#882 Successes! Online Photo Program

Our Online Photo Program offered another technical challenge to the group last month. Building on the backlighting challenge we urged Online Members to go to the dark side to investigate the world of silhouettes.

People were gently challenged by the weekly lessons, support and forum comments through the program. There were many excellent photos and some very good growth this month.

One photo that caught my eye was from Allan C, online member and workshop grad, who caught the chair sculpture, below.

What caught my eye was he captured most of the sculpture as a silhouette but noticed that a couple of the elements were oriented perfectly to be exposed well – this photo plays with silhouettes and normally exposed parts in a fun play on exposure.

Allan says:
I have enjoyed this month’s challenge. 

All month I have been trying to capture a silhouette of Tim des Cloud’s chair statues. But something was always off, clutter … buildings, traffic lights, wires or the lighting wasn’t right. I got this shot walking back from the library on my point & shot. One should always carry a camera; sometimes the shot is just found instead of stalked.

Well said!

And well done, Allan.

This month we are challenging members to a more creative challenge involving the festive season.

Join us for the online program in December!

Online photo class

Online photo class - silhouette - © Allan C

#869 Online Photo Course – Backlighting Successes and New Silhouette Challenge


Online Photo Course - better photos!

Online Photo Program - Backlighting © Jeff F.

Last month we challenged the Online Photo Program Members with the tough technical challenge of backlighting – the tricky scenario of bringing MORE attention to the main subject by blasting the background with light.

Better pictures through online course

Online Photo Course - © Christa R

But they performed! I was pleased at how the group progressed. It was a tough challenge for many but I was pleased with the results!

Online photo program - beautiful pictures

Online photo program - backlighting © Madeline B

And Online member, Scott, sent us this comment about his experience on the program:

Loving the on-line program.  I like that it pushes me to think about how I want to capture the image before me.  At last weekend’s cyclocross race I sought out shooting locations that allowed me to blow-out the background and highlight the cyclists.  I’d say I’m feeling more involved with the picture taking process.

Online Photo Class - take better pictures!

Online Photo Class - Backlighting - © Scott Hall

We’ve just started this month’s online photo challenge with an introduction to silhouettes and what they are.

Online photo program - silhouette

Better photos through online learning!

Later this week we give technical tips on silhouettes and how to achieve them. We also outline participant’s specific challenge for the month.

Join us to learn about silhouettes and challenge yourself!

#862 Online Photo Program Success

Many of you know we run an online photo course for those people who want to take better photos but don’t always have time for regular classes.

Online photo class

Online photo class - © Cheryl K

Last month we sent members of the program a challenge to get closer. No, really close to their subjects. Their work took a good step forward as I saw creative developments.

Online photo program

Online photography course - © Maureen McK

Help cheer a few of the many successes from September’s challenge. Members are working towards their October deadline and we just started filming November’s class – there’s still time to register for the online fun!

Online photo workshop

Online photography course - © Scott H

#839 Online Photo Review – better photos through online learning.

Our new online photo program has finished it’s introductory phase – this summer brave photographers challenged their skills and tested our new program designed to help people looking for photo skills, inspiration and community from anywhere they could get an internet connection.

better photos through online learning

Online photo program - Blurred Motion - © Marcel M

  • Skills improved.
  • Photos developed.
  • Feedback made me smile.

August’s challenge was a technical one dealing with motion – freezing it, blurring, panning, etc. Previous challenges have pushed photo skills with less technical challenges – self portraits and compositional elements.

better photos through online learning

Online photo program - Blurred Motion with flash - © Jeff F

Coming up in September we launch the full program with more integrated web software & new challenges. A forum for sharing ideas and photos with our online community is coming, too.

better photos through online learning

Online photo program - Hints of Motion - © Heather C

Rates for the program:

  • $35 monthly
  • $180 for 6 months – (represents $30/mth)
  • $300 for the year – (represents $25/mth)
better photos through online learning

Online photo program -Frozen Motion - © Jane B

What’s included?Each month you will receive four emails linking to printable notes, a video tutorial, pertinent web links, resources and a critique session in the last week of the month. There will also be a chance to share with the group casually.

All from the comfort of your home (or wherever your computer is connected to the internet!)

Your pace, your speed, your location.

Register at the bottom of the Online Program page.

better photos through online learning

Online photo program - Mix of frozen and blur - © Bressan

#826 Online Photography Program – photo challenge results

Members of our online photo course worked hard this month exploring the compositional complexities of geometry and triangles. After tutorials, notes and technical suggestions they were challenged to import triangles prominently into their photos. Triangulate, they did…

Online Photo Program?

We run a web based photo course to help people grow, photographically, at their own speed, from anywhere the internet reaches.

Have limited time? Live far, far away? It’s a great way to improve your photography and become connected with a diverse photo based community.

Members share ideas, critique and encouragement online.

Interested? Check the online course. Register at the bottom of the membership page or contact us.

How many triangles can you find, below?

Online Photo Challenge

Online Photo Challenge - Triangles - © Madeleine B

Online Photo Challenge

Online Photo Challenge - Triangles - © Andrew B

Online Photo Challenge

Online Photo Challenge - Triangles - © Wilal

Online Photo Challenge

Online Photo Challenge - © JaneB

Online Photo Program

Online Photo Challenge - Triangles - © Marcel

#812 Online photo class – June’s challenge highlights

Online Photo Class
© Ismail – Online Photo Program

This summer we started our online photography program for people wanting to learn at their own pace, from anywhere via the internet.

Online Photography Program

© Beaumont - Online Photo Class - HarryNowell.com/memberships

We developed the ongoing, online course – members register and receive instruction, inspiration and critique throughout the month. The summer is an introductory program with the fully featured sessions starting in the fall.

Online Photo Class

© Furry - Online Photo Course - HarryNowell.com/memberships

In June we pitched the ideas of self portraits with tips, ideas and inspiration to help members push their limits, overcome shyness and develop ideas to  make their photos smile. Self portrait was defined as a photo of you or about you. We sent out the critique session video last week. I was impressed and so were members. A few member photo’s self portraits are attached.

What do you think?!

Online Photo Class

Online Photography Program – © Bressan

July’s session starts soon. We pitch a new challenge to get creative photo brains working and smiling. See what we can do for you! You can join the fun by registering online at the bottom of the photo memberships page.

Online Photo Class
© Kreiss – Online Photo Course @HarryNowell.com