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  • April18th

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    Vancouver BC ★ Apr. 20 – 26, 2010

    Posted in: Events

    Nadya continues the Spring RWS Spring Photo Session Tour. This trip is confirmed with sessions now being scheduled between April 23 – 26. If you’re interested in booking us, please review the Rates/ Info below and send an email via the Contact Form with your session ideas and requested dates. Note: Booking Fees must be sent in advance!

    TRAVEL is split evenly between all confirmed bookings.
    FLIGHT: $298.33 divided evenly between all confirmed bookings.

    BOOKING FEES: are NON-REFUNDABLE & must be PAID IN-ADVANCE. Please review the Rate sheets below before confirming/ RSVP-ing.

    OTHER FEES: Renting SPACE/ LIGHT, or hiring an MUA/ stylist is your responsibility.

    —————————————————-★ SESSION TYPES ★—————————————————-

    PACKAGES: Review each Rate Sheet for options/ packages, based on Shooting Time + Images you require.

    GROUP BOOKINGS: are welcomed if you’d like to split the Travel + Session Costs; however the session MUST happen during the requested time-slot, and as a unit (NOT over the course of 3 days w/ 3 different ppl/ and 5 different locations).

    ► Portrait & Promotional: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Portraiture.jpg
    * Individual/ 1-on-1 Sessions
    * Couples
    * Families
    * Children
    * Elders
    * Regalia, Pow-wow & Cultural
    * Recording Artists
    * Bands
    * Actors & Actresses
    * Model Portfolios
    * Corporate + Business (Environmental & Formal)

    ► Headshots: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Headshots.jpg

    ► Events: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Events.jpg

    ► Documentary: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Documentary.jpg
    * This is a special type of service RWS provides for those needing images for “straight up” archival purposes. It is not a Portraiture session; and neither does RWS treat it as Event coverage. Think, behind the scene shots, productions stills, etc.

    ► Product: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Product.jpg

    ► Architectural: http://www.redworks.ca/pdf/RWS_Architectural.jpg

    ——————————————–★ EMAIL: booking@redworks.ca ★——————————————–

    After reviewing the FEES & SESSION TYPES, send us an email w/ your ideas and requested date(s) to: booking@redworks.ca

  • April13th

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    Film ★ A Life Less Empty

    Posted in: Events

    Last year, RWS donated 2 large art posters to help fundraise for the film “A Life Less Empty”, a feature length film by Rueben Martell.  Nadya is excited to take on the role of Director of Photography, working alongside Producer/ Writer/ Director Rueben Martell. The production is coming together with filming commencing in May 2010 (next month) and is anticipated to be released January or February 2011.

    Produced by Chelsa Riel and Rueben Martell, “A Life Less Empty” is a contemporary Native love story that focuses on the life of Simon, a Native man stuck in a life on the reserve that’s become comfortable. The every day life is him dealing with his friend’s problems and troubles, giving no time to him dealing with his own demons. When he meets Karen, a university student bent on making her life better, he sees that it is possible to make the transition from being without hope, to making things better for himself and the people around him.

    The film stars: Nathaniel Arcand, Brandy Seenie, Dakota House, Lorne Cardinal, and Matthew Strongeagle

    Special Fundraiser Auction:

    RWS strongly believes in supporting Native artists & endeavours whenever possible, and is hosting two auctions for the donated posters. All proceeds from both auctions Auction 1, and Auction 2 will go towards the production of the film. For updates visit A Life Less Empty on Facebook.

    Special RWS Auction - Item 2Special RWS Auction - Item 1

    (Click images to place your bid)
    Bidding closes: Monday, Apr. 19 at approx. 6pm ET

    Auction Item Details:

    Both photographs courtesy of Adrienne Fox/ www.daleplusjoy.ca

    • 24 × 36″
    • Epson 80Ib glossy paper
    • Dated August 2008
    • Photographer: Adrienne Fox

  • April9th

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    Video ★ CBC TV: Urban Aboriginals

    Posted in: Features, Interviews, News + Updates

    Last week, Nadya met with some CBC TV crew for an interview about what it means to be Native and living in a city, such as Toronto. The series of vignettes features urban Aboriginals from across Canada, and originally aired on Tuesday’s episode of Connect with Mark Kelley, April 6th.

    CBC TV - Urban Aboriginals - Nadya Kwandibens
    CBC TV - Urban Aboriginals - Nadya KwandibensCBC TV - Urban Aboriginals - Nadya Kwandibens

    Watch: Aboriginal Life in the City
    Runtime: 3:06 mins

    The features, including some coverage on The National, were launched with the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study; “researchers interviewed 2,614 status and non-status First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in 11 cities across Canada: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Ont., Montreal, Toronto, Halifax and Ottawa (Inuit only), between March and October 2009. The study was launched to examine “the attitudes of native Canadians who call the city home.” For more information about the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study, visit: www.cbc.ca

  • April9th

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    Concrete Indians 2010 ★ Portrait Submissions

    Posted in: Inspiration, Photo Series

    "Concrete Indians" Series - Tee Lyn Copenace

    "Concrete Indians" Series - Tee Lyn Copenace, Spadina Station, Toronto ON

    Since its first inception in May 2008, the response to this series has been overwhelming; Native people from across Turtle Island have been submitting their ideas regarding what it means to be urbanized and how living in urban centers either strengthens or weakens (or both) ones own cultural identity.

