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Create Photographs You Can Be Proud Of

Join an Inspiring Workshop that will
Draw Out Your Hidden Creativity and
Teach You to Take Fabulous Photographs

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Julie Waterhouse

My photography workshops are designed to help you improve your photography. I want to help you to start taking pictures that will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment; pictures that will "wow" your friends, and that you'd be happy to hang on your wall. Get in touch with your inner creativity in a fun and friendly workshop that fits into your busy schedule!

Workshops take place in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

 

 

Take better pictures

Small class sizes ensure lots of individual attention and customised instruction, which means that you learn the specific skills that you need to take better pictures.

A hands-on approach means that you apply what you learn immediately. You can correct mistakes as they happen, and get feedback exactly when you need it most. That will speed up your learning process, and have you taking better pictures in no time.

Workshops make learning EASY

Clear explanations of concepts accelerate your learning so your photography improves even faster.

I know that your coaching has been the best experience I have ever had especially since so much of what we went through sunk in and made absolute perfect sense. You are a wonderful teacher and photographer!

-- Edith K., Thornhill

Unleash your inner creativity!

Concerned that you're not creative enough? Don't worry! Everyone has creativity hidden within. Workshops include specific exercises designed to draw out yours. You will start to develop your own individual style, taking your photographs to the next level. Creativity is the key ingredient to making your pictures stand out.

...thanks for a very informative and fun course. It had excellent technical AND creative content. Looking forward to the next one.

-- Cheryl M., Toronto


Improve your photography through personal feedback

After each workshop, you submit a few images to be critiqued by the instructor. All comments are constructive and helpful. You are also able to see and learn from the critiques on your fellow participants' images. Feedback that is specific to your images is the best possible way to improve your photography. You will learn new skills that you can apply next time you go out shooting.

Thanks so much for your critiques! I find your commentary very helpful – it's descriptive and detailed enough to point the way for improvement. Which is actually fantastic! Kudos to you! In my Betterphoto course critiques, they are often brief – just sufficient to say something did or didn't work without the description of how/why, and without sufficient guidance on what to do next time in the same sort of circumstances.

-- Marilyn C., Toronto

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Enjoy a friendly learning environment

I offer patient and encouraging instruction in a friendly and supportive learning environment. There's no embarrassment in asking questions, and I will "meet you where you're at," no matter your skill level. You go home with all your questions answered so that you can start taking better pictures immediately.

Have some FUN while you learn!

In a group workshop environment, you get to meet other people who share your passion for photography. You might even make a friend along the way. And that makes leaning fun!

As a bonus, you can learn from a diverse group of participants, as well as the instructor. That means more learning for you. And more learning means better pictures!

100% Guaranteed

With a history of happy customers, I'm confident that you'll enjoy your workshop experience, Nevertheless, my workshops come with a simple, risk-free, hassle-free guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, just ask, and I'll refund your money. Period. No questions asked.

Fit a workshop into your busy life

The short time-commitment required for a single afternoon workshop makes it easy to fit into your schedule. It also gives you a digestible amount of information at one time so you don't feel overwhelmed. That makes learning easier.

Be inspired

Outdoor workshops take place in inspiring locations, usually close to Nature. Time spent in Nature is known to have therapeutic benefits. It also inspires your creativity, which gives your photographs the boost they need to get the "wows" you want.

Ready to improve your photography and reignite your creativity? Check the current schedule and sign up for a workshop now.

Schedule

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One-On-One Coaching

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Saturday,
February 25, 2012
3pm-6:30pm

Winter Wonderland Field Outing

$60 + HST

Saturday,
April 28, 2012
1pm-4pm

Hands-on Creative Close-up Photography

$84 + HST

Saturday,
May 5, 2012
5:30pm-9:00pm

Orchard Blossoms Field Outing

$75 + HST

 

Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30pm-9:30pm


Saturday June 2, 2012, 2pm-9:30pm
or
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2pm-9:30pm

Special Event!

Presentation
"Secret Sauce: A Recipe for Photographic Creativity" -- open to the public

 

Optionally pair the talk with:
A Full-day Creativity Field Workshop

Presentation ($20):
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Saturday: $150+HST
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Sunday: $150+HST
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Location: Ottawa

Friday, June 15, 2012, 6:30pm-9:30pm


Saturday June 16, 2012, 2:30pm-9:30pm
or
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 2:30pm-9:30pm

RA Photo Club's
Spring 2012 Focus Series

Presentation
"Secret Sauce: A Recipe for Photographic Creativity" -- open to the public

 

Optionally pair the talk with:
A Full-day Creativity Field Workshop

Please register on the RA Photo Club website.

