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June 3 – 7th, 2015

Fogo Island Photo

Expedition

with Alex Fradkin

Contact for more info:Sheila Gallant-Halloran613-837-0699sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca

Alex Fradkin … on why we are here:

"We will pursue the light, explore the hidden coastal regions and glide across the waters, teaming with life and under clouds of migrating birds. Photographing, exploring, dreaming and allowing the magic of the island to resonate deep within, permeating through our photographs. We will explore the power and complexity of beauty through our individual lenses. Sculpting images from the raw materials and interactions of texture, form and light, as it plays across the landscape, architecture and weathered faces. Residing within the images you will make, you will endeavor to not merely look, but to instead truly see and feel. In this way, we will together transcend the illusiveness of the ephemeral and suddenly find yourself at the threshold of the liminal space - here at the edge of the world, where everything is once again possible."

Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:30 am or Transfer to Fogo Island Inn from Gander by private SUV and 2:30 pm ferry (9:30am from Comfort Inn, 2:30pm from airport)

Orientation en route 5:30 pm Fogo Island Inn staff will escort you to your suite:

Breathe in. Unwind. Unpack. Relax. 6:00 pm Short orientation walk around the Inn and along the shoreline with

cameras on your hip. Explore the tide pools, ancient rocks and breathe in the stunning vistas all around. End-of-day photos overlooking the North Atlantic hopefully dotted with icebergs and passing whales.

7:30 pm Dinner at the Inn 9:00 pm Evening photo presentation by Alex Fradkin in the cinema:

Introduction to the workshop, topics covered and what to expect over the next four days.

Thursday June 4th, 2015

TBA Early morning photo workshop with Alex. Catch the morning light

rising over the ocean with a marvelous backdrop of icebergs. There will be a daybreak tray before departure to tide you over until breakfast.

9:00 am Return to the Inn for breakfast. 10:30 am Morning photo shoot at the historic town of Tilting: photograph its

beautiful red fishing Stages and the contemporary architecture of Squish Studio perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

1:30 pm Lunch and review of the morning's workshop photos. 3:30 pm Community host island orientation and photo shoot of boatbuilding,

fishing stages and how they were constructed and used. Late afternoon Enjoy the roof-top wood-fired sauna or relax in the heritage library 6:00 pm Capture the late afternoon and early evening light as it illuminates

the contemporary forms of the Inn and the ancient landscape that surrounds it.

7:45 pm Dinner at Nicole’s; meet in the lobby for a short walk or vehicle

transfer to the restaurant 9:30 pm Starry night photo shoot from the rooftop deck (with a

Newfoundland cocktail, which has taken old traditions and combined them with new spirits and techniques)

Friday June 5th, 2015

TBA Optional early morning photography shoot of Fogo Island Inn

at dawn. 9:00 am Breakfast 10:00 am A ride on the Ketanja to Little Fogo Islands. Hike the island,

explore the church and ruins of the cod processing plant. Photographing icebergs, whales, porpoise, puffins, gannets and Bald Eagles along with countless other migrating birds. We will catch our lunch on our return journey and have a traditional boil-up when back on land.

Catch the end of day raking sunlight as we return to the Inn for some R & R before dinner.

7:00 pm Dinner at the Inn 8:45 pm Evening photo session on night photography of the ocean in Tilting

to photograph the sculptural forms of Squish Studio, perched above the crashing waves. Afterwards we will descend the trail to Phil's Shed for a photo op, followed by an evening of music and socializing back at the Inn.

 

Saturday June 6th, 2015 TBA Optional early morning photography session focusing on locals

starting their day. 9:00 am Breakfast 10:30 am Accompanied by a naturalist, we will hike the spectacular trails of

Brimstone Head and Lions Den, photographing the incredible ocean views, calm light reflective lakes and four hundred million year old rocks and small coves. A specially prepared lunch will be delivered for beachside picnic.

2:00 pm Relax at the Inn, watch a film or take a short bike ride 5:00 pm Explore and photograph the light on the ancient rocks around the

Inn. Special photographic attention will be focused on macro/close-up photography of natural abstract details of stone patterns, foliage, berries and waves.

7:30 pm Dinner at the Inn 9:00 pm Evening presentation of students' work in the study. Review the

work we have created and celebrate our accomplishments.

   

Sunday June 7th, 2015 5:30 am Transfer by hosted SUV/ferry to the Gander airport for

early departure 9:00 am Breakfast 10:15 am Transfer by hosted SUV/ferry to the Gander airport for

later departure

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Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, off an island, off of one of the four corners of the earth. The award-winning inn is a community asset and 100% of operating surpluses are reinvested into the community. " We built the Inn in the same way that a bird would lovingly build

its nest with the greatest care for every piece of straw. In the furniture

and quilts you can feel the presence of the people who made them,

the influence of their ancestors and the hand of our designers.

When a man builds a home for his family on Fogo Island, he does it

with love and he gives the very best of himself. Homes here have a

soul, which is given to them by the people who made them. Our Inn

is the heart of our community—a place to gather, socialize and enjoy

life. From the moment you come inside, our journey of creation is

with you." Zita Cobb

Fogo Island Photo Expedition Participants

Norris Carroll

Susan McClean Peter Gutmanis

Isabelle Gutmanis Maria Parij

Ron Silverstein

Thank you for being a part of this adventure.

Shari Silverstein 416-315-4049 The Travel Network

Fogo Island Inn 709-658-3444

Sheila Gallant-Halloransheila.gh@visiontravel.ca613-837-0699