Photographing the Oregon coast with John Wimberley

[Robert Brummitt]

Photographic Education Group workshop

Photographing the Oregon coast with John Wimberley
August 28-29 2010
Newport Visual Arts Center
777 NW Beach Drive Newport, Oregon 97365
Limited to 15 students
Tuition $130.

This exciting workshop provides a unique opportunity to photograph the stunning Oregon coast with world-renowned photographer John Wimberley, The Portland Metro Photographic News recently called “Oregon’s Photo Laureate”. Anyone with a camera is welcome, regardless of experience level, age, format, or whether using film or digital.
Class sessions and supportive, productive portfolio reviews will be held at the Newport Arts Center. Field trips to special, nearby locations to photograph will provide an opportunity for John to provide both group and one-on-one instructions.
The emphasis will be on the inner awareness and exploration of each photographers’ personal relationship with potential subject matter. We will learn effective and proven methods to establish “right-relationship” with whatever we are drawn to photograph, allowing our intuition, emotions, feelings, and the essence of our individuality to fully enrich our photographs.
This is a rare chance to spend a fun, fascinating weekend photographing one of America’s most beautiful places with “One of America’s finest living landscape photographers.”
Bring your camera and be prepared for an enjoyable and enlightening experience.

John Wimberley was born in Bermuda during 1945, and currently lives in southern Oregon. He began photographing in 1966 while serving in the US Navy.

In reviewing his first one-man show in 1973, Artweek wrote: “The first thing that one is made aware of is that the photographer, John Wimberley, is a craftsman of the highest order. His prints are not merely technically correct, but wonderfully alive.” John became a sought-after expert in black and white film development.

In 1983 John had the first of two, two-man exhibitions with Ansel Adams. Now, with more than 44 years in photography, John’s critically acclaimed work has been honored with more than 70 major exhibitions, and is represented in more than 500 public and private collections. As The Herald of Monterey, California recently wrote: “Wimberley’s undisputed technical mastery is but the springboard for visual poetry of spiritual realms. What remains unnoticed by most, as seen through Wimberley’s eyes, becomes a powerful, mysterious invitation.”


www.johnwimberleyphotography.com

Contact PEG via this email and phone number for more information of this workshop and others.
pegphoto@comcast.net
503-789-1802
Ask for Robert Brummitt

[Merg Ross]

I have long been a fan of John's work. A tour of his website gives a hint of his mastery of the medium; truly a feast for the eyes!

It should be an inspirational weekend for those fortunate to attend.

[Kirk Gittings]

Ditto

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Double Ditto

[Brian Ellis]

How well I remember the issue of LensWork in which the "descending angel" image on his home page appeared. I had forgotten that he made that photograph. That and the rest of his photographs in that issue just knocked me over. I think I'll sign up for this workshop, thanks for bring it to my attention.

[johnwimberley]

Merg, Kirk, Eric and Brian - I want to thank you for your kind words re. my work. It sure made my day when a friend directed me to this forum thread.

This summer I'm going to teach a workshop at Photographers' Formulary. Here's some information:


When: July 11-16, 2010

Where: Photographer’s Formulary, Missoula, Montana

Name of Workshop: PyroTechnics

Description: During the first half of the 20th century, film developers containing pyrogallol disappeared from the market. In the late 1960’s, John Wimberley began to experiment with this forgotten developing agent and successfully adapted it to modern film. His first formula was WD2D, and it’s publication in 1977 initiated the renaissance of this remarkable developing agent. WD2D was one of the first products sold by The Photographers’ Formulary when it was founded the same year. Now, John Wimberley has more than 40 years of experience with pyrogallol and has processed more than 40,000 large format negatives and thousands of rolls of film in it. He continues to work at refining the use of this remarkable developer.

This exciting workshop is a unique opportunity to learn about what Ansel Adams called: “the finest developing agent.” He was right, pyrogallol is renowned for producing delicate, translucent highlights, beautiful shadow detail, a noticeable increase in acutance, enhanced tonal separation and fine grain. In fact, in every respect pyrogallol produces better results than any other developing agent. This workshop will include classroom instruction, darkroom practice, field trips to beautiful locations and constructive critiques of your work. All film formats are welcome, as are all levels of experience from beginner to advanced.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Hi John and thanks for your post.

Like Merg and Kirk, I have long been a fan of your art. I remember seeing a gallery show of your images in Lexington, Kentucky many years ago and they still live with me, just beautiful.

Hope to meet you some day and again, thank you for the inspiration.

[h2oman]

I could drive there in half a day, I'm not working then, but have something else I need to do at the time... :(

[Robert Brummitt]

It would be worth your while to sign up for John's other two workshops that are here in the Pacific Northwest. John has so many gems of informations to share and so many ways of how to approach your photography. I and others who have been with him learn so much more of our craft.

