The Creative Photographer
Whether you are just beginning your creative journey or have years of experience behind the camera, The Creative Photographer is for those who are curious, open to experimentation, and interested in developing a deeper understanding of photography.
The Creative Photographer is built around one simple idea: becoming a stronger photographer begins by understanding the photographers who came before us.
Photography has always been a conversation between photographers. Every generation learns from the one before it, borrowing ideas, questioning traditions, and discovering new ways of seeing the world. The photographs we make today become part of that same conversation.
Throughout this series we will explore four influential photographers, their bodies of work, creative philosophies, and the ways they approached making photographs. Through discussion, practical assignments, guided photowalks, critique, and experimentation, we will use their work as a point of departure for our own creative practice.
These workshops are not about copying great photographers. They are about discovering what their work can teach us. By studying their ideas, methods, and visual language, we begin to see differently, photograph more intentionally, and develop a stronger personal voice.
Photography has always been a physical medium. Throughout this series we will place a strong emphasis on seeing our work finished as prints. Together we will explore fine art printing, paper, framing, and presentation while experiencing our photographs as physical objects rather than digital files. There is something special about holding a photograph in your hands or seeing it on a wall. It changes the way we look at our own work.
The Workshops
The Beauty of Form
Learning to see light.
July 13 – July 17, 2026
Edward Weston and the philosophy of form.
Seeing Beyond a Single Photograph
Learning to observe.
July 16 – July 30, 2026
David Hockney and the Photographic Joiner.
The Geometry of Seeing
Learning to anticipate.
August 10 – August 24, 2026
Henri Cartier-Bresson and the decisive moment.
The Language of Colour
Learning to communicate through colour.
August 26 – September 7, 2026
William Eggleston and the beauty of the ordinary.
Individual Workshops
Take the workshops that interest you most. Each workshop may be taken independently and culminates in the creation of a finished, custom framed exhibition piece.
The Masterwork Series
Complete all four workshops and culminate your experience with “The Masterwork”, an independent exhibition piece of your choice developed through a personal mentorship, one on one critiques, and guided refinement with Andrew Legere.
Exclusive to the Masterwork Series:
An immersive summer mentorship focused on your personal photographic development
The Complete Creative Photographer Series (all four workshops)
Six professionally finished exhibition pieces, including your independent Masterwork
Dedicated one on one critiques throughout the summer
Guided development of your Masterwork throughout the entire summer
Ongoing personal support throughout the program
Professional proofing process including one full size artist proof and one finished exhibition print of your Masterwork
Personalized print and framing design consultation for your Masterwork
Additional Masterwork print+ custom designed frame. (approx value $500+ CAD)
Preferred pricing on future workshops, photowalks, and events hosted by Legere Fine Art Services
The Masterwork Series is designed for photographers seeking a deeper and more personal creative experience. Alongside the four workshops, participants develop an independent body of work through ongoing one on one mentorship, critique, and guided refinement. Rather than responding to a single assignment, the Masterwork encourages participants to pursue an idea of their own, culminating in a finished exhibition piece that reflects their individual photographic voice.
Personal mentorship is at the heart of the program. If you are unable to attend a session, I will work with you individually to ensure you never fall behind. Through recorded seminars, one on one meetings, phone calls, critiques, and honest feedback, we will continue developing your work throughout the summer.
The Final Exhibition
The Creative Photographer concludes as photography should, with an exhibition. Every participant is invited to exhibit the finished artwork created during their workshop, transforming months of learning into a public celebration of photography. Planned for September, the exhibition aims to become part of a major Vancouver public event, bringing photography out of the gallery and into the public realm, where it can be experienced by thousands of visitors.
A Conversation Through Photography
Every great photographer has approached the world differently. Some searched for form, others for emotion, mystery, humour, or beauty. They each developed their own way of seeing, leaving behind bodies of work that continue to influence photographers today.
Photography has always evolved through this exchange of ideas. Every generation learns from the one before it, borrowing, questioning, and building upon what came before. The photographs we make today become part of that same conversation.
The purpose of this series is not to imitate great photographers. It is to understand how they thought, why they made the photographs they did, and what their work can teach us about our own creative practice. By exploring different approaches to photography, we begin to see more intentionally and develop a stronger personal vision.
