Rockefeller Centre, NYC
©Graham Sher

"I have participated in 3 workshops with Willie, 2 in Ottawa and one in New York. What keeps bringing me back is the passion and excitement that Willie exudes for the art of photography, his patience and endless capacity to teach and his genuine commitment to enabling his students' becoming better photographers. Each time I do a workshop with Willie, I have grown in my understanding, in the quality of my work, and in my desire to do even better. I highly recommend participating in his workshops."
Graham Sher, Ottawa

All is organized, a place to stay, transportation to sites of interest with maps and information about the area….all I had to do was capture the sights and pulse of New York on film. William and John had advice to improve my photos and viewing of the day’s work brought compliments too. I learned new things and was very satisfied with the experience having captured many wonderful sights and having enjoyed the other participants. "
Joan Wills

Oaxaca, Mexico Photo Workshop
" The trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, was an experience like no other. With the assistance of John and William, I learned about the people, the country and customs while taking photos. I even ate grasshoppers with a cold Corona! It was the end of October and the celebration of the Day of the Dead, an event previously unknown to me. What memories I have of this trip on film."
Joan Wills

Statue of Liberty, NYC
©Joan Wills

New York City, NY
©Joan Wills

New York City, NY
©Josée Nado

Oaxaca, Mexico
©Josée Nado

J’ai participé à quatre ateliers de photographie offerts par Willie dont deux à Ottawa, un au Mexique et le dernier à New York en mai 2006.

L’approche de Willie m’a tout de suite plu. Les ateliers sont très bien organisés et bien que nous soyions bien occupés, tout se déroule en douceur et dans la joie de vivre. Willie est un passionné et son dynamisme est contagieux.

Un élément fort apprécié de ces ateliers est la présence de John et Willie sur le terrain avec les participants. J’ai senti un désir véritable de la part de John et Willie de partager avec moi leurs trucs et connaissances pour m’aider à devenir une meilleure photographe tout en respectant mon style.

Je profite pleinement de leurs conseils et j’ai fait un gain énorme dans ma compréhension de l’art de la photographie. Quand je regarde mes photos, je suis fière de mon progrès.
Josée Nadon

Nueva York, NY
©Fernando Bello

New York, NY
©Curtis Cunningham

One of the things I greatly appreciated about my first experience on a photo
tour/workshop (NYC '06) with Willie and John Hewett Hallum, was how the two of them really challenged everyone in our group to "play".

Their ability to educate with encouragement was very supportive. Furthermore, their willingness to answer my questions and inspire me to experiment with my camera, has made me a better photographer.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience the few days we were in Manhattan, and would highly recommend one of Willie's workshops.
Curtis Cunningham,
Abbotsford, BC

As a frequent participant of the workshops, both local and on tour, the aspect that most appeals to me (aside from the venues) is that both Willie and John are dedicated teachers. They encourage development of the photographer's personal vision while supporting the student both technically and artistically.
Abigail Gossage, Ottawa