The Art of Long Exposure Photography with Thibault Roland

Photography has the power to freeze time, to capture the world and reality. In most people’s minds, photography has to be truthful to reality. It has to depict a scene, atmosphere, or event accurately. But photography is so much more than a simple tool to document our lives…

Photography is also a way to express ourselves and our point of view, to share our messages. Photography allows us to change what we see based on our emotions and intent. Photography can be abstract and minimalistic. Photography is art.

Long exposure is a technique that embraces this mindset: it transforms reality into something else, into a dialogue between the artist, the subject, and the viewer. By stretching the time used to capture a single image, the photographer includes movement in their art: water becomes smooth, clouds create long silky streaks, trees blur out in the wind... the effects are endless.

Led by Sony Artisan of Imagery, Thibault Roland, this event consists of two sessions.

The first session is a virtual lecture on long exposure, during which you will learn the process and what equipment you need to create breathtaking images using this unique technique. If you are not able to join this virtual session, it will be recorded and provided to all registered attendees.

The second part of this event consists of a half-day, hands-on workshop at Cannon Beach, where you will have the opportunity to capture beautiful long-exposure images and benefit from Thibault's in-person advice to take your skills to the next level.

What to Bring*:

• Camera (with bulb mode capability necessary)
• Lens (16-35mm and 24-70mm recommended)
• Memory card (bring extra if you want to try a Sony camera!)
• Extra Batteries
• A shutter release (can be wired or remote)
• ND Filter (13- to 16- stop recommended) – these can be screw-mount or square; more details during the lecture!
• Sturdy Tripod

*if you need any piece of equipment, please check out Pro Photo Supply to purchase or rent what gear you may need. Your order confirmation email for this event will even include a code for 25% off any rentals placed for this workshop.

Don't miss this chance to refine your skills and explore new photographic perspectives!

There will be an optional group lunch at Pelican Brewing in Cannon Beach after we wrap up the in-person portion. Food and drink are not covered by registration fees for this event.

Born in France in 1981, Thibault Roland is a black and white fine art photographer.

He grew up with a love of science, eventually obtaining his PhD in Physics in 2009. His scientific research brought him to work in the United States at both Cornell and Harvard Universities where he investigated the mechanics of DNA.

A large portion of Thibault’s studies and subsequent work as a scientist focused on optics and microscopy. His art has always been tied to his scientific background. At the beginning of his photographic journey, he started much like the entomologist and botanist by capturing the vibrant colors of macrophotography.

Very soon he started integrating scientific notions in his imagery, such as the Theory of General Relativity, which predicts that time and distance are relative and depend on the location and point of view. It is why he has a special affinity for long exposure, which allows for the contraction or dilatation of time and moving objects. Another example of him marrying science and photography shows in his use of the tilt/shift technique. By introducing blur in a highly controlled way and keeping only his main subject sharp, he recreates the Heisenberg’s principle that predicts that location and speed cannot both be known precisely. Thibault is also a machinist and experimentalist who loves to tinker with equipment, modify and create cameras in order to obtain unique looks.

Using his scientific and highly technical background as a source for his inspiration and vision, he now creates very graphical work that relies on rigorous attention to the details, from the elaboration of the images all the way to the delivery of his archival limited-edition prints.

For the last few years, his work has been supported by Sony through their Artisans of Imagery Program. Thibault also teaches his craft for local photography groups as well as stores such as B&H, and leads workshops in the United States and France.

His fine art photographs have been shown, published and awarded internationally and are included in public and private collections such as at the Boston Athenaeum. He has been published internationally by Lenswork (USA), Chasseur d'Images (Fr), Landscape Photography Magazine (UK), Adore Noir Magazine (US), The Municipal Art Society of New York (US)...

Currently, Thibault lives in Portland, OR. Check out Thibault's work on his Website and Instagram!

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This multi-part workshop is limited to 100 spots for the virtual presentation and 25 spots for the in-person portion in Astoria, OR with a minimum of 5 registered attendees needed. In the event the minimum isn't met, the session will be canceled and registered attendees will receive full refunds.

This event has limited space, as a result, registration is required for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist for this event, you will receive a notification, via email, if a space becomes available for you.

PRICING, FEES & REFUNDS

In the event of a refund, Eventbrite Fees are not refundable. Eventbrite fees are only refunded if an event is canceled.

Refunds are only available until 24 hours before a planned workshop.

Refunds are unavailable post-event date.

Info: A lecture on long exposure, during which you will learn the process, skills, and equipment you need to take your skills to the next level and create breathtaking images using this unique technique. If you are not able to join us live for this session it will be recorded and sent to all attendees.

Info: The second part of this workshop consists of a half-day, in-person session at Cannon Beach. During this portion, you will have the opportunity to capture your own beautiful long-exposure images while Thibault is on-hand to advise you. After this portion wraps up, attendees will have the option to join us for lunch at Pelican Brewing!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, 3288 Pacific Avenue, Cannon Beach, United States

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