The event will be held on September 10, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
About This Workshop
Why Dream - Believe - Create? There was a time when I felt I could not create anything. My self-talk was, I am not a creative person, I’m not smart enough, I can’t do this. After seeing images projected at the first workshop I took, I dreamed of becoming a good photographer. Primarily with the help of well known accomplished photographers, I was able to chip away at the negative self talk and believe that I could create worthwhile images. Thus Dream - Believe - Create has become the centerpiece of what I teach in my workshops. I believe that everyone has dreams and can achieve their dreams if they would just believe they could. I also know that when you truly believe, you will be liberated to be able to create.
The process and journey required to create images feeds my soul and brings me great joy. My goal in this presentation is to inspire you to capture the essence of the subjects you are drawn to using the creative medium of photography. This might entail capturing a small intimate portion of a scene. It might involve more creative techniques such as multiple exposures the “slide sandwich” or camera movement for a more expressive interpretation. I will also touch on the digital darkroom and how having a keen understanding of the plethora of technology can help you achieve your artistic vision. Numerous examples will be shown which include traditional nature scenes as well as more abstract and urban compositions. We will explore the beauty in both the grand scale as well as more intimate details. The ideas presented in this program have application to any genre of photography. I believe like Ansel Adams, photographers bring to their images their own journeys, their perspective of the world, their experiences, and their passions. For me photography is simply another medium of artistic expression, visual poetry if you will.
My hope is that after spending time together you will leave inspired to create images that rise above the ordinary and make your heart sing!
About John Barclay
John Barclay is an award wining freelance photographer based in Bucks County, PA.
John is a passionate photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader and inspirational speaker, presenting his programs to audiences around the world. John is an Ambassador for Maven Filters and Lensbaby, and, well known, for his Topaz Webinars. John's work has been published in a number of books and magazines, including the highly esteemed Lenswork Magazine, and is treasured by a number of private collectors. Recently, John was the recipient of an excellence award from B&W Magazine, had his B&W Aurora folio featured in Lenswork. John was chosen by Dewitt Jones to participate in his www.healingimages.org program.
You can learn more about John, his work, and, view his workshop schedule at www.barclayphoto.com
