What is PhotoCamp?

PhotoCamp London Canada is a free “unconference” for those people who are interested in any and all aspects of photography and cinematography.

PhotoCamp is for everyone: newbies, professionals, teachers, everyone is welcome! PhotoCamp is about creating an affordable (free) event with themes surrounding photography and cinematography promoting education and community involvement throughout these mediums.

An unconference is a small conference where the content is provided by the attendees! Each conference will have only a basic structure up until it starts. People are asked to contribute sessions that they want to present or hear about. Those sessions are picked up by someone with experience in that field and they present it. A session is between 5 and 30 minutes and can cover any topic related to photography and cinematography!

The framework is loosely based on the successful BarCamp unconferences. As BarCamps developed and grew in popularity, a set of guiding principles evolved that have now been used for many BarCamps. We’re all for building on experience, so we’ll be encouraging all attendees to make use of the rules (shown below).

Principles of Open Space

1. Whoever comes is the right people
   attendees of a session or class are “right” simply because they cared to attend
2. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
   pay attention to events of the moment, instead of worrying about what could possibly happen
3. Whenever it starts is the right time
   the lack of any given schedule or structure should emphasize creativity and innovation
4. When it’s over, it’s over
   don’t waste time – move on to something else when the fruitful discussion ends

Law of 2 Feet

If at any time during our time together you find yourself in any situation where you are neither learning nor contributing, use your two feet. Go to some other place where you may learn and contribute.

When Is PhotoCamp?

PhotoCamp London is proud to be hosted by the London Public Library, at the Central branch, located in the heart of our fine city. The event will be filled with lots of fun learning and networking among fellow photographers. So mark your calendars and register now!

When: Saturday September 11th, 2010

Where: London Public Library – Central Branch

Time: 9:30am-4:00pm followed by the London PhotoWalk and a networking social after wards.

Register Now!

Welcome Attic Books

PhotoCamp London would like to welcome Attic Books to our sponsors list! Attic Books as donated a $50 gift certificate to be given out at PhotoCamp!

Attic Books, one of Canada’s largest antiquarian and second-hand bookstores has three floors of books, maps, prints, paper collectibles, such as ephemera and postcards, and eccentric antiques that appeal to readers, scholars and seasoned collectors alike. They also retail Colour by Schubert’s photo cards and Charles Van Sandwyk’s Fine Art Cards and Books. The atmosphere is spacious, bright, relaxed and professional, not to mention architecturally beautiful, with its original tin ceilings, hardwood maple floors and all the charisma of a century building. This, along with the help of the friendly and knowledgeable staff, will ensure that every visit to Attic Books will be memorable.