Nature Photography Workshops
Inspiring creativity, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning for grades 3-11.
Bring your students outside and watch them connect with nature through the lens of a camera. Focus on Nature’s curriculum-connected workshops, engage students in photography, environmental education, and creative expression, all within your school yard or nearby green space.
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Why Teachers Love Our Workshops
Curriculum-connected for grades 3 to 11
Hands-on learning that builds creativity and confidence
Inspires environmental stewardship
Led by experienced educators and photographers
All equipment provided, no cameras required
Our Workshops
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Elements of Design
Designed for Grades 3–8, this workshop combines an interactive photography lesson with hands-on outdoor exploration, nature awareness activities, and creative challenges. Students learn camera skills, practice in a nearby natural area, edit their photos, and share their best shots in a celebratory end-of-day slideshow.
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Principles of Design
Geared to Grades 7–11 students or grades 3-6 who have completed the Elements of Design workshop, this program blends an interactive photography lesson with hands-on outdoor exploration, composition practice, and creative activities. Students learn camera skills, capture images in a nearby natural area, edit their photos, and share their best shots in an end-of-day slideshow, leaving with both technical skills and a deeper connection to nature.
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Macro Photography
Aimed at Grades 9–11 students or grades 3-8 who have completed the Elements and Principles of Design workshops, this program focuses on mastering macro photography techniques. Students practice close-up photography indoors before heading outside to capture detailed shots in nature, then edit their images and share their best work in an end-of-day slideshow, building both technical skill and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
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Indigenous Elements of Design
Intended for Grades 3–11 classes interested in learning about Indigenous photographers, this workshop blends photography skills with cultural perspectives. Students explore the Elements of Design through an Indigenous lens, discover the work of Indigenous artists, and create their own nature-inspired images that reflect both creative expression and respect for the land.
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Light and Perspective
Designed for grades 9-11, this program blends science and nature. Students will learn how different styles of cameras work as well as how to utilize lighting and different perspectives in photography. Following the presentation students will go outside to put their skills to the test through a nature photo walk. In the afternoon students will get to edit their photos and celebrate each other in an end-of-day slideshow.
What’s Included in Every Workshop
All Cameras and photography equipment provided
Digital copies of the students 7 favourite photos
Full-day format
Delivered in your school and nearby green spaces
Curriculum Connections
Cost and Booking Details
Full-Day workshop: $360 per class
Maximum class size: 30 students
All equipment provided
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Additional Information
All Focus on Nature staff have completed a Police Vulnerable Sector Records Check
Regular school breaks are built into the program throughout the day
Workshops run rain, shine, or snow, but may be postponed or canceled in the event of severe inclement weather
All school health protocols will be followed, and all equipment is sanitized before each workshop
Parent volunteers are welcome to join the workshop
Our workshops are run with the support of many school boards including the following.
Upper Grand District School Board
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Niagara Catholic District School Board
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Halton District School Board
Halton Catholic District School Board
Waterloo Region District School Board
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
London District Catholic School Board
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Montessori Schools
Christian Schools
Private Schools
Special Offer - The Book of Seasons
Book three workshops for your class over the course of the school year—one in the fall, one in the winter, and one in the spring—and receive a free Book of Seasons.
This professionally designed and printed art book features at least one photograph from every student who participated in our program that year, creating a lasting keepsake of their learning and creativity.
By scheduling workshops across the seasons, your students will build on their skills from each session, deepening their nature photography abilities while capturing the changing beauty of the natural world.
What Teachers Are Saying
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“A fantastic program. It's amazing to see the students in awe of the patterns and beauty of nature. Thanks for helping them focus on nature!”
Mirella
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“Exceptionally well organized and the leaders were excellent. It was very empowering for the students and each student experienced success with their abilities (both photography and finding beauty in nature). I loved how it got the students outdoors! They really enjoyed the scavenger hunt, the nature sculptures, and photo editing as well.”
Sarah-Jane
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“11/10. It is a well-organized, student-geared, and motivational workshop. The instructor explains the elements so the students understand and she moves along at a pace that keeps them challenged and interested. The students are kept focused and stay engaged the entire day. In the end, the students were excited about nature and photography and what they achieved.”
Colleen
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“The appreciation and love for the arts is so necessary to allow a child to explore his/her own strengths fully. It is my belief that by giving children the experience to explore the arts leads to more well-balanced, intelligent adults. Thank you Focus on Nature for a truly wonderful experience for my students.”
Tiffany
FAQs
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Yes! We deliver workshops across Dufferin County, Guelph, Halton, Hamilton, London, Niagara, Oxford County, Peel, Toronto, Wellington County, Waterloo Region, and Wentworth County.
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No. We provide all cameras and equipment.
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While each session is unique, our workshops follow a well-structured flow to maximize learning and engagement. View a sample workshop schedule here.
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