Workshops

Bayfield – Windsor cyclist and global adventurer Don Martel May 30^th 2026

10:00am “The Adventures and Misadventures of a Cycle Around the World,” kicks off at 10:00am. Martel will share never-before-seen images and harrowing stories from his solo journey across continents—offering a unique look at the resilience required to navigate the world on two wheels.

Fundraising Event with “Give what you can” for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron County

12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch

2:00 PM – 6pm : “The Best Camera is the One in Your Hand and the Art of Seeing,” a relaxed 1-day photography workshop $85 spots are limited.

https://www.pcob.ca/fff to book it. 5 spots remaining

Windsor

“The Best Camera is the One in Your Hand,” a relaxed 1-day photography workshop May 16th at Bedford United Church in Windsor!

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Focus: Lighting, Visual Design, and exposure control

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: How your camera sees it.

Exposure Control: Locking focus and using the brightness slider.
Lens Selection: Choosing between Ultra-Wide, Wide, and Telephoto.
Digital vs. Optical: Why “zooming with your feet” is better than pinching the screen.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Light

Front Light: Using the sun at your back for vivid color.
Side Light: Creating 90-degree shadows to reveal texture and depth.
Back Light: Facing the light to create dramatic silhouettes.
Overcast Light: Using clouds or shade for soft, even light.
Dappled light: When to use it and when not to

Lunch Break: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Afternoon: Design & Execution
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Visual Design & Composition

Symmetry & Centering: Creating powerful, balanced images by breaking “standard” rules.
Leading Lines: Using paths, fences, or architecture to pull the eye through the frame.
Negative Space: Using “emptiness” (sky, plain walls) to isolate your subject.
Point of View (POV): Shooting from extreme high or low angles to transform the mundane.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM: The Lighting & Design Exercise

Exercise 1 (Symmetry + Front Light): A centered subject in bright, direct light.
Exercise 2 (Texture + Side Light): A high-contrast shot showing deep shadows on a surface.
Exercise 3 (Silhouette + Back Light): A dark, sharp shape against a bright background.
Exercise 4 (Minimalism + Overcast): Simple design and negative space in soft, flat light.
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Mobile Editing & Critique
Polishing shots

Group showcase: Celebrating the best shot of the day.

, Bayfield May 30, Grand Manan NB, August 13-15 –