Photography Workshops & Tours in Kamloops, BC

Kamloops' rugged, picturesque landscape and beautiful city provide the perfect opportunity to capture some stunning imagery and learn about the craft of photography. With a host of workshops for the 2013 season, there’s something for almost all passions and skill levels.
Kelly Funk of ‘Kelly Funk Photography’ brings an exciting way to explore Kamloops and the surrounding area, all while dramatically improving your photography skills. Kelly, who is a resident of Kamloops, and one of Tourism Kamloops' key photographers is also a contributing editor, feature writer and the Assistant Photo Director for 'Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine'.
Camera Basics
Regarding my current line up of workshops, I get asked a lot whether students need any experience to take a class. The short answer is no, not for most, as I do a short camera basics before each workshop. However I'm now adding a more in depth 'Camera Basics' course that concentrates on foundational and fundamental principles of DSLR photography. Topics covered will include: Exposure (working in manual or M mode), understanding the importance of your histogram, creative control with depth of field, focus modes and focal cursor selections, composition, lighting, raw vs. jpg, filters and more.
Current Workshops
Magic of Water ~ Sat April 13th & Sunday April 14th, 2013:
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Join Kelly for an in depth look at how to photograph water in its many facets. From the correct aperture and exposure, perfect histograms, balanced composition, simplicity and strength in an image, to what it takes to make water the magical substance it is; you'll find all the answers. This is a beginner to intermediate workshop catering to DSLR cameras of all brands. Point and shoot cameras are also welcome but are limited in their capacity. Both workshops will start at 0800 an dfinish at 1200 hours and location is to be determined.
*8 participants max. each day (both days are the same course) Cost including taxes is $90.00.
*Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
Basic portraiture ~ Sunday May 12th, 2013:
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If you're looking for ways to improve your portrait skills, this is the course for you. Kelly will concentrate on methods and approaches that will help you make your subjects stand out, whether it is family, friends or even group images. This 4-hour course will focus on image simplicity, lighting (including pop up flash or speedlights), working with your subject or subjects and depth of field for isolation and composition. Start time is 0900 and location is to be determined. Cost including taxes is $90.00. *8 participants max. *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
Spring Flowers ~ May 25th & Sunday May 26th, 2013:
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Flowers are in abundance in the spring around Kamloops. Let Kelly take you on a photographic journey to capture the essence of this colorful time of year. You'll learn about the perfect exposure, strong composition and balance, light control, story-telling using depth of field and placement and that simple is most always stronger in your display. Start times are 0800 and finish at 1200. This course was sold out last year, so a second day was added to accommodate participants.
*8 participants max. each day (both days are the same course) Cost including taxes is $90.00. Location: Lac du bois *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
Macro (close up) Sunday June 23rd, 2013:
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Macro or close-up photography can be extremely rewarding and fun! It can also be frustrating at times, dealing with intricate focusing issues, movings subjects, composition and light control. Kelly has designed a new workshop to help you deal with these characteristics and produce stunning close up imagery. The workshop will be 4 hours in length and you do not need a macro lens but if you do, great! *Tripod required Cost including taxes is $90.00. Location: TRU in the garden *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
The Power of Artificial Lighting ~ Sunday July 14th, 2013:
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Artificial lighting, in most cases on camera flashes or speedlights greatly increase your ability to capture images properly, especially when working with people. In this course Kelly will cover how flash can help you with portraiture, both inside and outside, special effects, light ratio balancing and freezing subjects. He will also address off camera flash options. *Maximum of 8 participants Cost including taxes is $90.00.
Location: TBD *This is an intermediate level course that requires basic exposure knowledge and use of histograms. |
Dusk and evening Urban Landscape ~ Sunday August 18th, 2013:
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Cities come alive and night, and there is no better time to create dynamic exciting and inspiring urban photography. Kelly will start the workshop with an expansive dusk shoot of Kamloops, taking in an amazing scene and immediately move into the city center where you will capture some of the nuances that the downtown core has to offer. Don't miss this one! This was a popular workshop last year and an extra day may be added the following Sunday if demand is met.
*Maximum of 8 participants Cost including taxes is $90.00.
Location: TBD *This is an intermediate level course that requires basic exposure knowledge and use of histograms. |
Fall Colors and Large Skies ~ Sunday October 5th & Saturday October 6th, 2013:
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Autumn is an extremely beautiful time of year in the Thompson Okanagan and Kamloops area that needs to be photographed and showcased. Kelly will leed you to an area that holds all the elements to allow you to learn what it takes to bring home amazing images. The last 2 years have been extremely popular so he has added a second day to accommodate participants both locally and out of town.
*Maximum of 8 participants Cost including taxes is $90.00.
