Paul Fletcher
Photography
As a teenager, Paul Fletcher found his passion for photography. His photographs, in his current association with Los Angeles-based Getty images, have been published worldwide and his photographic artwork hangs in many homes, galleries, and businesses. In 1998, Mr. Fletcher produced Somenos: The Grandfathers Spoke to Me, a photographic and poetic celebration of the Somenos Marsh Conservation Area. When not teaching at Brentwood, Mr. Fletcher spends his time traveling the world, usually in third world countries, documenting the beauty, socio economic conditions and the environment of the places he visits.
Photography
The Brentwood Photography Program has a rich history that explores both traditional and digital workflows. Students of all skill levels are able to enjoy the creative challenge of photography. Projects throughout the program are designed to develop a strong skill set of composition and technique that enable the student to produce rewarding, finished products supported by our professional facilities.
Photography: Advanced Traditional Film
This course is offered to students in Grades 11 and 12.
A prerequisite for entering this program is the successful completion of the Beginner Traditional Photography course. This course explores advanced techniques of traditional photography including a deeper exploration of the camera’s creative tools, the use of specialized films and camera accessories, studio lighting, and advanced darkroom skills—while working in a professional-level darkroom. Challenging assignments will provide an introduction to such diverse techniques as multiple exposures, negative sandwiches, contrast control with filters, motion in a still image, and hand-colouring and toning. A deeper discussion of black & white photography and its role in social change will be discussed throughout the program. Students will need to bring their own 35mm SLR traditional (film) camera to the course or consider renting one of our beginner traditional (film) rental cameras—$150 for the course duration. There are additional costs for film and printing paper, which are available from the School Store.
Photography: Beginner Traditional Film
This course is an opportunity for both experienced photographers and new photographers to learn the art of traditional (analog) photography. Through hands-on assignments, beginners learn about the camera’s controls, camera accessories, photo design techniques and basic darkroom skills including film processing and paper printing. Challenging but fun assignments, using traditional equipment and techniques, will lead students through a number of exercises to create great hand-made photographs. Students will need to bring their own 35mm SLR traditional (film) camera to the course or consider renting one of our beginner traditional (film) cameras—$150 for the course duration. There are additional costs for film and printing paper, which are available from the School Store.
Photography: Digital
The successful completion of the Beginner Traditional Film Photography course is the gateway to this course, transitioning the photographer to digital equipment and photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom. The program will also provide the student with more advanced experiences including a deeper exploration of the camera’s creative tools, the use of specialized camera accessories, and an introduction to studio lighting. Challenging assignments will introduce students to the role and potential of digital photography in their future educational and occupational activities. Students will require a digital SLR camera, a laptop computer that can accommodate the needs of digital photo processing, and a minimum 1-terabyte hard drive to back up image files. There will be additional costs for printing paper, available from the School Store. The School will provide Photoshop and Lightroom for editing purposes and has a small selection of digital SLR cameras for rent.
Passionate yet patient instructors introduce beginners to Traditional Film Photography techniques, including developing their own photo film in one of our two on-campus darkrooms. Advanced students will take a deeper exploration of the camera’s creative tools and capabilities, and study more challenging styles and techniques—all building up to showcasing their work at Brentwood’s public art shows. Students may study digital photography if they are interested in learning the nuances of successfully capturing, processing, and printing digital images.
Facilities & Equipment
Students in the photography program have the pleasure of working in a professional darkroom under the guidance of our experienced instructor. Our 960 sq. ft. photo studio has multiple backdrops, studio lights, and ample space to take pictures of anything, from portraits to fashion. Inkjet printers and dedicated photo-quality monitors are available to students of the Digital Photography Program.
Where Students Choose To Be
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2735 Mount Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC, Canada V8H 1K8