Welcome to WPPE
"Amateurs worry about money, Professionals worry about equipment, Masters worry about light!" At WPPE you dont have to worry about any of these!
January 18, 2012

For this year I am bringing out a monthly workshop series called The Photo Walks. Requested many times, based on people always wanting to learn and pick my brain on creativity, locations and inspirations. These workshops will be the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to get into photography or just brushing on you skill sets! This will be fun with many challenges a bit of critique and inspiration from guest photographers I plan to have for each workshop!

The tuition is : $285/person plus Gst. The full amount must be paid at registration to hold your place. I anticipate that these classes will fill up fast, class sizes are limited!

However these workshops will be held every month, either last Sunday or 2nd Sunday! Start times are 9:30 am to 5pm.

Our first 6 dates are March/4th, April/1st, May/13th, June/10th, July/15th & Aug/12th

If you live in another city and you want me to do a workshop there, Red Deer, Edmonton, Regina, let me know and will make it happen

Dont forget during these workshops you will be able to try some of the coolest gear available, such as select high end pro lenses from Canon & Nikon as well as when they become available, the Brand New Canon 1DX and Nikon D4, all sponsored by THE CAMERA STORE

August 12, 2011

A bit of changes for the workshop’s in Calgary & Edmonton.

I have to move the Edmonton workshop from this year to next year in March 24/25/26th/2012 these are the dates for now. More people were interested for a workshop next year than this October.
The Calgary workshop dates I have to change too, due to the fact that more people have asked for October than September, also the Digital Photo Expo is on the same date as the Calgary workshop plus another photographer will be holding a workshop a week before.
I know this from past experience when there is too many things to choose from there will not be enough people to sign up and will not be able to attend workshops or seminars close to each other.
So the dates for the Calgary workshop will be changed from the 24-26/September to 22-24/October!
For more information please email me or call me!

The workshop poster now reflects the new dates!!!

Cheers

Andras

July 29, 2011

If  you were unable to make some of the earlier workshops this year ( April, May & June ) you will have another chance to experience what so many attendees have already. This was and still is a very busy year for me. Started in January with a 1 week intensive workshop for the Sandals Resort Photographers at the Grand Bahamian in the Bahamas, than weddings in Mexico in January / February. April workshops, May workshops in Budapest and a fantastic wedding in Scotland. June weddings and workshops, July I had 8 weddings the most I ever had in a month for weddings. August and September is filled with weddings and the upcoming workshop, travel to Vancouver and Barbados for some fantastic opportunities. Magazine shoots, October weddings and the Edmonton workshop and my 2 week Africa trip to Ghana with Chiropractic for the World. Maybe November I will rest, December wedding in the Dominican. I have been away lots this year and its not easy with the family, I am honored that, people around the globe are finding me with their photography needs, I just have to balance my personal life now!  The rest of the time I am here at my comp, editing photos and albums, helping my students and keeping the good old Facebook up to date with all my work. Now if I only had time to do that to my Blog and Website.

The Workshops!

As always 3 full days, 2 full days of intensive shooting 1 day of classroom.

The Dates, Calgary, 24-26/September/2011 and Edmonton, 8-10/October/2011

You will have a chance to learn EVERYTHING at my workshops, there are no secrets with me, I dont hold back information. You will learn everything that you need to get started right away!  My style of teaching is unique very unique. You will learn more in these 3 days than going to school for a year, that is a guarantee.

Knowing how to use your equipment is one thing (lot os photographers still dont know, yet have been running their photography businesses for years) Knowing how to deal with you clients, how to make them comfortable, showing them the poses that they love, helping them all the way through to create amazing photography! That is the key to my success. The Human Sculpting as I call it, it is a unique technique that I use every time. You will experience all of this if you are part of the workshop. I keep my class sizes at a maximum of 12 people so everyone has ample time and opportunity on a one on one with me. So dont wait to long these classes sell out fast.

For reserving a spot and more information, please call me at (403) 829 4092 or email me!

The tuition is $1250.00 plus Gst as always. $500.00 will reserve your spot. Book by September 1st to get $100 off the tuition.

For the Edmonton workshop date as this is the Thanksgiving weekend the alternate date is 22-24/October/2011

What they said!  :)

Wow, Andras! How do I put this into words.
I know I seemed frustrated at your workshop, but the amount I learned from going through that learning curve is substantial.
Your patience as well as your knowledge made the workshop nothing less than amazing!
I never imagined that in 2.5 months my art/work would be so different (and noticeably improved)! I spend less time post processing and more time enjoying my camera as well as connecting with my clients.
Thank you so much for sharing the tips and tricks of your exquisite talent Andras.
I will be forever thankful to you as both a mentor and teacher in this industry.


