Would you love to?
Create Landscape Photos with your 'good' camera that are real Show-Stoppers?
If you’ve got a ‘good’ camera and dream of capturing images that look more like art than holiday snaps
Then this LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY Workshop is for you!
This workshop is about
Mastering the technical camera skills, light, composition and gear to create dramatic landscapes with your camera
Creating dramatic Landscape images you're proud to share or put on the wall
Workshop Investment
$325 per person
Small group hands-on learning so book early (usually 6 people except Dark Sky Astro, which is smaller usually 4)
About your Tutor
Hey there! I’m Celia Walmsley
Photographer, tutor, camera whisperer—and your guide to finally figuring out how to use that 'good' camera of yours.
I’m based in the stunning landscapes of Central Otago and the creative buzz of Wellington, and I’ve been hooked on photography for over 30 years (yep, I started back in the film-and-darkroom days!).
For the past 12+ years, I’ve run my business, Stagebox Photography, working full-time as a professional photographer—think weddings, portraits, personal branding, ballet and dance.
When I’m not capturing movement and moments, you’ll find me out chasing golden light, dramatic landscapes, and starry skies.
I also have a Master of Fine Arts in Photography and a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching, so yes—teaching is my jam too.
I love helping people go from camera-confused to confident photographers. Whether you’ve just unboxed your DSLR/Mirrorless camera or you’ve had it a while and still feel like you’re guessing—this workshop is for you.
We’ll ditch the jargon, keep it fun, and help you start making images you’re genuinely proud of.
Let’s get that camera working for you—not against you.
Check out some images created by participants from previous workshops
You'll Cover
Day 1
- About Landscape photography
- Composition & framing in-camera
- Camera settings - when to use Manual, Aperture or Shutter/Time Priority
- Identifying your subject & creating your focal point
- What makes a Landscape image stand out?
- Light - flat light vs high contrast
- Best times of day
- Getting Sharp focus
- Creating that milky water look
- Lenses for landscape photography
- Gear - tripods, ND filters
- Colour tone and mood
- Day 1 afternoon - we head out for golden hour (one hour before sunset- weather permitting) to create a range of Landscape images using your new found skills
- you receive specific tasks to practice what you've learnt in stunning locations
- you'll produce a range of golden hour images (weather permitting) with different subjects, styles, focal lengths and looks
Day 2
- Day 2 early morning - before sunrise you create a variety of blue hour (the hour after sunrise) Landscape images
- you master specific challenges in different locations and lights
- you produce a range of blue hour images with different subjects, styles, focal lengths and looks
- Turning challenging situations to your advantage e.g. wind, rain, dull flat light
- Creative Landscape Photography ideas
- Constructs - adding elements to your landscapes e.g. people, objects, props
- Then we return to the Hall to review images and cover:
- Downloading and feedback on your images
- Creating depth and meaning - Landscape as God, Symbol, Fact, Pure Form, Popular Culture, Politics & Propaganda
- Editing your favourite landscape
- If you don't have editing software I edit your favourite image as I demonstrate
- You'll leave with one favourite Landscape image that you'll be proud to share or put on the wall
You receive
2 day weekend workshop
Comprehensive workbook
Practical, challenging exercises in the dramatic Central Otago landscape
Experienced tuition from professional photographer, Celia Walmsley
Learning in a small group (usually 6-8 people)
Personal attention
A fun weekend with fellow photography enthusiasts
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