Saturday,
July 21, 2012
6:00pm-9:30pm

Fun at the Farm Field Outing

$75 + HST
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Saturday,
August 18, 2012
4:30pm-8:45pm

Parent+Child Field Outing
Scarborough Bluffs

$100/pair + HST
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Saturday,
September 15, 2012
6pm - late!

Saturday,
September 29, 2012
6pm - late!

New Moon Night Photography Field Outing

AND / OR

Full Moon Night Photography Field Outing

(includes night photography video tutorial)

New Moon:
$90 + HST
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Full Moon:
$90 + HST
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Both New & Full:
$150 + HST
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Saturday,
October 13, 2012
3:30pm - 7pm
Fall Colours Field Outing

$60 + HST
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Friday evening,
October 19, 2012 -
Sunday afternoon,
October 21, 2012

Women's Weekend Photography Retreat
Autumn in the Kawarthas
Get away from it all at a stunning resort!

$899
all inclusive
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Saturday,
November 3, 2012
1pm-4pm
Improve Your Digital Photography (Classroom)

$60 + HST
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Saturday,
November 10, 2012
1pm-4pm

Hands-on Creative Close-up Photography

$84 + HST
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Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

Create photographs you can be proud of. Sign up now for an inspiring workshop that will draw out your hidden creativity and teach you to take fabulous photographs.

 

Workshop Descriptions

Women's Weekend Photography Retreat in the Kawarthas

What: A Photography Retreat just for the ladies, at a stunning resort surrounded by nature

Where: Westwind Inn in the Kawarthas http://www.westwindinn.net
Note: The Westwind Inn is only responsible for your food and lodging. Your satisfaction with the remainder of the workshop rests with Julie Waterhouse Photography.

When: October 19 - 21, 2012

Fee: $899- all-inclusive (includes food, single-occupancy accommodation, photography instruction, and all taxes. Alcohol extra.)

Maximum of 8 participants (minimum of 6) to ensure a rewarding experience for all.

Westwind Inn

The Westwind Inn offers the perfect setting for a relaxing retreat and rich photographic experience. Overlooking the lake, with gardens and hiking trails right on the property, the location inspires both creativity and a sense of inner peace. The guest rooms are cozy, all with fireplace, cedar-lined walls, antique furnishings, sitting area, private balcony, large 4 piece bathroom, air conditioning and colour television. Delicious meals are served in the Treetops Dining Room, which commands a breathtaking panoramic view over the lake.

Enjoy the fellowship of other women who share your love of photography. This retreat will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in your photography for an entire weekend, free from the distractions of home or work. The surrounding natural beauty will allow you to relax your mind, free your creative spirit, and renew your passion for photography.

The workshop will consist of a balance of presentations and field instruction. An evaluation session on the final day will allow you to enjoy and learn from each other's images, and receive valuable feedback on your work.

My goal as your instructor is to meet you wherever you're at in your photographic journey, and to help you to develop your skills, enhance your vision, and tap into your creativity.

Tentative Schedule:
Note: I will be available to provide instruction and/or assistance during all photography shoots.

Friday, October 19:
after 4pm: Check in to your private room in the main lodge
Gather in the lounge to meet the group
6:30pm: Dinner
8:30-9:30pm: Presentation on Creativity in Photography

Saturday, October 20:
6:30am: Continental buffet of juice, coffee, muffins
7am-9am: Sunrise photo shoot (sunrise at 7:40am)
9:30am: Full breakfast
Free time to enjoy the Inn's many activities
[optional] Art gallery visit, http://www.galleryonthelake.com/ (right next door to the Inn!)
1pm: Lunch
2:30-3:30pm: Presentation on Story-Telling Through Visual Design
4-5pm: Presentation on Night Photography (optional; required to join the night shoot)
5pm-7:15pm: Sunset photo shoot (sunset at 6:25pm)
7:30pm: Dinner
9pm: Night photo shoot [optional]

Sunday, October 21:
6:30am: Continental buffet of juice, coffee, muffins
7am-9am: Sunrise photo shoot (sunrise at 7:40am)
9:30: Full breakfast
10:30am-12:30pm: Image Review
12:30pm: Lunch
Depart after lunch
There are many local attractions, including a winery just 10 minutes away, if you wish to enjoy more of the area before heading home.
http://www.kawarthacountrywines.ca/

Note: You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the resort.

