1. Watch the video with a notebook beside you As you watch, notice the moments that make you nod, smile, or pause.Write down three things that resonate — these will guide your reflection. 2. Create Your “Emotional Colour Board” Open your entire folder of images from the year.Scroll through them quickly, without analysing or judging.... Read More

One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “How do you tell a story with your images—especially in impressionist photography, where things are softer, more abstract, and more interpretive?”And the answer is simpler than most people expect. Storytelling in photography doesn’t begin with the viewer. It begins with you—with your intention, your curiosity, your... Read More

There are moments in photography when curiosity leads to magic—and this image is one of them. I was drawn to a single tree standing proudly against a dense background of bare branches. The contrast between its lingering autumn leaves and the skeletal forest behind it felt like a visual metaphor for change—life surrounded by stillness.... Read More

Light is the soul of photography. It has the power to transform a simple scene into something deeply evocative—something that stirs emotion, memory, and imagination. Among the many types of light photographers chase, transitional light—that fleeting moment between night and day, sun and cloud, calm and storm—has a special magic all its own. The Beauty... Read More

October is a month when light itself seems to take on a painter’s brush. The sun lingers lower in the sky, creating longer shadows and stretching the golden hour into a lingering glow. In the Northern Hemisphere, this translates into mornings filled with misty veils and evenings bathed in warm amber tones that turn woodlands... Read More

October arrives like a painter’s dream, transforming the world into a canvas of amber, crimson, and gold. As an impressionist photographer, I’ve learned that autumn isn’t just a season to document—it’s an emotion to interpret, a fleeting moment to feel rather than merely record. Embrace the Blur While the world obsesses over razor-sharp imagery, October... Read More

Theme: Capturing the Renewal of Life in Miniature Purpose: Spring offers a world in transition—buds unfurling, insects reappearing, and colours glowing fresh from winter’s rest. Macro photography allows you to dive into this awakening and reveal details often overlooked. Step 1: Go on a “Spring Hunt” Take a slow walk in your garden, park, or... Read More

Session 8: Thank You for Participating in the Mid-Summer Masterclass You Did Something Beautiful Seven sessions ago, you made a choice that many photographers never make—you chose growth over comfort, creativity over convention, and personal expression over perfection. You showed up, not just with your camera, but with your whole heart. That takes courage, and it... Read More

There’s something magical about September. The air feels fresh, the days are shifting, and a quiet sense of renewal settles in. While January is often thought of as the time for resolutions, September carries its own promise—it’s the season of back to learning. Think about it: the world seems to invite us to pause, reflect,... Read More

Session 7:Finding Your Unique Voice Beyond Technique to Personal Expression The final session focuses on developing your unique perspective and style within the impressionist genre. Voice Discovery Exercises: The 100-Photo Challenge: Take 100 photos of the same subject in different ways. Your preferences will emerge naturally. Style Study: Analyse 10 impressionist photographers you admire. What... Read More