Who is this workshop for?

NOTE: The Introduction to Judging course (linked below) is a prerequisite for this course.

  • Anyone who would like an opportunity to practice the skills they learned in the Introduction to Judging Course.

  • CAPA members who wish to enter the Judge Certification Program.

Course Curriculum

    1. DOWNLOAD JPW2026-002 - Pre-Course Package

    2. DOWNLOAD Judging Workshop Pre-Workshop Reading Assignment

    3. REVIEW Live Session Schedule by Time Zone

    1. Preparing for the LIVE session - Review in Advance

    2. Live Session 9:00 am - 4:30 pm MOUNTAIN

    3. Live Lesson Connection

About This Course

  • Non-CAPA Member Cost - $80.00; CAPA Member Cost - $50.00
  • Full Day Online Delivery
  • Synchronous Zoom Delivery

Secure your spot for March 21, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MOUNTAIN DAYLIGHT TIME

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CAPA Member Pricing - $50.00

CAPA Members must use the member discount code available on the CAPA website when registering. Click on the button below to access the code.

CAPA Member Discount Code

Some 'Need to Knows' About This Course

  • LENGTH AND TIMING

    The course length is approximately 7.0 hours in length. Participation for the entire day is required to receive a certificate of completion.

  • METHOD OF DELIVERY

    This course is delivered with synchronous Instructor led content via Zoom video conferencing. You will need to ensure you are in an area where you can turn your camera on and be able to contribute throughout the day.

  • MAXIMUM NUMBERS

    Each online workshop is limited to 12 participants, with two instructors. This helps to create a safe and friendly learning environment where participants can fully participate by scoring and commenting on images when asked to do so.

  • TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Use of a cellphone is NOT recommended as images cannot be properly viewed for judging on a small screen. The minimum recommended screen size is 17" which is in line with the CAPA Online Technical Viewing Requirements. If possible, your monitor should be calibrated. Participants require a working microphone and should have a webcam, as being able to see the person who is talking adds greatly to the workshop experience.

  • SCHEDULING

    To accommodate people from across Canada, English courses will alternate between the Mountain Time Zone and Eastern Time Zone, while French courses will be held in the Eastern Time Zone. Multiple Judging Practice Workshops will be held throughout the year.

ALTERNATIVE DATES

Prerequisite Course

Prior to attending the Judging Practice Workshop, you will need to have completed the Introduction to Judging Course.

Instructor(s)

Bill Hall - ACAPA

CAPA Canada Director of Judging

Bill got his first camera when he was thirteen. Within three years, he was shooting both 35mm and medium format film. Bill enjoyed doing his own processing & printing in his colour darkroom. He started working with digital files in 1996 and bought his first digital camera shortly after. Bill has diversified photographic interests. For several years, Bill and his wife, Deb, operated a part-time business focusing on portrait and wedding photography. In recent years, his interest has shifted to travel photography for its variety of styles and genres. Bill loves sharing his travel adventures through photography. Bill and Deb have hosted photo tours to Scotland and the Yukon, as well as co-hosting several day trips with Photo Tour Trekkers out of London, Ontario. In the 1980’s, Bill became interested in producing audio-visual sequences and began with two medium-format film projectors and audio cassettes. He has been producing digital shows since 2004. Bill’s award-winning shows cover a variety of subjects including travelogues, special events, documentary, and projects done just for fun. Bill spent several years developing and teaching technical training courses in the aviation industry and transferred this experience to his photography by offering workshops and seminars on various photographic subjects. Bill has been active in CAPA as a District Representative and sitting on multiple committees. He earned an Associateship (ACAPA) Honour in 2015 for his work with camera clubs and helping novice photographers learn the art and craft of photography. For over 20 years, Bill has judged prints, projected images, and audio-visual shows from the local to international level. He became a CAPA certified judge in 2011 and has been a Judging Course instructor since 2017. Bill is a member of multiple camera clubs in Southwestern Ontario and three Audio Visual groups based out of the United Kingdom.