Booking/Cancellation Policy:
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. A full refund is available up to 30 days in advance, after which your deposit is non-refundable. Payment of the balance is due no later than October 1, 2012.

Indulge in delicious food, a relaxing location, good company, and time for your photography! Act now to reserve your spot -- only 8 openings available.

Register and pay your deposit now:
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BONUS! Register by February 20, and receive a FREE copy of my "Words to Inspire" book of flower photography and inspiring quotes.

I hope you can join me for this fabulous retreat!

Contact Julie if you have any questions.

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Hands-on Creative Close-up Photography

Discover the exciting world of close-up photography in this enjoyable, informative half-day workshop. We'll use fresh cut flowers as our props, but techniques will apply to any close-up subject. Lots of one-on-one instruction!

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The focus of this workshop is less about the gear (we’ll use whatever you have, but you do need some kind of lens or filter that allows close-focusing), and more about learning to “see,” and developing your own personal vision. You’ll discover how to convey emotion through your choice of subject, background, composition, lighting, and depth of field. We’ll also examine some of the challenges unique to close-up photography.

Julie’s passionate enthusiasm for close-up photography and personalised teaching style combine for a memorable experience.

This workshop is restricted to a maximum of 6 participants so that you can get individual attention and instruction. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Where: The Emery Waiting Room, Markham Train Station, 214 Main Street, Markham
(on the West side of Main Street in the GO station building).

Join Julie at a beautiful venue with gorgeous natural light. The Emery Waiting Room at the Markham Train Station is maintained by the Markham Village Conservancy. With its original wood floors, wainscoting, tongue & groove ceiling, and plenty of window light, this room is a wonderful place in which to photograph. Ample free parking is available in the GO parking lot on weekends.

Tuition: $84 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, April 28th, 2012
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When:
Saturday, November 10th, 2012
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Winter Wonderland

Join Julie for a fun and educational excursion into beautiful Rouge Park - Woodlands Area. The workshop will be timed to catch the warm, evening light. Photograph the forest, woodland paths, and the river. Cross your fingers for a fresh snowfall! Learn to see more creatively, while getting out and enjoying our beautiful, Canadian winter.

Space is limited to a maximum of six participants ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

Rouge Park in Winter
Rouge Park, January 2012
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

Included:

  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity -- as many or as few as you want.
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition, and help with exposure if you need it
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field is not the best time to learn your camera settings! Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera, of course!
  • a variety of focal length lenses
  • memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • remote shutter release (desirable)
  • graduated neutral density filter (desirable)
  • appropriate clothing for the weather; layers work best
  • sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots; trails may be slippery

Where: Rouge Park - Woodlands Area.
(entrance and free parking at southeast corner of Steeles Ave and Reesor Rd)

Tuition: $60 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 3pm-6:30pm (sunset at 6:00pm)

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Orchard Blossoms

Don't miss this unique opportunity to join Julie off the beaten track at a beautiful country orchard in the King City area. You will find row upon row of apples grown in a dwarf orchard setting, nestled in the surrounding natural forest. This Spring workshop is timed to catch the apple trees in bloom. Special permission has been arranged for you to take pictures in the orchard. Photograph rows of apple trees and close-ups of apple blossoms, all while surrounded by beautiful King Township countryside in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Take a time-out to visit the farm shop, with specialty foods, a bakeshop, unique gifts, and dessert wines. Learn to see more creatively, while getting out and enjoying the fresh, country air.

Important Note: The workshop is scheudled for May 5, which, given this year's mild winter, is the orchard owner's best guess at the ideal weekend to catch the flowers. Closer to the actual date (about two weeks before), we'll have a better idea. Alternate dates are Saturday, May 12 or 19. When you register, please let me know if you're available for those dates as a backup.

Another note: The orchard runs a small cafe that is open until 5pm. If you arrive by 4:30, you can grab a bite to eat before we start shooting.

Space is limited to a maximum of six participants ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

apple blossom
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

Included:

  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity -- as many or as few as you want.
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition, and help with exposure if you need it
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field is not the best time to learn your camera settings! Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera, of course!
  • lots of memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • cable release (desirable)
  • graduated neutral density filter (desirable)
  • appropriate clothing for the weather; layers work best
  • sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots

Where: King City area
(directions to be provided to workshop participants)

Tuition: $75 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, May 5th, 2012, 5:30pm-9:00pm (sunset at 8:25pm)

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Secret Sauce: A Recipe for Photographic Creativity

Are You In Ottawa?

