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Course offered throughout the year
Below are a list of courses we regularly run. We cannot guarantee these will all be offered at a specific time. Dates below are suggested dates. Links lead to past or current courses. Prices, dates, availability and details may change without notice. Other courses may be available. Each course can be available as a Custom Course. Is there something else you would like to learn? Let us know.
- Professional Program
- Custom Photo Courses
- Virtual Critique Sessions
- Live Critique Sessions
- Creative Fundamentals
January, April, September.
Our most popular photography workshop. Creative Fundamentals explores the base elements that produce the creative opportunities of photography. - Natural Light Portraits
January
Better people pictures - simply.
- Introduction to Studio Photography
Anytime
Learn the art of studio photography. - Urban Landscapes
Summer
Building better pictures.
- Night Light!
Fall
Pump up the Light! - Photography for Communications Professionals
Spring, Fall
Workplace imagery made easier!
- Creative Business Seminar
Fall
Learn key business skills to turn your creative skills into a sustainable, money making business - Photography for Artwork Promotion
As needed
Document your art and craft for websites or galleries
- Photographing Pro Hockey
Winter
Work with the pros!
- Summer Sports Photography
Summer
Learn to photograph fast paced sports events.
- Wildlife and Landscape Photography with J. David Andrews.
Related workshops throughout the year.
Develop your nature and wildlife skills with world class shooter J David Andrews.
- Photojournalism and Social Documentary Photography with David Trattles
Spring, Fall
Very popular! David does this differently. Explore the world of story telling with your camera.
- Intro to Film Photography and Darkroom Skills
early summer
Discover the technical and beautiful qualities of film photography.
- Photo Scanning
In an afternoon photo course explore the basics of photo scanning to digitally preserve your film based memories.
- Post Processing - Cooking with Images
In one afternoon learn some photo cooking skills as Hagen Hohn takes you through a recipe to transform a plain hot pepper to a flaming jalapeno!
- Printing with Dave Andrews
Learn the basics of home printing with fine art printer Dave Andrews.
- Innerscapes with Lee Kraemer
Explore the creative process and how playful creativity and self-expression can enhance one's quality of life.
- Photographing Your Children
Learn how to capture timeless memories of your children or grand children.
Workshops are held in the Ottawa/Gatineau area unless otherwise stated. Classoom sessions are usually held at Ottawa Studio Works. Contact us for details about hosting workshops in your city!


