Digital I - Beginner Photography

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 10:00am. Course length depends on the number of students.

General Tips:

• This course is held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for conditions. This includes warm clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug-spray and other possible requirements. Watch out for the possible course weather cancellation approximately 24 hours in advance to the start of the course. You can find our weather cancellation policy in the terms and conditions located here.
• There is quite a lot of standing and walking during these courses, so please pack lightly (you may want to leave any very large and heavy zoom lenses at home).
• Make sure you charge your batteries as we will be taking hundreds of photos during the course. Bring a spare battery if you have one. 
• Clear your memory card so that you have lots of space for pictures during the day.
• You will not need a tripod for this class.
• Bring a lens for this course. Only one lens is required but please bring all of your favourites so you can try them out through the day! Also bring prime (single-focus) lenses if you have them.
• Lunch is provided for courses longer than 3 hours. Please let us know ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water too.
• After you complete the course you will receive electronic course notes

Calgary Locations:

• Meet at the Entrance doors to the Stan Grad Centre on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology campus (1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB). There is a paid parking lot to your right as you are driving towards it on 14th St.  There is a small per day charge (currently $5) for parking on the weekends.  Hourly rates apply on week days.
  

Canmore Location:

• Summer only (April - October): Courses begin at the North West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore (609 8 St, Canmore, AB). We meet in the field just behind the barracks archway. There will be lots of walking, and the course is held exclusively outdoors - so please dress very warmly (mountain weather is VERY unpredictable) and wear super comfortable shoes.

Toronto Locations:

• Summer (April - October): This course is held at Riverdale Park East (550 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON). There is free parking on Montcrest Blvd. 
• Winter (October - April):  We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Toronto.

Burlington/Oakville Locations:

• Get ready to explore your camera at the beauty of the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )

Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph/Cambridge Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in Parking Lot 1 at Victoria Park (35 Courtland Ave W, Kitchener, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Lazaridis Hall on the Wilfred Laurier University campus. 64 University Ave W, Waterloo 

Mississauga Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in the car park for the Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens (660 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Mississauga.

Ottawa Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet underneath the Maman Statue (it looks like a spider) in the courtyard outside the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON). There is ample street and lot parking in this area. Please pay attention to the parking hours and payment requirements.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the National Arts Centre at 1 Elgin St. in Ottawa.  Just a couple blocks away from Canada's Parliament Buildings!

Edmonton Locations: 

• Summer (April - October): Alberta Legislature grounds. Please meet at the pedestrian footbridge by the waterworks. This bridge is located about 100 meters north of the Alberta Legislature building and south of the Visitor Centre.  There is also a large fountain that is south of the bridge.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW Edmonton. This is an amazing winter time location.  They do charge an entry fee which you will be responsible for paying. https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/muttart-conservatory

Kelowna Locations:

• Summer (April - October): Downtown Kelowna by the waterfront. You will be meeting just under the Dolphin's Statue.
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Vancouver Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet on Granville Island at Ron Basford Park
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Digital II - Motion & Light

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 10:00am. Course length depends on the number of students.

General Tips:

• This course is held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for conditions. This includes warm clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug-spray and other possible requirements. Watch out for the possible course weather cancellation approximately 24 hours in advance to the start of the course. You can find our weather cancellation policy in the terms and conditions located here.
• There is quite a lot of standing and walking during these courses, so please pack lightly (you may want to leave any very large and heavy zoom lenses at home).
• Make sure you charge your batteries as we will be taking hundreds of photos during the course. Bring a spare battery if you have one. 
• Clear your memory card so that you have lots of space for pictures during the day.
• You will not need a tripod, flash or reflector for this class.
• Bring a lens for this course. Only one lens is required but please bring all of your favourites (note our comment about super large zooms though) so you can try them out through the day! Also bring prime (single-focus) lenses if you have them.
• Lunch is provided for courses longer than 3 hours. Please let us know ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water too.
• After you complete the course you will receive electronic course notes as well as an invitation to our online course so you can review this content as often as you would like.

Calgary Locations:

• Meet at the Entrance doors to the Stan Grad Centre on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology campus (1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB). There is a paid parking lot to your right as you are driving towards it on 14th St.  There is a small per day charge (currently $5) for parking on the weekends.  Hourly rates apply on week days.
  

Canmore Location:

• Summer only (April - October): Courses begin at the North West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore (609 8 St, Canmore, AB). We meet in the field just behind the barracks archway. There will be lots of walking, and the course is held exclusively outdoors - so please dress very warmly (mountain weather is VERY unpredictable) and wear super comfortable shoes.

Toronto Locations:

• Summer (April - October): This course is held at Riverdale Park East (550 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON). There is free parking on Montcrest Blvd. 
• Winter (October - April):  We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Toronto.

Burlington/Oakville Locations:

• Get ready to explore your camera at the beauty of the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )

Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph/Cambridge Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in Parking Lot 1 at Victoria Park (35 Courtland Ave W, Kitchener, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Lazaridis Hall on the Wilfred Laurier University campus. 64 University Ave W, Waterloo 

Mississauga Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in the car park for the Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens (660 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Mississauga.