The Creative Photographer is ultimately about learning to think like an artist. The photographers we study simply become guides, opening new ways of seeing the world and helping us better understand our own.
Registration & Enrollment
Receive 10% off when registering directly through Legere Fine Art Services by e-transfer or credit card. All prices include applicable taxes.
Email info@legerefineart.com to register.
Individual Workshops
Each workshop is a complete experience, combining seminars, photographic assignments, collaborative critique, and a professionally finished museum quality exhibition piece. Register for a single workshop, or combine all four through The Masterwork Series.
July 13-17
Edward Weston and the Philosophy of Form
$225 CAD (taxes included)
July 16-30
David Hockney and the Photographic Joiner
$450 CAD (taxes included)
August 10-24
Henri Cartier-Bresson and the Decisive Moment
$450 CAD (taxes included)
August 26 - September 7
William Eggleston and the Language of Colour
$450 CAD (taxes included)
The Masterwork Series
July 13 - September 13
The Complete Creative Photographer Series, your own independent Masterwork, and ongoing mentorship throughout the summer.
$1575 CAD (taxes included)
To ensure meaningful mentorship and individual attention, enrollment for The Masterwork Series is limited to six participants.
While each workshop within The Creative Photographer welcomes up to ten participants, only six photographers will develop an independent Masterwork alongside the workshop series.
The small group format encourages discussion, experimentation, and thoughtful critique while providing plenty of opportunity for individual guidance. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, and develop their work at their own pace throughout the summer.
Every workshop concludes with the creation of a professionally printed and custom framed exhibition piece inspired by the creative philosophy explored during that workshop. Participants enrolled in The Masterwork Series will also develop an independent Masterwork through one on one mentorship and guided refinement, creating a sixth exhibition piece that reflects their own photographic vision.
The Creative Photographer concludes with a public exhibition, bringing together the work created throughout the summer. Every participant is invited to exhibit the finished photographs produced during the workshops, while those completing The Masterwork Series will also present their independent Masterwork as the culmination of their summer's work.
A Note from Andrew
Over the years I have become increasingly interested not only in how photographs are made, but in how great photographers think. While mastering a camera is an essential part of the craft, becoming a stronger photographer also means understanding the philosophies, creative processes, and ways of seeing that have shaped the medium for more than a century. Every workshop in this series begins with a photographer whose ideas transformed photography, using their work as a point of departure for our own.
Together we will explore photographers whose work fundamentally changed the way we understand photography, not to imitate them, but to understand the ideas that guided their work. We will discuss why they made the photographs they did, how they approached the world, and what their philosophies can teach us about our own photographs.
Photography is also a craft, and questions about cameras, lenses, exposure, composition, printing, and technique are always welcome. My hope, however, is that you leave with something more enduring than technical knowledge: a different way of seeing.
Questions & Information
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These workshops are intended for photographers who are comfortable using their camera and are looking to deepen their understanding of photography as an artistic practice. While no formal training is required, participants should be open to discussion, critique, editing, sequencing, and creating finished photographic prints.
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Photowalks take place throughout central Vancouver and are intentionally planned around locations that are easily accessible by SkyTrain and public transit. In person workshops, critiques, and exhibition sessions are typically held in Mount Pleasant at Legere Fine Art Studio or at nearby partnering businesses.
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You are not required to attend every scheduled session. At the beginning of each workshop, participants will receive a complete course outline, assignments, and guided project structure.
Photowalks and photographic assignments can be completed independently if you are unable to attend a scheduled session.
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Any camera is suitable, including digital, film, mirrorless, DSLR, or compact cameras. Participants should simply be comfortable using their equipment independently during walks and assignments.
For the David Hockney Joiner Workshop, digital is preferred as you will be making 75, 4×6 prints.
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Yes. All photographic printing and the professional mounting and museum quality custom framing of your final artwork are included in the registration fee.
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Yes. Participants are welcome to work with both film and digital photography throughout the workshops.
Film photographs intended for critique, sequencing, proofing, and exhibition must be professionally scanned and submitted digitally for printing and proofing sessions.
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Final exhibition details and location will be announced during the workshop.