We sent out the Exposed! Photo Newsletter today:
“Top Tips for Great Holiday Portraits”
The holidays are upon us and for many photographers the stress of getting the perfect seasonal shot can make legs turn to jelly, cause a bad case of butterflies and give the most steady hand the shakes.
In this edition of Exposed! we offer ideas to keep the jelly legs under control when taking holiday portraits.
Top Portrait Tips
We photographed dogs on the weekend at the Aylner SPCA. It’s fun, furry and for a good cause!
We had visits from ferociously flapping tails and shy dogs recovering from nasty puppy mill experiences. We loved them all. This year I had the assistance of Nathalie, one of our ProPrgrammers who was gaining shadowing experience.
Nat shot a few portraits this week. Next week she will be lead photographer at the Aylmer SPCA’s Santa Photo Fundraiser. Check Nat’s blog for her take on last Saturday’s event.
Santa and friend:
Santa and friend
Nathalie in action:
Nat Madore in action
I occasionally read Lightstalking.com where they have some photo tips such as:
“Light Direction: How to Shoot No Matter Where the Light is Pointing”
Another good site with tips for developing photographers is Digital-Photography-School.com.
They have a recent article about the editing tool Lightroom and how it can help you:
“Lightroom: What is it and When Should You Consider it?”
Do your readings – the test will be next week!
H
Recently a reader sent me links to fabulous photo based websites devoted to bike commuting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
If you like bikes, urban photography, bike commuting you’ll enjoy Mikael Colville-Andersen’s CopenhagenCycleChic.com, Copenhagenize.com and his City of Cyclist’s video.
Thanks, Joel, for the tip!
In the early days of this business our main focus was stock, stock, stock and I shot lots of motion, sports imagery – like the city bike commuter, below.
Stock photography is the niche whereby people shoot imagery without specific buyers in mind, usually letting agencies find the sales. Below is a cross processed photo from our early days. I acted as model and photographer – yep that’s me on the bike:
Stock bike photo - Ottawa
Our ProProgram students are developing nicely. Below are a few of their blogs highlighting their recent successes. Check them out:
Other ProProgrammers have websites close to completion. Stay tuned…
Lou
Nathalie
Scott
Check them out!
Remember our Kilimanjaro Grannies photo assignment and their book launch announcement?
Well the book launches on Tuesday! And it’s for a good cause. Details:
Gisele - a Kilimanjaro Granny
I just handed in an assignment for Westboro Academy in Ottawa. The school is in need of some promotional photography. Most of the existing photos on their site were donated by volunteers. They wanted better and up to date photos suitable to attract students!
I had worked, photographically, with the school’s Headmaster for years while she taught at a private school near Montebello, Quebec.
Westboro needed many photos, quickly and on budget. I proposed a plan of action and spent a day shooting to meet their goals. They loved the results. They will be rebuilding their web site in the months ahead.
Below is an excerpt – in the interests of privacy we are limited as to what can be posted!
Assignment Spotlight
Assignment Spotlight
In October David Trattles lead a group of photographers on a social documentary adventure, helping them use their cameras to tell stories.
The workshop was popular drawing people from afar – we had calls from Toronto and Europe about Dave’s fall course. There were more people interested than there were spaces.
It was so popular we have to hold it again – and the dates have been set:
Each session involves three hours with Dave (evenings and weekends) as he guides you through the art of story telling with your camera.
Dave does things differently! He does not lecture or teach f-stops, exposures and photoshop. He helps you see how to see, how to tell a story.
David Trattles' social documentary work
Each session includes, discussion, critique of your work, narrative and an assignment for you to complete for the next day.
David’s work has taken him around the world and has been published by a long list of clients.
To reserve your spot please register soon:
David Trattles’ Social Documentary and Photojournalism Workshop Details
One October student said:
“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.”
Student Photo from David Trattles Photo Workshop
For the third year we are offering a chance to shoot with the pros.
HarryNowell.com have teamed up with the Ottawa 67s to give access to fortunate photographers looking to test their skills in the professional realm of sports photography.
Ottawa 67s hockey team
The Ottawa 67s feed the NHL with future stars – this is your chance to get close to the action with a media pass shooting from rinkside.
Ottawa 67s Hockey Photography Workshop
Past Pro Hockey photo student Valerie has done very well. She runs the Ottawa 67s Fan Blog and she caught the 67s attention the year she took the course. She now gets media access to every home game to support her blog. Yay Valerie!
Hockey photo workshop details:
February 6, 7, 10, 2010.
$275 + taxes
Contact us to register.
Ottawa 67s Hockey Workshop
Dogs, dogs, dogs.
I love ’em.
Three years ago I lost dear old Tigger. Last year we adopted a fine mixed mutt from the SPCA of West Quebec. Sigh.
We now offer a few photo hours to help the West Quebec SPCA raise some funds for the necessary work they do.
The Scoop
From 11:30 – 2:30 on December 5 and 12th Harry Nowell Photography Inc. will be photographing your fine furry friends at the SPCA just south of Chelsea in Aylmer.
Hamsters, cats, dogs and their humans are invited to pose for our cameras. The cost is $10 for a simple photo of your fine pooch or feline – with all proceeds going to the SPCA.
Aylmer SPCA
On the 5th I will be working with one of our ProProgram students. Pro Programmer Nathalie will be running the show on December 12th.
HoHoHo! or Woof Woof Woof!