Session 7: Mid-Summer Masterclass: Impressionist Photography Series

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 draws you to their work? What would you do differently?
• Constraint Creativity: Limit yourself to one lens, one location, or one colour palette for a month.

Building Your Portfolio:

• Cohesive Collections: Group images by mood, colour, or theme rather than just subject matter
• Personal Projects: Develop long-term projects that reflect your interests and experiences
• Story Arcs: Create series that have a beginning, middle, and end

The Mid-Summer Promise: By the end of this masterclass, you’ll have:

• A portfolio of 20-30 strong impressionist images
• A clear understanding of your personal style
• Technical skills that serve your creative vision
• A sustainable practice for continued growth

Post your images on our Facebook group

​https://www.facebook.com/groups/878244939696285​

Use #MidSummerMasterclass when sharing your work—I’ll be personally commenting and celebrating your progress!

To go dipper check out this Summer ICM Guide—an 98-page, richly illustrated resource packed with practical techniques, creative exercises, post-processing tips, and seasonal inspiration to help you make your most expressive work yet.

Get it here: https://evapolak.com/summer-guide.html