Struan
Bio:
Struan’s photographs have been exhibited at over 30 various Art Galleries, the prestigious PARIS PHOTO exhibition at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, and most recently at the Arta Gallery in the Distillery area, and the Eperon d'Or Museum, Izegem, Belgium 2018, the Todmodern Papermill Art Gallery, Toronto 2019, and the Krisal Galerie in Geneva, Switzerland for their 25th anniversary.
Struan has numerous Awards to his credit: Clios for his U.S. advertising work; Studio Magazine Awards; National Hasselblad Awards; the National CAPIC Awards Show; The B&W Awards (England). He is also in the exclusive ‘Vision in View’ video series that toured North America and the first and only fashion photographer in the permanent collection of The National Archives of Canada.
Struan’s images have been published in countless Magazines around the world from JCA International (Japan), Jardin des Modes, Photo, and Figaro (France), Cosmopolitan, InStyle, American Photo, PDN, Playboy, Fitness, Inside Out and LA Style (USA), to Color Foto (Germany), Photo Covers (Russian), Applied Arts, Studio, Flare, Chatelaine, Photo Life, More, Homemakers, Canadian Living, Expression, and FQ magazine (Canada), to Creative Advertising (England), and the covers for Creative Source (Canada), and Art Director’s Index to Photographers (Europe).
(Short) List of Clients: Dior, Wonderbra, Ray Ban, Adidas, Alfred Sung, American Express, Rolex, Salon Selectives, Seagram’s, Warners, Johnson & Johnson, Labatt’s, Motorola, Nestlé, Nikon, Pepsi Cola, Fiat, Proctor &, Gamble, Reebok, Vogue Bra, Bata International, Bausch & Lomb, Bell Atlantic, Canon, Carlsberg, Clairol, Club Med, Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Ferrari, General Motors, Head & Shoulders, Helene Curtis …
Celebrities: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, Nelson Mandela, Marshall McLuhan, Karen Kain, Tony Randall, India Hicks, Theresa Russel, Joseph Bottoms, Jeanne Beker, Kenzo, Annie Lennox, Lord Brooke, Carole Channing, Don Cherry, Mila Mulrooney, Prince Barnhardt, Monika Schnarre, Gordon Pinsent, Steve Podborski, Ronnie Hawkins, Kenzo … to name a few.
As a Producer/Director/D.O.P. Struan co-produced and filmed a 13 episode series called Cover Stories with Conceptual Films Inc., which aired in the Spring of 2007/8 in North America, and presently producing, directing & filming, under his film company, Silver Monkey Productions, a new TV series called FOTO … A behind-the-scenes of famous photographers and their work. Check out Fascination.tv the new TV Station
Web Portal (www.FNTVchannel.com) for Lifestyle & Documentary shows.
S T R U A N P H O T O G R A P H I C I N C.
(416) 275-3610 E: struan@struanphoto.com www.struanfoto.com
Title of program: Expanding Your Personal Vision with Fashion Photographer, STRUAN
Program Description:
Deciphering the Myths & adding the Magic to great photographs! Photographers will be introduced in how to create better photographs through imagination, lighting and direction. Today’s Digital era has created several problems in creating great photographs.
• Photographers can shoot as many frames as they wish, most times, way too many, which waters down the creative process, allowing for poor composition and certainly adding to the long editing process.
• Every camera today comes with numerous ‘Auto’ options, which are used too often, giving the photographer less control over every shot. How using ‘manual’ operations on your camera is your best bet, foolproof and guaranteed.
• Most photographers use zoom lenses, which they use haphazardly, zooming in and out, with little concept of which proper focal length to use for any given subject.
From his many years as an international fashion photographer, Struan will reveal his creative approach to photographing people and guide you through the entire process … from the ‘creative’ concept of seeing any subject entirely differently, to the numerous and various lighting options, be it strobe or daylight, to adding some magic to the final image with strong vision and direction. By the end of this workshop you will see the world very differently every time you pick up your camera, regardless of what you want to photograph. You will be able to create a clear vision in your mind before pressing the shutter.
“Intuition, Simplicity and Passion are the ingredients I use to create my images.” Struan
Title of program: Introduction to Fashion Photography with Fashion Photographer, STRUAN
Struan, teaches the fundamentals of preparing for a fashion shoot. "Introduction to Fashion Photography" is intended for anyone who wishes to shoot fashion images for fun, in order to impress family and friends, or learn some of the tips in creating better portraits or photographing people in general, or for those who have a burning desire to become a professional fashion photographer.
This 3 hour seminar will cover the following must have Tips and Techniques:
From use of Lenses to working with various Lighting situations, such as daylight, flash, strobe and ambient. We will explore the use of lighting modifiers such as umbrellas, reflectors, grids, etc.
Examining the Creative Process to determine your Vision. We will discuss what extras to add to your subject, what to remove and find the real story behind your photograph.
How to Direct the Photo Shoot including posing and working with your Model A full demonstration by Struan (using all the elements from above and a live model) to allow participants to take photos of the set-up with their own cameras.
Title of program: PORTFOLIO REVIEWS with STRUAN
Every Photographer continually strives in creating the "perfect" portfolio.
What makes for a "good" portfolio? ‘Content’ is key and attention to every detail is important as your photographs can easily be overlooked due to a poor presentation.
This Portfolio Review will guide you through the entire process to ensure that your portfolio looks professional. Your portfolio must speak for itself; once that is accomplished, then you can proceed to your website content and design.
3 OPTIONS:
One-on-One > 20 minute Portfolio Review session: $175
Group of 4 > 45 minute Portfolio Review session: $125/person
Larger Groups of 10 or more > 11/2 hr. Portfolio Overview, Guidelines & Tips: $75/person
All photographers to bring their most recent portfolio (completely prepared) as if meeting for an interview with any potential client or a link to their website or a USB with a folder of images to be reviewed (via a video projector). Any ‘tear sheets’ or promotional material would be a plus.
This is a business. Don't try to make everybody like you. Make better images. That way you can walk away with a sense of accomplishment and maybe even more money. Believe in the value of your work. If you don't, no one else will either.
Please contact Struan via email to schedule a time slot and location: struan@struanphoto.com 1 (416) 275-3610
