Current Workshops

MASTERING THE BASICS OF YOUR CAMERA

4 MASTERCLASSES TO NURTURE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY

Jan. 20, 22, 27 | 6 to 9 p.m. (Online)
Jan. 31 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (In person)

Unlock the full potential of your camera in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Whether you're new to photography or looking to move beyond Auto mode, this session will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and controls of your camera.

What you'll learn:

Understanding the parts and functions of your camera
The Exposure Triangle: ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture
Shooting in Manual, Aperture, and Shutter Priority modes
Focusing techniques and depth-of-field basics
White balance and image quality settings
Practical tips for shooting in different lighting conditions

What to bring:

Your camera (with battery and memory card)
A notebook or digital device for taking notes
Your curiosity and creativity!

By the end of the workshop, you'll have the confidence to shoot in manual mode and start capturing more intentional, well-composed photos.

Schedule:

Jan. 20 - 6 to 9 p.m. - online (Zoom)

Jan. 22 - 6 to 9 p.m. - online (Zoom)

Jan. 27 - 6 to 9 p.m. - online (Zoom)

Jan. 31 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - in person (1130 3 Street SE)

Cost: 299+gst

INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM

FOUR ONLINE SESSIONS WITH JIM SLOBODIAN

Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 9 a.m. to noon | Online

What do you do if you have thousands of images and are unsure how to organize and edit them? Learn Lightroom, of course! Concentrating on the Library and Develop sections, this course will help you understand:

What Lightroom is and what you can do with it
How to create your own searchable photo database
What editing tools to use
When and how to be a ruthless editor with your images

What you will need:

Lightroom Classic, installed and ready to go
Maximum of 20 images to import for the first session
Stable internet connection
Desire to learn about Lightroom

Objectives:

Use and understand the different import modes with Lightroom
Gain working knowledge of various sorting, marking, and keywording techniques
Discover simple editing methods and tools in the Develop module
Understand the basics of colour calibration and how this can affect editing
How to export photos for different uses

Cost: $299 +gst

CREATE(IVITY)

3-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GREG GERLA AND GREG FULMES

Feb. 20, 21 & 22

Build your image-making experience by re-discovering your imagination and honing your creative process!

Join photographers Greg Gerla (G1) and Greg Fulmes (G2) for an insightful and informative workshop on nurturing creativity.

Learn how to improve your image making by discovering and honing both your imagination and creative process as well as taking control of your photographic equipment, whatever it may be. From bargain basement cameras to the most modern and expensive. As
Ansel Adams said, ”The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!"

Explore ways to use the ‘rules’ as well as interesting ways to break them.

This three-part workshop will include both theory and practice - pushing you to experiment and explore the creative process. In the mornings we'll be in our Beltline studio workspace; in the afternoons we'll be shooting together in downtown Calgary.

Sir Ken Robinson once said, “Schools are killing creativity!” Together, let's bring it back to life!

Friday: Meet and Greet | 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday: Lecture and shoot | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: Lecture, shoot and edit | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ish)

Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Cost: $249 +gst

THIS CREATIVE LIFE - HONING YOUR PERSONAL VISION AND ARTISTIC PRACTICE

3-DAY WORKSHOP WITH ESTEEMED NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER JON LOWENSTEIN

Sept. 18, 19 & 20

InSight Creative Workshops brings you this transformative three-day workshop led by Guggenheim winning photographer Jon Lowenstein.

This hands-on workshop is designed to guide participants through contemporary documentary photography, from linear storytelling to conceptual approaches, enabling them to confront pressing issues with their unique artistic vision.

Friday, Sept. 18 | 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Attendees will shoot with Lowenstein in the field while also receiving personalized feedback to refine their own vision.

Spaces are limited: 10 participants + 1 student scholarship

Cost: $599+gst