that perfect shot". Larry Weakly, Tacoma
"Picking an instructor for a workshop is always hard, but I can think of no one better than Arthur Meyerson. He is a simply great person to be around, particularly for a whole week. With Arthur leading the workshop, and with an eye in particular on the true colors of Iceland, you will come away with amazing photos of the people, the architecture, and the land. He will be there to help you refine your vision and, in all likelihood, you will produce several photos that will be among your favorites. I know I did. I cannot wait to take another workshop with him." James Anderson, St.Petersburg
"One of the best workshops I have taken during the last ten years. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced photographer, Arthur meets you where you are, appreciates what is good in your work, and shows you how you improve. His feedback is clear but considerate. His presentations are very well organized and he uses many illustrations from his exceptional body of work. And he's funny. Look at his galleries and ask yourself if you would like to shoot more like he does, and if the answer is yes, take his workshop. I definitely plan to study with him again." Ed Dean, Tucson
"As a lifelong artist and educator, I have known many great artists who couldn't teach and some great teachers who were not great artists. Arthur is both an amazing and highly accomplished photographer/artist and he is also an excellent teacher. His teaching style is gentle, but firm and yet, open... he leads his students with suggestions, not directions. His critiques are not harsh but they are very honest. Above all Arthur genuinely enjoys his interaction with his students and will freely tell you that he gets as much as he gives in the process. I will definitely participate in another workshop or photo tour with Arthur if there is any way I can manage it." Bruce Van Valen, Torrington, CT
"I have participated in two of Arthur Meyerson's workshops (No, I'm not slow. OK, maybe). And though each one seemingly covered the same topic, in each one I found plenty of food for photographic thought. Former good habits learned were reinforced, new ones became ingrained. How so? When I go out shooting now I hear him grumbling in my ear: "Take responsibility for your photographs," which ensures that I try to frame well, pay attention to detail and look through the view finder critically before I push down all the way on the shutter. I think it says a lot that you can take two workshops from the same teacher and find that he was as engaging, insightful and helpful the second time as the first. On a more practical level: I have been in six workshops and I have found that Art's courses were the best-organized and the best directed." John Fried, Wayne, PA
"I have been a big Photoshop user from the first version allowing the use of technology to fix what I was not able to achieve with my camera. After taking Arthur's workshop, things clicked and I was able to create engaging moments in time by just using light, color and composition." Bob Levin, Wolfeboro, NH
"The Colour Moment Workshop with Arthur in Vancouver left me excited and energized. Arthur's ability to share his creative process and career experience inspired and challenged me! He took us seriously as photographers and professionals even in the short time he spent teaching us. I got as much out of a one day workshop as is possible, and left seeing my own photography and even graphic design work from a new perspective." Laura Kastelein, Vancouver, BC
"Arthur recognizes the personal style and vision of every photographer while he pushes you to try a different approach. In the very intense week of photographing in New Orleans, I went beyond the photo that just captures a nice moment to the photo that tells a story - a big breakthrough for me. I now want to shoot from the center of the action instead of from the other side of the street." Carole Scurlock, Pasadena, CA
"I have never been so excited about photography. Arthur has helped me take my work to a new level. As a result of this workshop I am seeing better than ever." Marybeth Flower, Ketchum, ID
"Arthur's New Orleans workshop was way more than a typical workshop. The location in a vibrant neighborhood in the middle of everything was perfect. The food, the small group interaction, and the critiques were excellent, but most importantly everyone raised their personal bar during the workshop. What a fun, intense, and productive experience!" Randy Cole, Dallas
"Going to a workshop with Arthur is always a thrill. Arthur is a funny and caring teacher that creates a supportive environment in which my photographic vision expands. But what I like best is the quality of the students that he attracts. They are always top flight photographers who further challenge me to improve. I can't wait for the next workshop." Fred Blum, San Francisco
" I thought the workshop was fantastic. Working with Arthur was a great experience that definitely enhanced my ability to create stronger, storytelling photographs. The format allows you to be as creative as you need to be to explore the concept 'sense of place'. I would do it again in a heartbeat!" Kim Opdyke, Orlando
"When I enquired about the mentorship program at Santa Fe Workshops with Arthur Meyerson, I was looking to be challenged. I needed this challenge if my photo-life was to move forward in both the technical and the ‘seeing’ aspects. From my view, Arthur’s attitude towards photography and life was fun and insightful and straightforward. For the last year I have had the amazing opportunity to work with Arthur. He has challenged me and guided me in a most positive and gentle manner, yet he is very direct which I so appreciate. He is a wise and humble man. And not only did I learn a lot about photography, I learned a lot about myself in the process. Thank you Arthur." Marie Snippa, Calgary, Alberta
"Arthur is everything a mentor should be—knowledgeable, committed, honest, considerate, responsive, enthusiastic, and encouraging. He is not only a master photographer but also has a gift for teaching, inspiring, and bringing out the best in others." Virginia Catherine Fairchild, Houston
“It has been an enormous honor, privilege and joy working with you this year! Your feedback, coaching, encouragement and standards of excellence have all greatly improved my performance as a photographer and as an artist. You’ve helped me see the potential in my work and have guided me along the path of reaching that potential. For all this, I will be forever grateful to you.” Marjorie Pierson, Durham, NC
“Under your mentorship, I have learned and developed more photographically than with anything else I have tried” Tim Frederick, Houston
“Choosing to pursue photography seriously during the course of a year’s travel made it a challenge to study the craft in any ‘traditional’ sense. Being able to undertake Arthur’s mentorship program over Skype from three different countries has been a fantastic way to consistently receive the benefit of his invaluable expertise, experience and critiques – something I would otherwise not have been able to find. While challenging at times, my sessions with Arthur greatly accelerated my (ongoing!) photographic growth, strengthened my confidence in my photographic eye and ultimately reinforced my conviction in the path I’m treading.” Nyani Quarmyne, Accra, Ghana
"Arthur is a cool guy. He can make you laugh and he can make you cuss. But most of all, he makes you want to create better images... and shows you how to do it." Dewey Ervin, Florence, South Carolina
"Exceptional photographer; exceptional teacher. Arthur Meyerson's mentoring developed my ability from taking photos into making photographs. An exceptional experience!" Larry Tawa, Costa Mesa, CA.
"Arthur helped me to sharpen my thinking as a photographer -- giving me both broad and specific insights on everything from composition, color, and technique to lens selection, shoot preparation, and the discipline of never going anywhere without my 'third eye'." Jay Heifetz, Perth, Australia