SEP. 26-28, 2025

This Fine Art Architectural Workshop is set against the backdrop of Toronto's unique urban landscape, this workshop promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Participants will explore the city's diverse architectural gems, drawing inspiration from its cultural richness. Join us for a captivating blend of artistic exploration and the distinctive allure of Toronto's architectural and cultural heritage.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

PART I: PRE-COURSE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS - 2 three-hour Zoom sessions (total of 6 hours) in which Sharon Tenenbaum will be teaching how to create her signature Blurred Cityscapes (as in her body of work Impressions of a City). Additionally, we will touch on various forms of fine art architectural photography (abstract, expressive, long exposure, image stacking, advanced b&w post-processing, etc.). Sharon will explore with participants the diverse ways in which each location visited during the workshop can be photographed.
Zoom Session 1: Fri. Sep. 12th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Zoom Session 2: Fri. Sep. 19th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.

PART II: FIELD SHOOTING in TORONTO - Guided on-location shoots SEP. 26-28, 2025. Sharon will be giving personal attention to each participant and guiding them toward achieving a variety of fine art architectural styles.
Sep. 25, 2025 - Meet and Greet in the evening. Location TBD.

PART III: POST-COURSE REVIEW ON ZOOM - Students will submit 6 images of various fine art architectural forms they took during the workshop. Sharon will review and critique the images from participants in 2 additional Zoom sessions of 3 hours each (total of 6 hours).
Zoom Session 3: Fri. Oct. 10th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Zoom Session 4: Fri. Oct. 17th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.

NOTE: To maximize your benefit from this workshop, it is recommended to have knowledge of Basic and Intermediate Photoshop (layers, masks, selections, pen tool, and gradients). The fundamental principles of Image Stacking and Long Exposure Photography will not be taught during the workshop, rather, they will be mentioned, clarified of course should you have any questions, and most certainly, encouraged to use. If you already have knowledge of these techniques, awesome! You will benefit greatly and Sharon can help you take your images to the next level! However, If you need to brush up on your Photoshop skills and would like to learn the Image Stacking technique, please refer to Sharon’s Online Workshops which are taught periodically.

This workshop will have a strong emphasis on learning the Blurred Cityscapes technique, as well as
developing Vision in approaching and creating
Fine Art Architectural images.

WORKSHOP PRICE: $1,950 CAD

AN ALUMNI OF SHARON’S MULTIPLE-DAY DESTINATION WORKSHOP?* YOU RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!

 LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS ONLY

*Excludes Sharon’s 6 hr. Photoshop Workshops.
**If you are eligible for a discount, please go ahead and complete the payment. This will reserve your spot and Sharon will refund you the discount.
***Registration fees do not include flights or accommodation. See below in Additional Notes for accommodation recommendations.
****Please be aware that in case of cancellation, there is a $200 non-refundable fee.

About the Instructor, Sharon Tenenbaum:

Sharon is an internationally recognized Fine Art photographer. Originally trained as a Professional Civil Engineer, Tenenbaum is an entirely self-taught artist, having learned her craft through personal research and practical experience behind the camera.

Some of her achievements are first-place awards in the 2021, 2015, 2013, 2011 and 2008 International Photography Awards for her architectural images, a publication in National Geographic and publications of three books, a Vancouver Photography Book ‘Vancouver Like No Other’ and E-Books: ‘How to Create Long Exposure Fine Art Photography’, and ‘Left & Right Brain, A photographers understanding of these mindsets and how they affect our visual interpretation of art’.

Sharon teaches photography workshops online and around the world. She also teaches photography courses at Langara College and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

GEAR:

LENSES: Ideally you want at least two lenses, a wide-angle (anything less than 24mm), and a mid-range lens 24-70 mm. Any lens on top of that is bonus (on a budget, a mid-range lens can suffice). If you are into abstracts, then a zoom lens can come in handy. However, please note that with zoom lenses there is a big difference between the fast version and the slower (apertures). We are photographing buildings, hopefully, they are not moving fast or at all! so no need to get the heavier, pricier version of a zoom lens if you don’t plan on using it for sports or portraits.
CAMERA: A camera with bulb mode (for long exposures).
FILTERS: ND filters (for long exposures) and a grad filter for sunrise/sunset. Look under Gear and Filters Blog for which filters to get.
TRIPOD: As for the tripod, I would not recommend bringing your heavy-duty ‘hurricane-resistant’ tripod. Everything you bring, you will be lugging with you all day long. The ultra-light travel tripods are not on my favorite list either if they are too flimsy. Anything mid-range will be just fine.
OTHER: Remote shutter release.

GETTING AROUND: Please be prepared to walk a fair bit and carry your photography gear. For some of the shooting outings, we will be walking or cabbing.

ACCOMMODATION: Exact location will be posted later.

LASTLY: I understand that some participants will be traveling to the workshop location with their spouses. Please be aware that due to group size constraints, spouses will not be allowed to join the group on our photography outings.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:

All payments are refundable upon request of cancellation minus a non-refundable $200 deposit. Cancellations (except the mentioned fees) are refunded in full up to 120 days prior to departure. Cancellations between 119 and 90 days prior to the course start date are refunded 50% of total charges (less aforementioned fees), and between 89 and 60 days prior to the course start date are refunded 25% of total charges (less aforementioned fees). No refunds will be issued within 59 days or less of the course start date. If payment is not received in full 90 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your spot on the workshop as any participant wishing to register in full can take that spot.  In the event of low registration, the workshop will be canceled and all fees will be refunded in full.

If the Workshop will need to be canceled due to Covid-19 or other reasons, a full refund will be issued minus 10% admin fee.

As life has unforeseen events, in case of force majeure or other unforeseen events and the workshop will have to be cancelled you will be refunded for the workshop fee in entirety. However, Sharon Tenenbaum will not be responsible for your flight or hotel refunds, so please be sure to purchase travel insurance.

DISCLAIMER:

• If you have registered and have not received an email notice of confirmation/cancellation from Sharon, please email to follow up.

• The workshop itinerary is subject to changes due to weather or other constraints/demands.

• Participants MUST sign a waiver form before participating in the workshop. You will be sent the form before the workshop.