To register for the Ottawa version of this event, hosted by the RA Photo Club, see their website: http://www.raphotoclub.ca/Focus/

For the Toronto Area:

This presentation is open to the public. Bring your friends, and enjoy an evening of inspiring ideas and images. Tickets may be purchased in advance from this website for $20 per person (by May 28th), or at the door for $25 per person.

Optionally pair this talk with a special full-day creativity field workshop with Julie.

 

Take an ordinary day. Add a splash of perception and a dash of curiosity. Stir in a generous helping of emotion. Stand in the right place! Choose the lens, focal point, aperture and shutter speed that best translate your vision. Be patient and persist.

egg
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

"I want my images to stand out from the crowd."

Creativity is the elusive ingredient that can take a photograph from ho-hum to wow. It is the secret sauce that differentiates your photograph from the myriad others out there, and expresses your unique perspective.

"But I'm not a creative person..."

Are you worried that you lack creativity? Creativity is not a rare and mysterious talent that is reserved for a select few. Photographic creativity is a combination of right- and left-brain activity; it involves having a vision, and making technical choices to realise that vision. Both of these aspects can be trained and practiced.

Join Julie in an exploration of the fundamentals of creative vision and technique. Discover exercises that will stimulate your creativity, inspire your imagination, and help you overcome your creative blocks.

Where:
Ryerson University, Room # ENG-LG14 (lower ground floor)
George Vari Engineering & Computing Centre
245 Church Street

Tickets: $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door, tax included

When: Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30pm-9:30pm

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Special Full-Day Creativity Field Workshop

Are You In Ottawa?

To register for the Ottawa version of this event, hosted by the RA Photo Club, see their website: http://www.raphotoclub.ca/Focus/

The Ottawa field workshop will take place in the Manotick area.

For the Toronto Area:

Why wait? Put into practice the inspiring ideas from Julie's Friday evening presentation right away. Join her for a full day of photography, on either Saturday or Sunday. Venture an hour east of Toronto to the picturesque village of Cobourg, known as the "gem of Lake Ontario" for its prime location on the lakeshore between Toronto and Kingston, and a notable waterfront. You'll find a variety of subject matter to appeal to all tastes, including a beach, a marina, and an historic village.

This workshop will provide an intensive learning experience.  It will emphasize creative seeing and experimentation.In-the-field mentoring will immerse participants in a positive and supportive environment in which experimentation is actively encouraged.  

Learning objectives include, but are not limited to:

  • listening to your emotions to create a vision
  • choosing an expressive composition that best translates the vision into an image (this includes exploring the concepts of leading lines, visual weight and balance, and colour and tone)
  • selecting the right lens and exposure settings to translate the vision into an image
  • spotting photographic opportunities created by different kinds of light

Objectives will be achieved through one-on-one coaching, impromptu group discussions, and a variety of in-the-field exercises designed to encourage experimentation and creative vision, and nudge you out of your comfort zone.

Since each participant will be at a different skill level, just-in-time training in the field is ideal.  Most significantly, Julie can provide customised training that tailors the field experience to meet individual learning needs.  In addition, a hands-on approach means that participants will be learning as they are doing.  Education is delivered in exactly the moment it is needed, which maximises learning and retention.

Space is limited to a maximum of eight participants on each day to ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

Farmland
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

Included:

  • A light snack of juice, water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity -- as many or as few as you want.
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition (and help with exposure if you need it)
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Note 1: We will break for dinner (not included in the fee) in Cobourg.

Note 2: Carpooling can be arranged for those who are interested.

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field is not the best time to learn your camera settings! Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera, of course!
  • memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • cable release (desirable)
  • neutral density filters - solid and/or graduated (desirable)
  • polarizing filter (desirable)
  • appropriate clothing for the weather; layers work best
  • sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots

Where: Cobourg, Ontario
(directions to be provided to workshop participants)

Tuition: $150 per person + HST (includes Friday presentation)

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00pm-9:30pm (sunset at 8:53pm)
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When: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2:00pm-9:30pm (sunset at 8:54pm)
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Fun at the Farm

Join Julie for a fun excursion to a local farm. The workshop will be timed to catch the evening light and sunset. Photograph fields, animals, and farm buildings. Learn to see more creatively, while getting out and enjoying the fresh, country air.

