Ottawa Photo Safari

 

Canadian Aviation Museum in Ottawa

Saturday August 23, 2008 - 1:30PM

Canadian Aviation Museum

Canadian Aviation Museum

Canadian Aviation Museum Ottawa

Canadian Aviation Museum Ottawa

Canadian Aviation Museum Ottawa

Come and visit one of the"World's Finest Collections of Vintage Aircraft!" During this photographic tour of the Canadian Aviation Museum in Ottawa, you will learn all about the history of aviation of the world as you walk through the museum while I show you how to get strong well composed photographs of the various displays inside this museum.

The display inludes many aircraft from the Pioneer Era ie: Silver Dart, Curtis JN-4, First World War ie: R.A.F. B.E.2c, Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe, Bush Flying ie: Curtiss Seagull, Fairchild FC-2W-2, Second World War ie: Messerschmitt Bf 109-4, Hawker Huricane, Helicopters, Jet Age, Vertical Flight and more!

Advance reservations required. Safari groups are generally 3-6 people only. Open to any photographer at any skill level with any DSLR camera.

Meet at Museum entrance off Aviation Parkway 1:30 pm.

Fee:$59/person CDN. An admission fee to the museum of $6 is also required by participants.

For more information you can call 613-851-7770 or write to

rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com

 

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Ottawa By Night - NCC Christmas Lights in Ottawa

Ottawa Photo Safari December 13 - 20 , 2008

Next Safari: December 13, 2008

Christmas Lights Parliament Hill Ottawa

Christmas Wreath on Parliement Hill Ottawa

Parliment Hill at Dusk

Langevin Building Ottawa

NBational Gallery Ottawa at night

Bring your camera, savor the lights of Ottawa by night and improve your understanding of your camera equipment as you join an exciting evening photographic tour of the NCC Christmas Light display in downtown Ottawa and on Parliament Hill.

In this Safari—offered on several evenings during December—you will have the opportunity to photograph the National Capital Commission Christmas Lights in Ottawa which are SPECTACULAR! You will find out how to use your camera creatively so that you will have some classic well exposed and well composed photographs. Instruction in composition, exposure issues in nighttime photography, and proper white balance and color filtration will be covered.

Bring your camera equipment, all your lenses, a flashlight or penlight, and a STURDY tripod for this adventure into night time photography.

Offered Saturdays, December13 - 20, 2008.

Note: Start times are approximate!
Meet at World Exchange Plaza at sunset at Metcalfe Street entrance.

These Safaris last 2 hours.

Fee:$59/person CDN. For suggestions on hotels contact Ray at 613-851-7770 or at

rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com

 

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"I think the Ottawa Photo Safari is a great idea and I hope you will receive a positive response to them."


Winterlude Ottawa Photo Safari By Night - Ice and Snow Carvings- Ottawa Photo Safari February 14, 2009

Next Safari: February 14, 2009

Ice Carving Winterlude Ottawa

Ice Carving Winterlude Ottawa

Sno Carving Winterlude Ottawa

Snow Sculpture Ottawa

Snow Sculptures Winterlude Ottawa

Every February, Canada's Capital Region is host to Winterlude in Ottawa, North America's greatest winter celebration. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of our Canadian winter.

In this Ottawa Photo Safari —offered during the NCC Winterlude Festival —you will have the opportunity to photograph the Ice and Snow Sculptures when they are the most beautiful: at night time!

Bring your camera and improve your understanding of using your equipment at night as you join an exciting evening photographic tour of the Ice and Snow Sculptures.

You will learn to use your camera creatively and will receive instruction in composition, exposure issues in night time photography, and proper white balance and colour filtration.

Bring your camera equipment, all your lenses, a flashlight or penlight, and your tripod tripod for an adventure in night time photography at one of the most popular winter festivals in one of the most beautiful cities in North America.

Don't forget to bring spare batteries and make sure you dress warm!

Offered Saturday evening, February 14, 2009

 

Note: Start times are approximate!
Meet at World Exchange Plaza at 6:00pm at the Metcalfe Street entrance.

These Safaris last 2.5 hours.

