Document Your World | Spring 2024
Document Your World | Spring 2024
📸 **Unlock Your Inner Photographer!** 📸
You don’t need a fancy camera to take meaningful photos. A simple camera (even a phone camera!) and a few lessons on creating interesting images are all you need to get started.
During this workshop, you’ll learn how to use your camera and how to enhance your photos. I’ll teach you the basics of light, composition, and perspective to begin cultivating your creative vision. Then I’ll reveal how to capture different types of subjects and tell stories through photography.
I used to think I needed the best equipment to take the best photos and to edit every one. Over the years I’ve learned I can make great pictures with whatever camera I have in my hand. And that even with my professional DSLRs, I can use less complicated shooting modes to be faster and capture moments without thinking about camera settings or spending hours at the computer editing.
I’m going to teach you all my secrets!
“My husband keeps telling me that we have SO MANY great travel pictures since taking Natalie's workshop. I really know what I'm doing with our camera. Natalie’s workshop is worth it's weight in gold!”
-Tavia Carlson, Big Brave Nomad - US military mom and travel blogger
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
📷 Your Camera Made Easy: When I’m documenting my family, traveling, or photographing for myself, I want photography to be fast, easy, and fun. Let’s uncomplicate it!
🌟 Cultivate Vision: I give assignments for each lesson to get you shooting with purpose and practice seeing creatively. Then we’ll review your images together to maximize your growth.
🌆 Lighting Mastery: Understand how to use natural and available artificial light to create captivating photos.
👨👩👧👦 ✈️ Storytelling Moments: Capture memories that will last a lifetime. We'll focus on techniques for capturing beautiful candid images that tell the story of your family and adventures like a pro.
🌸 Editing Made Easy: Dive into basic photo editing to enhance your images and make them truly pop. Even if you are only editing on your phone.
👩👧👦 Supportive Community: Connect with fellow photography enthusiasts for inspiration and support.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in learning to take better pictures, regardless of their level of experience or style of camera they wish to use. Beginners will get the motivation and guidance they need though lessons, practical assignments, and image reviews
What do I need to participate?
Any digital camera
A method of transferring your images from your camera to your phone, tablet, or computer
Download the Adobe Lightroom Mobile App and register for the free version (if you prefer to work on a computer, you may wish to purchase Adobe Lightroom CC or download a free editing software. Only Lightroom will be taught in this course, but most software has the same basic editing tools.)
How does it work?
The class will meet at regular intervals between via Zoom. We will have a total of 5 class sessions with presentations on various topics and skills. Activities, designed to get you using your camera and practicing your new skills, will be assigned at the end of each class session. We will also have 4 image critique sessions for which you will submit images for feedback. Classes are 1-2 hours in length.
The current calendar of classes is detailed below
The class schedule will remain flexible to fit Natalie’s on-call commitments to birth and fresh 48 clients. If you are unable to attend a class or critique session, you will receive a recording immediately after.
What are critiques like?
Natalie always strives to provide constructive criticism while gently pointing out areas for technical improvement or ways of seeing differently. 72 hours before the critique session you will be asked to submit your selected pictures for review via We Transfer or Email. Each participant will not only learn from a review of their own images, but also be inspired by the feedback on images submitted by other students.
When will we meet?
It’s impossible to accommodate every time zone or busy schedule. For that reason, if you cannot watch live, you will receive a recording to watch when you can. If you have questions, there will be time at the end of each class or critique to address these. Though beneficial, you can absolutely do this course without ever attending live.
Do I need to subscribe to Zoom to take this class?
No, you do not need a Zoom membership to participate in this program.
TERM & CONDITIONS:
All registrations are accepted in the order received. Early registration is strongly suggested since there are limited spaces available. To reserve a limited spot on an online workshop by Natalie Zepp Photography, full payment is required. The program is non refundable. If you are unable to attend the online class LIVE, a recording will be sent to you immediately following the session. You may not share the class link with anyone at any time. Natalie reserves the right to cancel the workshop if a minimum attendance is not met. All major credit cards accepted at check out.
🗓️ **Spring 2024 Schedule:**
Saturday, January 20 at 11:00am CST | Lesson 1: Camera Basics / Intro to Editing / Q+A
Saturday, February 3 at 11:00am CST | Lesson 2: Lighting / More Editing
Thursday, February 15 at 10:00am CST | Assignment Critique
Saturday, February 24 at 11:00am CST | Lesson 3: Composition + Perspective
Tuesday, March 5 at 10:00am CST | Assignment Critique
Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am CST | Lesson 4: Nature, Still Life, + Motion
Thursday, April 4 at 10:00am CST | Assignment Critique
Saturday, April 13 at 11:00am CST | Lesson 5: Storytelling + Project Assignement
Saturday, April 27 at 11:00am CST | Final Project Critique
