Noel Chenier 
One of the toughest aspects of a Photo 365 is running out of ideas. I thought since we would be at the half way mark that you would like some! I just released an update to my Photography Assignment Generator App so I thought I’d share a couple from it!
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Turns out photography apps are just as vulnerable to the Harlem Shake craze as schools, TV hosts, offices, sports teams, etc are…and my Photography Assignment Generator app was leading the way!
I hope you enjoy it! There is also a behind the scenes video below the jump!
ABOUT THE VIDEO
I know the Harlem Shake craze is pretty much over, but the idea came to me so I did it.
I tried to make the app “dances” relate to their function…so the Instagram, Distressed FX, PhotoViva icons were brought into their respective apps and had filters, etc applied to them, I did the ripped page effect on the Photo365 app, turned the Simply B&W app icon to B&W and back, Big Lens app blurred…and some just had fun, like the Flickr dots bouncing around, the iColorama spin, or the Camera+ and Awesome changing places.
The Photo Rights app icon disappearing is a statement of the fact that Photographers Rights are in fact disappearing these days…
HOW THE VIDEO WAS MADE
Here’s a behind the scenes video on how I made this happen:
ABOUT THE APPS IN THE VIDEO
Here’s info on the various apps on this video, which I recommend you check out and download!
Photography Assignment Generators: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905
Completely unique photography apps that are all about inspiration and idea for taking photos. Versions for iPhone/iPod and iPad, for both SLR shooters and iPhoneographers.
More info at www.learnphoto.ca/apps.
Big Lens: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-lens/id470460905?mt=8&uo=4
A great app that lets you simulate shallow depth of field.
Camera+: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera+/id329670577?mt=8&uo=4
A great replacement for the iOS camera. Gives you separate control over focus and exposure, along with filters, editing tools, and sharing options.
Camera Awesome: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-awesome/id420744028?mt=8&uo=4
Another great replacement for the iOS camera with filters, editing tools, and sharing options.
Camera C64: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-c64/id560748263?mt=8&uo=4
Turns your images into 8 bit Commodore 64
Distressed FX: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/distressed-fx/id585702631?mt=8&uo=4
Another great filter effects app.
Flickr: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flickr/id328407587?mt=8&uo=4
Great app for connecting to Flickr to share your photos with the world.
iColorama S: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icolorama-s/id518522388?mt=8&uo=4
Another great editing app to get artistic with your images.
Instagram: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8&uo=4
One of the most popular shooting and sharing apps, lots of great filters.
Photo365: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-365/id454629399?mt=8&uo=4
A great way to keep track of your 365 photo challenge.
Photographer’s Rights: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photographers-rights/id458324345?mt=8&uo=4
Know your rights as a photographer in a variety of countries! What you can and can’t legally photograph.
PhotoViva: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photoviva/id459007515?mt=8&uo=4
Get artistic with your images with brush effects and other editing tools.
Simply B&W: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplyb-w/id601916620?mt=8&uo=4
Great app to convert your images to Black and White!
Slow Shutter Cam: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slow-shutter-cam-long-exposure/id357404131?mt=8&uo=4
Great app that allows you to simulate slow shutter speeds.
Snapseed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8&uo=4
A great photo editor, FREE thanks to Google.
NOTE: All apps in this video are the property of their respective creators and have been purchased through the Apple App Store.
Noel Chenier
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Photographer and teacher
LEARNPHOTO.CA Noel’s online photography learning community! http://www.learnphoto.ca
NEW! Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905Noel’s Portfolio http://www.noelchenier.ca
Noel’s Photo Tips Blog http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
Work Done by My Students! http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery
Contact Email: noel@noelchenier.ca
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As many of you know, Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield has been using Twitter to share some of his amazing shots he is taking during his time on the International Space Station.
He’s got a unique view on the Earth, and the images are spectacular! You should bookmark his Tumblr page.
If you haven’t been following him on Twitter, he’s @Cmdr_Hadfield
It’s been great how he has been interacting through social media and sharing with Canadians.
For something fun, Canadians have been asked to take part in a photo challenge to add an image of Colonel Hadfield in his space suit by the Canadian Space Agency.
