Description
Date & Time:
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT
Location:
Olympic Oval - University of Calgary
288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Join award-winning professional sports photographer Leah Hennel for an exclusive Sony Canada sponsored workshop at the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary on March 15th during the thrilling 2026 Oval Finale Speed Skating Competition!
This immersive, hands-on experience gives participants behind-the-scenes access to photograph elite speed skaters in action, right in the heart of the competition. Attendees will have the opportunity to shoot alongside Leah Hennel, gaining real-time insights into capturing peak action, mastering indoor sports lighting, and telling powerful visual stories under pressure.
Sony Canada will provide access to professional Sony gear, allowing participants to test and experience cutting-edge camera bodies and lenses designed for high-speed sports photography.
Whether you're an emerging photographer or a seasoned creative looking to elevate your sports portfolio, this workshop offers unparalleled access, expert mentorship, and the adrenaline of photographing world-class athletes at speed.
Spots are limited! Step onto the ice-level sidelines and learn how to truly freeze the moment.
Sponsored by Sony Canada.
About Leah Hennel:
Leah Hennel has been following her lens for nearly three decades. It’s a pursuit that has taken the photographer everywhere, from small-town Alberta to countries all over the globe. The SAIT graduate got her start in daily newspapers at the Calgary Sun at the age of 16 and went on to an 18-year career as a staff photographer at the Calgary Herald.
Leah has covered numerous Olympic Games on behalf of newspapers and the Canadian Olympic Committee and has also published two photography books — Along The Western Front as well as Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay, which received the International Communications Arts Award. Her work has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International, the National Newspaper Awards, and the News Photographers Association of Canada. She also claimed the Sports Media Canada’s Outstanding Photography Award. And, in 2022, Leah received an honorary degree from SAIT. Her clients include The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, Washington Post, The Narwhal, Canadian Olympic Committee, Getty Images and more.
Please Note:
This is an In-Person, Paid Event. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we'll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email ryley.schmidt@thecamerastore.com.
