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Paterson Photography Ltd. has been offering courses, classes, workshops, expeditions & adventures for over 10 years.
From private one on one sessions, to groups organizations or classes that we organize we are the first studio to offer training to photographers in Southern Alberta and Canada.
Many have tried to copy our methods but they cannot copy our experience!
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Classes available around Canada, the US and the WORLD.
We can add you to one of our scheduled classes, design a one-on-one class just for you, teach a class to your group or organization and so much more.
Previous classes have been held for;
~ Many hundreds of individuals
~ Oil companies (for team building programs as well as training staff to get better pictures for documentation purposes)
~ Mom's Groups
~ Photo Clubs
~ Manufacturing Companies (for staff retreats as well as for getting pictures for advertising)
~ Schools (for teachers and for students)
~ Families (a great way for photography minded families to spend time together)
~ Art Clubs
~ Individual Artists looking for someone to accompany them when they take pictures
~ Senior clubs and groups (a great way to get out and enjoy nature)
~ Tour Groups visiting the area that want to add some learning to their trip
~ Police & fire departments
~ and many many more groups
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PREREQUISITES
No prerequisites for the course other than for the day of the course make sure that you have your batteries fully charged, your camera cards empty and bring your camera manual with you. You can bring a point and shoot camera or an SLR.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
All workshops cover camera settings, camera use and composition. Depending on the class more time may be spent in one area than another. ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!! Workshops are for the novice to the amateur or professional. The schedules, course outlines, study plans are only a guide. Courses will be adjusted for content to fit each
group and situation.
CLOTHING
For outside or location classes we strongly recommend extra clothes and food. The weather may change and the more comfortable you are the more you will enjoy the course.
EQUIPMENT
Camera cards ~ make sure that you bring enough for the duration of the class.
Lenses ~ You do not need any specific lens for the courses unless noted in the descriptions.
Tripod ~ bring a good tripod if you have one, we have some extras but strongly recommend a tripod.
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To register for a course
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Registration is first come first served.
To download a registration form in PDF click here
You may then fax the form in, mail the form or bring into the studio.
Your registration is not accepted until we get the form and respond to you.
If it is close to the course date (within two weeks) please advise us that you have registered by calling the office.
Courses have a minimum class size and if the class size is not achieved then the course will be rescheduled and you will be credited
If you E-mail and we do not respond to your E-mail in 24 hours please call us at 403 - 327 - 1114
Have a great day!!
Registration Policy
1- All classes are booked first come first served. Paterson Photography reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
2- Paterson Photography reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course that does not get a minimum number of participants. If any course is postponed by Paterson Photography Ltd. due to lack of registrations each student previously registered has the right to get a full refund of any monies paid or to use the monies on a future course.
3 - Registration policy ~ all courses are to be paid in full at time of registration. If the student cancels 30 days or more before the course date all monies will be refunded. If the student cancels under 30 days the course fee will be refunded less $25.00. Cancellations under one week, or student no show, will receive no refunds.
4 - Acceptance in any class, course, workshop or adventure (hereby referred to as a course) offered by Paterson Photography Ltd. it’s management and employees (hereby referred collectively as Paterson Photography Ltd.) is subject to the following terms. Paterson Photography Ltd. shall not be liable nor responsible in any way for any personal or bodily injury or property damage of any nature whatsoever that may occur as a result of participation in the course indicated above. Paterson Photography Ltd. offers all courses as only a photography course and does not offer any guiding services. The participant listed above accepts full responsibility for their own well-being and safety while participating in this course or traveling to or from this course and the participant releases Paterson Photography Ltd. from any and all claims and responsibilities. All images taken of the participant by Paterson Photography Ltd. will become property of Paterson Photography Ltd. and can be used in advertising, marketing and promotion material by Paterson Photography Ltd. or any company that Paterson Photography Ltd. assigns the rights to.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
We have a lot of people that contact us for gift certificates for family and friends.
You can purchase a gift certificate for any of our courses.
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To Inquire about a course drop us an E-mail or give us a call
403 - 327 - 1114
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Who is the instructor:
Mike started teaching classes back 20 years ago and started teaching photography classes through his studio 10 years ago! Mike was the first photographer in southern Alberta to offer courses at the studio and on location throughout the province. Many have tried to copy his lighthearted fun teaching style ~ but they have not succeeded! Today Mike can be seen teaching classes, leading photo safaris and expeditions, teaching photo editing and printing, computer use and much more.
"My desire is to not only take great pictures but to share my knowledge with others. So many people are struggling to get a grasp on digital photography that I could not just sit by and let people struggle, so I have expanded my teaching to allow more students learn the right way to take pictures."
From companies needing to get images transmitted around the world, to people wanting to improve their photography on a personal or a professional level. Mike is the only full time photographer teaching in southern Alberta and loves sharing his knowledge with others.
Mike has done just about everything in photography, he work for The Lethbridge Herald for many years and has had work published in Readers Digest, Alberta Report, The Calgary Sun and many, many magazines and publications. Mike has many of his nature and wildlife prints in private collections around the world.
Mike also covers weddings, grads, family portraits and commercial & industrial work. Mike has taught many students, teachers, photographers and graphic artists over the years how to take better pictures and get the most out of the equipment that they have and use.
Whether you have a starter point and shoot camera, or a top of the line DSLR, you will love the courses!
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Mike's Experience
Cameras
Mike started out shooting 35mm color and B&W back in 1985, then moved to medium format in the early 90's, and to digital in the late 90's. Today Mike runs one of the most advanced studios around, utilizing 100% digital capture from a variety of digital cameras.
Printing
Mike has operated a number of high speed printers including Fuji and Noritsu, as well as a custom B&W darkroom. In the late 90's Mike moved into digital printing using a variety of printers from dyesub, thermal, laser and inkjet. Today Mike runs one of the most advanced wide format printers available, producing museum quality prints up to 44"x100" from a variety of media for individuals and companies across Canada.
Computers
Mike became involved early in computers and started teaching computers while he was still in High School. Always looking for ways to improve work flow, Mike now consults for a number of companies that design computer programs. Mike runs several networks around western Canada that keep his studio on the cutting edge of technology, enabling customers to access files from any place in the world, and allowing Mike to upload files in minutes to clients, even from remote locations.
Photoshop
Mike started using Adobe Photoshop back when version 5 came out. Quickly grabbing on to the program Mike was offered a chance to learn from one of the best schools in western Canada for Adobe Photoshop, Langara College. Shortly after this experience Mike took an extensive training course from Adobe's top Photoshop trainer in Canada and regularly updates his knowledge as opportunities permit. Mike not only teaches the program but uses it extensively in his studio.
Additional Products
Being a techno nut, Mike uses or has used a variety of hardware and software. From monitor calibration equipment, densitometers, high speed printers, PDA's, laptops, projection equipment, laminators, wide format printers and a lot more.
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Mike, I just wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed the workshop that I took with you. I have read many books and articles and that did not help. I was ready to toss the camera, even after spending so much on it, as I was always getting images that looked horrible.
The first couple of hours on camera settings helped me to "fix" all the things that were messed up with my camera, then the next two hours taking pictures was SO AMAZING!! I loved the different locations in Waterton and your enthusiasm for photography is inspiring!!
I would strongly recommend to everyone with a digital camera, whether they are just starting out or are a seasoned photographer to take one of you classes.
Tammy
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