Colonel Hadfield himself has challenged some of his twitter followers to caption some of his great images, or use photoshop on them.
While I doubt he would have time for it, I thought it might be interesting to offer HIM a photo challenge or two.
So I fired up my Photography Assignment app, and got some.
The first is a scavenger hunt list. So the idea would be for him to photograph things that are or that do these terms:
Solid
Symmetrical
Connected
Textured
Upgraded
Jingles
Burned
Published
Soft
Electronic
Given the relatively small area he has to work in up there, it might be quite a challenge to come up with subjects for some of these…but having seen his photos, I think he’s got the creative eye to make it work.
The second batch are random object/techniques. Took a while to get these, as most of the objects that come up they wouldn’t probably have up there right now…not too much use for a snow shovel on the International Space Station i bet. 🙂
Guitar/Up Close -Get in close with a macro or zoom lens on a detail on the subject
Glove/From Below -Shoot the subject from a lower angle
Face/Monster Lighting -Use off camera flash or a spotlight to illuminate the subject from below
Some other random assignments:
SHADOWS
His vantage point gives a great view on the Earth, and when the sun is lower on the horizon he’ll have some wicked shadows being cast on the mountains and landscapes. The assignment would be to focus closer on those cool lines of dark and light contrast
REFLECTIONS
Look for reflections in metal, glass, still water.
ABSTRACT
Use a macro or crop in to get extremely close to a subject, making it abstract.
VERSE TO VISUAL
Take your favourite song lyric, poem, quote, phrase, book title or passage and illustrate it with your camera.
Here’s a couple to start with:
“It’s Not That Easy Being Green-Kermitethe Frog”
“All Alone! Whether You Like it Or Not, Alone Is Something You’ll Be Quite A Lot!-Dr Seuss”
“Everything Has Its Beauty, But Not Everyone Sees It-Confucious”
Colonel Hadfield is probably too busy for this, but who knows? Maybe he’ll take me up on the challenge!
And feel free to take part yourself and post some mages on the flickr group for the app!
Happy shooting!
Noel Chenier
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Photographer and teacher
LEARNPHOTO.CA Noel’s online photography learning community! http://www.learnphoto.ca
NEW! Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905Noel’s Portfolio http://www.noelchenier.ca
Noel’s Photo Tips Blog http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
Work Done by My Students! http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery
Contact Email: noel@noelchenier.ca
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Hello everyone!
I’m very excited to announce the launch of the iPad versions of the Photography Assignment Generator App for SLR Photographers!
Get them on the app store here:
FREE VERSION: https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id590955218?mt=8
FULL VERSION:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id588190464?mt=8
Here is all the info on the full and free versions, please share!
Whether you are taking on a 365 day photo challenge or just looking for inspiration or ideas to expand your photography, these UNIQUE apps will be just perfect for you. While most apps on the app store let you DO things to the photographs you taken, like add text, borders, filters, or special effects, these apps are about ideas for TAKING photographs.
Photography Assignment Generator For iPad Features:
OVER 100 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL RANDOM ONES! Everything from camera settings, rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with MILLIONS of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random!
OVER 700 EXAMPLE IMAGES
Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you!
DAILY REMINDER
Taking part in a 365 day challenge? Get the app to send you a reminder each day to get your photo assignment to keep you on track.
NO NETWORK REQUIRED!
The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. NOTE: Due to the huge amount of content and beautiful images, both the free and full version of the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer.
Get it for iPad on the app store here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id588190464?mt=8
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS!
I’ve set up a Flickr groups for those who wish to share their awesome images inspired by the apps! A group for slr shooters is here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/photoassignmentapp/
There is a group for iphotographers here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/iphotographyassignment/
I would love to see what you’ve come up with using the apps
VIDEO TOURS
Take a quick tour of the apps and their features by watching my online tour videos on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/learnphotocanada and on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/channels/learnphoto
The videos are for the iPhone version, but the iPad version is pretty much the same, but with larger text and images`
FREE VERSION
As a firm believe that people should be able to try before they buy, there is also a FREE version of the full app that contains just a fraction of the assignments available in the full paid version…but should be enough to make you want it all!
