WWC Walk with Camera
Sunday 29 June
Garden District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Street Photography
Sunday 13 July
Bay St., Toronto - 11:15am - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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.
Bird Photography
Sunday 27 July
Bloor St W - 9am - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to catch those great bird life images. Interesting techniques, tips, concepts, settings and capture birds in flight, portraits, composition.
During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the birds in winter at thier habitat.
Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 August
Sir Issac Brock Bridge - 7pm - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Beginner-Advanced Photography Class
Sunday 24 August
Downtown Ontario - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
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.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 07 September
Front St E - 11am - 2 Hours
Dakshnamoorthy Parivallal
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 29 June
Port Whitby - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 05 July
University of Waterloo - 10am - 2 Hours
Nic van Heerden
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures. In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 July
West-end of Hamilton Harbour - 10am - 3 Hours
Trevor Black
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.
Sunrise Photography Meetup
Sunday 13 July
Lakeview Park - 5am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunrise. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 19 July
Trillium Dr, Kitchener - 10am - 2 Hours
Nic van Heerden
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Sunday 27 July
Port Whitby - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 02 August
Waterloo - 9pm - 2 Hours
Nic van Heerden
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.
Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 09 August
West-end of Hamilton Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Trevor Black
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 10 August
Simcoe Street South - 10am - 3 Hours
Ashraful Khan
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.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 16 August
Waterloo - 10am - 2 Hours
Hailey Minda
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Sunday 24 August
Simcoe Street South - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashraful Khan
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
