Smartphone Photo Class
It’s back.
Last year we offered our first smartphone photography course. People loved it:
Simple tips and complex solutions made participants smile:
• Focus techniques
• Exposure options
• Quick post processing solutions
April 6th, 2014.
9-noon.
$80 + HST
Photojournalist Blair Gable leads you through technical workflow and creative ideas to help you create better photos.
In two weeks we are hosting our:
Our Annual Open House!
3-4pm Photo Craft for kids of all ages (while supplies last)
4:30-5:30pm Large Format Camera Demo
6-10pm General Celebrations & People’s Choice Awards
Saturday, November 30th.
OttawaStudioWorks.com
160 Preston St, Ottawa.
This year we are highlighting the work of our student’s successes. Their excitement and breakthroughs keep me smiling and excited to keep teaching:
“[My photos improved over the last year…] It’s all thanks to you, the course and the forum! I know that I wouldn’t have learnt as much just taking a class here and there. For this, I can’t thank you enough!” MI, Online Member
© Morina Reece – Student Success!
KIDS Photo CRAFT
We’ll also be offering a kid’s photo-based craft from 3pm-4pm. Bring a youngster (at heart) and get them to try a hands on craft – they can bring their art home (while supplies last.) No camera needed.
Large Format Demo
We’ll be offering a demo on Large Format Cameras from 4:30-5:30pm. Come and see the simplicity and beauty of large format!
People’s Choice Award
Come and vote for your favourite student photo. One person will be celebrated at the studio based on YOUR votes. Pick your favourite, bring your friends!
Student Exhibition – Deadline has Past!!
Want to share your successes? The deadline is looming.
We’ve got many great submissions but if you want to be involved, please submit photos by Saturday, November 16th:
DEADLINE = November 16th, 2013
• maximum 450 pixels wide (Small web files please!)
• include your name in the filename
• sharp, engaging photos from 2013
• Send your photo submission with “Open House” in the subject line to Harry@HarryNowell.com.
• If chosen we will need a LARGE file size to create your print.
BIG thanks to our supporters!
Without them, this event would not be possible.
• Artopix.ca
• DaveAndrews.ca
• PatrickGordonFraming.ca
You will receive a beautifully matted print of your photo after the show.
Artopix
PatrickGordonFraming
DaveAndrews.ca
Our Annual Open House:
• 3-4pm Photo Craft for kids of all ages (while supplies last)
• 4:30-5:30pm Large Format Camera Demo
• 6-10pm General Celebrations
Saturday, November 30th.
OttawaStudioWorks.com
160 Preston St, Ottawa.
© Cheryl Kreis – Student Success!
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Blair Gable
In October we offered On Location Lighting with Blair Gable.
Apparently, it went well:
“It’s the best class I’ve taken, by far (this is my 11th photo class.)”
GM – her first course at HarryNowell.com!
We do our best to bring you the best in photo workshops!
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Don Douglas
Students came with a mix of backgrounds but many were new, working photographers, advanced amateurs and past students looking to advance their skills.
A big thanks to Blair and his crew for sharing his talents and space.
Stay tuned… Blair will be back for 2 more photo seminar/safaris new dates coming soon – iPhone photography and Post Processing with Photoshop.
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Roberta G
“It was a great way to boost my creativity – to push myself to try new things.”
RG
“I just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic experience. Not only did I gain a lot from the class environment, I also gained a lot from the one on ones I had Blair.”
ML
“Good fun, very informative and inspiring to be more creative.”
Anon.
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Genvieve Maurice
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Marc Lafleur
On Location Lighting Photo Class with Blair Gable – © Blair Gable
Framed! – Online Photo Course © Eryck B. – Dog is framed by focus and patio stone.
In October we ran a compositional challenge for members of our online photo program.
One of my pet peeves is messy, nasty backgrounds that pull and detract from a beautiful main subject.
Our challenge, “Framed,” was designed to help photographers make their main subjects pop!
Framed! – Online Photography Course © Liz Ruddick – Bear’s head is framed by dark green background…
Member photos made me smile!
And the program continues to create smiles:
“This course has accomplished two things for me. First, it has renewed my love of photography and second it has made me a better photographer.”
Framed! – Online Photo Course © Sara H. – White dress and black hair help separate the woman from the background. She’s also framed by the door!
“I really do like the format and look forward to getting out more as it provides a purpose to taking photos with an objective/goal…and you provide very good advice and tips which everyone can benefit from.”
Framed! – Online Photography Course – © Willa M – The person is framed in beautiful circle of light. The sun flare leads your eye to the main subject!
“Thanks for another great challenge this month. I found myself looking for ways to frame almost everything I saw over the last few weeks!”
Congratulations, everyone!
Join us for the Online Photo Program @ HarryNowell.com.
Framed! Online Photo Challenge © Don D. – Photographer is framed in the middle horizontal rectangle of the background. Nice silhouette!
Mark Your Calendars!
Our Annual Open House is coming up soon:
Saturday, November 30th.
OttawaStudioWorks.com
160 Preston St, Ottawa.
Details:
Saturday, November 30th, 2013;
3-10pm.
3-4pm Photo craft for kids (while supplies last)
4:30-5:30pm Large format camera demo
6-10 General celebrations and people’s choice award!
We’re exhibiting a selection of student photos this year!
See below for details…
Art Exhibition – Ottawa Studio Works
We’ve had a great year.
Some highlights:
• First Annual Media & Celebrity Photo Contest
• Online Photo Program Celebrates One Year!
