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You can register:

  • In person: 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON Room C150
  • By phone: 613-727-0002 or 1-800-565-4723
  • Online: by visiting our online calendar
Basic Creative Photography MMA5008

Learn to master your digital or SLR film camera with this five-day course that takes students on a different outdoor trip each day. Learn about composition, depth of field, exposures, gear, travel tips, and much more as we explore the beautiful parks and urban landscape in and around Ottawa. Each morning, the basics are covered in an informal relaxed atmosphere with discussions, a slide show, and a critique of students photos taken on the previous days trip. No more scratching your head over technical jargon such as shutter speed, aperture, and film speed this course is aimed at giving students the confidence to get creative. By the last day, not only will you have attained a solid grasp of your camera, but you will have made new friends and discovered the beauty of Ottawa and surrounding area.

Date: July 7 to 11, 2008
Tuition:  $288.68
Additional Costs:  view supplies list

Instructor: Ralph Plath


Ralph is a freelance photographer, travel writer, and photojournalism instructor at Algonquin College. He has worked as a reporter, photographer, and editor for various newspapers across Canada. Ralph has travelled to many continents, including Australia, Asia, Central America, and Europe and his freelance work has appeared in such publications as the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen, and Paddler Magazine.