Photography is not only about capturing shapes and colors — it can also hold the trace of how we felt in a single moment. What if picking up your camera could be more than documentation — what if it could be a way to relax, to play, and to connect with your emotions? In this workshop, photography becomes a gentle, creative practice: a space for curiosity, calm, and imagination.
“You don't have to be good at art, for the arts to be good for you.”
– Dr. Christina Davies
This November, over the course of two days, we will explore photography as a creative practice that awakens both your artistic eye and your emotional awareness simultaneously. Through hands-on exercises, you will experiment with composition, light, and visual storytelling in ways that are playful, inspiring, and insightful. We’ll use a variety of objects, natural light, lamps, and other light sources to spark creativity and experiment with new ways of seeing.
Guided creative well-being prompts, a short outdoors photo walk, and reflection exercises will help you connect with your emotions and translate them into visual stories. We will also use specially designed emotion cards as a gentle tool to guide your exploration.
Course Program
Fri 21.11.2025 at 17:00 - 19:30 Online learning
Sat 22.11.2025 at 10:00 - 16:00 Leppävaara, Leppävaara, Omnia Komentajankatu 5A
This workshop is fun, easy, and accessible to beginners and experienced photographers alike. Whether using a smartphone or a camera, you will discover new ways to be, see and create — all in a supportive and safe environment that encourages curiosity, play, and connection! Welcome to a weekend filled with free creativity and relaxed play!
NOTE: Digital editing and sharing: During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to digitally edit your photos and share them with the group through a simple online form. If you use a smartphone, you can edit and send your photos directly from your phone. If you use a digital camera, please bring a laptop or another device to edit your photos digitally. Don’t worry — your teacher will provide guidance and support throughout the process.
If you’d like to make the experience more personal, feel free to bring favourite objects, such as books, little sculptures or figurines, textiles, hats or other clothing items, drawings, printed photographs or any items that inspire you.