#875 New Ottawa Photo Safari – Molten Glass-Blowing!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin

We’re excited to add to our photo workshops listings a hot new photo safari – glass blowing.

From furnace to finished glass your photo skills will be tested as you face challenges of light, composition and timing the fast paced action in the studio.

Ottawa photo safari - glass blowing!!

We have arranged to bring photo fans to a glass blowing studio in Ottawa. The action heats up as our hosts build glass art before your cameras.

This safari is most suited to photographers comfortable with setting exposures in manual mode. This photo safari will test your skills!

ottawa photo safari - glass-blowing!

What’s the difference between a photography workshop and a photo safari?
• In photo workshop, we set up multiple photo sessions to teach specific elements within a photography niche.
• In a photo safari, we bring photographers to a shorter, single session with the emphasis on photo fun offering tips to maximize results.

Details:
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 (7-9pm)
$75 + taxes
Due to space constraints this photo safari is limited to six participants. We work on a first come, first served basis!

To register visit the Glass-Blowing Photo Safari page!

Ottawa photo safari - Glass-Blowing!

#872 – Student Success! Another ProProgram Photo Course Graduate.

Posted on November 11, 2012 by admin

Please join me in congratulating Sarah Ruest as she graduates from her ProProgram. I first met Sarah when she enrolled in a bike race safari in 2011 and she quickly decided photography was something she wanted to pursue!

She worked hard to explore many facets of photography from technical proficiencies to underlying style and story behind each photo project.

Student success - ProProgram course graduate © Sarah Ruest

Sarah progressed well over her year in the program and we’re excited to see where she takes photography next! Keep an eye out for her work!

The Program helped Sarah take some big steps in photography. Hear what she has to say:
“I entered the ProProgram with a love of photography, but feeling quite uncertain of how to grow my skills and vision for what was a fun hobby and outlet for me. I found Harry’s Bike Race Photo Safari and had a blast shooting something different. I was amazed at how much I learned in this short evening safari, and was impressed with Harry’s transparent teaching style. I took a few more workshops, and in the fall joined the ProProgram officially.

Student success - ProProgram course graduate © Sarah Ruest

The ProProgram allowed me to gain technical skills and build creative business sense. Harry’s constant encouragement and advice guided me toward building my vision for how photography fit into my life. It is the ideal program for anyone, because it is customized to your interests and needs instead of being a boilerplate.

I have a long list of projects to pursue, and hope to have a show someday. Harry shared all of his experiences and lessons learned in this field, which gave me the confidence I needed to know that I can do anything I want to in photography. Burned in my mind forever are Harry’s words “Do something different”!“

Student success - ProProgram course graduate © Sarah Ruest

We’re cheering for Sarah’s next steps in photography.
Congratulations, Sarah!

We’ll keep you posted with tales from ProProgram grad successes!

Interested in taking a giant leap in your photography? Ask us about the ProProgram!

#870 New Photo Course Preview

Posted on November 7, 2012 by admin

We’re excited! Our winter line-up of photo classes, workshops and safaris is shaping nicely.

What’s Coming up?!
• Photographing Pro Hockey
Missing NHL hockey during the strike? Get your hockey fix by photographing the Ottawa 67s at Scotiabank place (home of the Senators.)

This is a classic course – our 6th annual visit to the 67s home ice.
February 2012

• Winter Landscapes
Many people shy away from winter shooting but we show you the spectacular ‘scapes available to those willing to brave winter weather. We also teach you to be comfortable shooting in the winter. It is possible!
February 2012

• Glass Blowing Photo Safari
We just visited the glass blowing studio – fiery furnaces, molten glass and active artisans makes for a photographic extravaganza! Limited spots available due to a small working space.
February 2012

• Photography for Pre-Teens – March Break Program
Join experienced school teacher, Shona Schneider, as she leads your budding photo artists through photo adventures during Ontario’s March Break.
March 2012

• Photoshop Seminars
Based on the success of our Lightroom Seminars with Peter Handley we are looking at seminars on specific elements of photoshop. Stay tuned!

Summer 2013 looks promising with more macro, safaris, sports and landscapes, people, tulips and more.

• Online Photo Program
We offer more challenges on the Online Photo Program. Looking for ongoing photo fun, support and critique? This is the course for you!

