Don Martel Photography Workshops Ontario

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About

Don was first drawn to photography while enrolled in Business Administration at St. Clair College in Windsor.

His schooling led to an 11-year career in the IT field, which included travels throughout Canada and the United States. But his passion for photography was growing even more. That led to enrolment in various photographic workshops, which prepared him for the inevitable career change from computers to cameras.

In 1999 when he collaborated with Freeman Patterson during spring workshops in New Brunswick. He also teamed up with Marike Bruwer to conduct workshops on the west coast of South Africa in 2001.
Later that year, he conducted two, one-week workshops at Singing Sands near Tobermory with Marike. It proved popular so for the next 10 years he conducted week-long workshops in both the spring and fall on the Bruce Peninsula with help from James Sidney. He has conducted solo workshops on the shores of the Bruce Peninsula for the last five years.
He freelanced his photography skills for more than 25 years, which has brought him a wide variety of assignments and a wealth of experiences. In 2007, he was featured on CBC’s live radio program Ontario Today answering questions from callers about photography.
He’s been the subject of numerous feature articles in Canadian newspapers about his photograph goodwill trip to his hometown’s sister city, Tsumeb, Namibia, Africa which nearly cost him his life. Escaping tragedy has renewed his zest for life.

Don is the founder of the Windsor Photo Guild, which hosts the Windsor International Photo Seminar each November. He has also given lectures and presentations to many groups including Windsor Camera Club, Mississauga Camera Club, London Camera Club, Lake Shore Camera Club, Huntsville Camera Club, and presenter at Niagara Falls Regional Camera Clubs fall seminar. In 2014 and 2015 he did winter workshops at Shampers Bluff, N. B., with special guest Freeman Patterson. He conducted two impromptu people/portrait workshops that sold out immediately.
Publications: Kodak.com, National Geographic Society, Spaceweather.com Discovery Channel. Photo Life, Photo Digest, Borealis, Science Probe, Best Wishes, The Record, Windsor Chamber of Commerce, Windsor Tourism, Business Life, Windsor This Month, Best Wishes, The Windsor Star, The Londoner, London Free Press, Toronto Sun, Vancouver24, Woodstock Sentimental, Edmonton Sun.

contact info don@donmartel.com 519 984 6329

  • Testimonials

    You gave us so many lessons and teaching points – it was awesome! Big take-away for me – commit to your subject; exposure – set once, use many times; think about what you are trying to do with each photo – don’t just point and click – plan ahead. Oh yeah – Depth of Field and focus!  
    Carol, Fredricton New Brunswick
    THANK YOU Don Martel for another fun filled, information packed 2 days. Thanks to the BEAUTIFUL Models and the location of Milestone Studio! Now to Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
    Nelly Antic Nabuurs, Windsor
    I just wanted to say thanks for a great workshop/weekend in the Bruce! Hopefully, I’ll be able to join another workshop in the future. Thanks again!    
    Melanie, Windsor Ontario
    As an established photographer with 30+ years of experience, I’m always open to learning and improving my vision through workshops and studying other photographers whose work I admire. In photography as in life, one never stops learning. Don Martel’s workshops provide a wonderful opportunity to break from routine and look at the world through new eyes. Don’s years of experience as a professional photographer, his wonderful teaching style, passion and his stunning images will light a new spa… Read more
    Gerry Kiaser, Windsor Ont.
    FB message Don Martel I see that you are seeing with “new eyes” Paula O’Rourke Ah yes. I see the light! And lines, shapes, textures..
    Paula, Windsor
    Thanks very much, Don. I enjoyed the workshop and learned a ton!
    Simone Hobson, Windsor
    I had a great time- you did a terrific job.  Looking forward to going on another one of  your workshops some time so please keep in touch.
    Marsha Toronto Ontario
    Thanks, for a great weekend, it was fun and informative. Now let’s get out there and shoot the hell out of this place LOL although I may require new glasses as I am seeing in a whole new way.
    Karl, Quispamsis New Brunswick
    Thanks again for the weekend – I very much enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot. I promise to buy a tripod at some point…
    Lynne, Toronto Ontario
    Thanks Don!!!! A FUN today with nice people and some practical work!!! Real eye opener for me! Learned lots and looking forward to putting it to practice.
    Nelly Antic Nabuurs Windsor Ont.
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