Henry's Events & Seminars
Throughout the year, Henry's hosts a variety of events and seminars. These seminars are presented by members of the Henry's community and sales staff, and cover a wide range of topics such as how to use a video or still camera, using a flash, lighting techniques, lenses and general maintenance of your equipment. Please check back frequently for news and information regarding upcoming seminars!
Check out our Winter Workshops, including Core Skills, Advanced Skills, as well as Upcoming Events.
Find out what's happening at your local Henry's Store Location.
Winter Workshops
Take part in FREE workshops at your local Henry’s this winter! Our instructors will help you enhance your photography skills and put your feet on the path to becoming a masterful vlogger and visual storyteller. There are many topics covered in our workshops, including action, editing, creative portraits, live streaming, macro, and nature photography.
We will be offering 2 categories of workshops; Core Skills and Advanced Skills. Check out our workshop descriptions, and see if a there is a location offered near you.
Core Skills
Ready to advance beyond your camera’s auto mode?
Join us for an immersive workshop that delves into the fascinating world of aperture and depth of field in photography. Whether you're a beginner seeking to understand the basics or an intermediate photographer looking to refine your skills, this workshop is tailored to all levels of expertise.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your photography skills — Register for the "Aperture and Depth of Field” Workshop today and capture the world in a whole new way!
Ready to transform your photography skills from ordinary to extraordinary?
Ignite your passion for photography with a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this workshop demystifies camera settings, composition, and lighting, setting you on the path to capturing stunning images.
Want to move beyond point-and-shoot photography and harness the full potential of your camera's settings?
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of manual mode photography. This workshop empowers both beginners and enthusiasts to take full control of their cameras, enabling you to craft images with precision and artistic flair.
Unleash your creativity — Register for the Manual Mode Photography Workshop and seize control of your photography journey.
Join us for a free, informative session on shutter speed; what it is, and how you can utilize it to get the exact type of shots you’re looking for. In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive deep into one of photography's fundamental elements—shutter speed.
Shutter speed is the key to controlling motion and determining the mood of your photographs. Whether you're a novice photographer looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, this workshop is your gateway to the world of shutter speed mastery.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your photography and add a powerful tool to your creative arsenal.
Ready to tell your travel stories through compelling imagery?
Embark on a visual expedition as we guide you through the intricacies of capturing the essence of your travels. Elevate your photography from mere snapshots to captivating narratives that transport viewers to the heart of your adventures.
Turn your wanderlust into art — Register for the "Travel Photography" workshop and embark on a journey to capture the world as only you can.
Learn how to shoot, edit, and share videos like a pro at Henry's Video 101 Workshop!
Step into the world of video production with this beginner-friendly workshop. From camera techniques to editing essentials, you'll gain the foundational skills needed to create engaging visual narratives.
Unleash your storytelling potential — Register for the "Video 101" workshop and take your first steps into the world of video production.
Advanced Skills
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Capture the beauty of wildlife and birds with expert tips on technique and equipment. Learn to photograph animals in their natural habitats, focusing on composition, lighting, and patience.
Immerse yourself in the art of wildlife photography. This workshop covers essential techniques, gear recommendations, and practical tips for capturing stunning images of animals in the wild.
Take a journey through the history of photography, from its origins to modern digital practices. Explore significant milestones, influential photographers, and the evolution of photographic technology.
Master the challenging art of concert photography. Learn how to handle low light, fast movement, and unpredictable environments to capture dynamic and memorable images of live music events.
Discover the secrets of candid street photography. This workshop will teach you how to capture the essence of urban life, focusing on composition, timing, and storytelling.
Learn to control motion in your photography, whether you want to freeze action or create artistic motion blur. Explore techniques and settings that help you capture dynamic images with ease.
Dive into action photography with a focus on fast-moving subjects like planes, trains, and automobiles. This workshop will cover the basics of capturing sharp and exciting action shots.
Create beautiful holiday portraits with professional guidance and festive setups. This event offers tips on posing, lighting, and capturing the perfect holiday spirit in your photos.
Enhance your product photography skills to boost your online sales. Learn how to showcase products effectively with proper lighting, composition, and editing techniques.
Get started with the basics of videography. This workshop covers shooting techniques, essential gear, and basic editing to help you create compelling videos.
Capture the excitement and action of sports events. Learn professional techniques for shooting fast-paced sports, focusing on timing, composition, and equipment.
