Filter Focus: Mastering Polarizing & Neutral Density Filters

Join us for this hands-on educational workshop on the use of filters in photography. Meet instructor, Carmen Therriault, in Hawrelak Park at 1pm on Saturday, June 6th. Specifics for where to meet inside the park will be provided via email 1-2 days before the workshop.

Whether you enjoy shooting in natural or urban environments, this workshop could be for you! You will learn the how, when, and why of using a polarizer to reduce glare and reflections, and increase contrast and vibrancy. You will also learn when NOT to use a polarizer. We will experiment with neutral density filters to create a variety of daytime long exposures as well as creative ICM (intentional camera movement) images. Photographers of all experience levels are welcome!

Those who attend can expect to learn the benefits of using filters in their photography. They will have a chance to practice using neutral density filters to smooth moving water, blur moving clouds for a dreamy effect, show movement of objects such as vehicles, remove (ghost) people from a busy scene, or create abstract scenes. In addition to playing with creative applications for filters, attendees will learn how to determine which camera settings to use while shooting with a neutral density filter, based on an understanding of equivalent exposures.

The workshop will take place outdoors and will involve some walking, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

What to Bring:

• DSLR or mirrorless camera
• polarizer/CPL and ND (neutral density) filters (if you have them)
• any lenses that are the same diameter as your filters (ie. 24-70mm, kit lens, 50mm, 15-35mm)
• fully charged batteries
• memory cards
• Tripod - necessary for long exposures

Demo filters will be made available to registered attendees who do not have their own.

Tickets for this event are non-refundable, but they are transferrable if you find that you are unable to attend.

Carmen is a nature, landscape, and nightscape photographer with a background in teaching elementary school. The years spent observing the natural creativity and curiosity of children has influenced Carmen’s approach to exploring and capturing the natural world. Her experience as a teacher helps her to lead engaging photography workshops with clarity and individualized attention.

Check out Carmen's website: https://www.carmentherriaultphotography.com/

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