Nature In Focus, will be a full-day outdoor and nature photography seminar featuring Tamron Ambassador and professional photographer Cecil Holmes.

Whether you are looking to refine your creative vision or sharpen your technical skills, this experience-driven seminar focuses on moving beyond snapshots to create meaningful images that tell deeper stories.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: SCVFA Hall – Fireman’s Park (2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, ON)
• Cost: $70.00 CAD (Includes lunch and light refreshments)
• Who Should Attend: Open to all experience levels—ideal for landscape, wildlife, bird, and macro enthusiasts.

Seminar Schedule & Sessions

• Earth & Flow: Where Landscapes and Waterfalls Come to Life Learn to shape light, refine composition, and use creative shutter techniques for dynamic landscape and waterfall photography.
• Call of the Wild: Photographing Animals in Their World Focus on ethical field practices, predicting behavior, long-lens techniques, and capturing authentic wildlife stories.
• In Flight and at Rest: The Beauty of Birds in Motion and Stillness Sharpen technical speed and precision to capture striking bird portraits and birds in flight.
• Small Subjects, Big Stories: Exploring the Hidden Details of Macro Photography Discover macro fundamentals, creative lighting, and composition to reveal textures and patterns in the small world.

Key Takeaways

• Mastery of light, timing, and intentional composition across various subjects
• Practical, ethical approaches to wildlife and nature photography
• Techniques to elevate storytelling and express personal artistic vision

About the Presenter

Cecil Holmes is a Huntsville, Alabama-based photographer whose work emphasizes patience, presence, and storytelling in the wild. Featured in publications such as Outdoor Photographer and Shutterbug, Cecil brings real-world field experience and a grounded approach to his teaching. You can view his work on his cecilsphotos.com or Instagram (@cecilsphotos).

Registration

Space is limited! Register at Fall Seminar – Niagara Association of Photographic Art

We look forward to seeing you and your club members there for a day of learning, inspiration, and community!