[neil poulsen]

I took a darkroom from John. First rate! It was interesting to watch him pick out negatives on which we hadn't used a lenshood!

His images are absolutely beautiful.

[h2oman]

It would be worth your while to sign up for John's other two workshops that are here in the Pacific Northwest. John has so many gems of informations to share and so many ways of how to approach your photography. I and others who have been with him learn so much more of our craft.

The only workshop I can find at his site is the one this thread is about. What are the other two?

[Brian Ellis]

The only workshop I can find at his site is the one this thread is about. What are the other two?

If you click on "workshops" at the top of the home page you'll see a second one on using pyro. I don't know what the 3rd one is.

[Gary Nylander]

John you are an exceptionally gifted photographer, like others here I have long admired your work, its beautiful. I hope you workshops fill up with lots of enthusiastic photographers !

[Merg Ross]

The only workshop I can find at his site is the one this thread is about. What are the other two?

On page three of this forum, near the bottom, you will see two other Wimberley workshops posted by Robert Brummitt on April 14.

[h2oman]

Thanks, Merg, I got it. I think I'll shoot for the September 19th workshop if there is space available

[johnwimberley]

By taking my workshops through Photographic Education Group (see 4/16/2010 post by Robert Brummitt that started this thread), you'll help disadvantaged young people get cameras and instruction in photography. It's a very important cause and I hope everyone will generously support Robert in this endeavor. I'm very inspired by his efforts to enrich the photographic community by bringing in young people who otherwise wouldn't have the chance.

[Robert Brummitt]

PEG is about helping high school students. I have been sharing work of mine and other local and Nationally know photographers. When I shared Jerry Uelsmann work, they went WOW! And I could see the spark of interest come on. That's what is great. Sharing work of those ahead of the curve to those just starting.
But this is a two way deal as well. I have brought in other local noted photographers, who come to the classroom. share their work, answer questions and sometime head outside with some of the students. Afterwards, these great folks have told me how much fun they had interacting with the kids and how they fired up their passion for photography.
Its just grand!
If you wish to know more about PEG? Drop me a line.

[Merg Ross]

PEG is about helping high school students. I have been sharing work of mine and other local and Nationally know photographers. When I shared Jerry Uelsmann work, they went WOW! And I could see the spark of interest come on. That's what is great. Sharing work of those ahead of the curve to those just starting.
But this is a two way deal as well. I have brought in other local noted photographers, who come to the classroom. share their work, answer questions and sometime head outside with some of the students. Afterwards, these great folks have told me how much fun they had interacting with the kids and how they fired up their passion for photography.
Its just grand!
If you wish to know more about PEG? Drop me a line.

I too have had that wonderful experience of an invitation to schools, and the opportunity to show my work; also the opportunity to view the students' first efforts, and give encouragement. It is indeed a mutual reward; the enthusiasm of the fresh eyes can be immensley gratifying.

I introduced one student to film and the silver process. He got so fired up that he did a very lengthy and excellent term paper on Group f:64.

I am not familiar with your organization, but it certainly sounds worthy of support, especially from those of us who have derived so much pleasure from the medium of photography.

Kim and Gina Weston have done much along these lines with their support of high school photography programs in the Carmel area.

I hope that you and John keep the flame burning.

[Robert Brummitt]

I've also bring in my two RB-67's for the students to play with. We do informal portraits. I buy the film and process for them. In a way, I introduce them to pyro. I always get the question, "Why is the film greenish yellow?"
PEG also works with other non profit organizations. We're to photograph the grand opening of the Shriners Hospital and help organize photographs for the Grand Rond Indian tribe.
Its all fun for me and those I work with.
To paraphrase John F. Kennedy. "Ask not what photography can do for you. Ask what you can do for photography?"

[Robert Brummitt]

For those who are interested in signing up for the workshop. Here is the link!http://www.eventbrite.com/event/665673046

Robert B

[Jon Wilson]

Is any one else from this forum attending this workshop in August? Jon

[Brian Ellis]

Is any one else from this forum attending this workshop in August? Jon

Hi Jon - I am.

[Joe O'Hara]

Me too.

[Jon Wilson]

That is great Brian and Joe. I am trying to decide which LF format to bring and from there which lens. How about you? Jon

[Brian Ellis]

That is great Brian and Joe. I am trying to decide which LF format to bring and from there which lens. How about you? Jon

I'm bringing a digital camera.

[chemicalbrother]

I'm in for that wkend, Hope theres still room for one ?

[Jon Wilson]

I'm bringing a digital camera.
So is my better half. She doesn't have the temperament for LF....she barely tolerates me using LF equipment when she is done with her shots. :eek:

We definitely looking forward to meeting everyone at this workshop....coastal break!

Jon

[Joe O'Hara]

I will be bringing (actually, shipping ahead) my usual 4x5 kit. The workshop is LF-friendly.