Photography & Video Workshop for Beginners
skill level:
Beginner
Price:
$
900
CAD + tax
seats:
25
workshop Dates:
May 24, 2025
-
May 25, 2025
Editing
Shooting in the Field
Each student will receive The Sparling Pro Preset collection with purchase.
1 spot left

Workshop Overview

Transportation and food is included in the ticket price.
Saturday, May 24th. TBD - Downtown Vancouver/Stanley Park

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM - Location: TBD - Downtown Vancouver

The Fundamentals of Photography: With an interactive demo

  • Composition Basics: Learn rules, techniques, and my personal tips for visually stunning photos.
  • Photographer’s Philosophy: Best practices for respectful and professional shooting, and practices outside of your camera that will get you the best shot.The do’s and don’t’s.
  • Camera Setup Essentials:
    • Learning about different autofocus modes
    • Importance of shooting in RAW
    • Focal Lengths
    • And more...

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Break for lunch

Provided by our wonderful private chef Kenzi, who will take your dietary needs into consideration.

2:00 PM – Sunset - Location: Stanley Park

Put your new skills into practice in the beautiful natural setting of Stanley Park.

  • Portrait Photography: Learning how to use natural light to take a portrait is an unbelievably valuable skill that transfers to all other aspects of photography.
Sunday, May 25th. Location: Reel Room (East Vancouver)

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Location: Reel Room (East Vancouver)

Learn the secrets behind an efficient workflow, from organizing your photos and videos to editing like a pro:

  • Workflow Setup: Importing, organizing, and structuring your files effectively.
  • Photo Editing: Step-by-step editing techniques in Lightroom from start to export.
  • Intro to Video Editing: My streamlined approach to turning clips into engaging stories.

Leave the workshop feeling confident, organized, and excited about your creative journey ahead!

Things to bring:
-  Camera or a mobile phone. If you’re going to be using a mobile phone, please download the Moment Camera App beforehand.
    ⁃    Laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed (make sure its the classic version of the software).
    ⁃    Hardrive

If you don’t have access to a camera or many lenses, Sony will be providing us some gear to use for the shoot day. However I don’t think there will be enough for all of you, so it’s best to bring your own equipment.

Spend 2 action-packed days with me in the field, and in a post production studio.

I’m going to cover a range of important topics that will bring new meaning and a deeper purpose to your photography. This workshop is designed to level-up your photography, content creation and storytelling abilities.

Kick-start your photography journey by learning the essentials in a approachable environment surrounded by likeminded individuals! My goal is to cover the fundamentals, making sure you leave confident and inspired. No prior photography experience is required, but you will need a camera (or an iPhone from the last 4 years).

I will take you into the field and shoot alongside you. I’ll show you my techniques for getting the perfect shot and what I look for in a scene.

On the last day, we will go through my workflow, post production process and do a group editing session. We will also dive into the business side of photography.

Spend 2 action-packed days with me in the field, and in a post production studio.

I’m going to cover a range of important topics that will bring new meaning and a deeper purpose to your photography. This workshop is designed to level-up your photography, content creation and storytelling abilities.

Kick-start your photography journey by learning the essentials in a approachable environment surrounded by likeminded individuals! My goal is to cover the fundamentals, making sure you leave confident and inspired. No prior photography experience is required, but you will need a camera (or an iPhone from the last 4 years).

Spend 2 action-packed days with me in the field, and in a post production studio.

I’m going to cover a range of important topics that will bring new meaning and a deeper purpose to your photography. This workshop is designed to level-up your photography, content creation and storytelling abilities.

Kick-start your photography journey by learning the essentials in a approachable environment surrounded by likeminded individuals! My goal is to cover the fundamentals, making sure you leave confident and inspired. No prior photography experience is required, but you will need a camera (or an iPhone from the last 4 years).

I will take you into the field and shoot alongside you. I’ll show you my techniques for getting the perfect shot and what I look for in a scene.

On the last day, we will go through my workflow, post production process and do a group editing session. We will also dive into the business side of photography.

