Composition Workshop
When subject matter is forced into preconceived patterns, there can be no freshness of vision. Following rules of composition can only lead to a tedious repetition of pictorial cliches.
Edward Weston
Date: May 2 and 9, 2026
Time: 9 AM
Organizer: Janice Perkins
Leader: Doug Johnston
Location: May 2: Zoom (Morning) and an in-person location to be determined (Afternoon)
May 9: Online via Zoom
Mississauga Camera Club Workshop
Composition Workshop.
This workshop will be composed of three sessions:
Part 1: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: via Zoom
Leader: Doug Johnston
Join us to consider how to not just make an image, but to create an image using aspects of vision and composition you may not have considered.
Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Doug Johnston will walk us through various components of composition to help you to express your artistry and create exciting, satisfying images.
Part 2: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: In-person
At a location yet to be finalized, we will meet as a group and practice taking photos with the knowledge and skills Doug has shared with us in the morning. There may even be assignments handed out!
Part 3: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Online via Zoom
On this Saturday we will meet to share and provide feedback/discuss with each other the images and how they incorporated the composition lessons we learned. You will be asked to submit your best 2-3 images by Thursday to allow for coordination.
Meet Your Instructor: Doug Johnston
I started photography at an early age with a somewhat primitive 35mm point and shoot camera but took it up more seriously in the early 1990’s -(interchangeable lenses – wow). I joined the club over 25 years ago, when we were still using slides.
Then the digital revolution happened, which opened up the whole arena of computer photo editing and digital presentation of images, including slide shows. I plunged in with enthusiasm.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! Submit the Registration Form, and pay the Entry Fee.
