Just got a new camera, or having difficulty taking better photographs, are interested in jump starting or getting back into Photography? Come join us at our in-person interactive Photography Workshops offered through the Chester Municipality Recreation Program.
Take a look at the detailed information below about our Workshops and our Private in Person sessions. If you have any questions just contact us we’ll be happy to help.
We are currently offering Two (2) Instructor Led Interactive in-person Workshops; Spring 2026 Digital Photography 101 & Fall 2026 Digital Photography 102 which consistently receive A+ student reviews.
1. Spring 2026 – Digital Photography Workshop 101 – Foundation
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Six (6) Week in-person Workshop plus three (3) Field Trips
Cost $115 per person
Wednesday evenings 6:45pm – 8:45pm Apr 22, 2026 through May 27, 2026 plus three (3) Saturday on location field trips
Registration opens Apr 7, 2026 closes Apr 17, 2026
2. Fall 2026 – Digital Photography Workshop 102 – Techniques & Composition
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Six (6) Week in-person Workshop plus three (3) Field Trips
Cost $115 per person
Wednesday evenings 6:45pm – 8:45pm Sep 30, 2026 through Nov 4, 2026 plus three (3) Saturday on location Field Trips
Registration opens Sep 8, 2026 closes Sep 25, 2026
Our Quality A+ rated Digital Photography Workshops are priced to be affordable, providing exceptional value for your money includes many benefits:
- The included Assignments and Field Trips provide more hands on with one-on-one help as required with the instructor to answer your specific questions.
- HD video recordings and associated pdf’s of each in-person workshop session(s).
- Automatically enrolled in 12 monthly photo challenges which includes submitting one image for each challenge to receive constructive video feedback.
- You are not alone, Our “Once a Student Always a Student Policy“; provides you access to getting your questions answered, even after you have completed your workshop (some restrictions apply).
Private in Person Interactive Photography Training sessions are also available:
Our private sessions are focused on what you want to learn via an initial discussion, then create a plan with supporting material to achieve your goal. We then get together for your in-person session. Some example topics include; how to work with your camera, photography techniques, composition, and/or software related topics such as; ©Adobe Lightroom and ©Adobe Photoshop.
The cost for private individual (on-on-one) session is @$35/hr, we can tailor a session(s) to meet your needs. Any private session can be held in-person, or remotely via Zoom. To discuss your private workshop please contact us directly at info@dibphoto.ca or via our contact form. Each private session requires booking a minimum of two hours which also involves homework prior to the session.
How the private sessions work:
- Included, initial 1/2hr zoom meeting to identify what you want to learn
- Agree on a time and place for the in-person session
- Send payment via an e-transfer, for 2hr ($70) min session fee, to payment@dibphoto.ca
- You’ll receive homework material via email to complete before the session
- Meet for the 2hr one-on-one in-person session
- Included, follow up 1/2hr zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have
- Automatic enrolment to participate in our Monthly Photo challenges for a period of 12 months
Title: Digital Photography Workshop 101
Spring 2026 Dates: Wednesday – Six (6) in-person workshop interactive sessions: Apr 22, Apr 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27.
Saturday – Three (3) Field Trips: May 9, May 16, May 23.
Session(s) Time: 6:45pm – 8:45pm (2 hours)
Field Trip(s) Time: TBD – based on participant preference
Location: In-person Workshop Chester Area Middle School and at Field Trip locations
Cost: $115
Maximum # of Students: 6
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: Apr 7th, 2026
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Description: The Digital Photography Workshop 101 is the first of a two-part series consisting of six in-person classroom sessions plus three on location field trips focused on learning how to make better images. Intended for the beginner, this course sets the foundation on topics such as; exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, metering modes, including camera settings, and is for anyone not happy with their photos.
This workshop includes; instruction, hands on learning, weekly assignments and on location field trips. Student images are reviewed during the in-person sessions providing positive feedback to help everyone improve their photography.
Prerequisites: computer literacy on topics such as; files and folders, how to use email, an understanding of google drive, pdf reader, and how to get your photos from your camera to your computer.
The camera requirement for this workshop is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. No post-processing software is required, however an understanding of Microsoft photos app or Apple Mac iphoto app is beneficial.
Field Trips
There are three (3) field trips to practice what you’ve learned during the in-person sessions focusing on how to achieve a proper exposure and one on one help from the instructor. Each field trip takes approximately 2 – 3 hours.
Assignments
There are weekly assignments intended to help reinforce the in-person sessions as well as image submissions from the field trips.
Outline: Digital Photography 101 Foundation
1. Aperture
■ How Aperture controls exposure
■ Creative Control with Aperture
■ Depth Of Field
■ Hyper Focal Distance
2. Shutter Speed
■ How Shutter Speed controls exposure
■ What is focal length
■ How does shutter speed relate to motion
3. ISO
■ How ISO controls exposure
4. Exposure
■ The Exposure Triangle
■ What is exposure compensation
■ Understanding metering modes
■ The Histogram
5. Camera Settings
■ White Balance
■ The camera mode dial
■ Auto focus basics
Title: Digital Photography Workshop 102
Fall 2026 Dates: Wednesday – Six (6) in-person workshop interactive Sessions: Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4.
Saturday – Three (2) Field Trips: Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31
Session(s) Time: 6:45pm – 8:45pm (2 hours)
Field Trip(s) Time: TBD – based on participant preference
Location: In-person Workshop Chester Area Middle School and at Field Trip locations
Cost: $115
Maximum # of Students: 6
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: Sep 8, 2026
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Description: The Digital Photography Workshop 102 is the second of a two-part series consisting of six in-person sessions plus three on location field trips. We concentrate on techniques and composition intended for the beginner to intermediate photographer, who wants to learn more about understanding light, colour, resolution, controlling your camera in different situations, introduction to post-processing, self assessment and what to do with your photos. This course includes; instruction, hands on learning, weekly assignments and on location field trips. Student images are reviewed during the in-person sessions providing positive feedback to help everyone improve their photography.
Prerequisite is the Digital Photography Workshop 101 or already has similar knowledge.
The camera requirement for this course is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. Post-processing software used during the workshop is Photoscape X (free version).
Field Trips
There are three (3) field trips to practice what you’ve learned during the in-person sessions focusing on how to achieve a proper exposure and one on one help from the instructor. Each field trip takes approximately 2 – 3 hours.
Assignments
There are weekly assignments intended to help reinforce the in-person sessions including; learning how to create a calendar, as well as image submissions from the field trips.
Outline: Digital Photography 102 Techniques and Composition
1. Advanced Camera Settings
■ What is Colour Space
■ Image Resolution
■ Jpeg vs. Raw
2. Techniques
■ Minimum focus distance
■ Plane of focus
■ Another look at hyper focal distance
■ Exposing to the right
■ Exposure settings process
■ Learn about light
3. How to control your camera
■ What are the important settings for various genres of photography
■ Learn the techniques, tools and self analysis
4. Composition
■ What makes a good image
■ Rule of thirds, leading lines, frames, depth, etc…
5. Post Processing
■ Introduction to post processing
■ Simple examples using:
Photoscape X, Lightroom, Photoshop
6. What to do with you photos
■ Backup
■ Image resolution for print
■ Calendars, Prints, Books, Essays, etc…
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