Preparation is essential to creating good travel images. This private, 2-hour intensive photographic lesson provides one-on-one coaching to help busy people prepare to travel with their cameras. We take an integrative approach to Travel Photography that combines theory with hands-on learning in the field.

This method quickly builds on existing strengths to create new skills. The time is used to work on the areas of photography that you choose. It is tailored to your specific interests and to your level of expertise.

Once you've registered there is a free 15 minute phone/skype consultation available, so we can discuss where your current interests lie and use those interests as a framework for your learning.

Topics:

Setting photographic goals
How to make a shot list
What is the right equipment to take on your trip?
Review major camera control systems such as Exposure modes, Autofocus modes, and Metering modes
The power of creating and working with themes
How to get access to the locations you want
How to really get the most out of a location while traveling
How to make an equipment checklist and pack
Trip logistics

What you'll learn:

Choosing camera settings to make the kind of images you want
To recognize and create picture-making opportunities while traveling by using the multi-level coverage approach to location photography
How light impacts the final image
Formal elements of composition
Enhanced ability in using three important keys to strong travel images: photographing people, street scenes and architecture
How to choose the appropriate equipment for travel photography

Cost:
Each coaching session is two consecutive hours or longer if requested. Cost for one person is $195.00 cdn. The price includes one hour of instructor's travel time within the Greater Toronto Area. Additional travel cost of $75.00 per hour plus expenses will apply outside of this area. Location is determined by the instructor. Contact us for details about discounts for teaching for groups of 2,3,4 or more people.

Registration:
Contact by phone (office 416-778-6521 - mobile 647 286 1705) or email (michael@michaelobrienphoto.com) to book a time. Payment can be made online using the PayPal form on this site. Full payment at least five days prior will confirm the date for the session. Once you've registered there is a free 15 minute phone/skype consultation available, so we can discuss where your current interests lie and use those interests as a framework for your learning.

Working with Groups Worldwide:
All of Michael's workshops can be adapted to group settings and delivered at the location of your choice anywhere in the world. In this case workshop fees are per person; location, travel and production fees will be extra. Detailed estimates are available on request. Michael currently teaches these skills in college programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area.