For Immediate Release: Sept. 4, 2014

PPPOC-BC AND BEAU PHOTO PRESENT BC’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL
PHOTOGraphie Festival promises to
inspire, entertain, and educate Vancouver BC:

Vancouver, BC…. From September 26 to 29, 2014 BC’s only Professional Photography Festival invites you to be inspired by diverse gallery exhibitions and learn from rich educational presentations at The Roundhouse in Yaletown. With something for everyone, this festival promises to inspire, entertain and educate about all things regarding professional photography. This community festival opens with a VIP private gallery reception and continues with free micro-talks for the public, hands on workshops for amateurs, pros and videographers and includes photos from our youth photography contest. One lucky youth will win a Nikon D3300 camera and lens.  Check out www.roundhouse.ca for location information and save the dates for this enriching experience.

Anna Beaudry, past  PPOC-BC President, says “We are proud to welcome Trevor and Faye Yerbury as distinguished keynote speakers to the PHOTOGraphie mix! Their first ever workshop in Canada includes an appearance at the VIP private gallery reception, a free exhibition showcasing their work, and a full day educational program.”

Carol Polloni from  Beau Photo Supplies, tells us “Fusion 2014 is about looking to the future while preserving the past when it comes to the tools of the trade for professional photographers”. This year’s Fusion speaker series will present a variety of photographic talks on topics including sports, travel, fashion, fine art, and even film. There will also be an all day trade show featuring exciting new technology from big names like Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Profoto, and others. Fusion 2014 takes place on Sunday September 28th. Visit www.photographiefestival.ca/fusion-2014.

Check out the schedule of events and activities:

  • VIP opening night Sept 26th includes a red carpet welcome, refreshments and light snacks, gallery viewing and meet keynote speakers Fine Artists Faye and Trevor Yerbury . Media wishing to attend please contact Renee Charboneau contact information below
  • Fun Night-Sat Sept 27: $15 -Try equipment courtesy Beau Photo, network, dance, Pizza and 1st drink included. West 7 Studios: 14 W. 7th Ave.
  • Fusion Trade Show and Seminars: Sun Sept. 28, Tix range from $10.50-$78.75 Buy trade show only, or choose 1-4 seminars. Seminar pkg includes trade show entry.
  • Micro Talks: Free to public Sat Sept 26-27, Talks on all things Photography (Check in at Welcome table for info and directions)
  • Gallery showcasing member work, youth photography, Fine Artists Trevor and Faye Yerbury- Free to Public Sept 27-28
  • Register Fun night/Yerbury workshop at www.photographiefestival.ca
  • Register for Fusion at www.photographiefestival.ca/fusion

About Trevor and Faye Yerbury
Faye and Trevor Yerbury are Fine Artist Photographers from Scotland: featured in a BBC Documentary, commissioned to supply all artwork for the new Glasshouse Hotel in Edinburgh, and winners of many international awards. Sign up for an exclusive workshop and talk – price for students $50, regular tickets are $75.

PHOTOGraphie is presented in partnership with Professional Photographers of Canada, Beau Photo’s Fusion 2014, Vancouver Photo Workshops and The Roundhouse.

The PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) is dedicated to preserving high standards and ethics in the photography field as well as providing support and education for it’s members. Learn more about us at www.ppoc-bc.ca  and read up on our keynote  guests at www.yerburystudio.com

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Contact; Renee Charboneau  |PPOC-BC (Gallery/VIP Night Lead co-ordinator) |604-649-1221 | reneemc@telus.net

 
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