Get it on the app store for iPad here:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id590955218?mt=8
iPhone/iPod Touch Versions
There are three versions of the app for use on iPhone/iPod Touches:
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT GENERATOR, for those with SLR/Advanced Point and Shoot cameras. Same features as iPad version listed above. Get it on the app store for iPhone/iPod here:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id566645902?mt=8
iPHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT GENERATOR for iPhoneographers shooting with their iPhone/iPod touch
Get it on the app store for iPhone/iPod here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/iphotography-assignment-generator/id571827939?mt=8
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT GENERATOR FREE VERSION
As a firm believe that people should be able to try before they buy, there is also a FREE version of the full app that contains just a fraction of the assignments available in the full paid version…but should be enough to make you want it all! It is from the full slr version, but the iPhotography version is basically the same , so it would work for both.
Get it on the app store for iPhone/iPod here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id569035206?mt=8
iPhotography Assignment Generator for iPhone/iPod Touches Features
OVER 75 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL RANDOM ONES!
Tailored to shooting with your iPhone/iPod, assignments range from the rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with MILLIONS of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random! Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you, with over 500 images in the app in total.
CAMERA TIPS/CAMERA+/INSTAGRAM TUTORIALS
The app includes tutorials on getting better photos with your iPhone/iPod touch, as well as popular apps Instagram and Camera+
DAILY REMINDER
Taking part in a 365 day challenge? Get the app to send you a reminder each day to get your photo assignment to keep you on track.
NO NETWORK REQUIRED!
The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. NOTE: Due to the huge amount of content, the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer.
Get it on the app store here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/iphotography-assignment-generator/id571827939?mt=8
ANDROID USERS
Development for Android has begun! Email me at noel@noelchenier.ca to be kept updated on it’s progress!
MORE INFO
-App page on the web http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps
-On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhotographyAppsByLearnphotoca
-on Twitter https://twitter.com/noelchenier
-Video channels on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/learnphotocanada and on Vimeo here:
https://vimeo.com/channels/learnphoto
-Don’t forget to rate and review the apps on the app store!
HOW YOU CAN HELP SPREAD THE WORD
As was the case with my first launch, I need your help to get these apps out there and up the lists. If I can get into the top 10 lists, it will be huge exposure!
I will again be offering random prize draws to try to thank you for this help. I will be offering 5 $50 certificates towards courses. Even if you won last time, you name will go in again. If the app goes big, I will add some better prizes hopefully!
-forward this blogpost about the launch of the apps-
-while I hope you all download the full version, even if you just download the FREE version it helps get the apps up the popular lists, and that’s what I need to be successful at this.
-Please forward the info I sent you on the app to anyone else you think may be interested! Make sure to cc me on the email!
-Post the info on any photographers forums, blogs, etc, that you take part in who may be interested. If you do, please send me a link so I can monitor for any questions/problems/feedback, etc.
-Like and share my app page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhotographyAppsByLearnphotoca
-Like and share my posts on Facebook about the app launch
-Like and share my app page on my website at http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps
-Follow me on twitter, tweet about the app, or retweet my posts at http://twitter.com/noelchenier
-Share the videos on my channels on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/learnphotocanada and on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/channels/learnphoto
-Rate and review the apps on the app store! https://itunes.apple.com/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905
thank you everyone for helping me get closer to my dream of just doing what I love, teaching photography!
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Photographer and teacher
LEARNPHOTO.CA Noel’s online photography learning community! http://www.learnphoto.ca
NEW! Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905Noel’s Portfolio http://www.noelchenier.ca
Noel’s Photo Tips Blog http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
Work Done by My Students! http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery
Contact Email: noel@noelchenier.ca
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I just wanted to take a minute to wish you all a happy and safe holidays! I hope Santa Claus brings you some great photo goodies, and that 2013 brings you lots of great photo opportunities! I have a lot of to be thankful for, with the amount of support you have all given me with launch of my apps. I hope I have been able to say thanks to you all in some way so you know that I appreciate all your help.
I’d also like to offer you some tips to get a nice photo of your tree as well as a nice family portrait with it over the holidays.
If you’d like a nice shot of your tree like the one above here’s how!
