Edmonton Photography Classes

Join former Professional Photographers of Canada’s Photographic artist of the Year for Alberta, Darlene Hildebrandt for a photography class on Available Light Photography that will touch on some of the basics of using available lighting (window light and reflectors) along with small flash as fill-light for portraits. These techniques are great for child portraits or pet photography, done in your own home.

Infant lit with available light from window

“I’d like to thank Darlene Hildebrandt for her “Available Lighting” course. I drove from Calgary to Edmonton to take this course not sure what to expect, and I must say that I was not disappointed! Darlene provided excellent training and has given me the confidence and knowledge I need to take my photography to the next level! I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their photography skills and take their picture creation to the next level. Thank you Darlene, I look forward to attending more of your classes.” – Tim A., Calgary AB

Available light photography example - Darlene H.

Course content for our Available Light Photography Classes includes:

• what equipment to use –  camera, light meter, reflector kit, speedlights, light modifiers (minimal), light stands, tripod
• can be done with Point and Shoot style cameras except for the fill flash techniques
• how to set up for images lit by window light
• why the angle of lighting is this important and how to create and control it
• what is lighting ratio along with how to measure and control it
• things to watch out for that could ruin your portrait and how to correct for them
• camera shake, subject movement, harsh lighting, poor direction of lighting, spotting light
• how to choose when to use a white, silver, gold, transparent or even a black reflector and why
• how to balance fill flash with available or ambient light in the room or outdoors
• how to use bounce flash indoors as fill light
• adding an interesting element to the portrait (backgrounds, foregrounds, props)

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course – I have attended a coupleof seminars at a competing photography store, and have been disappointed with the level and presentation of the instruction. This course was fabulous and was filled with information, much of which was new to me and I felt challenged. When I left the course I was very happy that I had learned so much new information and techniques that I could go away and follow up on and practise. (I’m a kinesthetic learner!) I also enjoyed your sharing of tips throughout the day, and have already been able to impress a friend with the leaning forward pose to lose the double chin!” – Anna E., Edmonton

Available light photography example 2 - Darlene H

About your instructor for the Available Light Photography Classes

Darlene brings more than 24 years experience as a professional photographer to Burwell School of Photography. She is a graduate of the Nait Photography program and was a highly honoured and awarded member of the PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) for 18 years, winning Photographic Artist of the Year in Alberta in 2006. She has worked professionally in the areas of commercial photography (product photography, food photography, editorial portraits, and event coverage); portrait and wedding photography (running her own studio for 11 years); and most recently travel and fine art photography.

Her work proudly hangs in many people’s homes and has been featured in several magazines including: Good Sam’s “Highways”; Night of Artists annual; Art Trends; the Notebook; Photo District News; as well as at various local festivals and events; and currently at Daffodil Gallery in Edmonton.

Darlene is a seasoned traveler having spent time in Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Peru, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, Spain, and 6 months in the US on an extended RV trip. Darlene loves exotic locales, exotic food and experiencing different countries directly through the local people and the cultural arts. She enjoys helping others and she also teaches classes with McBain Camera, Metro Continuing Education and her own Travel Photo Tours. Her goal is to bring her passion to photographer to others, and help new photographers improve their images and have fun.

Darlene currently teaches the courses Available Light Photography, Night Photography and HDR Photography at the Burwell School of Photography.

Available Light photography example 3 - Darlene H

This workshop includes:

• 12 hours of classroom instruction
• Hot lunch on both days consisting of a choice of main course, 2 salads, soup, side dishes and desert
• Certificate of completion
• Small group size, limited to 12 participants

Itinerary and Location

• Providence Renewal Centre • 3005 119 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
• Saturday, May 12th 9:00am – 4:00pm: Classroom instruction
• Sunday, May 13h 9:00am – 4:00om: Classroom instruction

Workshop Costs

• $250 Canadian Dollars (plus tax).
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