January is a big month for workshops at our Ottawa studio. We ran two sections of:

• Creative Fundamentals
• Natural Light Portraits

Ottawa Natural Light PortraitCourse - Student Photo

These are among our most popular photo courses.

Why? They cover photography’s base elements in a way that makes sense: “I enjoy your down to earth teaching methods – easy & clear…”

Teaching Creative Fundamentals Photo Course

I saw some stressed students develop the confidence to shoot well built photos with accurate exposures. Smiles grew as the photo class progressed.

The next sessions are coming soon:

Creative Fundamentals – April 7, 9, 14

Natural Light Portraits – August – dates coming soon.

Email us to save your spot!

Ottawa Photography Class Results - Natural Light Portraits

Yes, we’re tooting our own horn but students say it time and again, loud and clear – they like our photography courses.

We collect feedback from people on our photography classes in Ottawa to help us make courses better. See what they’ve said recently, below. Find out why they say these things, at the end:

“[This course] should be coupled with every new DSLR purchase.”
Kevin Creative Fundamentals

“I enjoy your down to earth teaching methods – easy & clear understanding way of explaining techniques & methods. I love your honesty in critiquing my work. – You are a model for sharing your knowledge, I learned so much.”
Brenda Natural Light Portraits + Creative Fundamentals

“Organized, thorough. Well-tailored to our needs.”
anonymous Custom Photography for Communications Professionals

“Harry was very good at explaining complicated issues in plain language.”
RV Natural Light Portraits

“Very good. Easy to understand. Well explained. Learned more than in previous courses elsewhere.”
Manon Photography for Communications Professionals

“Learned a lot more than expected.”
Stephanie Natural Light Portraits

“I also appreciate the break down for flash use – much simpler to understand and apply.”
MDH Natural Light Portraits

“We hired Harry Nowell Photography Inc. to provide photography training to a few select staff as an economic alternative to hiring a photographer for major events. We found it worthwhile and cost effective to provide photo training for staff through Harry’s firm.

Harry Nowell brings the complex ideas of digital photography to a simple and achievable level. He is patient, organized and talented at teaching concepts of photography to diverse people who learn in different ways.”
J.C. NGO Custom Photography for Communications Professionals

So, how are we different from others?

• I struggled with learning. I wasn’t a good student. I get frustrated easily. And I understand how hard learning a complicated skill can be!
• I have solid photo skills based on almost 20 years of photography work.
• I am a trained teacher. Not public school… Years ago I went through many technical training courses to develop training courses and teach skills: alpine skiing (Austria), staff training & student development (Outward Bound staff training) nordic skiing (CANSI), mountaineering (Yamnuska), telemark skiing (CANSI), canoeing (ORCA), etc.

So, we take care of our student’s needs in many ways. You’re in good hands at HarryNowell.com

Harry Nowell - working with students

Yep, this weekend we are running our annual Pro Hockey Photography Course with the support of the future NHLers at the Ottawa 67s.

Ottawa 67s hockey

It’s a fun filled and fast paced photo workshop weekend starting with some help understanding the ideas of shooting hockey (or any pro field sport).

Ottawa Hockey Photography Workshop

We test photo skills a little on Saturday and make it to the big game on Sunday where the Ottawa 67s will host the London Knights. Game day is fast paced and the photographers are tested (and pretty tired) by the end of the game.

Ottawa hocky photography Course

A big thanks to the Ottawa 67s for making this workshop accessible to aspiring photographers!