This was done at night, with only the tree lights on, using the following steps:
Get out your tripod
A good setting would be 1/8th of a second at F8 using MANUAL mode(of course!) with ISO 400. You can play with the exposure a bit to get brighter(slower shutter speed) or darker lights(higher shutter speed)
White balance wise, you can play around a bit to get different results. The one above was with DAYLIGHT, but you could try TUNGSTEN if you find them too warm.
Use your self timer or remote to prevent possible camera shake.
If you want more details of the tree, you could use your flash to fill in the presents, etc. I would suggest bouncing the light off the ceiling however to make it a nicer light!
You can also do a nice family portrait using the same settings to get a nice glow of the tree with the people. You just have to make sure the people stay nice and still. If you are worried about subject movement, try 1/60th of a second at F8.
Follow steps 1-2 above
3. Use FLASH whitebalance
4. You’ll get the best flash results if you bounce it off the ceiling. Use TTL mode on the flash and adjust the flash +/- if necessary, or use MANUAL mode on the flash an adjust the power until the exposure is correct. If you don’t have an external flash, just use your pop up. If you can, put a diffuser in front of it, or a piece of paper, to soften the light. If you use paper, don’t hold it too close to the flash, otherwise it might catch on fire!
Now, if you want yourself in the photograph, you’ll have to use your self time or remote control!
Of course, make sure it’s set to 10 seconds, not 2 like the one above… 🙂
Thanks again everyone! 2013 is going to be another great and exciting year of photography, learning, and other exciting things that I am looking at doing!
Have a safe and happy holidays!
Noel Chenier
ps-Dont forget to check out my photography assignment apps on the apple app store! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905full details here: http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps
Noel Chenier
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Photographer and teacher
Connect with Noel on INSTAGRAM or TWITTER or via EMAIL
Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
Noel’s Portfolio
Work Done by My Students!
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I am so excited to finally announce the launch of the Learnphoto.ca Photography Assignment Generator app for SLR Photographers and the iPhotography Assignment Generator App for iPhone/iPod touch shooters. NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP STORE FOR IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH HERE. If you have any problems or questions, email me.
Whether you are taking on a 365 day photo challenge or just looking for inspiration, these apps will be just perfect for you. While most apps on the app store let you DO things to the photographs you taken, like add text, borders, filters, or special effects, these app is about ideas for TAKING photographs.
Photography Assignment Generator For SLR Features:
OVER 100 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL RANDOM ONES! Everything from camera settings, rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with MILLIONS of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random!
OVER 700 EXAMPLE IMAGES
Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you!
iPhotography Assignment Generator for iPhone/iPod Touches:
OVER 75 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL RANDOM ONES!
Tailored to shooting with your iPhone/iPod, assignments range from the rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with MILLIONS of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random! Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you, with over 500 images in the app in total.
CAMERA TIPS/CAMERA+/INSTAGRAM TUTORIALS
The app includes tutorials on getting better photos with your iPhone/iPod touch, as well as popular apps
FEATURES OF BOTH
DAILY REMINDER
Taking part in a 365 day challenge? Get the app to send you a reminder each day to get your photo assignment to keep you on track.
NO NETWORK REQUIRED!
The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. NOTE: Due to the huge amount of content, the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer.
VIDEO TOURS
Take a quick tour of the apps and their features by watching my online tour videos here: https://vimeo.com/channels/learnphoto
FREE VERSION
As a firm believe that people should be able to try before they buy, there is also a FREE version of the full app that contains just a fraction of the assignments available in the full paid version…but should be enough to make you want it all! It is from the full slr version, but is basically the same as the iPhone/iPod version, so it would work for both.
IPAD USERS
Please note, the app with run on iPad, but not full screen(online at iPhone size). I am looking at creating a iPad version if there is interest. Email me at app@learnphoto.ca to tell me you want it!
HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS A SUCCESS!
The only way this is going to be successful is to get on the popular/most downloaded list so users across the world see it…and for that I need your help!
I hope of course you download the full app!
But whether you download the full app or not, please download the free version as well. More downloads equals more popular! You can delete it after you’ve downloaded it, no worries.
Here are some other ways you can help out:
-Please forward this info on the app to anyone else you think may be interested! Make sure to cc me on the email!