-Samantha Jones

Hi Andras,
During your three-day fashion workshop, I was able to improve the level of my photography skills exponentially and wanted to thank you for being so patient and helpful. Like many of your other testimonials state, “you are one of a kind”. I’m an amateur who loves to take pictures and now I’m an amateur who takes a lot better pictures. I look forward to future workshops and don’t hesitate to recommend you! Thanks again,

-Lisa Pintaric

Your 3 day workshop in Amsterdam was awesome.
One day theory and Q&A, two days of shooting with real life models was for me just the perfect mix for learning a lot about the business and art of wedding photography.
You supplied me with valuable tips on how to set up my business, website, branding, software and lots more.
The two days of photography expanded my horizon in learning lots of new and creative techniques. How to deal with models/couples and posing them was very interesting too. I think the best lesson was that you showed me that a beautiful picture can literately be made anywhere. Rain? Not a bummer but a challenge. Which proved itself a few weeks ago when I did an engagement shoot in pouring rain. Great lesson too!
I can really recommend your workshops without hesitation to anyone and hope to meet you again soon in Europe.

Cheers,

-Michiel Fokkema

“I took Andras Schram’s three day wedding workshop and was blown away. There was a wide variety of skill level in attendance from amateur all the way up to professional photographers and he was able to convey his experience and technical wizardry to everyone in a way that felt comfortable and was easy to understand. Andras is a gifted photographer as well as a gifted teacher. He took us from properly understanding our gear and what it can do (and how to get the most out of it) to shooting in a studio setting, shooting on location right through to post-processing. He even shared his workflow secrets and methodology with us. It was a memorable experience and I left a more confident photographer. I would recommend his wedding workshop to any photographer – novice and pro alike.”

-Aaron McCullough

As a wedding photographer full time in Banff/Canmore area, I was very please to joint the workshop with Andras Schram Photography. I have learn lots about details on how interacting with clients to find better poses in a natural way. Andras has a really good and comprehensive way to teach. I am glad with the results and would definitely do an other workshop with him. Thank you so much!

-Eric

Andras, I can not thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to join you this past weekend at your workshop. Working alongside you and many other photographers helped to expand my knowledge on not only photography, but different obstacles photographers can come across in the business side of things that I had not even thought of. Giving me insight of how you create your story-telling-photos was an experience I will treasure always. To find someone as knowledgeable as you so willing to share your technique, style, and passion is a true rarity. Again, many thanks Andras

-Chandra

Andras, your workshop was the best! Thank you for not only teaching us the technical aspect of photography, but for letting us ask questions and answering in return, the questions we all want to ask other photographers but never get a reply. I had so much fun and can’t wait for the next workshop! You are truly inspirational, and I always loved your work, but after this I fell in love with your work. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

-Nicole

Just wanted to say thank you very much! You are truly one of a kind Andras and sharing your creativity and passion in the three day work shop was very exciting. There are very few professional photographers that are willing to share and I have learned this from taken several photography classes in the past year and not one class can compare to your work shop. I will continue to recommend you.

-Kimberley

“Andras, thank you!! I loved the workshop. I love making connections and learning more and more about photography. I would like to add for the record that I think you are very sensitive and wise, yet you teach and photograph with a bold creativity and great passion. To me this is crystal clear in both your images and your teaching. You are very generous with your knowledge and experience, humbly sharing all you have learned (well, maybe not ALL). Thank you for including not just the technical and creative stuff but also the business side of things. I greatly appreciate all I have learned from you.”

-M.S

Thanks very much the workshop was great. I really enjoyed the format of shooting the first day and being able to look at the photos and talk about them the second. Your shots were spectacular and your passion is easy to see and truly inspire one to continue down the photography path. I learned a tremendous amount both technically and on the software and business end of photography. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your course to others interested in wedding photography, and please let me know if you plan further courses in the future. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge!

-Mike

July 28, 2011

In the last 2-3 months I have been getting emails, and phone calls about future workshops in the fall.

In the up coming week I will be announcing the actual dates for both the Calgary & Edmonton workshops. Make sure you visit back often or just sign up for the RSS feeds here on the website and you will get the notification right away!