Fee :$89/person CDN. For suggestions on hotels contact Ray at 613-851-7770 or

rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com

 

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"I enjoyed the learning session with a smaller group.  The one-on-one sessions were a great learning tool for me, too, especially."


Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa

Commissioners Park

Next Safari - May 9, 2009

Canadian Tulip Festival Ottawa

Canadian Tulip Festival Ottawa

Canadian Tulip Festival Ottawa

Ottawa Tulip Festival

Canadian Tulip Festival Ottawa

Improve your understanding of your digital camera equipment as you join an exciting photographic Safari through the world- renowned tulip beds in Commissioners Park in Ottawa, Ontario.

In this 3-hour Photo Safari, offered during the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa you will have the opportunity to photograph some of the 300,000 spectacular tulip blooms at their peak that grace Commissioners Park in Ottawa. The spring flowers that grace in lush abundance will be begging to be photographed.

You will learn to use your camera creatively so that you will have some classic tulip photographs to display.. Instruction in the techniques of flower photography: composition, exposure issues, depth of field, macro photography, and proper white balance and color filtration will be provided.

Bring all your lenses (a macro lens is especially handy for this one,) and a STURDY tripod for this new adventure into travel photography at one of the most beautiful cities in North America.

Meet at the Dow's Lake Pavilion across from Commissioners Park in Ottawa at 9:30AM.

Fee:$69 CDN/person.

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"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and we very much appreciated your experience and expert advice in making the evening a success!"


If you love taking pictures as a hobby or, do photography as part of your work, and want to understand and use more features on your digital camera to get better pictures why not join the Ottawa Photo Safari!

I am a seasoned professional photographer available to take you on a photographic tour of the city of Ottawa while, giving you tips on composition, lighting, and camera functions!

I can provide photography field trips with unique photography itineraries.

I am available to assist individuals and small groups better understand modern day digital photography and digital photographic practices; including digital photography equipment and photography software to prepare images for printing and web output.

These photographic excursions can be created to suit any skill level with any camera.

I can provide individual and small groups traditional film photography instruction, as I have extensive professional experience with 35mm, medium and large format cameras, darkroom equipment and application techniques.

Photography Instructor Ray Pilon

My name is Ray Pilon, I have been an Ottawa resident, and a working professional photographer and photography instructor for many years. My commercial photography and teaching experience includes magazine and catalog publication, product imaging and lighting, professional business and personal portraits, prominent events and activities in the Ottawa area including work in the, political, social, historical and business communities in many parts of Canada.

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What You Will Learn

  • to use the camera to define the subject of each picture
  • composition hints to make your pictures stronger
  • correct exposures in a variety of lighting situations including flash and available light photography
  • posing people creatively
  • photographic techniques using different lenses, in portrait and land mark photography, sports and event photography, product and magazine, close-up photography
  • professional lighting techniques using studio lighting, flash and available light
  • downloading your pictures from the camera, editing and selecting, preparing, sizing and enhancing photographic images using a variety of photographic applications and techniques using the latest Adobe, Nikon and Canon software

Registration

Registration for all Safaris require reservations in advance. You may register online.

Choose your Ottawa Photo Safari, and click the link to the registration form.

Phone: 1-613-851-7770

E-mail: rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com


Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations must be made by email at least 15 days prior to safari date:

E-mail: rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com

Phone: 1-613-851-7770

Cancellations received 15 or more days in advance of safari date receive a refund of 75% of amount paid. No refund is made for cancellations received less than 15 days before safari date.


Rain or Shine Policy

Ottawa Photo Safari operate rain or shine.

A different itinerary will be followed on rain days, utilizing the weather to display the landmarks of the city along with demonstrating photographic techniques used in such weather.

Address and Phone Numbers:


Ottawa Photo Safari
c/o Ray Pilon,
6071 Malakoff RD.,
Richmond Ontario Canada K0A2Z0


Phone: 1-613-851-7770

E-mail: rpilon@ottawaphotosafari.com


Group of photographers


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downtown ottawa


Richard Theedom


Ottawa Photo Safari


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