-Post the info on any photographers forums, blogs, etc, that you take part in who may be interested.
-Like and share my app page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhotographyAppsByLearnphotoca
-Like and share my posts on Facebook about the app launch.
-Like and share my app page on my website at http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps
-Tweet about the app, or retweet my posts at https://twitter.com/learnphotoca
-Share the videos on my channels https://vimeo.com/channels/learnphoto
-Rate and review it on the app store!
SAYING THANKS FOR THE HELP
Obviously I have to try to thank you for helping me out, so I’m going to offer some launch prizes.
Every time you do any of the above, you’re name will go in a draw. So if you share and like a status, like my app page, and email the info(cc me!), that would be 4 entries.
Starting off, I’m going to be giving away 5-5$50 gift certificates towards courses(transferable if you don’t want to use them, would make a great Christmas gift!)…and will add more as sales increase. if the apps really take off, I’ll start adding some bigger prizes, like iPod touches!
Thank you for checking out the app, I’m really hoping this can give me the opportunity to just do what I love, teach photography!
Please contact me if you have any questions or problems!
Noel
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Photographer and teacher
LEARNPHOTO.CA, Noel’s online photography learning community!
http://www.learnphoto.ca
NEW!
Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905
More info here: http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps
Portfolio http://www.noelchenier.ca
Noel’s Photo Tips Blog http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
Work Done by My Students! http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery
Contact Email: nchenier@nbnet.nb.ca
Contact Phone: 608-6424
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It’s easy to say “That is a really nice/great/beautiful/bad/awful photograph”, but it’s even better to get a real critique of it where the person can explain what it is about the photograph that makes them like/dislike it. Here are some thoughts on how to discuss and evaluate photographs.
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I give out the occasional assignment to my students, and here is one I particularly like.
For this assignment, you are trying to find elements in a scene that form letters. Not a sign that has letters on it, but pieces of wood that make a K shape, the side of a swing that forms an A, or metal bars on a firepit screen that make an X.
This kind of assignment is also good for taking a look through your archive of images to see what you may have already taken that contains letters!
To see some of the shots my students have come up with, check them out here
Noel Chenier
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Photographer and teacher
Connect with Noel on INSTAGRAM or TWITTER or via EMAIL
Photography Assignment Generator Apps now available on the app store!
Noel’s Portfolio
Work Done by My Students!
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Just an bit of an update on the Grand Manan Photography workshop scheduled for July 12-15th! Getting lots of interest, I’m pumped and can’t wait!!! Make sure you contact me asap if you are interested in attending as spots are filling up! Please share with anyone you think may be interested as well! New details on MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND TRIP, PRICING, FLEXIBILITY, and TRANSPORTATION below!
Grand Manan, named by Readers Digest as one of the world’s 7 best small islands (http://www.readersdigest.ca/travel/world/worlds-7-best-small-islands?id=3) , is a beautiful island full of photographic possibilities! The fishing villages, lighthouses, wharves and boats. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Amazing shorelines. A wide array of geological features-cliffs, rocks, sandy beaches. Early summer wildflowers. Being a maritime island, the weather can be upredictable, which can provide some interesting challenges, but also some amazing opportunities!
View some amazing photography from previous workshops here: http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery/v/workshops/grandmanan.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This four day workshop is for photographers of all levels, from beginner on up. I will be guiding you around the various areas throughout the island, offering suggestions on settings and techniques to try to capture the best images.
Each evening there will be a critiquing session of the days shooting.
One day will feature a boat trip to Machias Seal Island, where we will photograph the famous Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, and possibly see a whale or two!
MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND SHOOT (POSSIBILITY FOR ONE DAY PARTICIPANTS)
I’ve confirmed and booked Saturday July 14th for the Machias Seal Island trip.
Machias Seal Island is a disputed piece of rock in the Bay of Fundy which wouldn’t be special to most people, except for the fact that it is home to sanctuary for seabirds such as Atlantic Puffins , Razorbills, and Common and Arctic Terns!
I can take a maximum of 19 people with me. 14 can land on the island with me, the other 5 get to shoot from the water.
