Photography as a way of gathering...
Field Notes offers mobile photography workshops in collaboration with festivals, community organizations, and creative partners.
These sessions are designed as shared experiences — grounded in place, shaped by season, and centred on connection.
Rather than focusing on technical mastery alone, these workshops invite participants to slow down, notice more carefully, and engage with photography as a way of paying attention — to light, to story, and to one another.
A Collaborative Approach
Each Field Notes workshop is developed in conversation with the host or partner organization. Sessions are thoughtfully shaped to reflect the setting, the audience, and the intention of the gathering.
Workshops can support:
- Festivals and cultural events
- Community and arts organizations
- Creative spaces, markets, and pop-up events
- Small groups seeking a meaningful shared experience
The emphasis is always on accessibility, ease, and creating a welcoming learning environment.
What These Workshops Feel Like
Field Notes workshops are calm, social, and hands-on. Learning happens through guided instruction, shared observation, and gentle experimentation.
Participants leave with:
- A clearer understanding of how to use their phone camera with intention
- Practical tools for editing images using Lightroom Mobile
- Greater confidence in their creative voice
- A sense of connection — to place, to others, and to the act of noticing
No previous photography experience is required.
Sample Workshop Themes
Workshops are often offered around a theme, allowing the experience to feel grounded and cohesive.
Flowers & Stillness
A slow, observational session focused on light, colour, and detail. Ideal for seasonal events and floral spaces.
Evening Light
A workshop centred on golden hour, shadow, and atmosphere — well suited to summer festivals and evening gatherings.
Hands at Work
A documentary-style session focused on people, process, and quiet storytelling. A natural fit for maker spaces and community events.
Noticing the Small Things
An invitation to photograph texture, pattern, and everyday details that are often overlooked.
Friends, Light, and Laughter
A relaxed, social workshop designed for groups who want to learn together in an informal, welcoming
setting. Themes can be adapted or developed to suit your event or community.
Partnering With Field Notes
Field Notes workshops are offered in partnership with organizations who value creativity, community, and thoughtful engagement. Sessions can be customized in length, format, and focus, and are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing programming or events.
If you’re interested in hosting a workshop or exploring a collaboration, I’d love to start a conversation.
Get in Touch
To inquire about partnerships, festivals, or custom workshops, please reach out using the contact form below. You can also explore the Mobile Photography Workshop page for private and small-group learning options.