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Photographing the Human-Animal-Nature Connection
photography workshop led by Meghan Mathews
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring day of photography with Meghan Mathews at Heaven Can Wait, where you'll slow down, connect with nature, and explore the deep, unspoken bond between humans, animals, and the surrounding landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, Meghan will guide you through using light, textures, and color to tell a compelling visual story.
This workshop isn’t just a class—it’s a creative escape where you’ll explore your surroundings, learn to see connections in the world, and experiment with your camera without the pressure of perfection. With Meghan’s guidance, you’ll play with light, color, and texture to create immersive and evocative images, allowing you to discover new ways of storytelling through photography at your own pace.
Workshop Schedule
What to Expect
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Arrival & Welcome
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Workshop Introduction with Meghan
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Nature Walk & Observation
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Practical Session 1: Capturing the Human-Nature Connection
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Practical Session 2: Experimentation & Play
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee Break & Reflection
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Practical Session 3: The Human-Animal Connection
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Final Sharing & Closing Circle
Location: Heaven Can Wait
Date: March 1, 2025 9am-5pm
Capacity: 10 participants
Price: 120 Euros per person
( includes coffee, teas, homemade pastries, fruits, and a vegetarian lunch with seasonal produce from our hort)
Date: March 1, 2025 9am-5pm
Capacity: 10 participants
Price: 120 Euros per person
( includes coffee, teas, homemade pastries, fruits, and a vegetarian lunch with seasonal produce from our hort)
You will start the day at Heaven Can Wait with coffee, tea, and homemade pastries, followed by introductions and an overview of the workshop. Meghan will introduce key concepts, including how to use textures, patterns, and composition to tell visual stories that connect humans, animals, and nature.
A guided nature walk will help you observe light, locations, and natural subjects, with Meghan providing tips on framing and composition. You will then begin your first hands-on session, capturing human interaction with nature while experimenting with natural elements like leaves, stones, and wood in your shots.
A vegetarian lunch will offer time for discussion and Q&A before an afternoon session focused on experimentation—playing with shadows, reflections, and textures to create dynamic compositions. After a coffee break and feedback session, you will move into the final practice, incorporating animals (if available) and exploring the human-animal connection through emotive storytelling.
The workshop will conclude with a final reflection and image-sharing session, where Meghan will provide feedback and insights. If time allows, there will be a short discussion on photo editing techniques and opportunities to showcase your work in a future exhibit.
By the end of the day, you will leave with new skills, creative inspiration, and a stronger connection to nature through your photography.
A guided nature walk will help you observe light, locations, and natural subjects, with Meghan providing tips on framing and composition. You will then begin your first hands-on session, capturing human interaction with nature while experimenting with natural elements like leaves, stones, and wood in your shots.
A vegetarian lunch will offer time for discussion and Q&A before an afternoon session focused on experimentation—playing with shadows, reflections, and textures to create dynamic compositions. After a coffee break and feedback session, you will move into the final practice, incorporating animals (if available) and exploring the human-animal connection through emotive storytelling.
The workshop will conclude with a final reflection and image-sharing session, where Meghan will provide feedback and insights. If time allows, there will be a short discussion on photo editing techniques and opportunities to showcase your work in a future exhibit.
By the end of the day, you will leave with new skills, creative inspiration, and a stronger connection to nature through your photography.