Spend 2 action-packed days with me in the field, and in a post production studio.

I’m going to cover a range of important topics that will bring new meaning and a deeper purpose to your photography. This workshop is designed to level-up your photography, content creation and storytelling abilities.

Kick-start your photography journey by learning the essentials in a approachable environment surrounded by likeminded individuals! My goal is to cover the fundamentals, making sure you leave confident and inspired. No prior photography experience is required, but you will need a camera (or an iPhone from the last 4 years).

A FEW NOTES about the workshop:
  • Food during the workshop is included. This will mostly be lunches and dinner.
  • Transportation during the workshop is included, however you can drive your own car if you want to.
  • Ages 16+ are welcome.
  • Once you sign up, a questionnaire will be sent for you to fill out. This will help us prepare for dietary restrictions, experience level, etc.
  • A more detailed itinerary will be emailed to students a week prior to the workshop beginning.
  • Accommodation is NOT included.
  • You will get the most out of this course if you bring your own laptop (with Lightroom Classic installed) and your own camera.
  • If you need to cancel more than 1 week in advance, there is a non-refundable deposit of $199.
  • There will be no refund if you need to cancel less than 1 week in advance.

Things to bring:
-  Camera or a mobile phone. If you’re going to be using a mobile phone, please download the Moment Camera App beforehand.
    ⁃    Laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed (make sure its the classic version of the software).
    ⁃    Hardrive

If you don’t have access to a camera or many lenses, Sony will be providing us some gear to use for the shoot day. However I don’t think there will be enough for all of you, so it’s best to bring your own equipment.

looking forward to seeing you there!
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Workshop Testimonials

I initially joined Emmett’s workshop to get exposure to more photography styles and travel & meet other photographers, but am genuinely blown away by how much value was provided in such a short period of time. Over 3 days, I feel like my photography has improved 5 years and that I gained an unprecedented amount of insight into the business of photography. Emmett & team are so down-to-earth and approachable that it makes it easy to ask for guidance and get immediate feedback on how to get the photos you want. No question was off-limits and it truly felt like we were getting insider secrets that most others would be hesitant to talk about. If the other workshop wasn’t sold out, I’d sign up to do it all over again! 100/10 recommend :-)

Jessica Miller, 2024 Student

I truly cannot overstate the value of Emmett's photography workshop! We had incredible portfolio-building opportunities including an editorial fashion shoot with professional models and stylists, stunning landscape shoots, natural headshots, and a magical forest session on beautiful Bowen Island. Emmett's insights on storytelling taught us to weave narratives into our images to add depth and meaning to our work, and his detailed editing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop provided invaluable techniques to immediately enhance our photography. Beyond technical skills, this workshop fostered significant personal and professional growth, encouraging us to explore our unique styles while also addressing important aspects like branding and client relationships. It was a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and inspiration. I wholeheartedly recommend Emmett’s workshop to anyone looking to elevate their craft!

Marine, 2024 Student

This was the most fun I’ve had shooting photos in a long time! I really appreciate you putting this on and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Kyle Schriner, 2024 Student

I really enjoyed this workshop, and loved meeting so many cool people. thank you so much for hosting and putting in so much effort to share everything you know to help us grow!!

Hayden Sayer, 2024 Student

I can’t recommend Emmett’s workshop enough to anyone in the industry! His approach to storytelling and the business side of things was especially eyeopening. I left with a ton of useful takeaways I’m excited to apply to my own work. Plus, just being in a creative space with like-minded people was so inspiring. The whole flow of the workshop was great - from pre-production, to shooting in the field, to post-production. Such a great experience all around!

Mady Hart, 2024 Student

Emmett's photography workshop was even better than I expected. The amount I learned in just 3 days was amazing. We shot multiple styles and locations, covered equipment set up and gear recommendations, composition, story telling and provoking emotion through photo and video, working in teams, pitching to clients and building a business, editing, social media and more!

Whether you're wanting to learn for yourself or you're already working in the industry, this workshop has plenty for everyone. The supportive and creative space created by Emmett and his team provided an amazing place to learn.