Note: Location is pending. I'm working to partner with a farm within a reasonable drive of Toronto so we can have access to photograph the farm buildings and surrounding landscape. Stay tuned!

Space is limited to a maximum of six participants ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

farmland
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

Included:

  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity -- as many or as few as you want.
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition (and help with exposure if you need it)
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field is not the best time to learn your camera settings! Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera, of course!
  • memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • cable release (desirable)
  • graduated neutral density filter (desirable)
  • appropriate clothing for the weather; layers work best
  • sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots

Where: Location Pending - stay tuned!
(directions to be provided to workshop participants)

Tuition: $75 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 6:00pm-9:30pm (sunset at 8:52pm)

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Photography for Parent & Child at Scarborough Bluffs

I've had a few inquiries from parents about workshops they can do with their children, and I've had a couple of Dad and daughter teams join me for my regular workshops, so I decided to set something up specifically geared for parent-child pairs. This is an opportunity for a parent to spend some quality time with their child, sharing their love of photography, and enjoying a beautiful, outdoor setting. I'll have creative exercises to get you both competing and working together, and having loads of fun while photographing!

The Scarborough Bluffs form an escarpment in the Scarborough district of Toronto along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The workshop will take place in my favourite spot along the shore, at the eastern edge of East Point Park. This location is just up the coast from Bluffers Park, but is less crowded, has better access to the water, and is just as beautiful!

Space is limited to a maximum of five parent-child pairs to ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

Scarborough Bluffs
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

Included:

  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity, and get you both working with, and competing against your child in fun, friendly photography activities
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition, and help with exposure if you need it
  • Online sharing of workshop images from each pair, to be emailed during the week after the workshop; images from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website (anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Fancy cameras not required.

Participants should be in reasonable health, and able to climb down a short hill to access the shoreline.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera, of course!
  • memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • cable release (desirable)
  • graduated neutral density filter (desirable)
  • sturdy walking shoes (waterproof, if you want to wade into the water)

Where: Scarborough Bluffs.
Driving directions to the meeting point at East Point Park will be provided upon registration.

Tuition: $100 + HST per parent-child pair

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 5:30pm-9:00pm (sunset at 8:16pm)

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Fall Colour in York Regional Forest

Learn to see creatively while enjoying the magnificent Fall colours in this oasis of nature just north of the city. The tall and majestic trees in York Regional Forest create a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere for photography.

Space is limited to a maximum of six participants ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

Fall Colours
© Julie Waterhouse Photography

 

Included:

  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In the field exercises designed to draw out your creativity -- as many or as few as you want.
  • In-the-field instruction on visual design and composition, and help with exposure if you need it
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field is not the best time to learn your camera settings! Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • camera (digital or film)
  • memory cards
  • spare battery
  • tripod (essential for the evening light)
  • cable release (desirable)
  • graduated neutral density filter (desirable)
  • circular polarizing filter (desirable)
  • comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing
  • a flashlight for after sunset

Where: One of the northern tracts of the York Regional Forest, just north of the city off Highway 48. Exact location provided to workshop registrants.

Tuition: $60 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 3:30pm - 7pm (sunset at 6:37pm)

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Improve Your Digital Photography (Classroom)

You've bought a fancy DSLR camera, with lots of Megapixels, but do you really know how to make the most of it?! Kick your photographs up a notch, from "snapshots" to images you'll be proud of! We will discuss both the technical and the creative aspects of photography. If you're interested in getting more out of your camera, and more out of your images, this is the workshop for you!

It's not about going through every button and dial on your camera, or about memorising a set of rules about composition and exposure. Instead, it's about learning why you'd want to make certain choices about shutter speed and aperture, so you'll know what to do in any situation.

We'll delve into the principles behind exposure, so you understand how and when and why to shoot in aperture mode, shutter priority mode or manual mode. You should come away with a solid understanding of how depth of field, shutter speed, ISO, and the available light combine to create your exposure. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the histogram, and how to use it. We will also look at the principles of visual design (line, shape, texture, colour) so that you understand how to create great compositions that work. We will relate the above concepts to landscape, motion, still life, portrait and macro photography.

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It won't be dry, I promise!  We'll also talk about creativity, and putting emotion into your pictures.

A unique and valuable aspect to this workshop is a group evaluation session. You will send three images to the instructor ahead of the workshop. They will be critiqued during the workshop (you may remain anonymous if you choose!). You will learn not only from the feedback on your own images, but also by hearing critique of others' images.

