Join us as we learn about photographic storytelling and connection!
How can our images tell a story? How do we bring a voice to a 2 dimension object that exists in a very real sense in 3 dimensions in front of us. Why is connection so important to the environment in which you are photographing? What the heck is storytelling?
These are just some of the questions people ask when it comes to how can my images tell a story. For many of us we don’t know what it is but somehow we can see it in other peoples work where an image communicates far beyond the literal interpretation of the landscape.
- We start the series with UK Photographer Margaret Soraya and Finding Your Voice where we will set the stage on how to find time for ourselves to create, how to extract what we might want to say, and then ways we can say that (LIVE March 1st at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET).
- We will hear from 2023 Inspired Creator, Talor Stone, as she speaks about Storytelling within Long Term Projects. How when we commit to projects we find a deeper level of commitment and ability to extract themes and narratives (LIVE March 5th at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET).
- Next, we welcome back to Nature Photography Clases the author of 14 books on photography, creativity, and connection, David duChemin. In David’s talk we will dive into how stories have characters we connect with, how stories have mystery, how stories need to have setting and how stories have conflict (LIVE March 19th at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET).
- The series concludes with Sapna Reddy who will lead us us through How To Effectively Communicate Through Photography as we talk about step-by-step approach to crafting compelling visual stories, Learning the Language of Photography (LIVE on March 26th at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET).
This series promises to answer the question of how can my images tell a story and how can I more effectively communicate through my images. Priced at $22 each or $77 for the entire series you can cost effectively dive into the creation of your own stories.
Registration for the series comes with the opportunity to ask questions live, rewatch the sessions as much as you want for as long as you want, and even download for offline viewing. They are all recorded so no need to be there live! You will have permanent access to the recordings through My Library, YouTube or Dropbox file download.
Are you an annual or monthly member? You’ll gain access to all these sessions the day after they’re streamed live!
Nature Photography Classes offer are a unique opportunity to hear from and interact with people that rarely speak with audiences and are considered some of the best photography educators in the world.
5% of all registration fees will be donated to the environmental cause or organization of the speakers choosing. Another great opportunity to give back!
The sessions will be hosted by Nic Stover, founder of Nature Photography Classes.
Margaret Soraya teaches “Finding Your Unique Style in Photography”
Margaret Soraya
Join Margaret Soraya for a talk exploring the journey to uncovering your unique voice and style in photography. Drawing from her own life experiences, Margaret shares how she rediscovered peace, stillness, and herself through photography.
Margaret believes each of us has a deeply personal and beautiful creative voice shaped by our life experiences, personality, and perspective. This talk delves into the profound "why" behind your art, the barriers that hold you back, and the steps you can take to connect with your true self. Through self-awareness, mindfulness, and gratitude, Margaret shows how understanding yourself can help you craft work that feels authentic and uniquely yours. Margaret will touch on steps she has taken to develop her own work and the things that you can start doing now.
This talk is not just about photography; it’s about self-discovery, embracing your passions, and living a creative, fulfilling life.
Bio:
Margaret is a photographer and writer based on the Isle of Harris in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. The quiet, solitude and ever-present connection to the sea and nature on the remote island where she lives is at the heart of her creative work.
Her belief that creativity is vital for well-being inspired her to develop creative retreats, an online membership, and an annual creative photography festival to support, encourage and teach others in a gentle and uplifting way. On her Substack, she shares personal stories and visual meditations that help quiet the mind and encourage well-being through unconventional, creative living. She runs a podcast called Creative Soundscapes and is currently building her own gallery at her home in Harris.
Learn more about Margaret and her work on her website.
Margaret will be supporting Women's Aid with 5% from the registration fees
Price: $22 (or as part of the entire series for only $77!)
Talor Stone teaches “To the Edge of the Earth: Storytelling Through Long Term Projects”
Talor Stone
Photography can do so much more than simply freeze a moment in time. Rather, the camera can be wielded as a powerful tool weaving through time to reveal rich stories and connect them with far-flung audiences. When we truly commit to long term projects, we find a deeper level of connection to the story and discover the ability to extract subtle themes and complex narratives.
Bio:
Talor Stone is a PhD researcher and photographer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Talor is a polar specialist whose work focuses on storytelling and education. Her images merge science and art to highlight themes of transition and fragility and to emotionally connect viewers to remote places that few will ever visit.
You can learn more about Talor and her work on her website.
Talor will be supporting Hila Kihimi Documentary from The Film Collaborative with 5% from the registration fees
Price: $22 (or as part of the entire series for only $77!)
David duChemin teaches “Photographic Storytelling: Hooking the Heart & the Imagination”
David duChemin
Photographers often talk about themselves as "visual storytellers" but ask them about the basic elements of storytelling and they get stuck. We threw the word 'story' around but what does it mean, why does it matter, and how do we use the elements of story and storytelling to make photographs that hook the emotion and the imagination? This presentation is a practical deep dive into those elements, by a photographer whose storytelling abilities were in demand as a humanitarian photographer, and now as a Creative Storytelling Specialist for Apple. This presentation will help you make photographs that connect, and create impact.
Bio:
David duChemin is a Canadian photographer, author, educator, amputee and adventurer. A former comedian turned humanitarian photographer, duChemin now spends his time behind the camera focused on wilder subjects. His work has taken him to all 7 continents. To his great delight and surprise, his books—among them Within The Frame, The Visual Toolbox, The Soul of the Camera, and The Heart of the Photograph—have been published in over a dozen languages and are celebrated for their focus on vision and creativity. His work and teaching can be found at DavidduChemin.com, and his books—including his latest, Light, Space & Time, Essays on Camera Craft and Creativity—can be found on Amazon or your local bookstore.
Learn more about David and his work on his website.
David will be supporting Sea Legacy with 5% from the registration fees
Price: $22 (or as part of the entire series for only $77!)
Sapna Reddy teaches “Beyond the Frame: The Art of Creating Compelling Visual Stories”
Sapna Reddy
A picture is worth a thousand words. So to craft a story with a picture is easy. But to make it a compelling story requires imagination, mastery of the language, flair for drama, emotional connection and so much more. This talk will focus on tips and tricks both in the field and in postprocessing to transform your photos into powerful visual stories.
Bio:
Sapna is a professional photographer and a physician. Her work has been internationally recognized on multiple platforms including National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Sony, Adobe and Flickr.
Of all her pursuits in the field of photography teaching is her primary interest. Sapna conducts international small group adventure photography workshops focused on creative expression and fine tuning individual artistic vision.
As an educator she also works with Adobe in developing learning modules for Lightroom Academy.
She enjoys public speaking and has done so at photography conferences, camera clubs, and event spaces. As a writer her work has garnered international recognition, gracing the pages of several esteemed photographic publications.
Sapna specializes in corporate print sales to medical centers to create an ambiance for healing. Select images are sold through art galleries in over 80 countries worldwide.
Sapna is a brand ambassador for Sony, Guragear and NISI.
Learn more about Sapna and her work on her website.
Sapna will be supporting California Fire Foundation with 5% from the registration fees
Price: $22 (or as part of the entire series for only $77!)