Can’t wait? Drop us a line and we’ll tell you more and reserve your spot…

#818 Urban Compositions Safari and Online Photo Program

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Saturday we launch into the Urban Compositions Photo Safari.

Today I did some last minute scouting. Each time we run this the route changes as the city changes. We are taking the group to some special sites within the city – asian pagoda, hilltop panoramic cityscapes, tunnels and a hidden stretch of downtown whitewater. We’ll be playing with light – natural and artificial and expanding horizons!

Urban compositions photo safari

Today we also sent out the latest web based class to our online photo program members. Last month was all about self portraits. This month they are exploring geometry in their favourite subjects. Curious? Join the fun.

online photography program - © CKreiss self portrait

Stay tuned…

#726 Ottawa Blacksmith Photo Safari review

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

In November, we offered the Blacksmith Photo Safari near Ottawa.

Voom.

It sold out quickly.

And it went well – flying sparks, smiles and many clicks.

Stay tuned for another Blacksmith Photo Safari in 2012. We do have the Composition Photo Safari coming up in January as well as Creative Fun and Portraits photo classes. Also stay tuned for something to do with horses. Coming soon.

Below are a few photos from John Rathwell and Lee B. And thanks to Marc for pounding the steel and showing us your work!!

Ottawa Blacksmith Photo Safari

Ottawa Blacksmith Photo Safari - Lee B photo

Ottawa Blacksmith Photo Safari - John Rathwell photo

#698 Fire & Steel Photo Safari – Photograph a Blacksmith

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

Last week we confirmed a new safari – the Blacksmith Photo Safari – just west of Ottawa. Test your photo skills to capture the heat, sparks and action of a veteran traditional blacksmith at work.

Blacksmith Photo Safari in the Ottawa Valley

Meet new friends. Learn some photo tips!

We spend two hours with your camera in the working blacksmith shop.

Blacksmith Photo Safari in the Ottawa Valley

What to expect:

This very small group will get access to the blacksmith’s shop to photograph the beauty of fire and sparks. The emphasis is on fun, friends and photographic challenges!

: Blacksmith Photo Safari in the Ottawa Valley

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011; 1-3pm.

Location: We meet in Carleton Place, 30 minutes from central Ottawa. Car pooling is encouraged!

Cost: $75 + taxes for small sized photo safari.

See more details… Contact us to register!

Blacksmith Photo Safari in the Ottawa Valley

#606 Farm Photo Safari

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Join us for our Farm Photo Safari coming up as we explore the world of sheep shearing, working dogs, pigs and cows.

Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa

Meet new friends. Learn photo tips as we visit a working demo farm in the region.

We spend two and a half hours walking and exploring life on the farm with your camera and a group.

We have arranged special access to photograph a working dogs in action. There will also be some sheep shearing, cows, goats, horses and smiling faces.

Farm Photo Safari - Ottawa

Date:
Sunday, May 22, 2011; 9am-11am.

Location:
We shoot at a farm in the Ottawa area!

Cost:
$65 + taxes for the photo safari.

#604 Sugarbush Photo Safari

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

A couple of weeks ago we visited Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush in the Ottawa Valley near Pakenham for a delicious photo safari.

Fulton's Sugar Shack and Pancake House

Participants arrived for breakfast and then warmed up their cameras to capture the sweet photos of the sugarbush.

Sugarbush Photo Safari - Ottawa Valley

People explored, clicked, and ended their photo session with a sleigh ride.

And then the photos came in. See the fun!????

We have another safari lining up for May – stay tuned – we’ll be announcing that on Monday.

Sugarbush Photo Safari - learning about sap!

Sugarbush Photo Safari - Ottawa Valley

What’s the difference between a Photo Safari and a Photo Workshop?:

• A safari emphasizes fun and friends with some photo guidance and tips included. They are short and inexpensive.

• On a workshop the emphasis is on learning specific photo skills. Fun is always included. Photo workshops are more intensive, longer and are usually more costly.

Sugarbush Photo Safari - Ottawa Valley

A big thank-you to participants, Fulton’s and Alain for helping pull this together.

Sugarbush Photo Safari - Ottawa Valley

Ottawa Sugarbush lines