ADVENTURES IN PHOTOGRAPHY: PERSONAL PROJECTS : CREATIVE ART DATE 2025

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ADVENTURES IN PHOTOGRAPHY: PERSONAL PROJECTS : CREATIVE ART DATE 2025

Sale Price:$189.00 Original Price:$245.00

ADVENTURES IN PHOTOGRAPHY: PERSONAL PROJECTS 

Suzanne Hansen Ofeldt, Founder of Shewanders Photography
Creating a personal photography project rooted in the magic of what delights you.

This class is online Monday 6pm-7:30pm January 20th- February 17th 2024


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Feb 17


HELLO!
WELCOME! 

Thank you for joining me on an adventure in photography. Capturing images is a deeply personal pursuit and one I find endlessly fascinating. My love affair with this art form has been a mirror for my interior life as well as a trusted memory keeper.

I look forward to partnering with you over the next five weeks to unearth what you hold most precious in your world and provide the education to develop your photography skills to complete a project that celebrates this inspiration.    

PROCESS

Okay… I have a confession: I have a superpower. I can scroll through photos on your phone and tell you what you visually value and what themes are important to you. I thrive on helping people uncover the joy in what they already hold interesting. Through unifying an idea and finding direction, art is created. I cherish this skill, so much so that I created this course.

As I pull a thematic thread through your photographs, we uncover a center from which to start. It could be doorways, or an obsession with plants, or your family's most sundrenched moments. As we group your photographs together, we can create a series. In that series, we dive deep, exploring the role color (or the absence of) plays. We examine movement and texture, and the emotional tenor (feeling and tone) it brings. And, finally, we establish the purpose and rhythm of the work (what I like to call a photograph’s DNA).

PROJECT

For this course, the photography tool you use is entirely your preference. Create with your smartphone, SLR camera, film, disposable camera, or Polaroid. Each week, you will create a series of images that explore that week’s module. You will have an opportunity to share with the class and receive feedback during our weekly online meeting. From Lesson One’s work, you will pick one of your three explorations to further develop each week into your final project.     

ABOUT SUZANNE HANSEN OFELDT

Suzanne Hansen Ofeldt is a world traveler who captures people's spirits through her unique wedding, portrait, and travel photography. By combining her passion for people with her love of art and photography, Suzanne delivers natural, personal, and engaging images. Through the eye of her lens, she has captured the people and places who color her life’s work. Through her own eyes, she sees the personalities and landscapes that fill her life with love and laughter.

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Unlock Your Unique Photography Style: A Transformative Course for Creatives Ready to Discover Their Artistic Voice

Are you ready to elevate your photography and develop a style that’s all your own?
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, "Your Photography Journey: Mastering Personal Style & Storytelling" is the perfect course for creatives who are eager to dig deep, explore their own artistic expression, and unlock a whole new way of seeing the world through their lens.

What You’ll Discover:

  • How to Work in a Series: Learn how to create powerful photographic series that tell a cohesive and compelling story. You’ll master the art of narrowing your focus and developing your own photographic thesis.

  • Finding Your Personal Style: Unlock your creative potential by discovering your unique aesthetic, color palette, themes, and emotional impact. We’ll guide you in finding your true north and how to build your photography practice around it.

  • Storytelling Through Images: Learn the techniques of visual storytelling and how to evoke emotion and narrative in every frame you capture.

  • World Building in Your Photography: Explore the concept of world-building in your work and how you can create immersive environments that resonate with your audience.

  • Emotional Impact: Shift your focus to capturing the emotional essence of your subjects and scenes—turning every shot into a moment of connection.

What’s Included:

  • 10 Hours of Instruction: In-depth lessons designed to take you step-by-step through the creative process of developing your style, working in series, and enhancing your storytelling skills.

  • Creative Prompts & Assignments: Weekly prompts that challenge you to explore your vision and develop your own photographic series. These assignments are easy to personalize, ensuring that your journey reflects your unique perspective.

  • Weekly Group Zoom Sessions: Connect with fellow creatives in a supportive, collaborative environment where you’ll share your progress, receive constructive feedback, and celebrate your successes.

  • PDF Slides for Each Week: You’ll receive a comprehensive PDF summary of each week’s lessons, ensuring you have everything you need to refer back to as you progress in the course.

  • Personalized Feedback & Encouragement: Show your work each week and get one-on-one feedback from the instructor, along with the encouragement you need to keep pushing yourself creatively.

Who This Course is For:

  • Photographers looking to develop a unique artistic voice and a consistent body of work

  • Creatives eager to expand their storytelling abilities through photography

  • Anyone wanting to reignite their passion for photography and focus on personal growth

  • Artists who want to work in a series and gain clarity on their creative direction

  • Those interested in learning how to discover their aesthetic and emotional impact in their work

Why This Course Works:

This isn’t just another photography class—it’s a creative journey that’s all about self-discovery and artistic growth. By working through a series of self-assignments, you'll refine your skills, reflect on your past work, and explore new creative possibilities. You’ll dig deep into your archives and uncover themes, colors, tones, and ideas that speak to your true artistic self. Through constructive feedback and personalized guidance, you’ll gain clarity, direction, and the confidence to take your photography to the next level.

A New Way to See the World

This course will shift the way you view photography—and the way you view the world around you. You'll learn how to capture not just what’s in front of your camera, but how to frame the emotion, story, and meaning behind every shot. Whether you’re capturing fleeting moments, telling a story, or exploring abstract concepts, you’ll leave this course with the tools and mindset to bring your vision to life.

Ready to Find Your Personal Style and Tell Your Story?

This is more than just a class. It’s an opportunity to fall in love with photography again, discover your voice, and expand your artistic expression.

Enroll Today and begin your journey toward discovering a style that's uniquely yours.

You can now register for art classes securely online. Please feel free to call us and order over the phone if you have any concerns.  For further information or to register, please call (619) 861-6476.  

eNROLLMENT

The art classes are designed for adults. Exceptions may be made for mature teenagers (ages 14–17), depending on the class and instructor. Please call the Suzanne at (619) 861-6476 to inquire if a class is appropriate for a teenager. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is encouraged. Enroll by telephone, in person, online, or by mail. Suzanne sends registration confirmations one week prior to the start of each class or workshop via email. 

TUITION PAYMENT

Tuition must be paid in full to ensure a place in a class, workshop, tour, or concert. Tuition must be paid in full by the beginning of the first class meeting. We do not prorate class tuition. Please, no visitors. If you wish to sit in on a class, you must enroll. 

REFUND POLICY

If a student needs to withdraw from a class or workshop, a full refund will be given up to one week prior to the first class session. No class credits or refunds will be given after this deadline. Sorry, no exceptions.

CREDITS

Credits will be valid and kept on file for a period of 1 year, after which time they will expire. 

CANCELLATIONS

Suzanne reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops prior to or at the beginning of the first class meeting. A full refund will be given automatically unless a student would like to apply the funds to another available class. We reserved the right to refuse service to anybody. 

ONLINE CLASS PURCHASES

Classes purchased online may be subject to fees and delivery charges. 

REFERRAL PROGRAM 

Students who refer two or more new students to take classes will receive a 20% discount on their next class. Students who refer three or more new students to take classes will be eligible 30% off their next class.