#544 Student Success

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

We have another graduate from our ProProgram – photo and related business courses based in Ottawa.

Hagen Hohn recently completed the year long program after finishing photo classes, shadowing placements with other photographers and a series of critique and goal setting sessions.

“With Harry’s training and guidance, I’ve learned everything I need to know to start and grow a photography business: 2hphotography.ca.

I have launched the business specializing in high end and exotic cars and other passions such as gardening, in a more exclusive market niche.

This is a long journey and I plan on enjoying every step of the way. The ProProgram gave me the start, the rest is time, effort and practice.”

Congratulations Hagen!

Ottawa ProProgram Photo Course Graduate - Hagen Hohn

#543 Photo Course Reviews

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

Last week we presented Photography for Communications Professionals and the Creative Business Seminar. Both courses are regular classes in November and target specific photographers:

people working in communications looking to improve their photo skills and their resumés
creative people looking to start or improve their business skills

Students spoke:

“Excellent! I’ve learned exactly what I wanted to achieve.” JC; PCP

“Engaging and interesting. Practical and very useful information.” BC; PCP

“Inspiring as usual – thanks!” JB; CBS

“Brainstorming exercise gave me great ideas, thought stimulating.” MD; CBS

Thanks to all the participants and Alain Simard for his photo, below:

Creative Business Seminar - Ottawa

#542 He’s back…

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

We’ve just confirmed David Trattles will be back in May, 2011 to host his workshop – “Photojournalism and Social Documentary Photography.”

David Trattles

This is one of our most popular workshops.

Why? David is an amazing photographer who does things differently:

• “The course was great. Dave just further proved that there are no rules to photography. I was very intrigued by his shooting technique.

Everything I have ever read said avoid the ‘hail mary’ shot. Use the view finder and be very careful framing your image. Dave seems to have shot blind so much that he a great sense of the picture he will capture knowing the angles of his camera.

He had me laughing all weekend. Too many great stories. It was well worth the time and I am glad I took it.”

Photojournalism and Social Docementary Photography Course - Ottawa

Dave has traveled the world shooting for varied clients and personal projects. He brings a wealth of expertise to Ottawa for the photo course. We are very lucky to have him teach through HarryNowell.com – this is a unique photo experience!

Interested in his workshop? Contact Harry@HarryNowell.com to reserve your spot.

#540 New Ottawa Photo Blog

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

In the last six months we have mentioned a development project we have been working on. Ottawa Studio Works is now in operation with its own site and photography blog.

Ottawa Studio Works Development

The photography studio has been taking shape this fall after a summer of major renovations. We are using our new studio for:
• studio based shoots
• meeting clients
• teaching our workshops
• showcasing artwork
• we are also renting the studio to other photographers in Ottawa and to people wishing an on demand gallery space to promote their own work

The photo studio is a well lit space of 11’x24′ with excellent exposure from Little Italy’s Preston St in central Ottawa. The studio is supported by office spaces, bathroom, change room & kitchenette.

OttawaStudioWorks.com is maintaining its own text based blog to feature photo and arts events throughout Ottawa. Each Friday we feature “Friday’s Photographer Roundup” showcasing different photographer’s work.

We will be officially launching the space in the new year with an Open House. Stay tuned and let us know if you would like to receive an invitation to the grand opening!

new photo studio - OttawaStudioWorks.com

#539 Night Light Photo Course – review

Posted on October 27, 2010 by admin

We finished the Night Light Photo Workshop last week. I smiled when I saw the results.

We had two nights of shooting and encountered fire-breathing dragons, wild night magic and ghosts. Very, very fun. See some student’s work, below. Thanks to France, Al & Alain for sharing!

What participants said:

“Harry provides real time feedback and guidance making course time more useful and yields better learning experience.”
“This is the workshop that gave me the best results – photos I am very proud of. It also taught me about new and fun techniques.”
“Worth all the time and cost.”

The workshop was full. But we are teaching Night Light Custom Course to a father daughter photo team this weekend – always a possibility for all the courses we teach.

Night Light Photo Workshop

#537 Assignment Spotlight

Posted on October 24, 2010 by admin

A few weeks ago we covered an open house for a local business. They had very good turnout and a beautiful day for the events including speeches from levels of government including Jim Watson.

A few photos:

Assignment Spotlight - speeches

Wall of Remembrance

Jim Watson - observing

#534 Pro Hockey Photography Workshop Announced!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by admin

Our 4th annual Pro Hockey Photography Workshop is set for February 2011.

In collaboration with the Ottawa 67s hockey team we are offering six spots to shoot rinkside with the pros! We will be granted access to ice level shooting as you will be coached to capture future NHL players in action.

See last year’s action – it sold out. There are currently spots available for this February Hockey Photography Workshop

Fast, furious, fun!

February 5, 6, 9, 2011.

Ottawa 67s hockey

Pro Hockey Photography Workshop - Ottawa 67s

Pro Hockey Photography Workshop - Ottawa 67s

#532 Night Light Photos

Posted on October 12, 2010 by admin

Tonight I did some personal work destined for the gallery.

I shot down by the Ottawa River with rubber boots, ladder, tripod, powerful flashlight, medium & large format equipment and inukshuks. After shooting my self-assignment I pulled out the digital camera for a blog shot, below.

I was a little cool by the end – despite my down jacket – partly because I was knee deep in very cold water. But this was very fun for H.

It’s a fun time of year for night time shooting because night falls early and it’s not -20C! The Night Light workshop starts on Friday. One spot remains at time of this posting.

Night time shooting

#528 Assignment Spotlight + Heather Morton Show

Posted on October 3, 2010 by admin

I went back to Westboro Academy to continue developing their base of imagery from which they promote the school.

We worked on creative ways to provide a quantity of work within their budget. That included shooting with an editorially based, available light style that allowed me to save time (and money) by leaving strobes packed away while producing work to attract students.

I am limited as to what I can show here – student privacy – but you can see some of my work from the previous shoot on their home page. With each assignment more of my work appears on their site replacing older photos.

I delivered the work last week and they were very happy with the results. Very happy. And that makes me happy!

Assignment Spotlight

… In other news, I attended Heather Morton‘s show that she describes on her blog as “Me and What I Think Of the State of Photography in general and Some Ideas to Bring You Success.”

The show brought in a good crowd of mostly working photographers (thanks to CAPIC for organizing.) Heather spoke about the world of photography and promotion – her ideas reminded the audience of important, targeted elements that should lead you closer towards success!

Many veterans of the Ottawa photo community showed up to take notes while many younger, less known faces soaked up Heather’s advice.

Onwards, upwards!