• Check-in at the homestay, introductions, and getting to know each other.

• Getting familiar with cameras and photography equipment.

• Learning how to protect and take care of camera gear.

• Setting personal goals for the course.

Photography is not only about pressing the shutter button, but also about the way you see the world and tell stories through your frames.

On this first day, we will explore what photography really is and train our eyes to recognize details, light, and composition.

You will learn how to use natural light to create expressive portraits and how to adjust shutter speed to creatively freeze or blur movement.

Photography is not only about capturing still moments, but also about conveying emotions, personality, and movement. Today, we will explore two important elements of visual storytelling: portraiture and motion.

From glowing lanterns to quiet streets, every moment carries its own color and emotion. Today, you will learn how to photograph in low-light conditions to tell emotional stories through darkness.

Today is about training your “photographer’s eye” to notice the small details — colors, textures, patterns, and tiny objects that are often overlooked.

Through visual storytelling, you will learn how to observe more carefully in order to discover moments, details, and emotions that can come together to form a complete story.

You will come to understand that every photograph is not only an image, but can also convey meaning, emotion, and the unique perspective of the photographer.

A beautiful photograph can become even more powerful and emotionally impactful when edited with sensitivity and intention. Today, we will explore the art of photo editing and become familiar with editing applications to enhance colors, adjust lighting, and refine images.

By the end of the day, you will see how editing can bring your creative ideas to life!

You will use all the skills you have learned — from camera settings, lighting, and composition to storytelling — to begin a personal photography project.

Each participant will choose a location or the story of a person around Hoi An to document through their own lens. This is an opportunity to explore, connect with people, and tell a story in your own creative way.

The goal is to create a personal photo series that reflects what you see, feel, and experience in Hoi An.

We are approaching the final stage of our photography journey. We believe each of you has captured many meaningful stories throughout the past days of experience.

In a small and cozy space, you will display your favorite works and share the story of your journey through each frame.

Today is the final day of the course — a celebration of your journey! You will complete a photo story and showcase your best photographs in a small exhibition.

Together, we will reflect on everything we have learned and the new perspective through which you now see the world.