We were lucky to have David Trattles lead the Social Documentary Photography Workshop in Ottawa.

Social Documentary student – Prasad

As expected students were wowed by Dave’s vision and teaching. His photography is among the world’s finest social documentary photography. His big heart, stories and ability to relate to people had the group growing photographically and splitting their sides with fun.

Social Documentary student – Prasad

One regular student at HarryNowell.com, Prasad, had this to say about the workshop:

“Harry – thank you for introducing me to David.  This course has changed the way I take photographs.  More importantly it has changed the way I see myself and the world around me.  It’s not about WHAT we see in the world through the rectangular viewfinder but HOW we see the world.  My journey through photojournalism will begin with a smile and a hand shake, not the sound of a shutter.

This is me.  This is what I want to do.”

Social Documentary student – Prasad

Prasad’s photos are featured in this post. I am very impressed!

If you are interested in learning from Dave sign up for our Exposed! newsletter (at the top, right of this page) where we will be announcing the next David Trattles opportunity in 2010.

Nice work Prasad! Thanks also to David and Canadian Geographic.

Social Documentary student – Prasad