Intro to Photography Collaborative Workshop 01/11

Intro to Photography Workshop

My name is Claire Thomas, and I'm a photographer who was born and raised in St. Marys. I'm passionate about people, community, and well... taking photos! I love connecting with others and sharing the skills I’ve learned over the past 10 years through professional work, my program at Langara College, and various publications.

I created this photography workshop as a warm, cozy, relaxed, and fun space to learn, connect, and keep your creative juices flowing.

This hands-on workshop is designed for beginner photographers who want to feel more confident using a DSLR/mirrorless and start creating images they’re proud of.

I’ll be taking a maximum of 8 students to ensure there’s plenty of time for individual guidance, space to ask questions, and thoughtful feedback on your work.

What we’ll cover:

• How to use a DSLR/mirrorless and shoot in manual mode
• Composition basics
• Lighting 101 (working with natural light)
• Portrait techniques for photographing people more confidently
• Simple file management
• Basic editing

What’s included:

• Coffee
• Lunch
• Two fun shooting exercises with feedback
• A relaxed, collaborative environment where you might even leave with a new photography friend
• A cheat sheet to take home about the most crucial points we cover in the workshop

Bring your own:

• DSLR Camera (if you don’t have one and need to borrow one, please ask before booking. Might be able to help 1-2 people with that)
• Charged camera battery
• Memory card with available space
• Notebook and pen or a laptop

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Schedule outline:

9:00–9:30 arrive, get coffee, settle in, introductions

9:30–10:30 photography basics part one

10:30–11:30 exercise one

11:30–12:15 lunch and feedback from exercise one

12:15–1:15 photography basics part two

1:15–2:15 exercise two

2:15–2:30 feedback from exercise two

This workshop is about learning together, trying new things, and building your confidence with a camera. It will be a relaxed and low-pressure environment.

I’m really excited to meet you, shoot, and share our experiences and love for photography! :)

The exact address will be provided to ticket holders only.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me

Contact:

clairedeannathomas@gmail.com

https://www.clairifly.com/

https://instagram.com/clairifly