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12 Nov 2025

Behind the Lens – The Story of How This Image Was Created

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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....
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3 Nov 2025

Why Transitional Light Creates Emotional Images

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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...
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3 Oct 2025

Capturing the Magic of October: An Impressionist Photography Guide

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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...
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3 Oct 2025

Welcome October – Tips for Capturing Autumn’s Magic

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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...
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3 Oct 2025

Spring Awakening Through the Lens

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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...
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5 Sep 2025

Session 8: Mid-Summer Masterclass: Impressionist Photography Series

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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...
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1 Sep 2025

Why September is the Perfect Month to Learn Something New

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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,...
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26 Aug 2025

Session 7: Mid-Summer Masterclass: Impressionist Photography Series

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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...
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20 Aug 2025

Session 6: Mid-Summer Masterclass: Impressionist Photography Series

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Session 6:Technical Mastery for Creative Freedom Tools That Serve Your Vision Technical skills should enhance, not constrain, your creative vision. This session covers essential technical knowledge specifically for impressionist photography. Camera Settings for Impressionism: Aperture Priority Mode: Start with f/2.8-f/4 for most situations ISO Strategy: Don’t fear higher ISOs—grain can add to the impressionist aesthetic...
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