Master Photography Week 2: The Importance of Photography in Modern Times
Let’s go!
Welcome to my Master Photography Class! I am excited to kick this off with you all to share the gift of photography.
Let’s go:
First of all, if you are new to my Medium page, welcome! Thank you for choosing to join me, and I hope that you enjoy this new course in addition to all of the other knowledge and stories that I share here.
If you are joining me for the first time for a class, and are new to my page here on Medium, please register for the class to get access to all of the resources here:
By registering for the full class, you not only get access to the weekly post here, but you get access to personalized resources on my Discord server where you can share your work and get feedback.
You also get access to become part of a community of dedicated and supportive photographers so that you can grow and learn from others.
Once you register for the full course, please make sure that you are also a Medium member to get access to all of the weekly lessons.
If you are not already a Medium member, you can sign up here: https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck/membership.
And once you sign up, don’t forget to jump aboard my email list on the right side of my Medium page so that you get the posts in your email box also.
Now, on to the meat and potatoes!
Let’s go!
The Importance of Photography in Modern Times:
Photography has become an integral part of modern times, capturing the beauty and essence of life in a way that words alone cannot.
In today’s digital age, photography has never been more important or accessible, and it has become an indispensable tool for communicating and sharing our experiences with others.
Photography has the power to tell a story, evoke emotions, and capture moments that we can cherish for a lifetime.
It allows us to freeze time and preserve memories, and it has the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
With photography, we can explore the world and connect with people from all walks of life, regardless of language or cultural barriers.
Moreover, photography is a means of self-expression and creativity.
It allows us to convey our thoughts and emotions through visual art and share our unique perspective with the world.
Photography can inspire us to see the world in a new light, to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, and to find meaning in the mundane.
In this Master Photography Class, we believe that photography is not just a hobby or a profession, but a way of life.
Our mission is to empower you with the skills and knowledge to capture the world around you in all its glory, to express yourself through your art, and to inspire others with your unique perspective.
So let’s embrace the power of photography and embark on this exciting journey together.
The world is waiting to be captured through your lens!
IMPORTANT:
This class will have a new post here on Medium once per week on Saturday mornings at 7am EST to be exact. You can expect a new lesson like clockwork! Make sure to mark your calendars to give yourself a couple hours each week to study the lessons and to do the homework to get the most out of this course.
Assignment for week 2:
Your first mission should you choose to accept is to load up the resources that you will need in order to participate in this class.
If you have not already, first:
- Join Medium as a member so that you can get all of the lessons for this master photography class at https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck/membership.
- Make sure you are following me here on Medium, and are on my Medium mailing list on the right hand side of https://medium.com/@charlienaebeck.
- Visit https://www.charlienaebeck.co and join the mailing list there also which will be how we can keep in touch through out this course. You will get weekly how to’s, tips, and inspiration in your inbox from me on Sunday mornings, which will include a link to a post that I share with the top questions that have come up in this class and solutions. You’ll also get special offers for my other classes and deals there.
- Jump over to https://www.facebook.com/@charlienaebeckco and make sure to follow. If you wish to share your images that you create from this course, that is the place to do it. You can tag me there and I will check out your homework.
- If you struggle with anything along the way and need a one-on-one class to teach you anything, you are welcome to book a meeting on my Calendly where I will jump on Zoom with you and walk you through everything step by step to help you master your camera: https://calendly.com/charlienaebeckco.
- And finally, for today’s assignment, choose five of your favorite photos that you have made, and write about the importance of each in modern times (1–2 paragraphs for each photo is acceptable). If you would like personalized feedback on your work from the assignment, make sure that you have registered for the full class at the link at the top of this article. This will give you full access to all of the resources including the Discord server to post your work and get feedback.
If you need real help, please book a meeting on my Calendly. I have designed this master photography course here on Medium to be self-guided, and I will have limited time to answer all comments here.
Thank you for joining me in this journey, and I can’t wait to see you win and to see what you create!
Have a great week, and happy shooting!
Charlie https://www.charlienaebeck.co
