Workshop Calendar

Love Your Camera - Heart Series
Nov
6
to Jan 15

Love Your Camera - Heart Series

Learn how to capture clear and crisp photos you’ll not only cherish forever but be proud to share and display. You don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture amazing photos of life’s most precious moments.

Love Your Camera Heart Series is designed for the newbie photographer or to refresh and master key camera functions along with the fundamentals of photography.

In just one session you will gain confidence and understanding of the key principles to creating amazing photos including:

  • Composition

  • Exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO)

  • Must know camera modes & functions

  • Focal points & finding focus

  • Depth of field (blurred background)

  • Motion in all its forms

  • Light & exposure compensation

Workshops offered Sunday, Wednesday and Friday or on request. .

Now is the perfect time to connect, create and capture the spectacular Okanagan summer - and discover the incredible world of photography. Never miss another once in a lifetime photo.

Whether you own a DSLR or not, this is a day you will remember and capture forever. Access to a camera can be provided on request with no extra fee.

To register, email donna@donnakoch.com. Please note your preferred date and any special requests. Fees accepted by e-transfer.

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Essence Series - Flora & Fauna
Nov
6
to Jan 15

Essence Series - Flora & Fauna

Get ready to capture amazing photos of the myriad of flora and fauna in our very own backyard. Explore through the lens of your camera and create stunning photographs of all mother nature offers in flowers, fungi, forest, water, creatures small and large.

It’s time to apply what you’ve learned in the Heart Series or have been practicing on your own. If you’re actively shooting in either Manual or Aperture Priority and have a reasonable grasp of the exposure triangle, you’re ready to level up your creative nature as a photographer.

Learn, practice and create your photographic style including:

  • Composition & close-ups (macro)

  • Exposure compensation & lighting

  • Manual focus & depth of field

  • Creative exploration

  • Lens & equipment selection

  • And much more

Workshops offered Sunday, Wednesday and Friday or on request.

Take your photography to the next level - explore and discover the many genres of photography. Each workshop is designed to cater to and enhance your knowledge and experience with your camera.

To register, email donna@donnakoch.com. Please note your preferred date and any special requests. Fees accepted by e-transfer

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Essence Series - Motion, Movement & Light
Nov
6
to Jan 15

Essence Series - Motion, Movement & Light

You will never look at motion or light the same way again. Capturing motion no longer needs to lead to fuzzy, unclear photos. Learn to FREEZE, BLUR and ZOOM to capture the many modes of motion in any light situation.

It’s time to apply what you’ve learned in the Heart Series or have been practicing on your own. If you’re actively shooting in either Manual or Aperture Priority and have a reasonable grasp of the exposure triangle, you’re ready to level up your creative nature as a photographer.

Learn, practice and create your photographic style including:

  • Composition

  • Freezing, blurring, panning & zooming

  • Seeking perfect light (harsh vs soft light)

  • Action & sports photography

  • Sunstars & silhouettes

  • Light meter selection

  • Shutter release & self-timer

  • Using a tripod

  • And much more

Workshops offered Sunday, Wednesday and Friday or on request.

Take your photography to the next level - explore and discover the many genres of photography. Each workshop is designed to cater to and enhance your knowledge and experience with your camera.

To register, email donna@donnakoch.com. Please note your preferred date and any special requests. Fees accepted by e-transfer.

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Essence Series - Landscape & Nature
Nov
6
to Jan 15

Essence Series - Landscape & Nature

Are you ready to capture stunning photos of the amazing landscape and scenery around you? Whether staying close to home, heading out on a remote hike or a relaxing vacation, you will capture spectacular photos to share the experience with everyone you know.

It’s time to apply what you’ve learned in the Heart Series or have been practicing on your own. If you’re actively shooting in either Manual or Aperture Priority and have a reasonable grasp of the exposure triangle, you’re ready to level up your creative nature as a photographer.

Learn, practice and create your photographic style including:

  • Rule of odds & other composition tools

  • Optimizing light & exposure

  • Creating perspective (position & lens selection)

  • Depth of field

  • Waterfall veils (moving water)

  • Wildlife & nature

  • Panoramas & HDR

  • And much more

Workshops offered Sunday, Wednesday and Friday or on request.

Take your photography to the next level - explore and discover the many genres of photography. Each workshop is designed to cater to and enhance your knowledge and experience with your camera.

To register, email donna@donnakoch.com. Please note your preferred date and any special requests. Fees accepted by e-transfer

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Essence Series - People & Pets
Nov
6
to Jan 15

Essence Series - People & Pets

Bring out the very best of those you love most and capture their spirit through the lens of your camera. Get ready to take amazing photos of the people and pets that matter most. Never miss a great shot of birthdays, weddings, family adventures and lifelong friendships.

It’s time to apply what you’ve learned in the Heart Series or have been practicing on your own. If you’re actively shooting in either Manual or Aperture Priority and have a reasonable grasp of the exposure triangle, you’re ready to level up your creative nature as a photographer.

Learn, practice and create your photographic style including:

  • Composition & lighting

  • Posing people, pets & groups

  • Candid captures

  • Focus & depth of field

  • Communicating & directing your subject

    And much more

Workshops offered Sunday, Wednesday and Friday or on request.

Take your photography to the next level - explore and discover the many genres of photography. Each workshop is designed to cater to and enhance your knowledge and experience with your camera.

To register, email donna@donnakoch.com. Please note your preferred date and any special requests. Fees accepted by e-transfer

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