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Monthly Archives: November 2009

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JVS Portraits - Canon 7D + 580EX II + Asymmetrical Stripbank at Canon Live Learning

Canon Live Learning Dallas
The above image was created during my Speedlite Workshop at Canon’s Live Learning stop in Dallas at Bolt Productions. Captured with a Canon 7D, Canon 24-105 f/4 IS lens and was lit with one Canon 580EX II placed inside a Bruce Dorn Select Asymmetrical Stripbank LITE. The stripbank was tripped via an on-camera 580EX II in Master mode via Canon’s E-TTL II technology.

After spending some time with the7D (a sweet camera), I’m convinced, the 7D yields the best E-TTL II flash exposure consistency since shooting with film, seriously.

A HUGE thanks to Canon U.S.A. for allowing me to present and teach at Canon’s Live Learning stop in Dallas. Happy Turkey Day! JVS

JVS Workshops

JVS NEWS - Learn HD Video form Bruce Dorn this weekend at Canon’s Live Learning in Dallas!

If you’ve visited this blog before, you probably know all about the iDC Photography products that I use…Asymmetrical Strip Bank, U-Boat Commander, Strobe Slippers, Cold Shoes, Triple Threat, Run & Gun Kit, just to name a few.

If you don’t know who Bruce Dorn is, take a moment and check out the above video featuring his Run & Gun follow focus kit. When you’re done head over to the iDC Photography site and be sure to check out the Site and the Store…a candy store for grown ups! Bruce and Maura are beyond expects in their field and offer practical products for the working photographer and digital artist.

Your Canon 5D Mark II shoots amazing HD video and this weekend is your chance to learn HD video from Canon Explorer of Light Bruce Dorn at Canon’s Live Learning stop in Dallas!

JVS NEWS - Canon Live Learning visits Dallas this weekend!

JVS Canon Live Learning Dallas

Learn, play with new Canon gear, shoot models, make prints, eat and do it again. In exactly SIX DAYS, join me, Dorn, Jones, Malish, Ward and a bunch of other wicked smart shooters at Canon’s Live Learning stop in Dallas!

Tech data: Canon EOS 7D + 24-105 f/4 IS and a gorgeous sunset.

JVS NEWS - JVS + Bruce Dorn + Adam Jones + Bobby Malish = Canon Live Learning in Dallas!

JVS Canon Live Learning Dallas

In exactly ONE WEEK, please join us for Canon’s Live Learning stop in Dallas!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

EOS Essentials Mini-Conference
Frontiers of Flight Museum 
6911 Lemmon Ave
. Dallas, TX 75209
9:00am–6:00pm

Join us for a full day of multidimensional learning and photographic inspiration with Canon Explorer’s of Light, Pro Reps and local photographers; you will end the day a step closer to your creative vision.

Maximize Your EOS presented by Canon Pro Rep Bobby Malish
EOS Speedlite System Creativity presented by JVS (Joseph Victor Stefanchik)
EOS HD Video Basics presented by EOL Bruce Dorn
Nature and Landscape presented by EOL Adam Jones
Full Saturday program: $150

The instructors will be delivering core photographic and EOS material assuming participants are comfortable with the basic operation of their EOS. You will receive an agenda upon registration. All four sessions are included in admission.

Sunday, November 8, 2009
EOS Essentials Workshop

Shaping Light with EOS Speedlites Workshop
JVS (Joseph Victor Stefanchik)

Bolt Productions Studios
2410 Farrington St
Dallas, TX 75207

9:00am–5:00pm

JVS (Joseph Victor Stefanchik) is an award-winning photographer that photographed weddings, portraits and news for the past 20 years. JVS has created his unique photographic style by using off-camera Speedlites throughout his career. From grids to gels and ring flashes, by using Canon’s Speedlites system JVS will show you new and exciting ways to breathe light in to your images. The day will be balanced between instruction and experimentation with models in a professional photography studio. You will also have the opportunity to make a print of two with the Canon Printer Pro on-site.

Workshop, model fees and partial gear rental: $300

Participant should be very comfortable with their EOS equipment as the instructor will be teaching at an advanced amateur level. Please bring your favorite gear, plenty of memory cards and charged batteries. Lunch will be on your own. You will receive an email with complete instructions and location directions.

Please head over to the Canon Live Learning website and register! I’d love to see you next weekend in Dallas! JVS