// A Flourish Fellowship Course //
A FARM WIFE'S TALE
making magic out of the unexpected with Angela Rethwisch
Letting go of the perfect and creating imagery that moves you.
Being a mother has taught me the true life lesson of the unexpected. There is just something about the imperfect has always drawn me in. Posing my children early on in my photography journey didn’t result in images that spoke to my heart. Spending hours visualizing, setting up the scene, worrying about all the fine details can sometimes only result in storms rolling in and our child in a mess of tears. What about the images that are happy accidents, sweet happenstance that we look back on and find are our absolute favorites? In this course I will teach you how to embrace the storm and tears to create dynamic storytelling images you love. You will see my thought process from the moment I get out my camera all the way to the tips and tricks I add in post processing to create dramatic imagery . Learn how to use natural moments, expressions and emotions to create beautiful artistry while shooting with intent. Come with me as we learn how to capture life unscripted. We will forget the perfect, live in the moment and embrace all the mess!
The course curriculum:
- Learn the ability to visualize the shot and compose for emotional and dynamic images.
- Manage the light in ideal and non-ideal situations.
- Incorporate tools and tricks pre and post processing to create more powerful images including overlays, textures, double exposures and flares.
- Lens choice, discover which lenses work best in different environments and situations.
- Learn to process images in a colorful and unique way.
Course prerequisites:
- Knowledge of how to use a DSLR in manual mode.
- Access to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Desire to create lifestyle and candid imagery.
The downloadable material (that's yours to keep):
- A PDF covering all areas of the course.
- Three behind the scenes shooting videos.
- Three editing videos.
Meet Angie
Angie and her husband farm near Wayne, Nebraska in the heart of the Midwest U.S. They have three children that keep her laughing and on her toes every day. An Animal Scientist by trade she has raised and shown horses most of her life. She draws inspiration from their family farm and loves to highlight the human/ animal connection in her storytelling. When not shooting her kids she stays busy shooting families at Angela Rethwisch Photography. Her weaknesses are cheese, funny movies, riding her horse Whiz, and anything rustic.
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