Concord based Beginner Photography Workshop
North Shore, Essex County, Seacoast and Southern New hampshire
This photography course is geared toward beginner students who want to learn the elements of photography and to shoot with a camera in manual mode, to have full control over their camera.
The course is not only a photography course, but also a journey of one's role in beautifying and being a light in this world.
Students will read excerpts from an inspirational book called "The Creative Flight" by Chris Orwig to foster creativity, to reflect on one's style, and to seek purpose with this artistic craft. We will also have shooting and reading assignments from the "Visual Toolbox" by David Duchemin.
For in-person adult classes, women ONLY.
Forget Me Not Photography Course
Course of Study
Types of Lenses
Basics of Photography
Shooting Modes
Types of Lighting and Elements of Photography
White Balance, Picture Style, Program Mode
Exposure, ISO, Shutter Speed
Genres of Photography, Focus Points, Editing
Metering, Manual Exposure, Zone System
Course Materials: A DSLR or mirrorless camera, memory card, at least one lens
Hunt's Photo in Melrose, MA or Manchester, N.H. have excellent, reliable, used cameras
Love Notes
“Mrs. Gonsalves has an eye for beauty and makes regular places and things into a work of art…She is also very funny and nice!
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
"Mrs. Gonsalves is a great teacher. She challenged me to be more creative with my photography and helped me to learn my photography style."
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
“Crystal, at Forget Me Not Photography, is truly a delight to work with. Her professionalism can be felt by her clear communication, her preparation and the timely delivery of the photographs. My daughter’s senior photos were taken at the beach during golden hour and they were exceptional. Crystal’s beginner photography class is also invaluable. I would encourage anyone who enjoys taking photos to learn from this knowledgeable photographer."
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHER TEACHER AND CLIENT
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY COOPERATIVE
Love Notes
"Mrs. Gonsalves taught me what makes a photograph…to make a work of art, rather than just something of a random picture."
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
"This photography class was an absolute great class for beginners. I now know how to use my camera and take artistic pictures. It was a wonderful experience for me and would totally recommend if you are interested in photography."
adult PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
“I have developed a newfound appreciation for photography. Photography has become one of my most favorite classes I have ever taken!"
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
“The assignments are easy to do and the classes are really easy to follow."
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Love Notes
“I really loved this class and how well everything was explained and how different the assignments were. It helped me be more creative as well."
FRIENDS OF GRACE
HOMESCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT
Beginner Photography Retreats
Forget Me Not Photography retreats are geared toward beginner students who want to learn to shoot with and have full control of a camera with manual function; film, digital, and mirrorless cameras. Students will learn how to meter in-camera (photograph an image in different lighting conditions,), to control exposure, and white balance (proper or creative color of an image,) while making informed decisions about ISO, shutter speed, and aperture in order to achieve their creative vision. This course is not only a photography course, but a journey about one’s role in beautifying this world and in being a light for Christ through photography.
Retreats are geared toward women only and are a amp-lighter for those who want to pursue a hobby or career photographing others.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE IS BELOW (THOUGH MAY BE SHORTENED TO ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON INTEREST)
Friday
Check-in
Icebreaker, Pinterest-love Inspiration pre-assignment discussion
Why Photography inspirational presentation and Camera Basics
Lenses and shooting modes and practice
Dinner and self-portrait brainstorming
Written self-portraits
Dessert & drinks
Games
Saturday
Breakfast
Picture Style, ISO, White Balance
Farm portraits for interested students
Lunch
Aperture and model practice with reviewing above and lenses
Shutter speed and manual mode
Break
Metering
Model practice
Dinner outing
Star gazing, photographing the stars, games
Sunday
Breakfast
Closing inspirational devotional
Model shoot
Check-out and more student portraits at a local beach
TOPICS INCLUDED:
Finding your creative vision, niche, and style including editing
Business marketing strategies
Website development and SEO
Refining technical skills in manual mode
Model practice
Self portrait photographed by Forget Me Not Photography
Business management such as contracts and client relationships
Building your business on Biblical principles/ strong values
Forget Me Not Photography Publications
