Workshops & Events
Want to Learn More About Photography?
Our experienced instructors will help expand your photographic skillset with workshops held at various locations. These classes cover a wide range of topics, in colour or black-and-white photography, using the latest digital imaging options. Workshops use techniques that are best developed utilizing a digital SLR or at a very minimum a digital camera that has full manual features. Evening workshops are divided into multiple sessions of approximately 2 hours each. Saturday workshops are full days of approximately 6 hours.
Workshop spaces will only be reserved with payment. Should you wish to cancel a spot in a workshop, 5 working days notice is required. If you have any questions, or to register for a workshop, please call 1-800-661-6980, or email workshops@mcbaincamera.com
2012 Workshop Schedule
Workshops Offered
Mastering Your Digital Camera
6 hour workshop, single day or 3 evenings
$150.00The foundation for all other workshops, Mastering your Digital Camera will teach you about the different shooting modes of your SLR. Some of the concepts covered are depth of field, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. It is recommended that you take this workshop before attempting others as the other workshops assume you already know this information. This workshop is offered as either a 3 evening workshop, or a Saturday single day workshop.
Macro Photography
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00The Macro photography workshop explores close up photography. It tography really is, and explore the various techniques and equipment to get the most out of your close-up shots. This workshop is offered as 2 evening sessions.
DSLR Video Basics
6 hour workshop, single day
$150.00You'll gain working knowledge of how to capture video using cinematography techniques. We'll cover a mix of artistic and technical techniques to help you create amazing video with your DSLR. You'll learn how to improve your video with a wide range of techniques such as how to get the steadiest shots, creative use of depth of field, and how to get the best sound. This course is a must for those who want to take their video skills to the next level.
Sports Photography
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00Everyone wants to be able to stop the action in sports. The sports photography workshop covers the techniques required to do exactly that. Covers shooting angles, timing, Offered as a 2 evening workshop.
Photo Editing
6 hour workshop, single day
$150.00Photo Editing gives you the skills to easily edit your images to maximize their impact, and bring them to the next level, whether you use Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Bring your laptop computer, and follow along through the steps. An easy-to-follow booklet is provided as well, which is yours to keep after the class.
Available Light
6 hour workshop, single day
$150.00You don't have to have a bright sunny day to get great pictures. The available light workshop deals with using only what you have available to work with. You'll learn how to get great pictures with almost any kind of lighting, as well as using different angles to take advantage of the light. This workshop is offered as a Saturday single day workshop.
Travel Photography
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00Want to get the best travel pictures? Our instructor will show you how to get the most of your camera while travelling. You'll learn how to better compose your travel pictures, and many other tips to help you get the best travel pictures around. This workshop is offered as 2 evening sessions.
Portrait Photography
6 hour workshop, single day
$175.00Learn to capture breath-taking portraits in any situation. This six hour course will cover a broad range of portrait styles, from candid snaps to formal studio shooting. Experienced instructors will help you develop technical and conceptual knowledge that will take your portraits to the next level. This class includes hands-on studio shooting with flash and strobe, as well as a tutorial with a professional makeup artist.
Studio Lighting
6 hour workshop, single day
$150.00Learn how to use studio lighting to create amazing images. Learn about metering, triggering, and positioning of lights to maximize the impact and effect. Mastering your digital camera is a recommended pre-requisite to this workshop.
Speedlight Basics
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00Learn how to create studio-quality effects in your own home using off camera flashes. Learn how to choose and use light modifiers and shapers, and master one, two and three-light setups. At least one speedlight is required for this workshop.
Night Photography
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00Learn the intricacies of night photography. Tips and tricks to get good shots after the sun goes down. Equipment needs, lighting, and post processing are all covered in this workshop.
Basic Photojournalism
4 hour workshop over 2 evenings
$100.00Learn the basic principles of photojournalism and visual storytelling to create eye-catching photos. These basics can be applied to improve many types of photography.
Workshop Instructors:
- Warren Gamache - www.devilmaycarephoto.ca
- Robert Goerzen - www.rgphotography.ca
- Bob Bittner - www.blueonbluephotography.com
- Angie Sobota - www.vintagereprise.com
- Darlene Hildebrandt - www.herviewphotography.com
- Jim Whitesell - www.jimwhitesell.com

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