Shutter Squad

A hands on photography adventure for kids

by Mel B Photography

For curious kids who love creating, exploring and seeing the world differently.

Forget boring lectures and complicated camera jargon. Shutter Squad gives kids the chance to grab a camera and actually use it—while learning real photography skills along the way.

Start Here

Starts October 1

Beginner Shutter Squad

Our 6-week foundation program

Kids will learn:

📸 Camera basics
👀 Composition & perspective
☀️ Light & shadows
🌈 Colour & creativity
💦 Movement & action
📖 Visual storytelling

The format:
20% learning • 80% shooting

Every class includes a short lesson, hands-on challenges, creative activities and plenty of time behind the camera.

pricing

Early Bird$179 + HST*

Regular$199 + HST

Sibling$179 + HST each

Premium$229 + HST**

*register before September 12

**includes Shutter Squad shirt and gift set

THEN… LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!

Once kids complete Beginner Shutter Squad, they can explore specialty classes throughout the year.

🌿 EXPLORE

Wild About Photography - Nature • Wildlife • Landscapes

Tiny World - Macro • Bugs • Flowers • Details

Outdoor Adventure - Exploring • Documenting • Storytelling

💡 GET CREATIVE

Light It Up - Light painting • Shadows • Silhouettes

Colour Chaos - Colour • Contrast • Creative composition

Weird & Wonderful - Perspective • Optical illusions • Abstract photography

🏃 GET MOVING

Freeze Frame - Sports • Action • Timing

Motion Mayhem - Blur • Panning • Movement

🎬 TELL A STORY

Photojournalist for a Day - Document an event like a real photographer.

Tell Me a Story - Create a story using a series of photographs.

🎨 TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Toy Photography - Build tiny worlds and photograph them.

Food Photography - Make food look ridiculously good.

Pet Photography - Because apparently pets are better models than humans. 😂

Stop-Motion Photography - Turn still photographs into mini movies.

⭐ BUILD YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS

Kids can collect Shutter Squad badges as they complete different specialty classes.

📸 Camera Basics
🌿 Nature
💡 Light
🌈 Colour
🏃 Action
🎬 Storytelling
🎨 Creativity

Complete enough challenges and they can work toward becoming a:

🏆 SHUTTER SQUAD PHOTOGRAPHER

WHY SHUTTER SQUAD?

✔ Small groups
More time with the camera and individual guidance.

✔ Hands-on learning
Kids spend far more time taking photos than sitting and listening.

✔ No photography experience required
Beginners are welcome.

✔ Creativity encouraged
There isn't always one "right" photograph.

✔ Real photography skills
Kids learn concepts they can continue using as they grow.

✔ Designed to be FUN
Because photography shouldn't feel like another day at school.

📷 THE DETAILS

Grades 4 and up
Class size: 6–8 photographers
Beginner program: 6 weeks
Class length: 90 minutes
Location: NCC
Cost: $199 + HST (see early bird pricing)

Camera: Kids are encouraged to bring their own camera. Camera/phone options can be discussed depending on the class.

READY TO JOIN THE SQUAD?

Limited spots available.

📩 Click here to Register!
📸 Melissa B Photography

Point. Shoot. Create. Repeat.