Explore the creative possibilities of off-camera flash. This workshop will teach you how to use flash to enhance your images with dramatic lighting and professional effects.
Create eerie and fun Halloween portraits with themed setups and props. Learn tips and techniques for capturing spooky, creative images in a festive atmosphere.
Understand the fundamentals of audio recording and editing. This workshop covers essential techniques for achieving high-quality sound in your video and audio projects.
Explore the creative potential of using classic lenses on modern camera bodies. Learn how to achieve unique photographic effects and understand the compatibility and techniques involved.
Master the use of gimbals for smooth, cinematic shots. This workshop covers gimbal balancing, setup, and practical tips for getting the best results in your videography.
Find the perfect gifts for aspiring photographers. This workshop provides a curated list of essential gear and accessories to help beginners enhance their photography skills.
Discover ideal gifts for new vloggers. Learn about essential equipment and tools that can help beginner travel and experience vloggers create high-quality content and grow their audience.
Learn about the best gifts for budding YouTubers. This workshop offers recommendations for gear and tools that can help new YouTubers kickstart their channels and produce engaging videos.
Dive deeper into analogue photography techniques and film development. This workshop covers advanced film photography practices, including darkroom processes and creative experimentation.
Get introduced to the basics of film photography. Learn about different film types, camera settings, and techniques to capture timeless images with a classic feel.
Explore continuous lighting setups for stunning and creative portraits. Learn how to use various lighting techniques to achieve professional-quality images in any setting.
Learn the essentials of documentary photography and storytelling through images. This workshop covers techniques for capturing compelling, real-life stories with your camera.
Plan and execute successful photography projects with expert guidance. Learn how to develop concepts, organize shoots, and bring your creative vision to life.
Capture breathtaking landscapes with tips on composition, lighting, and gear. This workshop teaches you how to create stunning landscape images that showcase the beauty of nature.
Learn the basics of shooting cinematic wedding videos. This workshop covers essential techniques, equipment, and tips for capturing beautiful wedding moments on film.
Discover the world of macro photography and capture stunning close-up shots. Learn about specialized equipment and techniques for photographing small subjects in exquisite detail.
Get started with live streaming, from equipment setup to broadcast techniques. This workshop covers everything you need to know to create professional live streams for various platforms.
Learn the ins and outs of shooting with Sony cameras for optimal results. This workshop covers camera settings, features, and tips to help you make the most of your Sony gear.
Master the art of controlling shutter speed to capture both fast action and creative motion blur. This workshop covers the fundamentals of shutter speed, its effects on exposure, and practical techniques for achieving sharp or dynamic photos in various shooting conditions.
Create compelling product videos with professional techniques. Learn how to showcase products effectively through proper lighting, composition, and editing.
Start your editing journey with the basics of photo and video editing. Learn essential techniques and software tools to enhance your images and videos.
Enhance your photos with powerful editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom. This workshop covers everything from basic adjustments to advanced editing tools to help you create stunning images.
Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production. This workshop covers essential techniques, equipment, and tips for creating high-quality films.
Master studio lighting setups for perfect portrait photography. This workshop covers lighting techniques, equipment, and tips for creating professional-quality portraits.
See Eventbrite for full workshop listings at all Henry’s locations.
Upcoming Events
The Weekly BrYangle Report
Dates: Wednesday, January 22 and January 29, 2025
Time: 5:00pm–5:30pm
Location: Facebook Live
Cost: Free — No Registration Required
Please join Bryan Weiss for a Weekly Facebook Live Show/Podcast offering quick tips and tricks, information on what’s new and used at Henry’s and a Q&A session for customers viewing online or in-store at the Newmarket location.
View 2024 episodes on Facebook.
Exploring E-Motion: Exploring the Emotion of Movement Through Light with David Eisenberg
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Studio 185 @ Henry's Toronto
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Join us at this event to listen and learn from Internationally Awarded photographer, David Eisenberg, a Sony Partner Honoris Causa. He will cover how to capture E-motion (emotion in motion). We will be discovering together different lighting techniques in movement as well as utilize unconventional materials to get the shot. We will go over best practices and break up into groups for a hands-on experience with guidance from our professionals. A dancer will be on-site so please, bring your favourite camera kit and let’s get shooting!
