Workshop
San Francisco: How Weird Festival
May TBD, 2022 (Typically on Sunday)
Itinerary
Note: Itinerary and activities might change based on weather conditions and activities we find on the spur of the moment.
1PM Start of the workshop
• Through a combination of instruction and guiding at the festival, you will learn how to photograph at festivals. Our lead instructor, Dany Suk has been photographing this festival for many years. The instruction will touch upon how to approach people at festival, best settings to get unique perspectives, and technical tips so you can enjoy the festival. You will leave the workshop with new source of knowledge and inspiration to photograph festivals.
• Getting ready for the event (tips, walking the ground)
1 – 4:30PM: The Festival
• Guided tour of the festival
• Capturing the atmosphere
• Approaching people
4:30PM: Debrief and Conclusion
• What can you do with your images
• Final tips
Logistics
- Upon signing up for the workshop, you’ll receive a detailed coursebook describing what to bring. THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT to bring only the recommended photography equipment.
- Included: Guided instruction
- Participants are responsible for their own transportation and entry fee to the festival
- Option available for carpooling
Recommended equipment
Clothing: (temperature ranges from low 50F to mid 80F)
- Casual. Fun!
- Good walking shoes
Camera Equipment:
- Carry a minimum amount of gear. No backpack.
- One camera, one lens (24-70mm) or 70-200mm
- If you plan on bringing two cameras, carry with harness
- NO Tripod
There is food and drinks at the festival.
Workshop Structure
- When we first meet, we will discuss the event (what will happen, the history) and how you can capture the essence of the festivity
- We will give you tips on how to navigate street photography, portraiture without interfering with the crowd and the festivity
- At the end of the workshop, you will have experienced a “fun” event and captured “wow” moments
Participants' Responsibility
- Drive to the event (San Francisco)
- Option to carpool or take public transportation
- Wear sturdy shoes
- Pack light as you will have to carry all your equipment (IMPORTANT)
Not included:
- Transportation, meals
- Entry fee to the festival
Is it for me?
YES, if …
- You want to capture a “fun” event, full of color, joy, and with great atmosphere
- You want to learn/improve your street photography/portrait skills
- You need a gateway, find inspiration for your photography, and come back home with images that wow you
- You want to expand your photography comfort zone
- All levels welcome. You need to be familiar with operating your camera
Rules for attending IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC workshops during the Covid 19 pandemic and Legal Disclaimer
As we live in a pandemic world, we want everybody to have a safe, productive and creative experience during the workshop. We are following the recommended guidelines set by the CDC and Santa Clara County Health Department. By signing this document, you understand and will adhere to the rules to protect yourself and others.
1. You need to bring your own mask. Bandannas are not a mask.
2. Wearing a mask is required upon arrival at the workshop. Mask will cover mouth and nose at all time.
3. You will have your temperature checked upon arrival and prior to every session.
4. You will track your temperature, starting 10 days before the workshop, and share your chart the day before the start of the workshop. Chart will be printed and workshop temperature check will be added to your chart. If temperate analysis shows an unusual trend, the person will be asked to leave the workshop. No refund will be provided.
5. You will sanitize your hands upon arrival. Hand sanitizer will be provided.
6. Social distancing will strictly be enforced during the workshop (6 feet apart).
7. If we have meals together (In the off-the-beaten path workshops, people cooking their own food), we will social distance in an outdoor setting.
8. Not adhering to the above rules is a reason for immediate dismissal from the workshop. No refund will be provided.
9. We want everybody to feel comfortable. Thank you for the understanding!
I have read and will adhere to the rules. _______ (initial)
LEGAL Disclaimer:
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing.
I further acknowledge that IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I further acknowledge that IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others.
I attest that:
* I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
* I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
* I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the last 14 days.
* I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
* I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities.
* I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I hereby release and agree to hold IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC.
I understand that this release discharges IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from IncredibleTravelPhotos LLC.
Name:_______________________________
Date: _______________________
Signature: ____________________________
Instructors
Dany Suk is a fine art photographer. He served as a president of Palo Alto Camera Club. His interest in painting inspired him in 2010 to explorer Corel Painter as a tool for photography. During the last nine years he developed his own painterly photographic style based on the tool.
Oliver Klink is a fine art photographer based in Los Gatos, CA. His book Cultures in Transition won nine awards for best photography book of 2019. He was selected as B&W photographer of the year (2018) by Dodho magazine, the Best” Emerging artist in 2016 by BWGallerist. Cultures in Transition body of work was selected as Top 50 Critical Mass Award (2016 & 2018). His image, “Herding Instinct” won the grand prize at the Rayko International Photocontest in 2014, others have received “mentioned” in the Black and White Spidar Awards and Color Awards in the past 5 years. “Processing images with a personal style is a passion. You can relive what you saw at the point of capture with your artistic mind”, says Oliver.
Oliver’s images have been exhibited om four continents. He is a master print maker using various technology.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Oliver Klink (408-910-6701) or email oliver@incredibletravelphotos.com
