OK, sorry for the “Tommy” reference above. I am inviting people to see me and hear me, though perhaps not necessarily to touch or feel me.
As most of you know, I teach. Everything from one-on-one classes to small groups (like the recent events in Phoenix and Las Vegas, where I was joined by David Honl), to mega-shows like the upcoming Henry’s Photographic and Digital Imaging Show.
Sometimes in a store, like at the special event at Henry’s last Saturday:
Michael Willems Teaching, Mississauga, 11 November 2010
And sometimes outdoors:
Hands-on photography training, Mono, Ont, 2010
And sometimes to large crowds:
Michael addresses a large crowd
Depending on the nature of the event, audiences range from one to 500. And regardless, in all cases, hearing photography explained by a live person who knows how to explain (and in smaller classes, also practicing hands-on), is much better than reading the manual (do not start me on camera manuals). You would be surprised at how much you can learn in how little time.
So I thought I would outline a few of my coming teaching events, for those of you interested.
Apart from the regular courses, these include:
- The all-day “Advanced Lighting” course in Mono, Ontario, which I teach with colleague Joseph Marranca: two dates, 3 October and 20 November, and both have availability (these are limited to ten students each).
- Canada’s big photography event: The Henry’s Photographic and Digital Imaging Show, Mississauga, 15-17 October. I shall be speaking pretty much all day, every day. Don’t miss this show!
- Henry’s Creative Urban Photography walks in Oakville on 23 and 31 October.
- Great news: Dave is coming to Toronto! I am teaching a workshop with David Honl on Saturday, 19 March 2011. (Details soon, and let me know if you are interested in pre-booking: seating will be limited).
There is more, but that is a start. Come see how much you can learn in a few hours. I promise you will be delighted – and inspired.