#816 Ottawa’s Macro Photography Class

Posted on July 9, 2012 by admin

In June we ran the Macro Photography Class with Louise Tanguay. The course filled quickly and people loved it.

This is Louise’s first class with us and she brings with her vast teaching and photo expertise. Our students were lucky to learn from Louise:

“I loved this course and Louise is a great teacher.”

“The challenges made me experiment with angles I never would have explored otherwise. This workshop was great because it pushed me out of my comfort zone. It was so helpful !”

“I found Louise a wonderful ”teacher” if I can call her like that. The way she made the presentations and explanation had a major impact in my photography.”

“I thank you both for the enthusiasm you gave me! I think I am becoming a better photographer. How about that!!!”

“The challenges forced me to explore new techniques and aspects of photography… it opened many new doors for me.”

“I enjoyed this workshop tremendously and I learned so much. Thank you.”

“Learned lots. Thank you very much… and had fun too…”

“…great course and Louise was so awesome and I got to learn a lot.”

Stay tuned for more courses!

See some photo successes:

Ottawa Macro Photo Workshop

Ottawa Photography Class

Macro photo workshop

Ottawa Photography Class

Ottawa Macro Photo Workshop

#815 Photo Tips and Upcoming Photography Classes

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

We’ve started posting random tips on Facebook and Twitter.

Some recent tips:

Photo Tip #322 – Skip “8 frames per sec” in favour of one well timed click. With practice you’ll have better success (and fewer oopses!)

Photo Tip #27 – For better photos keep your subject AWAY from the middle of the picture!

Photo Tip #718 – Fill the frame with fun – Get close to your subject. Now get CLOSER!

Photo class in central Ottawa

Photography Classes

Our fall photo class line-up is developing nicely. We have already posted:

• Urban Compositions – city landscapes

• On Location Lighting with Blair Gable

• Creative Fundamentals – our most popular course

• Authorship of Photographs with Quinton Gordon

• Photography for Communications Professionals

• Online Photo Program continues with more photo adventures

Creative Fundamentals Class

Coming soon to the workshops page:

Adventures in Lightroom – master more of Adobe’s landmark editing software

Creative Business Series – a group of seminars to help you succeed with your creative business!

Fall Colours Workshop – Capture the majesty of the fall forest fireworks

Book Binding for Artists and Photographers – learn to make your own album

Photographing Ferraris and jets in the studio – yep, we’re working on it. Stay tuned!

#814 Reminder – “Nuit Noire” Art Exhibition – Vernissage Thursday

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

While we’d LOVE you to come visit us at Nuit Noire’s Vernissage this Thursday at the Cube Gallery we understand that some of you just may not be able to make it. Don, Cube’s main brains, was kind enough to show a 360 preview of the show.

I’ll be there Thursday night with other fine artists like Becky Mason, Reid McLachlan.

Night shooting is one of my favourite times to shoot. We even have a course dedicated to night time photography – NightLight – stay tuned for dates in October 2012.

Read last year’s review in the Xpress.

Visit the Cube’s Nuit Noire page (scroll down) for the night time events related to this show.

Hope to see you there…

Cube Gallery; 1285 Wellington W, Ottawa, Ontario.

Art exhibition at Ottawa's Cube Gallery

#812 Online photo class – June’s challenge highlights

Posted on July 1, 2012 by admin

This summer we started our online photography program for people wanting to learn at their own pace, from anywhere via the internet.

We developed the ongoing, online course – members register and receive instruction, inspiration and critique throughout the month. The summer is an introductory program with the fully featured sessions starting in the fall.

In June we pitched the ideas of self portraits with tips, ideas and inspiration to help members push their limits, overcome shyness and develop ideas to make their photos smile. Self portrait was defined as a photo of you or about you. We sent out the critique session video last week. I was impressed and so were members. A few member photo’s self portraits are attached.

What do you think?!

Online Photo Class

July’s session starts soon. We pitch a new challenge to get creative photo brains working and smiling. See what we can do for you! You can join the fun by registering online at the bottom of the photo memberships page.