Photography Beginner Workshop

— A full day for everyone ready to stop taking pictures and start making photographs.

Your camera already has everything you need. The real difference begins before you press the shutter.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of photography — light, composition, focus, exposure and manual settings — but beyond the technical side, you’ll learn how to slow down, observe and create with intention. With your own camera in your hands, we’ll explore how light changes a moment, how composition tells a story and how your decisions shape an image.

By the end of the day, you won’t just know your camera settings. You’ll understand what you’re looking for.

A small group experience for beginners who want to build a strong foundation — and develop their own eye.

• ・ what to expect

  No dry theory

  We get into practice. You'll understand why — not just what to press.

  Real feedback

  Small group, personal attention. The kind that actually moves you forward.

  Natural light

  Indoor and outdoor practice. Light stops being your obstacle — it becomes your tool.

  Leave with confidence

  You'll know the essentials — and finally feel in control of what you're creating.

• ・ who this is for

  You've just unpacked your first camera — or you've been shooting on Auto for a while and it's time to change that. No technical background needed. Just the urge to understand your camera and start making images that feel like yours.

• ・ workshop schedule

  10:00

  Arrive & come together

  Coffee in hand. The start of something new.

  10:30

  Camera basics

  ISO, aperture, shutter speed — stripped down to what actually matters.

  11:30

  Beyond Auto mode

  The camera stops deciding for you. Confidence clicks in.

  12:30

  Lunch break

  A pause to connect, breathe, or explore the area.

  13:30

  Working with natural light

  Focus, exposure, the relationship between light and lens.

  14:30

  Composition & visual flow

  The shift from snapshots to photographs.

  15:30

  Guided practice & feedback

  Real shooting. Real images. Real reflection.

  16:00

  Q&A & wrap-up

  You leave sharper, braver, and ready.

• ・ teacher

  A photographer known for her way of seeing — somewhere between digital clarity and analog depth. Natural light, real expression, minimalist framing.

  Since 2018 she's been teaching others to find their own visual voice. Clear, grounded, encouraging — the kind of feedback that moves you forward, not just technically, but creatively.

  First female Leica Ambassador in Austria — 2020

• ・ good to know

  Photography Workshop for Beginners
  
  — What to bring

  Your camera — DSLR, mirrorless, or compact. Charged battery. Comfortable clothes. Your curiosity.

  — The space

  Daydream Studio, Krems-Stein. Light-filled, calm, minimalist. Small group — attention for everyone.

  — Included

  Coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the day. Lunch is not included.

  — Bookings

  Non-refundable, but transferable. Workshop language: German