David Eisenberg is perhaps one of the most prolific authors in portrait photography today. As an elite photographer, he set fashion trends for brands such as Levi's, Armani, Valentino and Hugo Boss. His work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Rolling Stone Magazine, Newsweek, Fox Sports USA, Expansion, Lideres Mexicanos, Open, Playboy, among many others. He has held more than 25 personal exhibitions internationally, not counting multiple collective ones.
David’s priority is to teach this art. For 20 years he was the first ambassador for the prestigious Canon Latin America. Now with the distinction of Sony Partner Honoris Causa for Latin America, David continues to complement this mission of sharing his secrets and experiences through seminars and conferences on tours through Mexico, Canada and the USA.
Sony Presents:
Birds in Flight with Stewart Sy
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Henry's Vancouver
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Discover the art of capturing avian wonders in their natural habitats. Learn about the best cameras, lenses, and techniques for stunning bird imagery.
Hosted by Steward Sy, in-store Sony rep, who will provide expert tips including mastering focus, utilizing natural light, and post-processing tricks.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the exciting world of bird photography!
Aviation Photography and Videography with George Whyte (YVRgopher)
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Henry's Vancouver
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Discover the art of capturing photography and videography of airplanes, helicopters and jets. George Whyte teaches an introductory class on how to get started. Whether you have a camera yet, or you have some experience photographing these machines, this introductory course will teach you how to get the most out of aviation photography.
Vintage Lens with Cee Ristopher
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Henry's Vancouver
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Discover everything you need to know about vintage lenses. This workshop will break down how to shop for a vintage lens, mounts, and how to use a vintage lens on your modern digital cameras for photo and video.
Sponsored by Henry's
Photo 101 Sunday 4-Week Course Event at Henry’s Studio 185
Dates: Sundays — February 23, March 2, March 9, and March 16, 2025
Times: February 23: 1:00pm–3:30pm | March 2, March 9, and March 16: 1:00pm–3:00pm
Location: Studio 185 @ Henry's Toronto
Cost: $239 — Registration Required
Camera School is thrilled to be able to offer its in-depth multi week Photo 101 course offering on Sundays at Henry’s Studio 185 in downtown Toronto. This course is the perfect solution for getting your camera set up for success and learning all of the core photography fundamentals that every photographer should know. Each class is an average of 2 hours on four individual Sunday sessions that make up the 4-week course.
This course is designed exclusively for owners of DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. You’ll get plenty of hands-on and great student notes to aid in your progress (homework assignments too!). Please note the dates as your course registration fee includes access to all four weeks of the event! Sign up at cameraschool.ca.
Street Photography with Ryan Yuen
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Henry's Vancouver
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Get an introduction to street photography. Learn about settings, focal length, camera choices and storytelling around street photography. Leave with some basic knowledge to hit the streets and start making your portfolio.
Photo 101 en Español con Marco Silva
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Henry's Vancouver
Cost: Free — Registration Required
Acompáñanos al curso de fotografía 101 diseñado para principantes que desean explorar su creatividad y aprender los fundamentos de la fotografía. Durante esta sesión, aprenderemos sobre los principios de exposición, apertura, velocidad de obturación e ISO.
Sponsored by Henry's
Complete Lighting and Shooting Workshop Event
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 11:00am–5:00pm
Location: Studio 311 - 9 Davies Ave., Toronto (Queen E. & DVP)
Cost: $359 — Registration Required
This extensive hands-on learning and shooting experience is designed to take your studio photography to new creative heights. During this six-hour event, you will learn core lighting principles and work with professional studio lighting gear. This is a skills-transfer workshop with plenty of hands-on. You will learn everything needed to set up and use studio lighting for yourself. You will learn all about an array of light modifying tools that you can use to shape and control the light to suit your creative vision.
Sponsored by Henry's
Immersive Online or Classroom Photography Courses
Dates: Varied (see schedule at cameraschool.ca)
Times: Varied
Location: Online or In-Person
Cost: $239
These courses are offered to small groups, and are very new photographer friendly. Online access is easy, or you can choose to attend at our Toronto classroom. We provide lots of individual attention and get you out of AUTO mode immediately.
Attendees can expect an in-depth and rich experience over a 4 week period. We not only set up your camera for success, but we explore various creative shooting strategies and demystify your camera to give you maximum creative control over the results. Student notes and homework assignments are provided to aid in your progress!
