Current Workshops

CREATE(IVITY)

REDISCOVER YOUR INSPIRATION TO CREATE

Aug. 22, 23 & 24

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, "The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!" - Ansel Adams

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

This eight-hour, two-day workshop will include both theory and practice, pushing you to experiment and explore the creative process. We'll spend each morning in our Beltline studio workspace; in the afternoons, you'll shoot with us in downtown Calgary.

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

THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

SIX ONLINE SESSIONS

Sept. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, & 25 | 6 to 9 p.m.

What’s equally as important as being creative, is being good at business!

Photographers Greg Gerla and Greg Fulmes are here to help you down that long, winding road we have spent the last thirty plus years navigating.

The business of photography is far more than making pictures. As Arnold Newman said “Photography is one per cent talent and 99 per cent moving furniture.” Or doing taxes, marketing, sending invoices, etc.

Join us for six online evenings where we cover…marketing, accounting, income tax,* researching clients, estimates, invoices and more.

*The tax evening will be led by a professional tax accountant.

Cost: $349 + gst

MACRO PHOTO WORKSHOP

WEEKEND SESSION WITH JIM SLOBODIAN

Sept. 18, 20 & 21

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Online

We will start the workshop with a 2-hour online session to discuss:

Gear, lighting, and techniques to apply in the field
What the effects of lens choice, distance, angle, and f-stop choice are on depth of field
Controlling the shutter speed to ensure a sharp image
The difference between micro and macro photography

Saturday, Sept. 20 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | In person

We'll meet up on location and shoot together! During this time we'll apply the techniques discussed during the online session and look for:

Flowers
Insects
Patterns
Textures

A lunchbreak will be held at noon.

Sunday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | In person and Online

We'll spend the morning on location and shooting again!

In the afternoon, we'll meet online and organize and edit images via Adobe Lightroom.

Lightroom Classic (desktop version) is needed for this session!
Import and keyword images
Walk through basic editing techniques in Lightroom
Export for printing and social media

Gear and Software Requirements:

DSLR with macro lens OR point and shoot camera with macro mode
Tripod
Small, handheld reflector
Adobe Lightroom Classic (desktop version)

Cost: $299 +gst

GETTING DIRTY - ON THE ROAD WITH MIKE DREW

WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Sept. 26, 27 & 28

This three-day workshop is for landscape/wildlife photographers who seek a guided adventure along the eastern slopes of the Rockies along Sibbald Creek Trail with one of Calgary’s most beloved photographers, Mike Drew.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening at Studio 1130 with a meet and greet social evening and some great conversation. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. As well, everyone will receive an autographed copy of Mike's photography book: ‘On the Road with Mike Drew’ courtesy of The Camera Store.

Most of you are likely familiar with Mike’s long-time photo documentary column in the Calgary Sun and Herald. This is your chance to go hang out with Mike and learn how he finds and creates his stunning imagery.

Saturday will start in the studio classroom before we head out for an afternoon/early evening of shooting with Mike!

Sunday we will be back in the studio/classroom (bring your laptop - Photoshop required) where you will learn from Mike how to take those images you captured Saturday and make them absolutely POP!! The weekend will wrap up with a critique and draw for an autographed Mike Drew print!

Spaces are limited: 20 participants + 2 student scholarships

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

Saturday: Lecture and shoot | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: Lecture, shoot and edit | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ish)

Note: participants will need their own vehicle for this workshop.

Cost: $349+gst

INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM

FOUR ONLINE SESSIONS WITH JIM SLOBODIAN

Oct. 21, 23, 28, & 30 | 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Grow Your Vision

THIS CREATIVE LIFE - HONING YOUR PERSONAL VISION AND ARTISTIC PRACTICE

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This transformative four-day workshop is led by esteemed National Geographic Explorer, photographer and filmmaker 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.

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

Spaces are limited: 10 participants + 1 student scholarship

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

Thursday to Saturday: Lecture and shoot | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Editing & project presentation | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wrap party | 5 to 7 p.m. (ish)

Cost: $1,499+gst