Training

Science & Art Mu.timedia studio in Calgary, AB

Science & Art Studio in Calgary, NW can accommodate up to 6 people on computers - groups up to 12.

Robert has been teaching at Universities and Colleges for over 30 years and developed many of the web related courses at SAIT. He teaches privately in his studio or at business locations to both individuals or groups. Training is offered in HTML5, CSS, Photoshop and all aspects of photography. Robert also offers photography private tours in the field for individuals or small groups. For larger groups you can also check out his Photography workshop page on the Canadian Nature photographer web site.

Robert is experienced teaching on both PC and Mac computers and can accommodate up to 6 computer users in his studio.

COSTS

Photography training in his studio in Calgary , Northwest - any level of photograper from begginer to advanced $60\hr. Basic and Advanced photoshop training available.

Robert charges $80\hr + expenses (i.e. parking, travel outside Calgary) for training in the classroom outside his studio. In his studio one person can purchase 6 hours $299 ($50\hr), 15 hours for $499 ($33\hr). The 15 hours can be broken up into 5 - 3hr sessions. The material can be customized for the user so he or she can learn what they want. Day sessions usually go from 9-12 and 1-4 pm. Robert is also available, days, evenings or weekends. In your home instruction costs $80\hr plus travel. Notes and tutorial files are provided in most training sessions.

Basic photography instruction is $299 + GST per 7 hours in the field and includes transportation from Robert's Studio in Calgary, or pickup in Cochrane, Canmore or Banff. In summer, trips from sunrise to sunset, approximately 12 hours cost $499\day. Gift certificates are available at www.canadiannaturephotographer.com. Additional photographers $150 each, additional people up to 2 non-photographers, $50 each.

Corporate field trips for photography are easily accommodated email me for info - rberdan@scienceandart.org.

If you don't have camera equipment - I can loan you a basic DSLR camera and several lenses. I also have additional tripods you can borrow. I use both Nikon and Canon camera gear. Workshop participants between the ages of 13 -17 are welcome with parents consent. On field trips participants must sign a basic waiver - download PDF.

Photographers on the tundra at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge by Robert Berdan

Group of Photographers in the Arctic Peterson's Point Lake Lodge

Group of photographers and support staff at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge in the Northwest Territories by Robert Berdan

Group of photographers and support staff at Peterson's Point Lake Lodge in the Northwest Territories

Students at SAIT taking web development training from Robert Berdan

Workshops, outings and training occurs in all seasons. Here is a group of winter photographers led by Robert.