London Ontario  March 9th  

An all-day workshop 10am-5pm Oxford Learning Centre Head Office, 747 Hyde Park,  Suite 230

Part 1  10am-12pm

How and why your camera works. Why what you see through your camera is not always what you get.
Understanding shutter speeds and apertures and other mechanical things. An introduction to making great pictures, as opposed to taking pictures, plus open forum Q and A.  Free limited seating email don@donmartel.com to reserve a spot.

Part 2 12:30pm –  5pm.

A hands-on workshop indulging into the elements of design regardless of the subject matter. Understanding of light and its properties, when interpreted by a camera (including flash).  Surefire tips for gaining impact. Understanding the components of great photographs and how to make them. Last hour 4pm – 5pm,  hands-on practice.  Seating is limted.  Reserve your spot early to insure a spot.  don@donmartel.com

$85 Included: Notes email don@donmartel.com to reserve your space  Payments:  Etransfers don@donmartel.com, Credit Cards by phone:  email don@donmartel.com  or paypal below




Armstrong BC,  Farewell Canyon   April 26-May 2

An introduction to Digital Photography.

Understanding the basic principles of your camera and how it sees differently than you see.   April 26 5:30-8:30pm

Landscapes and Waterscapes Workshop                  April 27 Armstong  BC  9am – 4pm

Learn landscape techniques and approaches and simple tips for visual impact.  We will delve into the building blocks of design and explore the use of lens and shutter speeds to create images that are impossible to see with the eye. Seating is limited so reserve your spot now by emailing don@donmartel.com    $110

After a 30-minute lunch break, we will be working off-site at nearby locations.   This workshop is open to all levels of experience.

People / Portrait Workshop        April 2/  Vernon BC.

Do you want to learn simple valuable tips when photographing people?  This workshop will show you how to apply visual design to formal, informal portraits and journalistic portraits.  We will use a variety of available light and flash techniques. We will also explore the psychology of successful portrait photography and easy posing techniques. Seating is limited,  reserve your spot now  email  don@donmartel.com

After a 30min lunch break, we will be working at a couple close off-site locations. This is open to all levels of experience in photography.     $110

Save on all three workshops  $265.00   Seating is limited,  reserve your spot now  email  don@donmartel.com

3 days in Farewell Canyon (limited to 4 participants)  $299