Digital Photography Workshops Spring 2024

The “Digital Photography Workshop Series” is offered through the Chester Municipality Recreation “Explore Life” Program Starting April 24th, 2024. This Workshop Series has been offered since 2018, and consistently receives A+ reviews. The Series is made up of Two (2) Workshops; “Digital Photography 101” & “Digital Photography 102” each are Six (6) Weeks in duration which also include; weekly assignments plus Three (3) field trips.

Digital Photography 101, (Cost $100) part 1 of the 2 part series, is a comprehensive Six (6) week workshop intended for the beginner, which sets the foundation on topics such as; exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, metering modes, including camera settings. The course materials include professional slides in pdf format, the recorded class videos, and camera settings in pdf format. The included weekly assignments and the Three (3) field trips provide the student with 1 on 1 help with hands on experience directly associated with the in class learning sessions. The camera requirement for this course is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. Register on or before April 19th 2024 Here: Chester Municipality Recreation Spring 2024 Program Digital Photography 101

Digital Photography 102, (Cost: $100) part 2 of the series, is a comprehensive Six (6) week workshop concentrating on techniques and composition intended for the beginner and intermediate photographer, who wants to learn more about understanding light, colour, resolution, controlling your camera in different situations, introduction to post-processing, backups and what to do with your photos such as calendar creation and photo books. The course materials include slides in pdf format, the recorded class videos, and camera settings in pdf format. The included weekly assignments and the Three (3) field trips provide the student with 1-on-1 help with hands on experience directly associated with the in class learning sessions. The camera requirement for this course is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. Register on or before May 29th 2024 Here: Chester Municipality Recreation Spring 2024 Program Digital Photography 102

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If you are looking for detailed information on any of our course offerings please visit our courses page.

Episode 21 – Wayne Simpson – Elora, Ontario

Podcast Episode #21 – Apr 15, 2024

In this podcast interview we will be talking to Wayne Simpson, a professional photographer, author, and educator currently based in Elora, Ontario.

You Can Learn Photography Podcast Episode #21 with Wayne Simpson (mp3)
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Wayne Simpson is an Ojibwe author and photographer from Aamjiwnaang First Nation based in the quaint village of Elora, Ontario. Wayne specializes in dramatic portraiture and landscape photography.

What began as a side passion while working as a graphic designer in Calgary, Alberta, has now blossomed into the full-time, creative endeavour that is proudly Wayne Simpson Photography.

Simpson’s ultimate goal, whether he is photographing a person or a place, is to create images that evoke emotion and a sense of mystery. Exceptionally executed, his portraits hold a mythic quality and hint at a deeper story, beckoning the viewer to wonder about the subject’s life and experience. He actively seeks out many of his subjects and builds a rapport with them before a portrait is created. His award-winning landscape photography, on the other hand, showcases the mood, drama, and extraordinary beauty of the planet’s wilder places and inspires the viewer to appreciate the more subtle details.

As an educator, Wayne Simpson conducts portrait and landscape photography workshops throughout Canada – from the peaks of Banff National Park to the beautiful coastline of Prince Edward Island.

You can follow Wayne’s work and learn more from the following links:
■ Website: waynesimpsonphotography.com
■ Facebook: waynesimpsonphotography
■ Instagram: waynesimpsonphoto

From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser. These are a selection of Wayne’s images discussed during the Showcase on the Podcast.

YouTube Video’s mentioned on the Podcast:
Legacy – SIGMA 28mm, 40mm AND 105mm Art Primes, by Sigma Canada. Follow along as SIGMA Pro Photographer Wayne Simpson photographs Frank Kuiack , the last remaining fishing guide in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. Film by: Kyle McDougall
Through The Lens S05E04 @waynesimpsonphoto by Adorama
Ep. 58 – Resilience and the Power of Portraiture with Wayne Simpson – by Rising Laterally

Wayne’s personal journey of connection to a once forbidden culture

Photo labs mentioned on the podcast:
Smokestack Digital fine art prints in Hamilton.
Technicare Imaging photo lab in Edmonton.

Wayne’s Lighting Equipment mentioned on the podcast
STROBEPRO – Godox AD600BM
STROBEPRO – Godox AD600 Pro TTL

The book Mentioned on the podcast (Amazon.ca)
How To Quit Drinking Without Willpower by Don Avesta

The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.