Ottawa Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet underneath the Maman Statue (it looks like a spider) in the courtyard outside the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON). There is ample street and lot parking in this area. Please pay attention to the parking hours and payment requirements.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the National Arts Centre at 1 Elgin St. in Ottawa.  Just a couple blocks away from Canada's Parliament Buildings!

Edmonton Locations: 

• Summer (April - October): Alberta Legislature grounds. Please meet at the pedestrian footbridge by the waterworks. This bridge is located about 100 meters north of the Alberta Legislature building and south of the Visitor Centre.  There is also a large fountain that is south of the bridge.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW Edmonton. This is an amazing winter time location.  They do charge an entry fee which you will be responsible for paying. https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/muttart-conservatory

Kelowna Locations:

• Summer (April - October): Downtown Kelowna by the waterfront. You will be meeting just under the Dolphin's Statue.
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Vancouver Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet on Granville Island at Ron Basford Park
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Digital III - Landscapes & Travel

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 10:00am. Course length depends on the number of students.

General Tips:

• This course is held outdoors in the summer only. Please dress appropriately for conditions. This includes warm clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug-spray. Watch out for a possible course weather cancellation approximately 24 hours in advance to the start of the course. You can find our weather cancellation policy in the terms and conditions located here.
• Make sure you charge your batteries as we will be taking hundreds of photos during the course. Bring a spare battery if you have one. 
• Clear your memory card so that you have lots of space for pictures during the day.
• You will need a tripod for this class. You are also welcome to bring a shutter release and any filters you may have.
• Bring all of your lenses to this course so you can try them out through the day! Also bring a wide-angle lens & your prime lenses if you have them.
• Lunch is provided for courses longer than 3 hours. Please let us know ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water too.
• After you complete this course you will receive electronic course notes as well as an invitation to our online course so you can review this content as often as you would like.

Calgary Location:

• We will be meeting in CANMORE at the Tourism Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB). After the group meets we will all hop into a couple of cars and spend the day in the Canmore area. We will have a picnic lunch at Quarry Lake. (NOTE: there will be no carpooling due to COVID.)
• Alternate Location: Pearce Estate Park (1440 17A St SE, Calgary, AB), a hidden gem in the heart of Calgary along the Bow River. We will meet in the parking lot at 1440 17A St SE.

Toronto Location:

• We will be meeting outside the main doors at St. Lawrence Market (93 Front St E, Toronto, ON).

Burlington/Mississauga/Cambridge Location:

• We will be meeting in the parking lot at Lions Valley Park (1227 Lions Valley Park Rd, Oakville, ON) and finishing the day at Bronte Waterfront Park (2340 Ontario St, Oakville, ON).
• Please be prepared for some hiking, so have proper footwear along.

Ottawa Location:

• We will be meeting in the parking lot for the Hog's Back Falls Lookout (600 Hogs Back Rd, Ottawa, ON).
• Please bring comfortable footwear and be prepared for some walking.

Edmonton Location:

• Location TBD
  

Kelowna Location:

• We will be meeting in the lower parking lot at Knox Mountain Park (450 Knox Mountain Dr, Kelowna, BC) and/or Mill Creek Provincial Park (6227 Spencer Rd, Kelowna, BC).
• Please bring comfortable footwear.

People Photography

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 10:00am. Course length depends on the number of students.

General Tips:

• This course is held outdoors in the summer only. Please dress appropriately for conditions. This includes warm clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug-spray and other possible requirements. Watch out for the possible course weather cancellation approximately 24 hours in advance to the start of the course. You can find our weather cancellation policy in the terms and conditions located here.
• Make sure you charge your batteries as we will be taking hundreds of photos during the course. Bring a spare battery if you have one. 
• Clear your memory card so that you have lots of space for pictures during the day.
• You will not need a tripod or flash for this course but please bring a reflector if you have one.
• Bring a lens for this course. We would highly suggest bringing a zoom lens and any prime lenses you may have.
• Lunch is provided for courses longer than 3 hours. Please let us know ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water too.
• After you complete this course you will receive electronic course notes as well as an invitation to our online course so you can review this content as often as you would like.

Calgary Locations:

• Meet at the Entrance doors to the Stan Grad Centre on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology campus (1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB). There is a paid parking lot to your right as you are driving towards it on 14th St.  There is a small per day charge (currently $5) for parking on the weekends.  Hourly rates apply on week days.
  

Canmore Location:

• Summer only (April - October): Courses begin at the North West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore (609 8 St, Canmore, AB). We meet in the field just behind the barracks archway. There will be lots of walking, and the course is held exclusively outdoors - so please dress very warmly (mountain weather is VERY unpredictable) and wear super comfortable shoes.

Toronto Locations:

• Summer (April - October): This course is held at Riverdale Park East (550 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON). There is free parking on Montcrest Blvd. 
• Winter (October - April):  We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Toronto.

