Whatever you are celebrating we wish you many smiles and goodness for the year ahead…
And we’d like to thank all of our clients who help us stay in business!
Merry Christmas from HarryNowell.com
#727 Merry Christmas – Happy Holidays!
December 23rd, 2011#726 Ottawa Blacksmith Photo Safari review
December 21st, 2011In 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
#725 Open hours at the photo studio
December 19th, 2011Our studio has been open for business for 15 months. We operate Ottawa Studio Works as a multi use space – photo studio, gallery & exhibition space, client meeting space + classroom for photo workshops. We have never offered store hours. It’s always been by appointment.
But we’ve often seen people peering through the windows, received emails about the artwork and last week while in a meeting one woman came in to inspect the artwork. “I’ve always wanted to come in and see the artwork. May I loo around?!”
Ok…
We get the hint.
Studio Open Hours
We’re introducing some limited “open” hours. We’ll be open for browsing on occasion. This week we’ll be open to the public at the studio.
Hours:
Thursday, December 22nd, from approx 5-8pm.
Tuesday, December 27th, from approx 11:30-2pm.
Location:
160 Preston St. (between Somerset and Gladstone)
Ottawa
- Come visit.
- Be nosy.
- Ask questions.
- Say ‘hi.’
- Or, if you’re really leaving things to the last minute, pick up some last minute gifts, big or small.
See you Thursday.
Ottawa Studio Works - photo studio and exhibit space
#724 DIY Portrait Photos on the Blog
December 18th, 2011Our first Do-It-Yourself Portrait season captured many smiles and much laughter.
This fall we offered the first DIY portrait session at our photo studio on Preston St. in Ottawa.
How it works:
• Book an hour at the studio
• Arrive with your people
• Plug your camera into our studio lights…
• … and shoot!
• At the end unplug and walk away with photos on your memory card – easy!
People loved it!
The studio was filled with giggles and laughter – we heard much fun and saw fun results – some results are below.
We will be offering the service again – possibly for Mother’s Day and definitely in fall 2012 in preparation for Christmas. Let us know if you would like a reminder. The introductory price of $125 for an hour will be going up a bit in the new year. Thanks to everyone who made us smile!
Do-It-Yourself Portraits @ Ottawa Studio Works photo studio
Do-It-Yourself Portraits @ Ottawa Studio Works photo studio
Do-It-Yourself Portraits @ Ottawa Studio Works photo studio
Do-It-Yourself Portraits @ Ottawa Studio Works photo studio
GoodWorksCo partners get animated for the camera!
#723 Greeting Cards
December 16th, 2011Over the last year we have gently built a collection of greeting cards for any occasions.
Below are photos from the collection – printed beautifully on 5×7 card stock (not photos glued onto paper). They are suitable for framing.
Prices:
$5 (tax incl) per card
$35 (tax incl) for a pack of 8 assorted or similar cards.
Wholesale prices available for quantity pricing.
Other gift ideas:
We also offer posters ($20), prints and framed artwork, photo workshops, portrait sessions and gift certificates for the people on your list.
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Visit our photo studio on Preston St. in central Ottawa - please call for an appointment.
Some items are available for delivery for an extra surcharge.
Gift certificates can be arranged by phone/email with payment by credit card.
The cards:
Greeting Card - Inspiration
Greeting Card – Hosta
Greeting Card – Dog
Greeting Card – Climber
Greeting Card – Mountain Biker
Greeting Card – XC Ski
Greeting Card – Canoe
Greeting Card – Pony
Greeting Card – Hockey Rink
#722 Exposed! Photo Newsletter – Holiday Snaps vs Making Masterpieces
December 14th, 2011I met with two students recently whose goals were to take better photos. “Like these!” they exclaimed as they showed me spectacular photos from a variety of websites. “How do I get photos like those?” they asked.
It takes time and patience.
In this edition of Exposed! we look at the difference between Holiday Snapshots and Stunning Masterpeices.
Hockey Rink - not a snapshot!
#721 Exhibit at Ottawa Studio Works
December 11th, 2011A couple of weeks ago our photo studio – Ottawa Studio Works – hosted the first show of new photo artist Kevin Foisy. For a first show Kevin’s work is impressive and filled our studio! It was well received in the media:
A few photos show the fun:
Kevin Foisy at Ottawa Studio Works
Kevin Foisy Photo Exhibition at Ottawa Studio Works
Kevin Foisy Photo Exhibition at Ottawa Studio Works
#720 New Photography Classes – Create a photo narrative of still photographs into a video with David Trattles
December 8th, 2011Yesterday we announced some good fortune – two new landscape based photo course offerings with J David Andrews.
Today we are trumpeting some more good fortune. Dave Trattles will be back in Ottawa to teach a new course based on his expertise of social documentary photography called:
Developing a Photo Narrative with David Trattles
Based on his past (and very popular) course – “Social Documentary Photography with David Trattles” – David has created a new course based on his unique principles of social documentary photography but adding a twist.
His new curriculum has students shooting a social documentary assignment on regular DSLR cameras and turning the resulting photos into a one minute video presentation using simple, available software – no video skills needed!
David Trattles social documentary photography course - © David Trattles
Date: May 10-13, 2012
Location: Central Ottawa at our photo studio – Ottawa Studio Works.
Cost: $4oo + taxes
Contact us to register for the David’s new course – Developing a Photo Narrative
#719 New Photography Classes – Winter Landscapes and Macro
December 8th, 2011We’re pretty lucky.
And that means YOU are lucky, too!
We’ve booked J David Andrews to offer his expertise in two outdoor workshops this winter and spring.
What’s the big deal?
David has many, many, many years of landscape, wildlife and natural history shooting under his belt:
- He contributes work to one of the toughest and most well respected stock agencies in the world.
- J David has two photo books under his belt
- His work appears on a Canadian stamp.
- And he’s willing to share some of his magic with a handful of lucky people!
Coming up are two workshops:
Late February, 2012
Join J David in late February (read “better chance of warmer weather with good snow.”) as he leads you to some secret spots. Learn to practically shoot comfortably in winter, manage equipment and produce stunning imagery to impress your friends!
Winter Landscape Photography Course - Ottawa - ©J David Andrews photo
June 2012
Join J David again in June as he helps you dive into the world of macro photography. Enter new worlds through the macro lens. Learn focusing and other techniques to capture miniature life on a blade of grass.
Macro Photography Course - Ottawa - ©J David Andrews photo
Interested?
Contact us to reserve your spot.
#718 Santa’s coming Sunday! – Has your dog been good?
December 6th, 2011HoHoHo!
Santa is swooping down this Sunday, December 11th for an afternoon of photos at the West Quebec SPCA. Bring your furry friend – dog, cat, hamster – for a photo with Santa. $15 with all proceeds going to the SPCA.
It’s a crazy afternoon of fun and a chance to help the animals of the shelter over the season. Please bring some extra $donations, dog and cat food for the shelter crew.
Details:
SPCA of Western Quebec
659 Auguste-Mondoux, in the Aylmer sector of the city of Gatineau.
Sunday, December 11th;
11:30 – mid afternoon – get their early!
Pet photography at the SPCA
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