They’re back! We have two new photo safaris coming up in July. Each safari presents a new challenge with interesting events combined with photo support in central Ottawa.

Bike Race Photo Safari

The first one involves fast paced action at a ‘behind the scenes’ bike race. This training race sends elite or sub elite cyclists around a closed loop where they test nerves, technical skills… and your cameras. Expect speed, fast paced corners and tight packs of well oiled machines.

Join us as we get close to the action with a pack of cyclists passing you every 90 seconds – perfect for perfecting fast paced photo skills. We meet for approximately two and a half hours to test your photo skills and challenge your photo friends in a race that will test the best photographers!

$65 + tax

July 12th; 6-8:30pm, Ottawa (Rain date: July 19th; 6-8pm)

Ottawa Bike Race Photo Safari

Fire Breathing, Unicycle Riding, Flaming Juggler Photo Safari

In July we explore the world of the unusual. Jugglers tossing flaming chainsaws? Acrobats? Clumsy clowns? Who knows what crazy performances we will find. We DO know the antics will challenge you and your cameras

Join us to discover some acts of daring and delight while performers perform for your cameras.

$65 + tax

July 29th, 5:30-8:00 (Rain date August 1, 5:30-8:00)

Fire-Breathing, Unicycle-Riding, Flaming Juggler Photo Safari!

We are starting to line up the late summer and fall workshops based out of our Ottawa photo studio.

Over the summer we are working on some safaris – early last summer we were planning two adventures that turned into a photo trek in the Laurentians developed with a student who wanted something different than a workshop. This year we have more fun in the works – stay tuned.

Results from last summer's student photo expedition

Later in the summer we are hosting one of our longest running workshops – Natural Light Portraits. Many, many, many students have learned the secrets of portraiture: optimizing available light managing your subjects to get natural smiles, flash… Mark your calendars for August 24th, 27th, 31st for better people pictures.

Natural Light Portrait Photo Class

In the fall we have set dates for our most popular workshop, by far – Creative Fundamentals. This adventure helps new photographers and intermediate shooters create better photos by mastering the basic elements of photography – such as understanding exposure, learning to manipulate depth of field, getting a handle on theory and practice of composition. We start with the most simple building blocks and build from there. September 7, 10, 14, 2011.

Understanding exposure and focus depth in Creative Fundamentals - Gatineau Park

Coming up later in the fall is Night Light, one of my favourite photo workshops. Why? The lights at night offer opportunities that can make your eyeballs fall out. Stay tuned for dates to be set in October. We offer this once a year only.

Night Light Photography Workshop - Ottawa

And in November Photography for Communications Professionals helps corporate communicators learn to capture photos on the job.

Learning to shoot at a press conference

We have other, new photo classes in development. Stay tuned.

And, once again, we’d like to thank Patrick Gordon Framing for helping keep this blog and the newsletters coming to you!

Patrick Gordon Framing