    The concept is “Urban Indian” and “Native Identity”. Rather than the photographer be the source of ideas through which the concept is explored, YOU share what it means to you by submitting a ► photo idea.

    The series is cinematic, all images are converted to large-scale black & white portraits, and will also be launched as a travelling exhibit visiting reservations/ reserves, and cities throughout Canada and U.S.A.

    See more “Concrete Indians”

    ————————————————————-★ BE A CONCRETE INDIAN ★————————————————————-

    To take part in the 2010 photo-session tour, send the following information along w/ a CONCRETE IDEA, to via either our contact form, or:

    "Concrete Indians" Series - Tee Lyn CopenaceEmail ► concrete.indians@gmail.com ◄
    Subject: “Concrete Indians Submission”

    ● Full Name
    ● Nation/ Affiliation
    ● Home Community/ First Nation
    ● Current Location/ City
    ● Idea(s)

    Note: All sessions require signing a Release Form prior to shooting which grants the photographer permission to place the images within her portfolio(s) + use them for exhibitional purposes.

    Studio light + space (if applicable) is not provided or covered, as all sessions are conducted during the photographer’s free time.

    ————————————————————–★ PHOTO-SESSION TOUR ★————————————————————–

    So far, Nadya will be travelling to the following cities in 2010:

    »»—► Toronto, ON (ongoing)
    »»—► Edmonton, AB (March 12 – 15)
    »»—► Seattle, WA (April 16 – 19)
    »»—► Vancouver, BC (May)
    »»—► Winnipeg, MB (June 18 – 21)
    »»—► Saskatoon, SK (June)

    Dates subject to change & TBA

    Since its first inception in May 2008, the response to this series has been overwhelming; Native people from across Turtle Island have been submitting their ideas regarding what it means to be urbanized and how living in urban centers either strengthens or weakens (or both) ones own cultural identity.

    The concept is “Urban Indian” and “Native Identity”. Rather than the photographer be the source of ideas through which the concept is explored, YOU share what it means to you by submitting a ► photo idea.

    The series is cinematic, all images are converted to large-scale black & white portraits, and will also be launched as a travelling exhibit visiting reservations/ reserves, and cities throughout Canada and U.S.A.

    http://www.redworks.ca/?page_id=1841

    ———————————————–★ BE A CONCRETE INDIAN ★———————————————–

    To take part in the 2010 photo-session tour, send the following information along w/ a CONCRETE IDEA, to:

    Email ► concrete.indians@gmail.com ◄
    Subject: “Concrete Indians Submission”

    ● Full Name
    ● Nation/ Affiliation
    ● Home Community/ First Nation
    ● Current Location/ City
    ● Idea(s)

    Note: All sessions require signing a Release Form prior to shooting which grants the photographer permission to place the images within her portfolio(s) + use them for exhibitional purposes.

    Studio light + space (if applicable) is not provided or covered, as all sessions are conducted during the photographer’s free time.

    ———————————————–★ PHOTO-SESSION TOUR ★———————————————–

    So far, Nadya will be travelling to the following cities in 2010:

    »»—► Toronto, ON (ongoing)
    »»—► Edmonton, AB (March 12 – 15)
    »»—► Seattle, WA (April 16 – 19)
    »»—► Vancouver, BC (May)
    »»—► Winnipeg, MB (June 18 – 21)
    »»—► Saskatoon, SK (June)

    Dates subject to change & TBA

  • April5th

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    RWS ★ Poster Contest

    Posted in: Events, Free Stuff

    RWS randomly gives a poster to one lucky fan every time the fanbase bridges the 1000 mark on both Facebook and Twitter.  The giveaway hasn’t really picked up speed on Twitter, but the Facebook fanbase is currently at 3400 and steadily rising.  Now well past the 3000 mark, RWS friend Lisa Charleyboy randomly selected a winner from the fanbase pool last month, but unfortunately the last winner hasn’t claimed her prize. 

    True to our committment to RWS fans, Nadya is hosting a contest for this large 24 x 36 inch Black & White image, shot in northern Ontario in January, 2007.   The answer to the contest question can be found on this website, so start searching our posts and pages for your chance to win!

    Contest closes Monday, April 12 at 1:00pm

    The winner will be announced in the Spring Edition of the RWS Newsletter to subscribers later this month. Haven’t signed up yet? Join the Mailing List/ Newsletter for special announcements & quarterly Newsletter updates:

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    • Photo Session & Event Highlights
    • Portfolio Additions
    • Special Events, Discounts & Offers ★
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