Photography Workshops in Rotorua

A deep, intentional approach to creating powerful landscape images
This Landscape Photography Course is designed for photographers who want to go beyond “pretty views” and start creating images with intention, depth, and feeling.

Rather than focusing only on settings or gear, this course walks you through the entire landscape photography process - from planning the shot, to making creative decisions in the field, and finally shaping the image in post-production.

We’ll slow things down, think deeply, and learn how to create landscapes that tell a story and truly reflect how a place felt, not just how it looked.

### What you’ll learn

Across 6 live 1-hour sessions, we’ll cover:

• Planning & Visualising How to research locations, read light and weather, and pre-visualise your image before you even pick up the camera.
• Gear with Purpose Understanding lenses, focal lengths, filters, and tripods — and how to use gear to serve your vision, not distract from it.
• Composition for Impact Building strong images through layers, balance, compression, and thoughtful framing.
• Storytelling & Emotion Creating mood, atmosphere, and images that make people feel something — not just admire them.
• In-the-Field Decision Making Knowing when to wait, when to shoot, how to adapt, and when you’ve truly captured the image.
• Post-Production with Intention Editing to enhance mood and storytelling, knowing when to use Photoshop, and when to stop.

How the course works

• Live classes every Wednesday at 7:30 PM (NZ time)
• Starting Wednesday 3rd of June
• Sessions will be recorded and added to the LensLife library
• Designed to be practiced alongside your real shooting, not rushed through

Who this course is for

• Photographers who love landscapes and want to go deeper
• Those who want more intention and consistency in their work
• Anyone ready to slow down and enjoy the process of photography

### 📸 Beginner Photography Workshop with Coni Flores

Learn how to confidently use your camera and finally take photos you love - in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment 💜

No fancy gear needed. No experience required.
Detailed workshop notes and lifetime access to replays are included, so you can revisit everything at your own pace anytime ✨

# Choose Your Experience

## OPTION 1: Beginner Foundations (Online)
Perfect if you want to:
✔ finally understand your camera
✔ stop guessing your settings
✔ build confidence step-by-step
✔ learn from home at your own pace

Session 1 — Gear & Light
🗓 Sunday 5th July · 9:00 AM
Learn:
• camera basics
• lenses & gear
• how light affects your photos
• understanding exposure fundamentals

Session 2 - Composition & Light Metering
🗓 Sunday 19th July · 9:00 AM
Learn:
• composition techniques
• storytelling through photography
• how to use your light meter
• how to expose your images properly

Session 3 - Manual Mode Made Simple
🗓 Saturday 25th July · 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Online)
Learn how to confidently shoot in Manual Mode without feeling overwhelmed ✨
We’ll cover:
• shutter speed
• aperture
• ISO
• balancing exposure
• how to make creative decisions with your settings
• how to stop relying on Auto Mode
This session will be shared both online and in person.

### Includes:
✔ 3 live classes
✔ beginner-friendly teaching
✔ practical homework
✔ detailed workshop notes
✔ lifetime replay access
💰 $197 NZD 💜 Lensies: $97 NZD (Find this in Lensies Store)
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## OPTION 2: Beginner in Person Experience (Hybrid)

Everything included in Beginner Foundations PLUS:

### 📸 In person third session: Manual Mode + Practice
🗓 Saturday 25th July · 10:30 - 2:00 PM 📍 Mt Maunganui

Learn how to confidently shoot in Manual Mode without feeling overwhelmed ✨
We’ll cover:
• shutter speed
• aperture
• ISO
• balancing exposure
• how to make creative decisions with your settings
• how to stop relying on Auto Mode
This session will be shared both online and in person.

### 📸 Extra Practical Session
🗓 Sunday 26th July · 2:00 PM 📍 Mt Maunganui
A relaxed guided photography session where we practice together in real life while I help you with:
✔ camera settings
✔ composition
✔ confidence using your camera outdoors
✔ creative exercises
✔ troubleshooting in real time
Perfect for beginners who learn best by DOING ✨
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### Includes:
✔ 2 live classes
✔ 2 in-person practical sessions
✔ detailed workshop notes
✔ lifetime replay access
✔ homework + exercises
✔ real-time support while shooting
💰 $297 NZD 💜 Lensies: $197 NZD
⭐ Most Popular
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### 📚 Included Resources

• Access to an online group to ask questions & share progress
• Supportive community with visible Q&As for everyone
• Access to online course videos to review at your own pace
• Printed notes with all the key concepts
• A Diploma of Completion to celebrate your journey

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### 🎓 Your Instructor:
Coni Flores is a Tauranga-based professional photographer, educator, and founder of The Wanderer Photographer. With a Bachelor's in Education and years of experience running workshops and private sessions, she’s passionate about simplifying photography and making it fun for beginners.
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### 🙋‍♀️ Who Should Attend?

• Complete beginners who want to leave auto mode behind
• Hobbyists ready to grow their skills and capture beautiful moments
• Anyone who wants to understand their camera and take creative control

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### 👜 What to Bring:

• A DSLR or Mirrorless camera
• Notebook + pen

Don’t have a camera? We can lend you one – just let us know in advance!
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Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellation by Participant:

• More than 14 days before the workshop: Full refund.
• 7-14 days before the workshop: 50% refund.
• Less than 7 days before the workshop: No refund.

2. Cancellation by Coni Flores:

• If Coni Flores needs to cancel the workshop for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible. A full refund or the option to reschedule will be provided.

3. No-Show Policy:

• If a participant fails to attend the workshop without prior notice, no refund will be provided.