Welcome to the Waterloo Region Booking Calendar!
Hi! My name's Taryn and I am very passionate about having a close relationship with nature. I believe it is important for everyone to be immersed in nature and outdoor activities. I love capturing beautiful moments in nature on my own camera, and look forward to fostering this love of nature photography in kids as well. I enjoy paddle boarding, hikes, swimming, canoeing, and anything outside! It's even better that I get to do all these activities with my two dogs! I believe nature has the power to transform lives, and create valuable experiences and lasting memories.
Want to learn how our workshop ties in with the curriculum? Check out our new Teacher Resources Page to learn more about the details of our workshops.
Focus on Nature now offers 4 different types of workshops depending on what you want for your classroom. Elements of Design, recommended for grades 3-8. The Principles of Design, are recommended for your second workshop with us or grades 7-11. Our advanced Macro Photography workshop is recommended for those who have taken the first two workshops or grades 8-11. The Indigenous Elements of Design, for classes wanting to learn more about Indigenous photographers for grades 3-8.
When booking your workshop we will automatically run the basic Elements of Design program with your students unless you request one of the other 3 workshops in your booking.
What Waterloo Teachers Had to Say 2023:
“Good explanation of the Elements of Design with engaging pictures. The tips for how to take good pictures really helped the students get into taking close up pictures and considering the positioning of the objects. The instructions for editing the pictures were clear.” - Susan
“The kids loved having access to the cameras and getting to participate in this activity. They definitely noticed things they wouldn't have before and found joy in nature. I liked that the Elements of Design were explained at the beginning and included in the editing process.” - Patrice
“I was impressed with the depth of knowledge presented in that amount of time. They learned about many technical photo terms and ideas, but also learned about photo editing! Those are both major concepts that they all seemed to tackle very well thanks to your great presentation and teaching.” - Kathleen