Refine Your Vision, Strengthen Your Voice

Join Nikon Ambassadors Monika Deviat and Viktoria Haack for a small-group image critique and mentoring session designed to help you take your photography to the next level – whether you’re just finding your creative footing or have been working professionally for years. With decades of combined experience across genres: landscape, portraiture, commercial, and fine art – Monika and Viktoria bring both technical mastery and a deep appreciation for storytelling and authenticity to their critiques. This is a supportive, interactive opportunity to see your work through fresh eyes and learn from the collective wisdom of two accomplished photographers and a community of peers.

Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 MT
Duration: Up to 3 Hours
Cost: 280 CAD + GST

“Both Monika and Viktoria are great photographers, mainly because they have an extremely high curiosity level. But more important to the reader is that they are both really good photography educators. Taking one of their workshops will be an excellent experience and a step forward in your photography life.” – George C

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          A Guided Image Critique and Mentoring Session

What to Expect

  • Submit 3-5 images before the session. We’ll let you know the details after you register.
  • Monika and Viktoria will select the photographers that will be most benificial for varied group discussion.
  • During the live session, each chosen image will receive thoughtful, constructive feedback from your instructors. After their insights, the floor will open for additional group reflections and suggestion, encouraging shared learning and dialog.
  • Expect a mix of technical observations, creative guidance, and honest actionable suggestions to help refine your photographic process and deepen your artistic vision.
  • Participants are encouraged to follow up after the session and email any follow up questions, re-edits, re-shoots, etc.

Why Join

  • Small group setting (maximum of 8 participants) ensures meaningful, individualized attention.
  • Gain insight into both creative and commercial approaches to image-making.
  • Build confidence in your own editing, composition, and storytelling choices.
  • Learn by engaging with diverse photographic styles and perspectives.
  • Access a recording of the session afterwards for future reference (though attending live is highly recommended for the richest experience).
  • Ability to follow up on discussions.

Who It's For

Photographers of all levels are welcome – from those just beginning their creative journey to seasoned professionals seeking an outside perspective. Photographers working across all passions and genres, such as landscapes, portraits, wildlife, client, or conceptual imagery, are encouraged to participate. Whether your goals focus on personal growth, portfolio refinement, or strengthening commercial work, this session offers tools to help you grow, experiment, and refine your craft.

“The three hour Shaping Vision session was a wonderful way to connect with other photographers and get meaningful feedback from others.” – Joyce C