Learn the methodology, creativity, and techniques of a professional photographer and digital artist, then apply it to your own photographic images whether you are an amateur, intermediate, or advanced photographer. Become a better photographer, and experience photography at its highest form of art and adventure, or just learn to take better photos of your vacation, family, or landscapes, no matter what camera you are using!
Carsten Arnold is a full time commercial photographer who has been photographing landscapes, nature, wildlife, architecture, interiors, industrial, corporate, and aerial photography for the past 40 years. His teaching style makes it easy to learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere whether it is in a group setting or one on one.
Available Workshops Include:
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This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to get a solid foundation for taking good photographs, no matter what camera you use. Two course types are offered, classroom sessions with 4 or more participants, or our unique Family & Friends At Your Home session.
Topics and photography genres covered include:
Classroom 3 hours - $49 - minimum 5 people. 6 - 9 pm. weekday evenings held monthly at The Royal Hotel, Homestead Room. Next available date to be announced. Sign up here.
Family & Friends at Your Home - $249 - Invite the entire group over for a photography lesson in your backyard, family room, or any other location of your choice in Chilliwack or the Fraser Valley. Workshops are held evening weekdays, or daytime weekends depending on your schedule. Sign up here.
Bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe Photoshop, the professional digital imaging standard, used by photographers and designers who want to perfect their digital images. Photoshop allows you to create powerful images and designs. This workshop is designed to get you up and running with Adobe Photoshop in just three hours. The focus will be on step-by-step instruction leading students through the most important tools and concepts in Photoshop.
What you will learn:
Prerequisites & Preparation
This is an introductory bootcamp designed for first time and beginning Adobe Photoshop users. No prior experience with Adobe Photoshop is required for this class.
Students must supply their own laptop (PC or Mac) with Photoshop CC installed and ready to go.
Classroom 3 hours - $79 - minimum 3 people. Evenings weekdays. Next session coming this fall. Location is at the Royal Hotel, Homestead Room. Sign up here.
How to manage your digital images from start to finish using Adobe Lightroom. Two of the most challenging aspects of working with your digital images are maintaining a proper workflow and how to properly post-produce an image for best results. In this 3 hour workshop, Carsten will take you through the proper steps & features of using Adobe Lightroom CC, to help you become proficient with image management and manipulation.
What you will learn:
What to Bring:
Prerequisites & Preparation
This is an introductory bootcamp designed for first time and beginning Adobe Lightroom users. No prior experience with Adobe Lightroom is required for this class.
Students must supply their own laptop (PC or Mac) with Lightroom CC installed and ready to go.
This is the perfect workshop for anyone who is struggling with the use of their camera, image processing, or photography in general. Designed as one on one sessions they are catered specifically to your needs without the distraction of being in a classroom situation. You choose what areas of photography you need help with, whether you are using a cellphone camera, a DSLR, or anything in between. Carsten will make sure you have the skills and confidence to take your photography to the next level.
2 hours - $129, 3 hours $189, 4 hours $249 - Evenings weekdays. Sign up here.
Take a walk in the country or city with Carsten Arnold and learn The Art of Seeing in photography, or how to think about the composition of your photographs. Learn valuable camera tricks and techniques and take your photos to an entirely new level no matter what type of camera you have, or what skill level you're at.
What you will learn:
4 hours - $99 - minimum 4 people. Weekends, weather permitting. Next available dates to be announced. Sign up here.
Designed for builders, trades people, interior designers, real estate agents. Learn the fine art of interiors Photography from your instructor, Carsten Arnold. He has photographed thousands of homes and buildings for hundreds of architects, builders, trades, manufacturers, interior designers and Real Estate Agents over the past 10 years.
What you will learn:
2 days - $499 - minimum 4 people. Weekends. Next available dates to be announced. Sign up here.
Designed for photographers who are wanting to get into the business or already are. Your instructor, Carsten Arnold has photographed thousands of homes and buildings for hundreds of architects, builders, trades, manufacturers, interior designers, and Real Estate Agents over the past 10 years.
What you will learn:
2 days - $499 - minimum 4 people. Weekends. Next available dates to be announced. Sign up here.
Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. If you can no longer make it to a class or workshop, please email us at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given to cancellations made within a week of the workshop.