As I had stated, I’m happy to be flexible with the workshop. So if all the spots arent taken by full workshop participants, I’d be happy to take anyone who wanted to come just for that day! If you need accommodations, I can see what the Marathon can do for you.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Thursday July 12th
Arrival by ferry
11am Course Start
11-4pm Shooting
4pm-5pm Supper break
5pm-7pm Critique session
8pm-10pm Sunset shoot
Friday July 13th
Early morning sunrise shoot!
9am-4pm shooting
4pm-5pm Supper break
5pm-7pm Critique session
8pm-10pm Sunset shoot
Saturday July 14th
MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND TRIP
Schedule for the day will revolve around the trip times, which will depend on the tides.
Early morning sunrise/Sunset shoot may or may not be done based on the times.
Sunday July 15th
Early morning sunrise shoot!
Shooting until 3pm
Course wrap up
Depart on 5:30pm ferry
WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND THE WHOLE WORKSHOP?
While taking the whole workshop will provide the best experience, we can work with your schedule!
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES:
-a digital SLR or advanced point and shoot with Manual(M) or Shutter Priority Mode(TV/S)
-knowledge of basic camera functions and settings is preferred, but Noel will be going over the settings to use throughout the workshop!
-a TRIPOD is a necessity. I have an extra one if necessary that can be borrowed, if you are looking at purchasing one, I have recommendations on my site http://www.learnphoto.ca or my blog, http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
-a laptop to download photographs to is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as you will taking a ton of photos and will most likely fill your cards! however, I will have a laptop if needed. A small thumbdrive for moving images would also be handy
DEPOSIT
I will be setting a date for a non refundable deposit near the end of May for $100. This will allow me to ensure spots for the Machias trip.
PRICING FOR THE WORKSHOP:
One participants, all accommodations/meals, single occupancy $1065
Two participants, all accommodations/meal, double occupancy(double bed) $1730
Tuition only (Grand Manan residents or those with other accomodations) $565
For those not staying at the Marathon, meals can be included for an extra cost.
TRANSPORTATION TO GRAND MANAN AND BACK:
I have room in my van to transport people from the Saint John area to Grand Manan and back. If anyone wants to save gas, or they need a ride, let me know and we’ll book you a spot in the Chenier Quest express!
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST:
Transportation to/from/ferry cost(info below)
*Final meal while waiting for ferry not included in price*
REGISTERING FOR THE WORKSHOP
Contact Noel to express your interest.
Once I have enough to make them a go I’ll set a payment date and confirm final details. As always, please forward the info to anyone you think may be interested.
Email Noel at nchenier@nbnet.nb.ca to register or for more information. Noel can be contacted via phone @ 506-608-6424
TRANSPORTATION TO GRAND MANAN:
Ferry prices are here: http://www.coastaltransport.ca/Fares.htm
Schedule: http://www.coastaltransport.ca/schedule.htm
VERY IMPORTANT-It is highly recommended that you reserve a spot for your return trip.
INFORMATION ON GRAND MANAN
For more information on Grand Manan, head to http://www.grandmanannb.com/
Sara Wormell, one of my former students, is an amazing photographer and is from Grand Manan, check out her website here: http://www.fundyislephotography.com for some amazing photos of her home island
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Photographer and teacher
LEARNPHOTO.CA, Noel’s online photography learning community!
http://www.learnphoto.ca
Portfolio
http://www.noelchenier.ca
Noel’s Photo Tips Blog
http://noelchenier.blogspot.com
Work Done by My Students!
http://www.learnphoto.ca/gallery
Contact Email:
nchenier@nbnet.nb.ca
Contact Phone:
608-6424
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| Kennebecasis Valley firefighters George Cole, left, and Grant Graham, carry a cage with two dogs that were rescued along with their owner from a car that ended up partially submerged in the Renforth Bog along Highway 1 in Rothesay on Sunday morning. The vehicle hydroplaned, striking and going over the guardrail, hitting the embankment, flipping over completely before landing in the water. The driver was taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries. |
So it’s been a really interesting year…February saw my return to taking photographs for the Telegraph-Journal after over a year of slapping together text and photos on pages….
It was weird picking up the camera again…hadn’t caressed a Canon in a long time…
I thought I’d share some of my favourite photos from the past year.
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