Location: Lac du bois, above Batchelor Heights. *This is a beginner to intermmediate course. No experience necessary. |
Past Workshops
April 14th & 15th, 2012 - The Magic of Water
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Join Kelly for an in depth look at how to photograph water in its many facets. From the correct aperture and exposure, perfect histograms, balanced composition, simplicity and strength in an image, to what it takes to make water the magical substance it is; you’ll find all the answers. This is a beginner to intermediate workshop catering to DSLR cameras of all brands. Point and shoot cameras are also welcome but are limited in their capacity. Location to be determined. 8 participants max. each day. Contact Kelly to book. Both days are the same course.
Cost including taxes is $90.00.
Tripod required. *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
May 12th, 2012 - Basic Portraiture
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Flowers are abundant during Spring in Kamloops. Let Kelly take you on a photographic journey to capture the essence of this colorful time of year. You’ll learn about the perfect exposure, strong composition and balance, light control, story-telling using depth of field and placement and that simple is most always stronger in your display. As this was sold out quickly last year, we’ve added a second day to accommodate participants. Cost, including taxes is $90.00. 8 participants maximum per day. Location: Lac du Bois
Tripod required. *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
May 26th & 27th, 2012 - Spring Flowers
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Flowers are abundant during Spring in Kamloops. Let Kelly take you on a photographic journey to capture the essence of this colorful time of year. You’ll learn about the perfect exposure, strong composition and balance, light control, story-telling using depth of field and placement and that simple is most always stronger in your display. As this was sold out quickly last year, we’ve added a second day to accommodate participants. Cost, including taxes is $90.00. 8 participants maximum per day. Location: Lac du Bois
Tripod required. *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
June 17th, 2012 - Urban Composition & Story-Telling
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During the course of last year, Kelly queried students on their photographic ‘wants’ in the way of workshops. The response was strong for urban work. Kelly will be offering the ‘Dusk and evening urban landscapes’ again but students were looking for a focus on composition. He will not only teach balance, reducing ‘dead space’ but also how to tell a story with your images. Join Kelly for a 4 hour session in and around Kamloops to add another element to your portfolio.
Cost including taxes is $90.00
Tripod required. *Beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary. |
July 15th, 2012 - The Power of Artificial Lighting
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Artificial lighting, in most cases on camera flashes or speedlights greatly increase your ability to capture images properly, especially when working with people. In this course I’ll cover how flash can help you with portraiture, both inside and outside, special effects, light ratio balancing and freezing subjects. I’ll also address off camera flash options. 8 participants maximum. Contact Kelly to book.
Cost including taxes is $90.00
*This is an intermediate level course that requires basic exposure knowledge and use of histograms
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Saturday July, 28th, 2012 - Historic achitecture and detail @ Tranquille Farm
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Join professional photographer Kelly Funk on a ground breaking workshop at Padova (formerly Tranquille sanatorium) for a photographic journey of the existing structures. Photography will mostily be exteriors but will be allowed access into at least 1 dwelling. This workshop will be concentrating on exposures, perspectives, story-telling, impact, compositional balance and light control while working this exceptional locale.
Cost including taxes is $100.00/person Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm
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August 19th, 2012 - Dusk and Evening Urban Landscapes
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Cities come alive and night, and there is no better time to create dynamic, exciting and inspiring urban photography. Take in an amazing dusk scene and then move to city center to capture some of the downtown core nuances. Start time to be determined. Second day may be added if there is a high demand for this workshop.
Cost, including taxes is $90.00.
Tripod required. *This is an intermediate level course that requires basic exposure knowledge and use of histograms. |
October 6th & 7th, 2012 - Fall Colours and Large Skies
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Autumn is an extremely beautiful time of year in the Thompson Okanagan and Kamloops is an area that needs to be photographed and showcased. Kelly will lead you to an area that holds all the elements to allow you to learn what it takes to bring home amazing images. These workshops will take place in Lac du Bois, above Batchelor heights. Last year was extremely popular so we’ve added a second day to accommodate participants both locally and out of town. 8 participants maximum per day.
Cost including taxes is $90.00
Tripod required. *This is a beginner to intermediate course. No experience necessary.
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Contact Kelly about group requests not listeted or for more information on any of the workshops listed above, or to book a tour.
Find out more!
Be sure to check out some of his feedback and examples of participant work.
Check out Kelly's blog here!
Read a Tourism Kamloops blog post by Kelly Funk - he shares his favourite local spots!
Contact Kelly Funk
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Email: kfunk@telus.net |
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Website: http://www.kellyfunkphotography.com/ |

































