Photo Program
INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Please be informed that it’s MANDATORY to register for our Photo Workshops. Send us an email or call us to register.
During our workshops, we will teach you a number of aspects relating to photography including the following: use of manual settings, dealing with shifting light in an uncontrolled environment, working fast with unpredictable subjects, using simple field techniques in natural and urban settings.
We’ll encourage shooting “outside the box”, being creative and thinking differently.
Handouts will be provided for most of the workshops.
A follow-up critique through email by Nina will be provided after each workshop.
In summary, we will help you to become a better photographic artist.
Equipment you will need for these workshops:
- Any digital camera/DSLR camera with a telephoto and a wide-angle lens, or zoom lens equivalent. Also, photo enthusiasts with smaller cameras, mirror-less, non-DSLRs, point & shoot/Bridge Cameras will also benefit from our workshops.
- Tripod or some sort of camera support, especially for night/indoor photography.
- Cable release or remote control, especially for night/indoor photography.
- A pop-up or external flash will come in handy
- Rain protection for the camera
Winter 2023/2024 Workshops
We are not currently offering any specific photo workshops. However, if you want a private or semi-private session, we can arrange that for you. Topics can be anything from landscape to wildlife, including safari parks like Parc Omega in Quebec. A private session for photography is $150, HST included. If alright with you, we will reduce the price to $85 per person, HST included, if we open the session up to a minimum of three participants (two in addition to yourself).
Transport, food, accommodation, park entrance fees etc is not included in the price. Contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com for any inquiries, questions or bookings.
We’ll encourage shooting “outside the box”, being creative and thinking differently.
Handouts will be provided for most of the workshops.
A follow-up critique through email by Nina will be provided after each workshop.
In summary, we will help you to become a better photographic artist.
Saturday, June 24 – Purdon Fen; Showy Ladyslipper Photography Workshop
Time: 7:00 am to noon-ish – meet at the Carp Park-n-Ride – https://goo.gl/maps/JTHMpnqkS2m6GrZ26 – $100.00 per person HST incl.
The Purdon Conservation Area was created to preserve Canada’s largest colony of Showy Lady’s Slipper. In mid-to-late June, this spectacular pink & white orchid thrives in this unique Cedar swamp. At its peak, we can potentially have thousands of blooms in a concentrated area. Hopefully conditions will warrant countless photo opportunities. During this workshop, we cover topics like maximizing sharpness, achieving proper exposure, and finding strong compositions in a natural environment. Other bog flowers also exist here including Pitcher Plant and Sundew. We also hope to encounter a variety of frogs and birds. The surrounding area will ring with the chorus of birds on territory, including several species of warblers, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Scarlet Tanager. To register, contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com
Sunday, August 6 – Bird & Wildlife Photography Workshop
Time: 7:00am to 10:00am – Meet at Andrew Haydon Park West Parking Lot, off Carling Ave., and Acres Road – https://goo.gl/maps/vx4XAy6CcQ3Pqa9F9 – $85.00 HST included
Wild animals are among the most difficult subjects to photograph. They’re typically weary of humans, and unwilling to cooperate for the camera. Regardless, we should be able to find some subjects that tolerate our intrusions as we take steps to optimize light and compositional situations. By surrounding ourselves with local fauna like gulls, herons and waterfowl, we can learn how to approach wildlife in order to capture prize-winning images that will thrill our audiences. Learn how to “read” light for the best exposure and how to analyze your environment so you can pick the best angles for creating aesthetically pleasing images. Become aware of several techniques that maximize the sharpness, colour and overall quality of your images. You can expect to be a much better wildlife photographer after this workshop. To register, contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com
Sunday, August 20 – Wildflower & Macro Photography Workshop
Time: 7:00am to 10:00am- Meet at the Dewberry Trail at the end of Dolman Ridge Road, off Anderson Road – https://goo.gl/maps/D4FHQZQWyb5sTTkEA – $85.00 HST included
This summer, take the plunge into the world of Close-up Photography, especially of various flowers and associated pollinators. This includes capturing pro-quality macro images of smaller life forms like butterflies, plants and colourful blooms. We’ll visit a couple of local habitats with plenty of colourful blooms, animated invertebrates and natural compositions. We’ll look for a variety of summer flowers, butterflies, bees and spiders. We might even find some frogs, mammals and birds. During this workshop, expect to learn how to improve your field techniques, especially relating to macro and close-up photography. Topics include working quickly and efficiently in the field, maximizing depth of field, recognizing good compositions and taking advantage of ambient light. We’ll also enjoy beautiful rural woodland settings. Bring your tripod, monopod, flash and a variety of lenses, especially your Macro lens if you have one. To register, contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com
Sunday, August 27 – Landscape & Scenery Photography Workshop
Time: 7:00am to 11:00pm – Meet at The Information Kiosk (Gatineau Park Welcome Area), Promenade de la Gatineau (Gatineau Parkway), North of Tache Blvd. – https://goo.gl/maps/Mwx238Wx8CS8jz7P6 – $100.00 HST included
The Gatineau Hills and Outaouais Region, north of Ottawa, provide many beautiful settings – ideal for photographing landscapes and scenery. We’ll explore the region’s endless forests, agricultural fields and open wetlands looking to capture many aesthetically-pleasing images. Tony will provide guidance on how to get sharp and colourful images while looking for powerful compositions with strong impact. Learn how to interpret light for proper exposure, how to maximize sharpness and clarity, how to recognize the most interesting subjects and where to place them in the frame for the best possible compositions. To register, contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com
Field Trip Guidelines & Useful Info:
- Note that customers of Always an Adventure Inc. are responsible for making their own arrangements for accommodation, transportation and payments for such arrangements is at their own expense.
- Transportation will be by personal vehicle. Due to Covid, we do not encourage carpooling.
- All transportation costs, ferry costs, park fees, food, accommodation and refreshments are not included in the price.
- During times of hot weather, insect repellent and sunscreen lotion come in handy.
- It’s mandatory to register for our photo workshops. Register by email
- Payment is by cheque, PayPal or e-Transfer. Make cheque payable to “Always An Adventure Inc” and contact us for payment by PayPal. We prefer payments by eTransfer.
- Always An Adventure Inc. is not to be held liable for any unforeseen circumstances that might arise during workshops and all participants must sign a liability, damage and injury release waiver.
- Always An Adventure Inc. expects all participants to follow local Covid guidelines at all times.
- participants must accept and sign the Always An Adventure Inc. trip waiver to join our overnight trips
Transport, food, accommodation, park entrance fees etc is not included in the price. Contact us at TonysAlwaysAnAdventure@gmail.com for any inquiries, questions or bookings.
We’ll encourage shooting “outside the box”, being creative and thinking differently.
Handouts will be provided for most of the workshops.
A follow-up critique through email by Nina will be provided after each workshop.
In summary, we will help you to become a better photographic artist.