• Platform Series launched
• We are soon to introduce the newest photographer at OSW
• Darkroom space in development
• New big camera developments
• Artwork successes
• Photo Classes continue to help students soar!
And this year’s Open House is dedicated to highlighting our student’s work.
That’s where YOU come in!
Student Photos Wanted!
We’d like to feature YOUR work in the main studio and we’re having a juried show.
If your photo is chosen for the exhibition it will be printed and presented by our site sponsors:
• Artopix.ca
• DaveAndrews.ca
• PatrickGordonFraming.ca
You will receive a beautifully matted print of your photo after the show.
Artopix
PatrickGordonFraming
DaveAndrews.ca
Suggested Submission Guidelines:
DEADLINE = November 16th, 2013
• maximum 450 pixels wide (Small web files please!)
• include your name in the filename
• sharp, engaging photos from 2013
• Send your photo submission with “Open House” in the subject line to Harry@HarryNowell.com.
• If chosen we will need a LARGE file size to create your print
Open House: Ottawa Studio Works
We’ll be raising money and food for the West Quebec SPCA.
What else is going on at the Open House?
• Cards and print sales
• Meet our newest in-house photographer
• Meet other photographers and our instructors
• Discounts on courses (available at the Open House only!)
• Ask about our soon-to-be darkroom
Past Open House
Details:
Saturday, November 30th, 2013;
3-10pm.
3-4pm Photo craft for kids (while supplies last)
4:30-5:30pm Large format camera demo
6-10 General celebrations and people’s choice award!
OttawaStudioWorks.com
160 Preston St, Ottawa.
Join us…
Better Photos
Few things scare a novice photographer more than the words “Manual Exposure Mode.”
Join us on this short course to learn how to avoid grey snow.
Learn to shoot with more confidence in Manual Exposure Mode!
Whites should be white!!
About the Histogram
Join us:
Dates:
Saturday, January 18th, 2014; 10-1pmLocation
A central Ottawa location with lots of warm shooting potential to explore the world of exposure.
Cost
$80 + applicable taxes
Selfies (self portraits) have become hot since Facebook met iPhones.
Hipsters and the more average among us are turning cameras on themselves… with varying degrees of success.
In this month’s version of Exposed! we offer tips for better Selfies.
Win a photo membership!
And this month we’re offering a free three-month Online Membership to one lucky reader who submits a selfie to us by Sunday, October 27th, 2014.
Details at the end of the Selfie Tips newsletter.
Be bold. Be brave.
Win an Online program!
Selfies – top tips for better selfies
Framed.
As part of our Platform Presentations we are very pleased to have Patrick Gordon Framing, one of Ottawa’s premier framing shops, teach you the basics of framing – and caring – for your artwork.
Join us to learn:
• how to enhance and protect your photos (and other art).
• different options for presenting your art
• basics of framing photography (and other art) with both aesthetics and longevity in mind
The seminar will focus on matting, frames, backings, mounting, glazing, hinging, as well as conservation methods of caring for your photos.
A big thanks to long time supporter and student Ken H for suggesting this seminar!
Details
Where: Patrick Gordon Framing – 160 Elm (near Preston), Ottawa, ON.
When: Wednesday, November, 13th; 7:30-9pm.
Cost: Free – donations appreciated.
RSVP appreciated.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Gordon Framing
Online Photo Program © Maisie I. Light Variations
In August we asked our members to shoot things from a different perspective.
Last month we offered a new challenge to members of the Online Photo Program – one to get them thinking about different light variations to help them go from an ok photo to something stunning!
Members were urged to shoot a scene in different ways (with guidance) to achieve photos like they’d never shot before! Tips and techniques were offered to help with starbursts, night shooting, star trails, sunsets, light painting as well as daytime shooting.
Results were awesome!
Light Variations – Online photo Challenge – © Gilles Gagnes
Some comments, this month, about the program:
“Yes, I am totally hooked…”
“I learned a tremendous amount and it was a refresher in night photography – something I don’t often do.”
“I found just dealing with all of the lighting conditions extremely challenging but overall the process very rewarding. I learned a great deal about lighting and my camera. It was alot of fun and the reading on lighting effects was fascinating.”
“Looking forward to your lessons in the critique and what others have produced. There was some impressive work on the forum!”
“Thanks Harry – I have signed up for another 6 month session. I like the challenges. It stretches my creativity.”
We’re proud of the student successes. They deserve some applause!
Interested in challenging yourself with weekly support and a supportive online photo group?
Join us for the Online Photo Program!
Online Photo Challenge – Light Variations – © AL Garner
© Robin Michetti
The Travel & SocDoc Photo Class with David Trattles
Thanks to everyone who joined Dave Trattles for his Ottawa session of the SocDoc and Travel Workshop at Ottawa Studio Works.
The course was full, again.
© Marc Nagainis – Assignment – David Trattles Photo Workshop
We’ve run this workshop many times and it often makes many people re-think photography!
People said:
“Great experience. Photography is so much more than f-stops and shutter speeds and Dave teaches this so very well.”
“Loved it… the learning curve is high… What a character.”
“Great combo of tips, showing our work and critique…”
© Marcel Mathurin – Assignment – David Trattles Photo Workshop
Missed this workshop but want to soak up some of Dave’s wonderfulness? Join him for his “Best Quality South India Bicycle (and Photo and Yoga) Adventure.”
© Robin Michetti -Assignment – David Trattles Photo Workshop