Vancouver Photo Walks

221 Union St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2E2 , Canada

604-318-1277

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Ranked #6 of 108 activities in Vancouver

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Owner description: Photowalks are a great way to see our beautiful city, learn and practice the basics of photography, and get out of the automatic setting on your... more » Owner description: Photowalks are a great way to see our beautiful city, learn and practice the basics of photography, and get out of the automatic setting on your camera! In two hours, we cover exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, composition and basic portraiture. Let's be honest though, it's also a ton of FUN! Lead by a professional photographer, participants are given tools, and an opportunity to explore a popular area (Science World, Convention Centre, English Bay, Coal Harbour, Gastown, Kitsilano or Granville Island) with their cameras, and are given small learning objectives. Introductory classes are offered during the day, and low-light classes in the evening.

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fckms11

Vancouver, Canada

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10 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

2 helpful votes

“FUN-FUN-FUN”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

There are many ways to learn how to take pictures but Suzanne makes it FUN. There is a rare combination of laughs, teaching and eye opener hints that will change the way you see photography. The instruction is tailored to your personal needs and comprehension but beware her "skill testing questions" are hard:) Totally recommend the VPW. It is a... More

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I'm honoured at such a glowing review! It's so much easier to learn things when you're having fun (in my humble opinion)! :) Thank you for the recommendation my friend. I hope to see you again, and next time you will answer all the skill testing questions! lol :D More

BeNjiiCouderc

Vancouver, Canada

1 review

“Suzanne is a GREAT teacher and FUN to be with !”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

Hey Suzanne, remember Ben, Geoff and Randy? it was rainy but you were still able to put a lot of energy and passion into your photowalk workshop ! My friends and I had an incredible good time and personally I really like your straight speaking, its a real pleasure to be and "work" with you ! Since then, Im having... More

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Hi, of course I remember you! I am delighted to hear that the three of you had such a great time, rain and all! We normally don't run when it's wet, but it ended up being fantastic overall... I'm so happy to hear that you're inspired, and now have more fun with photography. Mission accomplished!! More

Marie B

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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1 helpful vote

“so much fun!”

Reviewed April 1, 2013

I was able to rent her camera, as mine doesn't have any extra functions. Suzanne was very friendly and engaging and the class was a lot of fun. I learned a lot! Now I want to get a better camera and take real pictures, not just cel phone shots :)

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Thanks for the review, and for posting some of the images you took with the loaner camera. It's wonderful to see such enthusiasm! Maybe we'll see you again once you have your new camera! More

Blthorburn

Vancouver, Canada

1 review

“Not just LUCK anymore!”

Reviewed March 28, 2013

After purchasing a couple of DSLR's without REALLY knowing how to take photos, Suzanne's class "shed a light" on the three pillars of photography to ensure that I know what I want from a photo and most importantly HOW to get it! Her walk is fun, full of information and teaches that basics in the manner that ANYONE can understand!... More

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Thank you for the review! Again, I am so delighted that the class was useful for you, especially as someone who has owned DSLRs for a few years already! I look forward to seeing you again after your summer of practice, let me know if you have any questions! More

geoffyvr

Vancouver, Canada

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16 reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

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“Suzanne showed me how to take pictures”

Reviewed March 16, 2013

I've had several versions of the same camera for over a decade (Panasonic Lumix compact with a high zoom). I've read all their manuals. I took a couple of photography classes long ago, and read a few books on photography. In two hours, Suzanne brought all this book-learning alive. She showed us how to use aperture, shutter speed, ISO in... More

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I'm so delighted that you all had a great time, especially with the combination of dSLR and point and shoot cameras! Thank you for letting people know that these classes enhance any learning done through a manual, and help put together the components of photography so that they make sense. I appreciate the review! More

Alison W

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

1 review

“Awesome Photo Walk!”

Reviewed March 11, 2013

My friend and I just did Suzanne Rushton's photo walk in Vancouver's Olympic Village, and it was awesome! Suzanne answered all of our questions and gave us just the right amount of instruction without overwhelming us. She is familiar with the interface of all camera brands, so can answer questions about your particular model and show you how to make... More

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I'm delighted that you had such a great time! Thanks for posting the review and shamelessly promoting the company on facebook ;) Please come again soon, this is only the beginning!! More

cgiddings

Langley City, Canada

1 review

“Great day!”

Reviewed November 25, 2012

What a great afternoon.The sun was shining and we took some beautiful shots of Vancouver. I gained important knowledge about my camera and it's capabilities. We took single shots using various settings and compared the results. Suzanne was delightful and very informative, working with the various levels within the group.

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We got lucky to have such beautiful sunshine late November! I'm so glad you learned a few things, I hope the takeaway sheet serves as a helpful reminder of what we covered. Please check the website for additional classes that continue from where we left off and I look forward to seeing you again! Thanks so much for the review! More

js130

Elora, Canada

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4 reviews

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5 helpful votes

“Excellent photo walk led by amazing teacher!”

Reviewed October 21, 2012

While visiting Vancouver earlier this year my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this experience online, we thought, why not? We live in a town where art, music and photography are a natural profession. Not so much for me! Lol. We thought it would be fun to learn a thing or two about our digital camera, and go back to Elora... More

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Hello, thank you so much for your glowing review of the photowalk and your experience! It was my pleasure getting to know you, come back soon! More

Rosa C

Coquitlam, Canada

1 review

“A beautiful day for a photowalk”

Reviewed September 17, 2012

Had a great time learning a bit more about photography and my camera from Suzanne. She is clear when explaining points to know, friendly and easy to talk to! Would love to book another photowalk, maybe a night time one.

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Hi, thank you so much for the review! I appreciate the positive feedback, and am so glad you learned a few things about your camera and photography (since that is the whole point, after all) but also had fun doing it. I look forward to seeing you again on a night photowalk!! More

Embarcadero1

Chicago, Illinois

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3 attraction reviews

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41 helpful votes

“Great afternoon photo walk”

Reviewed September 10, 2012

This was perfect for me, a mostly crappy hobbyist photographer who needed a refresh on camera settings. Suzanne is great, very patient and able to explain some seriously counterintuitive terminology and concepts to a group of people with different cameras. The photo walk I went on focused on a few basic camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance)... More

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Thank you very much for the feedback advising a longer walk! Thanks, also, for outlining the topics covered and describing what the walk is actually like. I'm happy to hear you'd return, and will definitely consider merging a longer walk with a photography tour, as we do try and pack in a lot of information in two hours! I greatly... More