MARTIN GRAHAME DUNN : Photography with Passion 2012 | Victoria, BC Image Explorations

Finding True Passion in an ever changing photographic industry can be difficult if not impossible in our time and age.

Enter Martin Grahame-Dunn.

If you want to discover your passion or rediscover it, this class will awaken those creative juices that will make you stay true to yourself.


Join Martin at Image Explorations 2012 in
"Photography with Passion" !







Instructor Bio:

Martin has been in the industry for over 30 years covering many aspects of Professional Photography including Industrial, Commercial, Automotive, Advertising, Fashion, Editorial, Wedding photography & Portraiture.

Over almost the entire period of his professional career he has been actively engaged in the training of photographers from the four corners of the world covering every major discipline. A highly respected trainer and judge with so many Professional Organisations, the Fuji Professional School of Photography, the Kodak European Gold Circle and many of the worlds leading representative bodies.

From 1988 – 2002 Martin operated a highly successful high street studio from a 17^th century Grade 2* listed property in Warwick drawing clients from all over the world to his distinctive and exclusive style. In August 2002 he moved with his family to southern Andalucia, Spain to develop his ideas for the continuous professional development of photographers worldwide.

Martin is still a Photographer with a mission. His most recent venture is into the world of ‘Fine Art’ images for publication and exhibition. The founder of “Illuminatus” the Academy of Photography, he is retained as a consultant by numerous key companies in the UK & European photographic sector and sponsored by many as an endorsement of his skills, achievements and abilities as a professional trainer and powerful advocate.

In recent years Martin has faced a hectic training schedule educating photographers in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Jordan and of course, The United States of America

2009 saw Martin re-enter the commercial world of Wedding & Portrait Photography in the UK & Europe with new products and services that will take the industry by storm. Many of these new products and services will have been influenced by the involvement with his key sponsors and in pursuit of innovative design.

Course Description:

'What I will not teach you is how to be me!'

To develop your own style as I have done over the years becomes your USP. Clients book photographers on the 'feel factor' and not based on how great an image maker you are. But, if you can be both it means a healthy and successful business.

The aim of this program is to open your minds to a wealth of possibilities and encourage you to be creative, reactive and responsive to the needs of your demanding clients. I aim to cover how to pose your subjects with fun and expression by observing life and adapting situations and encouraging 'predictive' behaviours. How to light and excite an image with natural light, reflectors, off camera supplementary lighting. How to identify, light and compose dynamically in a variety of locations and situations. How to retouch those 'key' images with my favorite Nik Software for that all important 'Wow!' factor. And last but not least, how to make money out of our art and craft! My aim is to prepare you to become the photographers you wish to be and yours should to be to have a great time and learn with a smile.

Course Requirements:

This course will not only require students to bring their photographic equipment & laptops but also price lists, promotional & marketing material and a maximum of 5 images on a flashdrive for appraisal. It is an ideal introduction for those entering our industry and others who require an update and enthusiasm injection too!