How our day unfolds...
Sample Workshop Agenda (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
10:00 – 10:30
Framing the Day: Cameras as Responsive Tools ~ An introduction to the Field Notes approach, reframing the camera as something you work with, not something to master.
10:30 – 11:15
Light First: How Cameras Read the World ~ Observing available light and learning to anticipate how the camera will respond before adjusting settings.
11:15 – 12:00
Exposure as Decision-Making ~ Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO as creative trade-offs rather than technical hurdles.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch Break ~ A pause to notice how light changes over time.
12:30 – 1:15
Working With Constraints ~ Using manual and semi-automatic modes thoughtfully to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.
1:15 – 2:15
Applied Practice: Seeing Cause and Effect ~ Hands-on practice focused on making one intentional change at a time and observing the result.
2:15 – 2:45
Reflection: Confidence, Control, and Restraint ~ A guided conversation about when to adjust, when to trust, and when to stop.
2:45 – 3:00
Closing: Continuing the Practice ~ Bringing the day together and discussing how to carry this understanding forward.
Throughout the day, technical skills are taught in service of attention — supporting a slower, more intentional photographic practice.
