There was a New Year’s pond hockey tournament in Chelsea Qc. I went to take some photos for an upcoming proposal.

Below are a few samples of the fun including some past photo students! Featured below is a graduate from the Pro Hockey Photography Workshop and one new ProProgram student. Photo students are everywhere!

How Canadian is this!?:

Chelsea Pond Hockey Tournamnet

Chelsea Pond Hockey Tournament

Chelsea Pond HockeyTournament

Chelsea Pond Hockey Tornament

Chelsea Pond Hockey Tournament

Chelsea Pond Hockey Tornament

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:

May 6, 7, 8, 9, 2010

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

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.

– Details and Address –

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!

Last week students danced with models on our “On Assignment with Andrew Balfour” workshop.

The workshop provided a whirlwind of action as dance models from DanceWithAlana.com performed for the camera. Students Lou and Hagen have submitted a few photos from the session:

On Assignment Photo Workshop

On Assignment Photo Workshop

On Assignment Photo Workshop

On Assignment Photo Workshop

Nice work!!

Last week was a busy one. It included:

• editing a portrait session (stay tuned for a sneak peek)
• arranging photo details for a new institutional client
• teaching a Custom Course (see our last post)
• presenting a full presentation to Communications Professionals
• teaching the Creative Business Seminar

Photography for Communications Professionals was an all day session on Wednesday hosted at the National Gallery in Ottawa.

Photographing Events for Communications Departments - Ottawa

It’s a day of practical and classroom learning from photo fundamentals, use of flash, covering speeches and events as well as technical photo elements (file types, colour consistency, white balance, etc) and other considerations (consent forms, usage, copyright and archiving issues, etc.)

Photographing Events for Communications Departments

Students said:

“Excellent. Adapts really well to everyone’s level of experience and equipment.”

“Worth recommending to other amateur communications photogs.”

The class was full (eight students) and we have inquiries for the next session on May 24th, 2010.

The Creative Business Seminar was a two day session covering direction for people starting a new business in creative fields. We had 10 participants that created lively discussions and shared experiences from many different people.

Saturday covered elements of business from understanding and evaluating our own strengths to psychology of selling to exercises to develop skills. Sunday took an in depth look at the world of web opportunities.

We’d like to thank the Council for the Arts – Ottawa for their support! The weekend went well. Students said:

“Motivating, stimulating, informative.”

“A great opportunity to learn the basics of starting a creative based business.”

One of the participants wrote a review of the weekend and posted a photo.

It will be a busy week:

• Wednesday we are running the Photography for Communications Professionals. It sold out a while ago and have already posted dates for March.

Photography for Communications Professionals

• I will be editing a portrait session for a couple shot last weekend. It’s their first official portrait session in 40 years.

• Friday morning is a Custom Course for  two women based on Natural Light Portraits. There will be portraits of youngsters!

Portrait Photo Workshop Ottawa

• This weekend we will be hosting the Creative Business Seminar on Saturday and Sunday. So far we have a good turnout.

• Next week “On Assignment with Andrew Balfour” starts on Thursday. Andrew will be leading photographers through a studio based lighting assignment. Spots are still available.

On Assignment with Andrew Balfour Photo Workshop Ottawa