Last week we finished the critique session of the Urban Landscapes Photo Workshop in Ottawa, Canada.
Students progressed over the course as we travelled to different locations for new challenges.
While exploring the strong lighting challenges in this underground wonderland Prasad pushed his limits capturing some dynamic action with some dynamic lighting:
Nice work Prasad!
I sometimes visit Darren Trowse’s Digital Photography School to catch up on his world of photography.
He has a guest blooger, Fred Troilo, who shares a good piece on “How to Get the Most from a Photo Workshop.”
Worth a read!
Covering the whitewater slalom National Team Trials and teaching the Urban Landscapes Photo Workshop made for a full few days. I called on a Pro Program student to shadow and shoot over the three days of competition.
Scott stepped right in and delivered some good work. We worked and talked and he learned lots in the process.
He commented: “Thanks for the (business) insight Harry. Much appreciated. This is definitely a beneficial part of your pro course, and in terms of trying to break into the business, probably the most important.”
Some of his work below from the Ottawa River Runner‘s Pumphouse site:
Pierre Levesque
C2 Team Dan and Tom Purcell
Zoe Corkery under the watchful eye of safety boater Paul
Tonight students on the Urban Landscapes Photo Workshop meet for a review and critique session. The course went well – a few showers timed perfectly for our descent to the underground component of the course!
Frank working urban compositions under intense lighting:
This weekend was the Canadian Slalom Whitewater National Team Trials in downtown Ottawa. A fine event!
Some highlights:
James Cartwright, Olympian
Sarah Potvin, aspiring Oympian
David Ford, Olympian & Past World Champion
On Thursday I had an assignment to shoot the official opening of the Canadian National Team Whitewater Paddling Training Site – The Pumphouse – in downtown Ottawa.
L-R: spectator, Olympian James Cartwright, NCC Russell Mills, Councillor Diane Holmes, Olympian Sarah Boudens
In attendance were past Olympians:
Olympian James Cartwright
Also showing their support were politicians from different levels of government:
Ottawa MP Paul Dewar
National Team Trials are this weekend at the Pumphouse hosted by the Ottawa River Runners. See past Pumphouse photos.
It was a good media event!
Olympian David Ford with NCC Russell Mills (L) and Ontario Whitewater President Jim Tayler (R)
• Coming up this weekend is our annual Urban Landscapes workshop.
We explore central Ottawa and Hull expanding ideas of observation, anchor points and squeezing three dimensions into a 2D photo.
“You are exceptional! It shows that photography is your passion.”
N.S. Ottawa Urban Landscapes
“Very Good. Subtle but effective.”
D.S. Ottawa Urban Landscapes
“Excellent, I saw a big difference in my pictures.”
Anonymous. Ottawa Urban Landscapes
• Next week is the Sport Sessions Photo Workshop
Students learn about motion, sports and event photography.
“Challenging, fun, great learning and a teacher who is positive and able to provide constructive feedback in a gentle and positive manner.”
M.M. Ottawa Sport Photo Workshop
Yesterday, I posted photos from National Capital Race Weekend. I also heard from recent past students, Kim and Nathalie, who have put their photo workshop skills to work.
Kim took a spring session of Creative Fundamentals. The course includes the skills appropriate to capture well exposed, well composed sports shots. Kim also has family and friends who are experienced racers.
10km Men -1st and 2nd places Merga (L) & Cheboiywo (middle)
Nathalie has just started our Professional Program and is keen to learn all about event, sport and race photography as her family and friends are avid triathletes, cyclists and runners. She plans to start a business shooting what she loves and is enrolled in the Sport Sessions Photo Workshop in June.
Both women shot different aspects of the 10k event with good different styles and should be proud – nice work Nathalie and Kim!
This weekend was race weekend in Ottawa. It was good weather for running – clear and warm, not hot.
One of our Pro Program students did covered her first ‘event assugnment’ and did very well. And I covered the half marathon – shooting general coverage of the event. See photos below.
To learn about event coverage, sport shooting, and motion photography consider the Sport Sessions Photo Workshop.
The Start Line
1st Man – Half marathon – Steve McNabb
2nd Man – Half marathon – Nicholas Chadi
1st Woman (by a large margin!) – Half marathon -Marie Danais
The Bytown 171 group
Have fun. See you at the races!
Last week I met with a group of working creatives for some networking, nibbles and refreshments. There was no agenda – just a session to exchange ideas, resources and tall tales.
The group consisted of a mix of people working in creative fields. We had a writer and illustrator, photographers, Genie award winner, printer, film and video reps, and designers. Specal guest, Pat Castel – Mac expert, visited the group, too.
Below are some photos captured by Ming Wu’s camera – check his blog post for more photos.
