Photography Workshops Schedule & Information

What to Expect

Sheen offers group and custom photography programs with partnering workshop leaders in addition to her own workshops.  

These are designed for photographers of all skill levels who are interested in improving their photography, enhancing their creative vision and confidence. Her first priority is to help you improve your photography. She effectively translates the technical camera and post processing jargon to useable techniques for beginning and advanced photographers.

Her approach starts with understanding where you are in your work today and where you want to go.  Sheen coaches her clients in a variety of areas.  Technical areas include camera gear selection and operations, exposure, settings and shooting modes.  She offers composition guidance and image feedback.  

She’ll also help you build on your post processing techniques and artistry using Lightroom and Photoshop.

Sheen’s approach is engaging.  She asks questions, challenges photographers to try new techniques and tools.  Her workshops share photography experiences and concepts illustrating how to elevate skills in a fun, easy setting. Overall, she engages with you and the group to ensure a lasting, learning experience. 

2024 Workshops

Tawas State Park, Tawas, Michigan
May 16, 17, 18, 19
Grand Traverse County Area
August 2 - 4, 2024
Midland, Michigan
September 14, 15, 2024
Northport, Michigan
October 17 - 20, 2024
Ontonagon, Michigan
October 9 - 13, 2024

Custom Group or Zoom Workshops

To schedule a custom, individual/small group workshop with Sheen, or to learn more about her workshops, send an email to:  sheensnaturephotography@gmail.com.  She’ll respond via phone or email (your preference).

In Person Rates:

Full day rates for an individual session are $500 full day, $260 for 1/2 day.

Full day rates for groups of 2 – 6 are $400 for full day, $220 for a 1/2 day. Price is per participant.

Video Custom Workshop Rates – these are conducted in increments of 90 minutes – 2 hours:  $50.00 per person 2+ Students

Video Custom Workshop Rates – these are conducted in increments of 90 minutes – 2 hours: $80.00 per person 1 Student

Client Testimonials

If you are a photographer and looking to improve your skills, I highly recommend taking an on-line workshop with Sheen Watkins. Not only is her nature portfolio world class, but she is an excellent instructor. Whether you are looking to improve your photo or editing skills, she can patiently guide you through all the intricate details of your subject matter.   NORM

Thank you so much for the 1X1 training on the use of Lightroom cataloging and grouping.  Although I used Lightroom for several other things, I stopped using it to organize folders after I had the catalog crash on me twice in the past.  Although I have come to learn that the type of USB drive I was using contributed to the crash, I was so discouraged that I stopped using Lightroom for that purpose a few years ago.

After Sheen provided training to our camera club, I was encouraged to revisit my approach, which then led me to reach out for a more focused 1X1 session with Sheen.  I so appreciate Sheen’s gift for teaching.  Her knowledge of Lightroom is excellent and no question goes unanswered.  Her kind approach and patience in working with people is excellent.  My session with Sheen encouraged me to not only used Lightroom again for organizing images, but also to improve my back up storage strategy by including Backblaze into the mix. 

Thank you for everything and I highly recommend people to take advantage of your trainings and workshops. 

Money well spent!   DONNA

I had a lovely photography introduction session with Sheen. She took the time to ask the right questions before we met and structured the content perfectly! If just getting started with photography or seeking some inspiration, I highly recommend connecting with her for a session of your own and/or signing up for her tips and articles, they are amazing: Aperture and Light STACEY