NIKON WORKSHOPS 2024-2025
Leticia Cox aka LensTraveller, in collaboration with Nikon SA, offers specialised photographic workshops and privately guided custom tours in Iceland and South Africa. These travel workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn about photography while exploring and practicing in the field. In addition to fieldwork, there are also classroom discussions and training sessions.
Leticia also conducts numerous online photography and post-processing workshops. For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mai@lenstraveller.net
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Leticia Cox aka LensTraveller, in collaboration with Nikon SA, offers specialised photographic workshops and privately guided custom tours in Iceland and South Africa. These travel workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn about photography while exploring and practicing in the field. In addition to fieldwork, there are also classroom discussions and training sessions.
Leticia also conducts numerous online photography and post-processing workshops. For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mai@lenstraveller.net
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Nothern Lights, Waterfalls and Glaciers, Geothermal Activity, Viking History and Culture, Sustainable Travel...and more.
Join Nikon South Africa instructor Leticia Cox, aka LensTraveller, and local expert Einar Erlendsson on this journey of discovery and awe. Einar is a legend in Iceland and has an in-depth knowledge of the Icelandic landscape that he is eager to share with you. Don't miss out on this chance to turn your passion for photography into an expedition of a lifetime.
*For bookings and additional details, please get in touch with Leticia at: mai@lenstraveller.net
Beautiful beaches, mythical mountains, and unforgettable wilderness. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), also known as “the garden province” of South Africa, offers some of the most unique biodiversity in the entire world.
Join Nikon South Africa instructor Leticia Cox, aka LensTraveller and her team to uncover this wonderful country in an unforgettable photographic adventure. Join one of Africa’s most accomplished photographers on a journey focusing on passion for photography and conservation, combining a variety of opportunities including wildlife photography, bird photography, landscape photography and portraiture.
With behind the scenes access to some of Southern Africa’s most dynamic conservation initiatives, as well constant exposure to all of the big five, a LensTraveller tour with Leticia Cox is a photography trip of a lifetime.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
25th JUNE 2024
In this four-hour workshop, participants will learn about the theory and practical skills required for capturing engaging portraits. The workshop covers lighting techniques, how to pose subjects, and how to engage with them effectively. Additionally, Nikon South Africa instructor, Letcia Cox, will provide recommendations on essential gear for portraiture photography. This workshop is designed for photographers of all levels, including beginners, intermediates, and advanced photographers—the goal is to help elevate participants’ portrait photography to a professional standard.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
In this four-hour workshop, participants will learn about the theory and practical skills required for capturing engaging portraits. The workshop covers lighting techniques, how to pose subjects, and how to engage with them effectively. Additionally, Nikon South Africa instructor, Letcia Cox, will provide recommendations on essential gear for portraiture photography. This workshop is designed for photographers of all levels, including beginners, intermediates, and advanced photographers—the goal is to help elevate participants’ portrait photography to a professional standard.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Leticia conducts numerous online photography and post-processing workshops. Each workshop is customised to each participant's needs, covering multiple levels of experience and knowledge.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
Leticia conducts numerous online photography and post-processing workshops. Each workshop is customised to each participant's needs, covering multiple levels of experience and knowledge.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Customised online tutorial for enthusiastic amateurs and photographers who want to take their photography to the next level and push boundaries for professional photography. The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees: ZAR 7,000 / €380
Timing - Eight sessions. One-hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype meeting tutorials will be sent via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
For inquiries/ bookings, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
Customised online tutorial for enthusiastic amateurs and photographers who want to take their photography to the next level and push boundaries for professional photography. The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees: ZAR 7,000 / €380
Timing - Eight sessions. One-hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype meeting tutorials will be sent via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Getting to Know Your Camera -Setting up your Digital SLR camera.
- Aperture-Learn how to use aperture priority to create depth of field.
- Shutter Speed- Learn about how shutter speed affects motion blur and motion freezing and about picking up camera shakes in your images.
- ISO -Discover the ins and outs of using ISO to manipulate light.
- Understanding Light-Discover how your camera understands light and its ability to record it.
- Making Use of Your Flash-Learn how to remedy bad lighting by making use of your flash.
- Composition-Discover the elements you should take into consideration when composing an image.
- Portraiture- Discover how to apply all the skills you have learned so far to portraits.
- Landscape-Learn how to take stunning landscape photographs.
- Basic Photo Editing Techniques—Learn basic digital editing techniques that will help you improve the overall quality of your images. [Photoshop + Lightroom]
For inquiries/ bookings, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
PHOTOJOURNALISM MASTERCLASS
As a photojournalist covering stories of people, cultures, environment and conservation issues, I have learned to convey emotions and narratives with just a few images.
Storytelling photography involves capturing shots of exciting scenes and sensations to tell a story. You can use a series of photos to tell your story. Or you can use a single image.
The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees -ZAR 6,000 / €310
Timing - Six sessions. One-hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom or Skype meeting tutorials will be sent via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
*Requirements: Digital camera with manual options which allows for adjustments of aperture and shutter speed.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at:mail@lenstraveller.net
As a photojournalist covering stories of people, cultures, environment and conservation issues, I have learned to convey emotions and narratives with just a few images.
Storytelling photography involves capturing shots of exciting scenes and sensations to tell a story. You can use a series of photos to tell your story. Or you can use a single image.
The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees -ZAR 6,000 / €310
Timing - Six sessions. One-hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom or Skype meeting tutorials will be sent via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- How to include small details to tell a story in a single frame
- The narrative structure: beginnings, middles, and ends
- The importance of a variety in a series of shots. ...
- The planning ahead (with a shot list)
- How to narrow down, trim, and exclude
- Capturing emotion
- Gear
- Basic Photo Editing Techniques—Learn basic digital editing techniques that will help you improve the overall quality of your images. [Photoshop + Lightroom]
*Requirements: Digital camera with manual options which allows for adjustments of aperture and shutter speed.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at:mail@lenstraveller.net
LIGHTROOM / PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WORKSHOP
Customised online tutorial for enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers who want to optimise their images for professional results. The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees: ZAR 7,000 / €380
Timing - Eight sessions. One hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype meeting tutorials will send via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
*Requirements: A copy of Adobe Photoshop CC or Lightroom installed on your PC or laptop.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net
Customised online tutorial for enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers who want to optimise their images for professional results. The course includes theory and weekly creative and practical assignments.
Workshop fees: ZAR 7,000 / €380
Timing - Eight sessions. One hour tutorial.
HOW IT WORKS.
Details about Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype meeting tutorials will send via email once payment is made.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Getting to Know Lightroom/ Photoshop CC
- Customising Workspace/Workflow Setup
- Understanding Options Bar/Menu Bar/Tools Panel
- Working with Adjustment Panels
- Working with Layers
- Colour and Contrast based Selections
- Correcting Perspective
- Principles of Masking
- Adjusting colour and tone
- Portrait retouching
- How to Use the HDR Merge Function
- Bringing Drama and Life to an Overcast Image
- Understanding Resolution and Quality
- Creating and sampling colour.
- File formats... and more
*Requirements: A copy of Adobe Photoshop CC or Lightroom installed on your PC or laptop.
*For inquiries/bookings and any questions, please get in touch with Leticia at: mail@lenstraveller.net