Burlington/Oakville Locations:

• Get ready to explore your camera at the beauty of the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )

Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph/Cambridge Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in Parking Lot 1 at Victoria Park (35 Courtland Ave W, Kitchener, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Lazaridis Hall on the Wilfred Laurier University campus. 64 University Ave W, Waterloo 

Mississauga Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet in the car park for the Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens (660 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON).
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the  Royal Botanical Gardens  (1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON).  Our corporate membership there means that your admission is already covered : O )  If transportation restrictions limit your ability to get there, you can request a private one on one coaching workshop at no extra cost and we will connect you to a coach to arrange at day/time/location more convenient for where you live in Mississauga.

Ottawa Location:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet underneath the Maman Statue (it looks like a spider) in the courtyard outside the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON). There is ample street and lot parking in this area. Please pay attention to the parking hours and payment requirements.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the National Arts Centre at 1 Elgin St. in Ottawa.  Just a couple blocks away from Canada's Parliament Buildings!

Edmonton Locations: 

• Summer (April - October): Alberta Legislature grounds. Please meet at the pedestrian footbridge by the waterworks. This bridge is located about 100 meters north of the Alberta Legislature building and south of the Visitor Centre.  There is also a large fountain that is south of the bridge.
• Winter (October - April): We meet at the Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW Edmonton. This is an amazing winter time location.  They do charge an entry fee which you will be responsible for paying. https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/muttart-conservatory

Kelowna Locations:

• Summer (April - October): Downtown Kelowna by the waterfront. You will be meeting just under the Dolphin's Statue.
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Vancouver Locations:

• Summer (April - October): The course will meet on Granville Island at Ron Basford Park
• Winter (October - April): These are private, 3-hour sessions. The location will be arranged directly with you.

Night Photography

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 8:00pm. Course length depends on the number of students.

General Tips:

• This course is held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for conditions (it can get very, very cold outside at night). This includes warm clothing, gloves, hat, bug-spray. Watch out for the possible course weather cancellation approximately 24 hours in advance to the start of the course. You can find our weather cancellation policy in the terms and conditions located here.
• Make sure you charge your batteries as we will be taking hundreds of photos during the course. Bring a spare battery if you have one.
• Clear your memory card so that you have lots of space for pictures during the day.
• There is quite a lot of standing and walking during this course, so please pack lightly (you may want to leave any very large and heavy zoom lenses at home).
• You will need a tripod for this class. Please also bring a shutter release if you have one (and if you don't have one that's ok).
• Bring all of your lenses to this course so you can try them out through the night (except your big zooms)! Also bring a wide-angle lens & your prime lenses if you have them.
• We recommend that you have dinner before the session as no food or drinks are provided.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water too.
• After you complete this course you will receive electronic course notes as well as an invitation to our online course so you can review this content as often as you would like.

Calgary Location:

• We will be meeting at Sien Lok Park (Riverfront Avenue & 1 Street SW). Please meet at the Memorial Cone which is in the centre of the park. Street parking is free after 6pm but there are a few paid parking lots nearby as well.

Edmonton:

• We will be meeting on the main steps of the Alberta Legislature (10800 97 Ave NW).

Toronto Location:

• We will be meeting outside Balzac's Coffee Roasters (1 Trinity St, Toronto, ON) in the Distillery District.

Mississauga Location:

• Location TBD

Burlington Location:

• We will be meeting in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd) at the beginning of the Brant Street Pier.

Ottawa Location:

• We will be meeting at the Colonel John By statue in Major's Hill Park (Mackenzie Ave.). Please park in the underground parking at the World Exchange Plaza (45 O'Connor St.) so we can all travel safely as a group to our vehicles at the end of the night.

Kelowna Location:

• We will be meeting at Cedar Creek Park  (5167 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC). Please park along Lakeshore Road, just before the park's parking lot. Do NOT park in the parking lot as the gates close at 10:00pm.

Lightroom Photo-Editing

General Details (All Locations)

Time: Start time is 10:00am. Course length depends on the number of students.

NOTE -- this course is delivered via Zoom. 

General Tips:

• You will need to have a computer/laptop with Lightroom loaded on it.  We HIGHLY recommend that you download Lightroom at least 3 days before the class begins. Please email us if you are having ANY issues at all. This way we can solve them before class begins.
• Please note that if you are purchasing a new version of Lightroom for this course we require that you have the Lightroom CLASSIC version. You can download the Photography Plan (20GB) from Adobe here (the plan that includes LR, LRC - which is the classic version we will be working on -  and the Photoshop bonus). Any version of Lightroom up to and including Lightroom 6 is fine as well (so Lightroom 3, 4, 5 & 6 are ok still, please don’t feel the need to get the Lightroom Classic version). Please note: there is also a 7-day free trial option, which you may wish to consider as well.
• Please bring pictures that you would like to edit. We will work on these during the class.
• After you complete the course you will receive electronic course notes as well as an invitation to our online course so you can review this content as often as you would like.