Elevation Calgary

Calgary, Alberta

October 22nd 2022

Join Nikon Ambassador and multi-award-winning photographer Sean LeBlanc for a behind-the-scenes look at how to create masterful, bold and creative wedding and lifestyle portraits. Sean will share his workflow to create bold, dramatic photographs from initial inspiration to clicking the shutter button. Learn how to creatively work with both natural light and off-camera flash, find killer compositions and elicit natural-looking moments from your clients. This intensive class will be taught in two parts: 1) An interactive presentation by Sean that will provide an in-depth look into the creative process – see, compose and create. 2) An intensive live demonstration of all the elements Sean discussed in his presentation. If you have struggled with pushing your creativity to the next level and how to achieve your portrait vision, then this class is for you. Sean will not only present the concepts in a succinct, easy-to-follow format but also offer an extensive hands-on live demonstration.

What will you learn?

How to ignite your creative spark.

Learn to see, compose and create.

How combine artistry with what clients want.

Learn to utilize natural and off camera flash for a creative look.

How to elicit natural looking moments and poses from your clients.

Live shooting demonstrations by Sean LeBlanc.

Sponsored by Nikon Canada

Man and a women walking along a hill top at sunset by calgary engagement photographer sean leblanc

boy and girl touching foreheads smiling at each other and the girls hand against the boy's cheek by top calgary engagement photographer sean leblanc

a bride and groom having an intimate candid moment at the Calgary Zoo by award winning photographer Sean LeBlanc

a bride and groom standing by a window at the calgary library for their calgary lake house wedding by calgary wedding photographer sean leblanc photography

bride and groom embracing on the stairs against a blue backdrop by Edmonton wedding photographer sean leblanc

engaged couple in front of the new calgary library by engagement photographer sean leblanc

a bride party standing infant of a wall as a silhouette by top calgary wedding photographer sean leblanc

a couple standing in front of the Disney theatre by top calgary engagement photographer sean leblanc

women wearing a red dress spinning around with man looking on - calgary sean leblanc wedding photographers

bride and groom embracing in the window of a historic train car by calgary wedding photography sean leblanc

Who is this workshop for?

• If you are a photographer that struggles with capturing your creative vision, this is for you.

• If you are a photographer that would love to create bold and dramatic photography for your clients and ignite your creative spark, this is for you.

• If you are a seasoned veteran that would love to sharpen your creative lighting skills, this is for you.

Kind Words

"Sean is a mentor of mentors. He enjoys helping and teaching. I think he’s just a natural. Very patient and a great listener too. His sessions are always tailored exactly for my need. Hands on sessions on the business of photography, client experience journey, communication, IPS and even photography techniques too! Thank you Sean for being a great mentor to me. I am grateful!"

Motif Photography

Calgary, Alberta

"Where do I even start?! Sean’s LA workshop was amazing!! He covered everything from business psychology, in-person sales and marketing, to his creative photography process of lighting, composition, and prompting his couples to get real moments from them. He was patient, answered all my questions, he was very methodical and clear in his teaching, was very humble in sharing his own experiences of what has worked and hasn’t, and was very calming, sincere, kind and fun. I definitely want to take another workshop from him."

Tanya Parada

Los Angles, California

"Sean LeBlanc is as gifted a teacher as he is a gifted photographer. He's thoughtful, creative and generous. If you are planning on getting married soon do hire him you will be so pleased with your photos. If you are a photographer looking to learn more and improve your skills Sean is highly knowledgable as well as inspiring!"

Annie Oneill

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Sean is an amazing photographer and mentor. I had the pleasure to work with him when he mentored me one-on-one to get my wedding photography business to the next level. I was blown away with his attention to detail and the knowledge he shared. He helped me with every aspect of the business from pricing and customer service to sales and marketing. He is a consummate professional and an absolute pleasure to learn from. He not only met my expectation, but exceeded it!"

Austin & Emily Liberato

Denver, Colorado

"Sean is not just an amazing photographer, he is an unbelievable educator! I wish I had hired Sean earlier. He understands the delicate balance of being a photographer and a business person. So many times educators are weighted in one area or another. Sean has a way of working with you that is unique and understanding. Truly the Yoda in the photography world! I can not say enough. If you are struggling in the world of photography, look no further, Sean is your man!"

Stacy & Greg Zook

Lake Arrowhead, California

About Sean

Sean LeBlanc is a multi-award-winning internationally acclaimed photographer specializing in creative wedding photography, fine art portraiture and photographer education. Inspired by light and shadow, Sean creates imagery that is bold, candid, sensitive and dramatic. After an established career as an engineer MBA at a multi-billion-dollar company, Sean found his true calling for people and photography. He resigned from the corporate world to pursue his passion for photography and built a luxury wedding and portrait studio. Sean’s passion for storytelling through bold creative photography has taken him from his hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, all over the world. He has a keen eye for detail and a nose for new opportunities with elite clientele.

Sean is a proud ambassador for Nikon Canada, Graphistudio Italy, Magmod USA, Pixellu USA and a WPPI judge. Over a very short timeframe, he has become a highly acclaimed wedding photographer listed as one of the Top 100 Wedding Photographers in the U.S. and Canada by SLR Lounge, one of the Top Photographers in Canada by the Masters of Wedding Photography North America and the PWPC and multiple Fearless Award winner by Fearless Photographers. Sean has also been published in articles by the Professional Photographers of America and featured by SLR Lounge, Fstoppers, Magmod and the Huffington Post.