Sam Hamilton, 2024 Student

Emmett and his team rock!! You are all awesome and outstanding and I would highly recommend the workshop. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Chris Armitage, 2024 Student

I had an incredible time at the 3-day photography workshop! From the storytelling sessions to the in-the-field photoshoots with talented models and stunning landscapes, every day was packed with value. The editing day helped me refine my shots and learn new techniques. The informal Q&A about the creative business side was super helpful and down-to-earth, making it easy to connect with fellow creatives. Plus, we were well fed! Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to level up their photography and grow within the industry or just have an amazing time with Emmett and other creatives.

Suelee Wright, 2024 Student

I had a lot of fun! It's not intimidating at all to the beginner/intermediate level. The workshop is really informative and covers useful topics and real world examples. I have been looking for a new direction after I quit my corporate job in June and I think I might have finally landed on something. I realized that I enjoy shooting portraits a lot in addition to landscape photos. I am inspired to start a portrait project and a photography focused ig account/ portfolio; thanks to you and the amazing classmates I met.

Erin Hsu, 2024 Student

The workshop is a perfect experience for anyone new to photography or for creatives looking to elevate their skills in photography and storytelling. The structure of the weekend was spot on; a great blend of classroom learning and hands-on shooting in beautiful locations. Emmett took the time to engage with each of us individually, making the weekend feel truly personal. An inspiring experience! I’m excited to put everything I learned into practice.

Lydia Garde, 2024 Student

Emmett brought us along with him into his world of storytelling, adventuring, and endlessly creating. No matter your level he’ll meet you where you’re at and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Each part of the weekend was thoughtfully planned and the whole team took great care of us along the way. I really enjoyed shooting and learning alongside a small group of like minded creatives. We left feeling inspired and armed with new ways of thinking, seeing, and bringing it all together in post-production. I think any creative looking to tell more impactful stories can get a lot out of this workshop!

Jasmin Yip, 2024 Student

I really appreciated how you simplified everything and how you were an open book with sharing your knowledge & stories. Thanks for a great weekend, I enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and have already noticed a difference in my approach to photography :)

Kristen Oaks, 2024 Student

That was such an amazing workshop. You guys put it together so well and took us to so many awesome spots. I learned a ton and had so much fun! Kenzie’s cooking was delicious! He should definitely charge people even more.

Claire Planeta, 2024 Student

Emmett's workshop was so entirely worth it — it was amazing to see his entire workflow and thought process for the work he produces! Would highly recommend if you're looking to up-level your skills and enjoy a weekend full of photography.

Sarah Teng, 2024 Student

This workshop was a blast and super helpful for anyone who wants to learn about the business of freelance photo & video production.

John McAlester, 2024 Student

I walked away with new skills in editing, shooting and storytelling, plus lots of great knowledge from industry professionals — not to mention the bonus preset pack Emmett provided. I would 100% recommend this workshop to any beginner or senior photographer and I think I got more than my money's worth from this experience.

Shane Storozuk, 2024 Student

AMAZING!!!!! There really aren't the right words to express how appreciative I am for everything.

Jess Mac, 2024 Student

Emmett's workshop was packed with tons of valuable information and insight.

The balance between classroom sessions and in-the-field shooting was proportionately perfect and the number of attendees worked great for this format.

I walked away with new skills in editing, shooting and storytelling, plus lots of great knowledge from industry professionals — not to mention the bonus preset pack Emmett provided.

The models were lovely to work with and the meals Kenzi provided were nutritious and scrumptious. Can't forget Innes, either, who is a wonderful human and great asset to the workshop.

Emmett assembled a fantastic team that really helped us get the most out of every minute!

I would 100% recommend this workshop to any beginner or senior photographer and I think I got more than my money's worth from this experience.

Shane Storozuk

If you want to learn from a really knowledgeable and humble photographer in many aspects of photography and business. Emmett is a master of his craft and I learned so much during the three day workshop. Very inspiring and you will meet some great people along the way as an added bonus.

Stephen Smyth