Photography Classes

We are pleased to offer photography classes in the greater Victoria area at the Panorama Recreation Centre in North Saanich. Instruction will be given by Leah Gray and, Steve Smith , 

Plans:
We are offering a Field Trip weekend workshop this fall (Sept. 19-20, 2026), a class on “Light” in November, and a beginners class next January, 2027. Join our newsletter to keep in touch.

• Photography: Light is Everything >>Registration is through the Panorama Recreation website here.
  
  • November 15th, 22nd, 29th 2026 class (3 classes over 3 weekends)
    
    Photography is the art of “writing with light”. By mastering the nuances of light, one can significantly enhance the quality of one’s photographs.
    
    We will commence with an exploration of natural light and subsequently address artificially created light using continuous lights, speed-lights, and studio equipment. We will examine the properties of light, types of light, polarized light, the inverse law and measuring light. This knowledge will help students recognize and utilize light effectively in various photographic genres from macro and portraits to wildlife and landscape photography.
    
    Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of lighting principles and develop strategies for improving their photographic skills.
    
    This course is intended for intermediate and advanced photographers, but beginner photographers are welcome to attend and will certainly benefit from the experience.
    
• Photography: An Introduction
  • January, 17, 24th and 31st 2027 (3 classes over 3 weekends)
    
    Get to know your DSLR or equivalent mirrorless camera. Explore your camera settings and leave auto settings behind. Learn the ins and outs of the exposure triangle, composition and the properties of light. Bring your camera and user manual. This course is geared to adults. Please review the method of changing your ISO, shutter speed and aperture on your camera before the class. Embrace the art of capturing better images.
    
    >> Registration will start in December, 2026 through Panorama Recreation.
    
• Photography: Introduction to Processing and Workflow
  • February 1. 2027 (1 class, 4 hours)
    
    Understand the 5 basics of processing. Processing is more than using sliders. Learn to assess your images and determine a processing strategy. We will process a variety of images using these guidelines. We will cover some basic instructions on workflow, organization and image management. Participants do not need to bring a computer but should bring a pen and paper. This class will be conducted using Lightroom, but these basic steps can be applied in other programs.
    
    >> Registration will start in December, 2026 through Panorama Recreation.
    

Please contact me for more details.