Julie’s passionate enthusiasm for photography and personalised teaching style combine for a memorable experience. This workshop is restricted to a maximum of 12 participants. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Tuition: $60 per person + HST

Save money!! If you pay for two or more workshops at a time, you receive a $10 discount on each workshop! So, have more fun and save by bringing a friend or partner! Or mix and match multiple workshops for yourself, and save while improving your photography!

When: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 1pm - 4pm

Where: Richmond Hill location
(Exact location will be provided to participants.)

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Night Photography

We have a rare opportunity where a both a new moon and a full moon each falls on a Saturday in September. Join Julie for one or both night shoots at a very special "dark sky" preserve in the Muskokas, with little or no light pollution. The area offers a natural setting of peaceful wilderness, with trees, rocky out-croppings and a river. At night, enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Milky Way.

The new moon night (September 15th) will have the best visibility of the stars. The emphasis will be on captuaring both star point and star trail shots.

The full moon night (September 29th) will emphasise moonlit landscapes and light painting. The moon will rise half an hour before sunset this night, allowing you to capture great shots from evening into darkness.

Choose to attend one shoot, or both. Both workshops include a detailed video tutorial to prepare you with instructions ahead of time.

Space is limited to a maximum of six participants on each night to ensure the best experience for everyone, so register early!

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When:

Saturday, September 15th, 2012, 6:30pm until you flake out!
(new moon, sunset at 7:30pm)

AND / OR

Saturday, September 29th, 2012, 6:00pm until you flake out!
(full moon, moonrise at 6:30pm, sunset at 7:00pm)

Included:

  • An instructional video (sent a few weeks ahead of the workshop) explaining and illustrating night photography techniques
  • A light snack of muffins, juice or water, granola bars and apples
  • In-the-field instruction on night photography techniques
  • Online evaluation of 3 images from each participant, to be emailed during the week after the workshop (images and critiques from all participants will be made available for all to see on a private website, anonymously if desired)

Prerequisites:

Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Novices should have a basic understanding of exposure, and how to adjust their shutter speed and aperture before attending the workshop. In the field (and especially in the dark!) is not the best time to learn how to operate your camera. Visit Julie's photography tips website to prepare and learn more about exposure basics.

Please check the "What to bring to the workshop" list for the required equipment; a DSLR camera and tripod are necessary for this workshop.

A few weeks before the workshop, you will be provided with an instructional video on night photography. It is very important that you review this before the workshop, as it will teach you all the theory you need to know for night photography. The field workshop will be an opportunity to put the information in the video into practice.

What to bring to the workshop:

  • DSLR camera with manual exposure controls and a bulb setting for > 30 sec exposures
  • memory cards
  • spare batteries for camera and flashlights
  • a sturdy tripod (essential)
  • cable or remote shutter release (one with a built in timer is ideal)
  • digital watch or other timer, if not built into your release
  • compass
  • flashlight (one with adjustable brightness is desirable)
  • coloured gels that fit over your flashlight (optional)
  • other forms of lighting like candles, lanterns, or portable battery-powered flash (for off-camera use)
  • appropriate clothing for the weather; layers work best
  • sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots
  • a flashlight or headlamp for navigating after sunset (a red light is very useful; it does not damage your night vision)

Where: A special "Dark Sky" Preserve in the Muskokas
(Exact location will be provided to participants.)

Note: Optional carpooling from the carpool lot at Highway 400 and Highway 9 (aka Davis Dr)

Tuition: $90 +HST per person for one workshop (includes video tutorial)
Save money!! $150 +HST if you sign up for both night workshops (includes video tutorial)

September 15 New Moon field trip option:
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Night Photography Workshop Package
(both Sept 15 and Sept 29 workshops):
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One-On-One Coaching
Receive one-on-one coaching, customised to your needs. Topics may include Photoshop, Lightroom, printing, workflow, exposure or composition basics, photography technique, close-up photography, or image critique. Image critique may be done by e-mail if you prefer. Contact Julie to schedule a time.

Buy in one (1) hour blocks for $45/hour + HST. Edit the quantity in the shopping cart to choose how many hours.

Save money!! If you book 3 hours or more at a time, the rate drops to $40/hour. That's $120 +HST for three (3) hours.

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Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you again for a great workshop on Friday. I learned so much and can't wait to start practicing!  You are an excellent teacher.

-– Lesley R., Richmond Hill

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