In this workshop, Kate will review elements of creating images with more meaning and intention as you explore the world. From family vacations to solo journeys, this course will inspire you to be present in the space you are in, while also capturing moments you can reflect on and share with family, friends, and followers.

Through her stories and images, you will gain insight into how we can experience new places at a deeper level, through culture, history, cuisine, and more.

Whether you love road-tripping around the Pacific Northwest or hopping a plane to the other side of the globe, you will leave this course inspired, prepared, and ready to plan your next adventure!

Kate will discuss:

Thoughts on why we travel & why we take photos
Research, before you go, once you’re there, etc…
Composition, the essentials, and some rule-breaking!
Understanding light and shadow
Creating images that convey the story of your experience, how to pull these together for a series or photo essay
Tips on capturing stills and video shorts that can be used in IG Reels/TikTok/YouTube Shorts, etc…
Editing, how and why we edit, how it can affect the mood of an image
Selecting Gear: from cameras, lenses, tripods, and more

Kate will also share insights on traveling with film and digital cameras, and considerations for either system. Please see the agenda for a more detailed break down of how each session will be conducted , and what will be covered!

This workshop includes 2 online sessions and 1 in-person session: the classroom portion, a photowalk around Portland, and a follow-up image/assignment review. The online sessions will be recorded for registered attendees to view if they cannot make the live session. The initial online presentation is highly recommended to attend/view prior to the image-review workshop to get the most out of that experience and ensure that you are confident in completeing the photo essay assignment which we will work on together during the photowalk session.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR

This workshop is for individuals who love to travel and want to capture the best memories of their trips, whether they love to use film or digital cameras.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE IN-PERSON SESSION:
Film or digital camera with a lens, consider a slightly wider lens (24-35mm) for showing a bit more of the scene or a 50mm for a typical focal length for travel photography. Kate will cover when and why you would use different focal lengths in the first session so feel free to bring whatever excites you! Also be sure to have weather appropriate attire, comfortable walking shoes, water, and snacks!

Travel Photography: Capturing The Story of Your Adventures with Kate Hailey

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