Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.

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The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

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Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.

Please consider bring a tripod or monopod. If you do not have one we can talk as I have extras.

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People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.

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Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss various guidelines and techniques that will enhance your photography, such as: The Rule of Thirds, Negative/Positive Space, Symmetry, Leading Lines, Depth of Field, and how to use your camera settings for your ideal photographs.

If you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.

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We will explore the basics of environmental portraiture techniques utilising natural light.

Note: Bring a friend or a family member as your model. The other option is that you talk to vendors along the waterfront if you could do a portrait of them. Takes a little more effort but if well explained you with often get their permission.

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Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture the vibrate life of the early morning in downtown Halifax. The changes in light and the hustle and bustle of opening shops will give an excellent opportunity to capture great images. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV aperture mode.

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