Cheers

Andras

April 8, 2011

Here it is 25th and 26th of June /2011..very different from my popular wedding photography workshop, this is a fashion / modeling / portrait photography course. With lots of pro and starting models from NUMA Models International. Pro hair & Makeup, studio & lighting equipment supplied for this amazing 2 full days of shooting. This will be a really intense workshop for all participating photographers, indoors and outdoors shooting. Learn to use available lighting, learn how you can create amazing images anywhere. Learn how to use your garage as a fantastic studio with a low budget light kit! You will have a chance to shoot in a professional studio. Learn how to setup your camera and what lenses to use. Create fantastic images with instructions from me and a guest photographer (secret). Enhance your portfolio from the images you have taken.

Plus 1 more day (date to be determined) for post processing your images, Photoshop, actions and filters, one on one critique and portfolio review. 3 days for only $779! Book by 30/May and receive $100 off the tuition!

Space is limited so dont wait to long.



visit www.photozaro.com / portfolio for samples

February 11, 2011

2011 Wedding Photographers Summit
Whether you are a professional wedding photographer, or an aspiring one, you don’t want to miss the Wedding Photographers Summit! This educational weekend is designed for you. Join us in learning how industry leaders have made successful careers in wedding photography by working smarter, not harder. Find out what it takes to attract new clients and how to keep them coming back for more. Discover the secrets behind some of the most widely recognized wedding photographers in Western Canada. Learn how they shoot, process and package their work.
Your all-inclusive pass to the 2011WPS will admit you to all the seminars and events happening March 18-20th, 2011. You don’t want to miss!

I will be presenting a 1 hour presentation on ” The Art of Wedding Photography ”
As well I am on the panel of industry leaders, you can ask us anything about this fantastic industry during these 3 days!


**For credit purposes, the banner attached includes photos from: Bud Moore, Mike Colón, Perry Thompson and Andras Schram.

January 22, 2011

2 Years ago I had the opportunity to present a 1 week workshop for the Beaches, Turks & Caicos photography staff. From that moment their sales have gone up and the quality of photography is night and day. On january 5th / 2011 I was invited to do the same training for the Sandals Grand Bahamian Photographers.

A lots have changed during that week but let the interviews and testimonials speak for themselves. Watch the video!

If you are prompted for a password : sandals

Enjoy

Photography training and testimonials from Sandals Resorts Photographers

November 30, 2010

Wow! as you may have seen, I have announced for 2 new workshops in Budapest/Hungary just recently and I it filled up to the max in less than 72 hours, in just 24 hours I had 20 people sign up and I am still getting requests. What makes me truly happy that 75% of the participants from the previous workshops are attending! We are now at 31 participants…does that mean I have to do a 3rd week?  :)

Thanks to all who signed up, as promised this WS will be Kick A..!!!

Andras

November 10, 2010

You asked for it!?…OK, here is your chance to attend one of these fantastic workshops!!!

Calgary, April 10-12 & Edmonton, April 18-20 / 2011

I am putting the twist on these workshops for next year, the new De La Soul sessions, a bit of BGB (forget the TTD, thats old school) BGB??? Yes, Bride Goes Barbie as I put it, its my twist on wedding boudoir. Experience 3 days of hard core learning. 2 days of shooting, natural light, flash, night photography and studio. I will teach you how to get the moments, how to create Love in your camera. Starting with the very basics but the most fundamental of all, Portrait photography. Dont kid yourselves…you will not find this anywhere else. This workshop is a “Life changing experience”! You will take home more from this 3 days than going to school for a year!

Bring your enthusiasm, your love your passion, experience what so many others have experienced before. Learn what makes a photographer not just a photographer but an artist how to separate yourselves from the others, how to be unique.

For more information please email me or call me! Classes book up fast and class sizes are limited! Tuition is $1250 plus Gst as always.

Have you attended one of my workshops before? Get 10% off! Are you part of the WPPE group on Facebook and attended at least one of our meetings? If you are and you did, get 10% off! Bringing a friend to the workshop get 5% off! Payment plan available.

November 6, 2010

Information will soon to follow, but here are the dates for the Hungarian workshop.

4 days of  pure photography, from the core…starting with the very basics but most essential, portrait photography in studio and outside in natural light, night photography, BGB (Bride Goes Barbie) & De La Soul session…and more!

If you are a previous workshop participant in any of my workshops you will receive a 10% discount as well as and early booking bonus plus you can participate in our payment plan!

This is going to be limited seat class!

For clarification, there are 2 workshops, I want to fill up the first date but because last time we had almost 50 people I will have another date 1 week later, the class size is a max 15-20!

If you are in Hungary or Europe you can email me directly for more info.

Hungarian Wedding Photography Workshop