Nordic Light - from auto to manuel photography (In English)

Innehåll

An inspiring beginner course for those who want to learn how to shoot in manual mode and truly understand light. We will go through the fundamentals of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in a simple and creative way, while helping you create atmospheric images using natural Nordic light.

You are going to learn about the 3 step triangle that defermines the outcome of image. It is crucial to understand these camera settings so that you get the rigt exposure, depht and sharpness.

Målgrupp och förkunskap

The course is perfect for beginners as well as anyone wanting to take the next step toward more intentional and personal photography.

This course is in English. We have the same course in Swedish called "Nordiskt Ljus".

Material

• You need your digital camera, a lens and a tripod.
• If you don'have the manual for your camera, please let us know when you register, and we will get the manual for your camera model.

Ledare

Gittan Klemetsrud is a Swedish born cinematic photographer and visual storyteller, whose work is deeply inspired by the Nordic landscape, natural light, and the emotional connection between people and nature. Born and raised in Ludvika, Sweden, Gittan developed an early love for the outdoors through hiking and camping in the forests and wilderness of Scandinavia. Experiences that continue to shape the atmosphere and soul of her photography today.

After spending many years in Canada, particularly on Vancouver Island and along the rugged west coast, her artistic vision evolved into a distinctive blend of Nordic mood, cinematic storytelling, and documentary inspired realism. Her imagery is known for its soft atmospheric light, emotional depth, earthy tones, and immersive compositions that invite the viewer to slow down and truly feel the moment rather than simply observe it. Inspired by the quiet beauty of nature, Gittan’s work often reflects themes of stillness, resilience, solitude, and connection.

Through her photography and teaching, Gittan encourages others to move beyond automatic settings and develop a deeper understanding of light, emotion, and intentional image making. Her course Nordic Light – Beginner Course in Manual Photography is built around this philosophy, helping photographers learn the foundations of manual photography while discovering how to create authentic and atmospheric images using natural light and thoughtful composition.

Her work has been collected by the City of Port Alberni, Gallery 223, Nanaimo Regional Hospital, Black Rock Resort, BC Ferries, Art Freelance, and private collections throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. It has also been shared through international photography and art platforms, where her cinematic style and emotional storytelling continue to resonate with audiences drawn to nature, mood, and visual authenticity.

For more inspiration, please see Gittan Klemerstud's pictures on Instagram at the link below

https://www.instagram.com/houseofgk.se/

Metod

ABF:s folkbildning bygger på idén om att lärande sker bäst i gemenskap. I studiecirkeln står deltagarnas erfarenheter, frågor och nyfikenhet i centrum. Kunskap skapas genom samtal, reflektion och gemensamt utforskande.

Studiecirkeln är en demokratisk mötesplats där alla röster är lika viktiga. Deltagarna lär av varandra, delar perspektiv och utvecklar kunskap tillsammans med stöd av cirkelledaren. Ledarens roll är att inspirera, vägleda och skapa en trygg och inkluderande studiemiljö snarare än att föreläsa.

Tillgänglighet

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Villkor

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