The 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.

The 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.

You'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.

Everyone 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 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.

You 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.

Learn 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.

Learn 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.

Learn 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.

Learn the basic principles of photojournalism and visual storytelling to create eye-catching photos. These basics can be applied to improve many types of photography.

This 2 hour workshop covers the Library and Develop modules in Adobe Lightroom 4. You will learn everything you need to know to establish an effective workflow from importing your images, basic editing and conversions, to exporting your images and uploading them to social media.
*Students must bring a laptop with Lightroom 3 or 4 installed. Installation issues will not be covered.

Learn the methods to shoot Architectural subjects effectively and with impact. This hands on, on location course will cover composition, proper exposure, effective angles, depth of field, filter use, and the best lenses to use for the subject matter. A comprehensive working knowledge of your DSLR in manual mode is required.

At any moment of the day there is intense activity on the streets. Street photography allows us to freeze these activities and study what is taking place. Street photography captures life on city streets....to isolate an event or action and bring it to the viewers attention. This workshop includes a 3 hour classroom session and a 3 hour street shooting exercise. A good understanding of manual mode is required.

Here is an opportunity to take your street photography to a new level. We will be working with the upper limits of your ISO range and aperture. Photographing in the street after dark allows us to take advantage of colorful lights with unusual angles and a myriad of reflections. This workshop includes 3 hours of classroom time, and a 3 hour street shooting exercise. A good understanding of manual mode is required.

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard tool for photo retouching. In this course, the student learns basic retouching and enhancing of beauty and glamour photos. With just a few simple techniques, the student learns how to make the most of of their portraits by smoothing skin, enhancing lips and cheekbones and giving eyes life and sparkle!

Based on the "stay-cation" concept, this workshop will provide an opportunity to capture exciting local images and is ideal to assist in preparing for greater travel adventures. Here is a chance to become a tourist in your own town and discover a very vibrant Edmonton. Robert's Travel Photography workshop is conducted on a single day. The morning session provides best practice lecture, selecting your best equipment options and Q&A component. The afternoon session is designated to field work and will run rain or shine. If there is sufficient interest Robert will assign an Saturday for sharing and critique of images over coffee at Expressionz Cafe.

Robert's Landscape Photography workshop is conducted on a single day. The morning session provides best practice lecture, selecting your best equipment options and Q&A component. The afternoon session is designated to field work and will run rain or shine. If there is sufficient interest Robert will assign an Saturday for sharing and critique of images over coffee at Expressionz Cafe.

Robert's Landscape Photography workshop is conducted on a single day. The morning session provides best practice lecture, selecting your best equipment options and Q&A component. The afternoon session is designated to field work and will run rain or shine. If there is sufficient interest Robert will assign an Saturday for sharing and critique of images over coffee at Expressionz Cafe.